Unit 2 Let's celebrate! Understanding ideas 课件 -2024-2025学年高中英语外研版（2019）必修第二册

The Real Father Christmas Unit 2 Let’s celebrate! 1 J.R.R. Tolkien (1892–1973) The Hobbit （霍比特人） Does Father Christmas really exist? The Lord of the Rings （指环王） 2 What information can you get from this illustration? 3 Review A book review of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Introduction Summary Comments Unit 2 It is still read and loved 4 节日PPT模板 http:///jieri/ Structure of Book Review Introduction Summary Comments Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Para 5 Match the paragraphs with main ideas 5 Many people still remember the magic of Father Christmas from when they were children. As parents, they try to keep that magic alive for their children for as long as they can. (Para. 1) That is why Letters from Father Christmas could be the perfect book for those who regard Christmas as a special time of year. The man who wrote these letters is one of the most famous names in English literature – J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings. The letters were Tolkien’s way of keeping Father Christmas alive for his four children, over a period of more than twenty years. (Para. 2) Read for introduction What does “magic” mean? 6 Every Christmas, an envelope with a North Pole stamp arrived. It was addressed to Tolkien’s children. Who could it be from? The children must have been very excited as they opened it. Inside, they would find a handwritten letter from Father Christmas. The letters were also beautifully illustrated —each must have taken its true author, Tolkien, a long time to complete. (Para. 3) Read for summary What does the letter look like? 7 The letters told wonderful stories about Father Christmas’s life and adventures at the North Pole. A regular character in the letters was Polar Bear, who once climbed the North Pole (an actual pole in this case) and fell through the roof of Father Christmas’s house. In another letter, Father Christmas complained about how he could not stop his helpers playing games with the toys instead of wrapping them up. Interestingly, the letters did not contain the usual warnings to children that they might not receive their presents if they were not good. The letters did, however, change as Tolkien’s children got older:... (Para. 4) Read for summary Conclusion How many parts can the details be divided into? Details 8 How do you think of the content of the letters? Letter 1: Polar Bear climb the Porth Pole and fell through the roof. Letter 2: Father Christmas complained about how we could not stop his helpers playing games with the toys. Letter3: ...but if you find that not many of the things you asked for have come, and not perhaps quite... wise, reasonable, reflective cute, interesting, naive “change as Tolkien’s children got older” 9 Read for comments Letters from Father Christmas tells us that as well as enjoying the adventures of Father Christmas, Polar Bear and other characters at the North Pole, we can all share the true spirit of giving at Christmas time. By expressing love for his children in such a special way, Tolkien may indeed have been the real Father Christmas.(Para. 5) Why did the letter change as Tolkin’s children get older? There is no such thing as Father Christmas in the world, and all gifts and surprises come from people who love you. 10 Discussion How do your parents express their love for you? There are many different kinds of love around us even though they maybe implicit. We should learn to express our inner love for others bravely. 11 Homework Design a waist cover of the book Letters From Father Christmas, which will persuade readers to buy it. What would you say? Your waist cover must reflect the true meaning of the book. 12 Merry Belated Christmas! 13 $$