Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations Reading and Thinking 教案 -2024-2025学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第三册

教学设计 课程基本信息 学科 英语 年级 高一 学期 秋季 课题 Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations-Reading and Thinking 教学目标（Four-Dimensional Key Competencies） Students can master key vocabulary like "origin", "harvest", "celebration" and understand sentence patterns related to festivals. They will also be familiar with the text's new grammar usage, such as certain complex sentence structures. 重难点（Key and Difficult Points） Key Points Understand the reasons for celebrating festivals as presented in the text. Master important vocabulary and sentence patterns related to festivals. Grasp the text's structure and main ideas in each paragraph. Difficult Points Analyze the cultural connotations behind different festivals and the changes in festival traditions over time. Use the learned language knowledge to discuss and write about festivals in a logical and vivid way, and express personal insights on the influence of modern society on traditional festivals. 教学过程 Teacher: Good morning, class! We've already started our exploration of Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations in our previous class. Today, we are going to dive deeper into this fascinating topic through reading and thinking. We all know festivals are special times that bring people together. But do you know how diverse and interesting festivals around the world can be? Let's find out. First, let's recall some festivals we briefly mentioned last time. Can anyone name a festival from a country other than China? Student 1: Christmas. It's widely celebrated in Western countries. Teacher: Very good. Christmas is indeed a globally well - known festival. People decorate Christmas trees, exchange gifts, and gather with family. What about other festivals? Student 2: The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. I heard it's very lively. Teacher: Exactly! The Rio Carnival is famous for its colorful parades and energetic samba dances. Now, before we start reading, I want to introduce some new words and phrases related to festivals. Please look at the screen. The first one is "carnival". Who can try to give a definition? Student 3: A carnival is a big, lively festival with parades and lots of fun activities. Teacher: Great job! "Carnival" usually refers to a public festival during which people dance, wear colorful costumes, and have a wonderful time. Next, "costume". What does it mean? Student 4: It's the clothes people wear, especially for special occasions or when they are acting a part. Teacher: Correct. In the context of festivals, we often see people wearing traditional or special costumes. For example, during the Japanese Coming - of - Age Day, girls wear beautiful kimonos, which are a type of traditional costume. Another word is "parade". Student 5: A parade is when a group of people walk together in an organized way, usually for a celebration. Teacher: Perfect. We see parades during many festivals. For instance, in the Carnival, there are magnificent parades with people dancing and showing off their amazing costumes. Now, let's move on to our reading passage. We are going to read about three different festivals from around the world. While reading, try to figure out the main idea of each festival description, the unique activities people do, and the cultural significance behind them. Are you ready? Students: Yes! Teacher: Start reading now. (Students start reading the passage) Teacher: OK, let's stop here. Let's first talk about the first festival in the passage. Who can tell me what festival it is? Student 6: It's the Carnival. Teacher: Right. Can you describe some of the activities during the Carnival according to the passage? Student 7: People dress up in colorful carnival costumes and march along the streets. There are also samba dance performances. Teacher: Excellent. And what is the cultural significance of the Carnival as mentioned in the passage? Student 8: It seems to be a time for people to let loose, celebrate life, and show their creativity through the costumes and dances. Teacher: Very good analysis. The Carnival is not only a time of joy and celebration but also a way for people to express their cultural identity and have a great time together. Now, let's move on to the second festival. What is it? Student 9: The Chinese Lantern Festival. Teacher: Correct. What are the main activities during the Lantern Festival? Student 10: People visit lantern fairs, where there are beautiful lanterns of all shapes and sizes. They also guess riddles attached to the lanterns. And family members get together to eat yuanxiao. Teacher: Great. The Lantern Festival is full of traditions. The lanterns symbolize hope and good fortune. Guessing riddles is a fun and intellectual activity that has been a part of this festival for a long time. Eating yuanxiao represents family unity. Now, for the third festival. What is it? Student 11: The Japanese Coming - of - Age Day. Teacher: Right. Can you tell us about the important aspects of this festival? Student 12: Young people, especially girls, wear traditional kimonos. They attend a special ceremony. It's a significant event as it marks their transition to adulthood. Teacher: Perfect. The Coming - of - Age Day is a very important milestone in a young person's life in Japan. It is a time for them to be recognized as adults in society and take on more responsibilities. Now, let's compare these three festivals. What are the similarities and differences among them? Work in pairs and discuss for a few minutes. (Students start to discuss in pairs) Teacher: OK, let's stop here. Who would like to share your ideas? Pair 1: All three festivals are important cultural events in their respective countries. They all involve people getting together. But the activities are very different. For example, the Carnival is more about lively parades and dancing, while the Lantern Festival focuses on lanterns and family reunions, and the Coming - of - Age Day is about a formal ceremony for young people. Teacher: That's a great comparison. Other pairs, do you have anything to add? Pair 2: The cultural meanings are also different. The Carnival is about celebration and self - expression, the Lantern Festival is related to family and traditional culture, and the Coming - of - Age Day is about the growth and new beginning of young people. Teacher: Excellent. These differences reflect the unique cultures of different countries. Now, let's do a vocabulary - building activity related to these festivals. I will give you some sentences, and you need to fill in the blanks with the correct words we learned today. For example, "During the _____, people wear colorful costumes and dance in the streets." What should we fill in here? Student 13: Carnival. Teacher: Right. Let's look at the next sentence. "The _____ Festival is a time for family gatherings, and people eat yuanxiao." Student 14: Lantern. Teacher: Good. And "On the Japanese Coming - of - Age Day, young girls wear beautiful _____." Student 15: kimonos. Teacher: Perfect. Now, I want you to think about a festival in your hometown or a festival you know well. Write a short paragraph about it, including the time it is celebrated, the main activities, and the significance of the festival. Start writing. (Students start writing) Teacher: OK, let's stop here. Who would like to share their writing? Student 16: In my hometown, we have a Harvest Festival. It is celebrated in autumn when the crops are harvested. People have a big fair where they display the harvest, like fresh fruits and vegetables. There are also traditional performances, such as folk dances. This festival is important because it shows our gratitude for the good harvest and brings the community together. Teacher: That's a wonderful description. The Harvest Festival is indeed an important festival in many places, symbolizing the fruits of people's hard work and the unity of the community. What about others? Student 17: I wrote about the Dragon Boat Festival. It is on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. People have dragon boat races, which are very exciting. They also eat zongzi. This festival commemorates the patriotic poet Qu Yuan. Teacher: Great. The Dragon Boat Festival has a long - standing history and rich cultural connotations. Now, let's summarize what we've learned today. We've read about three different festivals, understood their activities and cultural significance, compared festivals, done vocabulary practice, and shared about festivals we know. Festivals are an important part of our cultural heritage. They not only bring joy but also pass on the values and traditions of a culture from generation to generation. I hope you will continue to explore more festivals and learn about different cultures. That's all for today's class. See you next time! 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$