Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations Reading and Thinking 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第三册

Why do we Celebrate Festivals Why do we Celebrate Festivals? Reading and Thinking 英语人教版高中必修第三册Unit1 Reading and Thinking Step 1 Lead-in Watch a video and answer questions 2.What is the festival for? 1.Which festival is mentioned in this film? Step 2 Pre-reading Thinking! Q 1: What other festivals do you celebrate with your family each year? Q 2: Why do we celebrate these festivals? The dragon-boat Festival Tomb-Sweeping Day Mid-Autumn Festival National Day ...... To greet the arrival of spring To reunite with family members To memorize our ancestors To honour some great figures To celebrate the harvest To celebrate the founding of the People’s Republic of China ….. Step 3 While-reading Fast reading ◆ The text type? A. Exposition (说明文) B. Argumentation （议论文） C. Narration （记叙文） D. Description （描述文） GXFZ (G) - A. expain sth B. veiwpoints supporting details C. a certain man's story D. describe sth Position Basic para-structure 1.Topic sentence (Main idea) 2.Supporting details/ Examples (Specific information) It may be in the middle of a paragraph or in the end of a paragraph Identify the topic sentence of each para. Function Skimming Task 1. Read the text again and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph that gives the main idea. 1 2 3 4 5 GXFZ (G) - 3.the changes of festival traditions and customs 4.the commercialization of festivals 5.the significance of festivals Task 2. Read for the structure. Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events. Every festival has its different customs and unique charms. However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals. Read for Details—Para. 1 What origions and spirits of festivals did the author mention in para. 1? 12 Please read the passage and finish the Mind-map. _________ festival in every culture Harvest Ancient Egypt Europe China Time: __________ Features: ① ________ ② Features: ①___________________ ② get together to________ Time: ___________________ Features: ①______________ ② ________________________ spring time a parade a great feast with music, dancing and sports decorate churches and town halls Mid-Autumn admire the shining moon enjoy delicious mooncakes celebrate over a meal Careful reading- para 2 Para 3. the changes of festival traditions and customs Careful reading- para 3 Which of the following is true EXCEPT? A. Customs can change over time. B. Some new traditions may appear with the development of society and the spread of new ideas. C. Many big cities have given up lighting firecrackers to protect the environment. D. Halloween is only celebrated by children today. A. Indifferent B. Supportive C. Doubtful D. Objective. Careful reading- para 4 What’s the author’s attitude towards the commercialization of festivals ? Analyse Para.5 Why are festivals an important part of society? Because they: reflect _________________________________________________ allow us to _____________________________________________ help us ________________________________________________ Book 3 Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations people's wishes, beliefs, faiths, attitudes towards life relax and enjoy life, forget about our work for a little while understand where we came from, who we are, and what to appreciate Careful reading- para 5 WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS? 16 Administrator (A) - Festivals present three periods the past the present the future Step 4 Post-reading Step 4 Post-reading Group Discussion Why is the title of the text a question? How do you feel about festival customs that have faded away?(para.3) 1.Why is the title of the text a question? The question can attract readers' attention and arouse their interest. I feel sad, because these customs are part of our culture and history. They make our lives more interesting, and they remind us who we are. People in…used to…during…, but now… Nowadays people no longer… People have given up the custom of…in order to… As for the custom of…, I… I think I would love to… I think it is because… 2. How do you feel about festival customs that have faded away? Thanks! $$