Unit 2 Let's Celebrate! Understanding ideas 课件-2024-2025学年高一英语外研版（2019）必修第二册

Unit 2 Let’s celebrate! The real Father Christmas Pre-reading 1.Is there a Father Christmas? 2.What does Father Christmas do in the Christmas stories? 3.Look at the pictures &title, what is the passage about? About the author J.R.R. Tolkien ['tɔlki:n] (1892 — 1973) was an English writer, poet and university professor, best known as the author of some of the world’s most popular high-fantasy novels. With his limitless imagination, he created new worlds for his readers to explore. His novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings have been made into films. J.R.R Tolkien What is the type of the novel he was best at ? 约翰·罗纳德·瑞尔·托尔金 What else do you know about him ? 圣诞老人的来信 Fast reading What type of text is this passage? A．Narration(记叙文)． B．Argumentation(议论文)． C．Exposition(说明文)． D．Book review(书评)． A book Review Author作者 Contents内容 of the book Comments评论 Title标题 of the book Background information背景信息 A book review is a form of literary criticism, including background information about the author and topic, a short summary of the book, the evaluation of the content. The structure of the text 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. 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 children, over a period of more than twenty years. 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. 4. 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, changes as Tolkien’s children got older. 5. 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. P1 Introduction P2 Author’s information P3-4 Content of the book P5 Comments 1 The real Father Christmas was actually Tolkien himself. 2 Tolkien is the real Father Christmas, because he wrote letters using the name "Father Christmas" 3 Tolkien's love and care for his children made him very like Father Christmas. Choose the sentence that best explains the title of the passage Careful reading Read Para2 Why did Tolkien write the Letters from Father Christmas? 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. Read Para3-4 1.How did Tolkien try to make Father Christmas alive ? 2.What kind of father he was? 1.________Christmas, an envelope with a __________ __________arrived. Every North Pole stamp 2.They would find a ____________letter from Father Christmas. The letters were also beautifully_______________. handwritten illustrated 3.The letters told___________ ____________about Father Christmas’s life and adventures at the North Pole. wonderful stories considerate patient imaginative wise 5.The letters did, however, ____________as Tolkien’s children got older 4.The letters did not contain the ____________ to children. usual warnings change 6.If you find that not many of the things you asked for have come, ____________ that this Christmas all over the world there are a terrible number of ___________________people. remember poor and starving caring responsible instructional kind-hearted sympathetic We are living a much better life than many people around the world,so don’t take it for granted that you should get whatever you want.Besides,we need to cherish our life and help out a bit if possible. Read Para5 1.What is the spirit of Christmas? 2.Who is the real Father Christmas and why? 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. giving Post reading Discuss:What can you learn from the passage? Love is giving & sharing. Every culture has its own traditions, but love is the same! The real Father Christmas not only gives gifts, but also teaches the children to be kind/responsible/sympathetic. I hope all of you can always be nice to your family. I believe you can also offer more love to the world and bring something wonderful to the brilliant world. 老吾老以及人之老， 幼吾幼以及人之幼。 Do you know any other letters from father in China? guiding the children to and to be to the society and the country. be thankful and share helpful Title of the book: 1.___________________________ Author: 2.______________ Background information: Every Christmas, Tolkien’s children would get an envelope with 3. _________________. Inside it, they would find 4. __________________ _______________________. Of course, the letters were written by Tolkien. Contents of the letters: They tell wonderful stories about 5. __________________________ __________________________. In one letter, Polar Bear 6. __________________ and 7. ___________________ of Father Christmas’s house. In another letter, Father Christmas complained about 8.___________________________________________with the toys. Homework Title of the book: 1.___________________________ Author: 2.______________ Background information: Every Christmas, Tolkien’s children would get an envelope with 3. _________________. Inside it, they would find 4. ________________ _______________________________________ Of course, the letters were written by Tolkien. Letters from Father Christmas J. R. R Tolkien a North Pole stamp a handwritten letter from Father Christmas Contents of the letters: They tell wonderful stories about 5. ____________ __________________________________________. In one letter, Polar Bear 6. ______________________ _______and 7. _______________________of Father Christmas’s house. In another letter, Father Christmas complained about 8.__________________________________________________________________with the toys. Father Christmas’s life and adventures at the North Pole climbed the North fell through the roof Pole how he could not stop his helpers playing games Thank you! $$