Unit 3 Lesson 3 Memories of Christmas (Period 1) 课件-2024-2025学年高一上学期英语北师大版（2019）必修第一册

Unit 3 Lesson 3 Memories of Christmas (Period 1) Learning objectives By the end of the class, students are expected to 1. use collocations to express Christmas activities briefly; 2. obtain the writer’s memories of Christmas activities and Granny according to the timeline; 3. retell the writer’s memories; 4. understand the common meaning of festivals and describe their own memories of a festival with someone. Warming up ... Jingle bells jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh ... Jingle Bells What do people in the West do to celebrate Christmas? put up a Christmas tree They celebrate Christmas by ... Activity 1 Activate for sharing They celebrate Christmas by ... Predict for perceiving Activity 2 According to the title and pictures, predict what the story mainly talks about. Activity 2 Predict for perceiving Activity 3 Read for memories’ gist Read the story quickly. Then, check your prediction and answer the question below. Why was it such a memorable Christmas to the writer? Activity 3 Read for memories’ gist Granny the writer It was the last Christmas the writer spent with her Granny before her Granny passed away. Activity 4 Read for memories’ order Read the first line of each paragraph, and circle “specific dates” or “time words”,e.g. November. November December Christmas Eve Christmas Day Activity 5 Read for memories of activities When did these activities happen? Read the story carefully, and complete the timeline. a made sugar biscuits b Granny moved in c had Christmas lunch d left sugar biscuits out for Father Christmas e opened presents f put a stocking at the end of the bed g sang Christmas songs h wrote a letter to Father Christmas h d b f e c Christmas Eve Christmas Day a g November December What were the writer’s feelings towards Christmas Day as it was closer and closer? Read Para.1-3 to find out the detailed descriptions. Activity 6 Read for memories of Granny Find hints in the story that suggest Granny was in poor health condition according to the timeline. Christmas Eve Christmas Day November December ...she spent most of her time on the brown sofa by the fire. (line 7) ...Granny took a seat by the fire... (line 20) Granny stayed inside by the fire. (line 41) Granny had patience to sing it over and over again. (line18) Did the writer notice it at that time? Why or why not? Read Para.1 to get the answer. Why did Granny hide the fact that she was sick? What did the writer do after Grandma passed away? Why does the writer think Christmas is “magical”? Read the last paragraph to find the answers. Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling. --- Edna Ferber Retell the memories according to the timeline. Activity 7 Retell the memories memories of Granny memories of activities magical If you were the writer, would you feel regretful(遗憾的) that you didn’t know Granny was sick at that time? Why or why not? You may want to have more chances to say “I love you” to Granny. Granny wanted you to be happy; Granny already had a happy Christmas with the family. regretful not regretful Activity 8 Voice your opinion Discuss with your partner: What’s the common meaning of festivals? Spring Festival Christmas family & friends Activity 9 Express yourself Activity 9 Express yourself Share with your partner: Your festival memories with someone. Use the mind map to help you. the Spring Festival the Dragon Boat Festival the Mid-autumn Festival the Lantern Festival Activity 9 Express yourself Share with your partner: Your festival memories with someone. Use the mind map to help you. Polish your memories of festivals, and write them down. Use the self-check sheet below to help you. Homework Checking list Good Okay Poor Do you write down your memories in time order? Do you describe your memories of activities in detail? Do you describe your memories of a specific person? Do you express your feelings? Thank you ! $$