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

UNIT 1 FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS Reading and Thinking WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS? What festival is it? Spanish Tomato Festival Thailand The Festival of Lights Republic of Korea Mud Festival What other festivals do you know? What festival is it? Leading-in Watch and Think Top 10 most popular festivals in the world Which festival do you like best? Why? Spring Festival Lantern Festival Dragon Boat Festival Mid-autumn Festival Qixi Festival Double Ninth Festival Tomb-sweeping Festival Chinese Traditional Festivals How many Chinese traditional festivals do you know? Spring Festival Lantern Festival Dragon Boat Festival Mid-autumn Festival Qixi Festival Double Ninth Festival Tomb-sweeping Festival Chinese Traditional Festivals How many Chinese traditional festivals do you know? ANALYSIS OF CONTENT What How Common features Changes Influences of different festivals Structure Introduction Para.1 Body Para. 2 3 4 Summary Para. 5 Language involves new words about festival activities countries and festivals Exposition Writing 6 ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS Target Students: Senior 1 Language Levels ＆ Characteristics: 1.They are middle-level in English and they can express simple ideas in English. 2.Students are very excited about festivals celebrations because festivals always bring them much fun. As a result , they will be interested in this unit ' s topic . What they will learn: 1. the changes and significance of festivals . 2. the logical development and writing structure of exposition. 7 predict the opinion in this passage based on the topic sentences distinguish the changes of festivals over time and fill in the table TEACHING OBJECTIVES After learning this class, students will be able to: language ability thinking capacity be aware of the changes of festivals over time and express it in English respect every culture, enhance cultural confidence and gain insights into the shared spiritual pursuits of people language ability thinking capacity learning ability learning ability thinking capacity language ability thinking capacity cultural awareness 8 1. Harvest 2.Traditions /customs 3. Important figures 4.Important events 5. Having fun 6.Online shopping 7. Sharing joy, gratitude, love or peace… 1. Why do we celebrate festivals? Para.2 Para.4 Para.3 Para.1 Festivals are an important part of society. Task 1: Fast reading 9 Para.4 Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations. Para.3 Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. Para.2 Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. Para.1 Festivals are celebrated all around the world. 2. Identify the “topic sentence” of each paragraph. Para.5 Festivals are an important part of society. 10 Support Explain Expand … Read and Understand A topic sentence Careful reading Details It is a good idea to place topic sentences at the beginning of paragraphs. 11 Customs play a significant role in festivals , but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade away and others may be established. One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits nd celebrate the new year. Nowadays, many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution. Another example is Halloween , which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins. Topic Sentence? While-reading 12 Function Direction 13 While-reading Reading Skill Key words Customs play a significant role in festivals , but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade away and others may be established. One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year. Nowadays, many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution. Another example is Halloween , which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins. Q. What are the main reasons for the changes? While-reading 14 Customs play a significant role in festivals , but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade away and others may be established. One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year. Nowadays, many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution. Another example is Halloween , which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins. 15 People used lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits Many cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution It becomes a exciting festival for children It had religious origins Be established While-reading Fade away Para.1 sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace seasons, religions, famous figures, and important events. A wide range of origins, such as… Different customs and unique charms No matter how different they may seem …the spirit of …is common in all festivals. differences similarity Festivals are celebrated all around the world. Task 2: Careful reading 16 16 Para.2 This important agricultural festival takes place _______________________________________ People celebrate to_____________________________________________ Egypt：it featured_____________________________________________ European countries: people_____________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ China: Mid-Autumn Festival: families gather to ___________________________________________________________ after all the crops have been gathered in. show that they are grateful for the year’s supply of food. a parade, a great feast with music, dancing and sports. admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes. Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. time reason activities decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit, and get together to celebrate over a meal. 17 1. Why do some traditions possibly fade away? ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. Para.3 Because of the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas. 2. How does the author support his topic sentence? The typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers is stopped. Halloween became an exciting festival for children. By giving examples. gradually disappear 18 _________ festival in every culture The harvest They are grateful for ___________ _______________. the year’s supply of food Ancient Egypt Europe China Time: __________ Features: ① ________ ② ________________ __________________. Features: ①___________________ _________________ ② get together to _____________________ Time: ___________________ Features: ①______________ ② __________________ decorate churches and town halls celebrate over a meal springtime a parade great feast with music, dancing, and sports. Mid-Autumn Festival admire the shining moon enjoy delicious mooncakes Read the passage carefully and fill in the blanks.(Para.2) festivals In the past nowadays Spring festival Halloween light fire crackers religious origins many big cities give up this custom an exciting festival for children Why? to avoid air pollution Read the Paragraph 3, then complete the chart. The changing customs (Para. 4) What is your attitude towards commercialisation of festivals? 4.Read paragraph 4, and answer the questions. Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with business taking advantage of the celebrations. Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones. 节日正变得越来越商业化，商家会利用这些庆祝活动(进行促销)。购物网站和社交媒体应用程序极大地方便了人们为至亲至爱花更多钱购买礼物。 利 用 Summary WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS? Para.1 Common spirit of festivals Para.2 Harvest Egypt European China Para.3 Customs Lighting firecrackers Halloween Para.4 Commercial Different attitudes Para.5 Importance Work in groups and set a new festival/day. Show us the name, time, customs, and purpose. Useful sentence structure： (What) Our group sets a new festival named ... (When) This festival takes place ... (Why) We celebrate to show that ... (How) They reflect … (How) It is an occasion that allows us… (How) It helps us understand… Name: Food-Sharing Day. Time: This festival takes place on 16th Oct, which is the World Food Day. Customs: a pot-luck(家常菜) activity in class. Each student brings a dish cooked by himself/herself and shares with classmates. Purpose: We celebrate to show our ability of cooking. It helps us understand why we need to cherish(珍爱) food and keep away from food waste ... Study Day Nature Day Happiness Day Food Festival ... ... example Work in pairs! Share your ideas with your partner. Share your idea! 25 $$