Unit2 Let’s Celebrate! Understanding ideas 课件-2025-2026学年外研版（2019）高中英语必修第二册

Dear John, I heard you ask daddy what I was like and where I lived. I have drawn me and my house for you. Take care of the picture. I am just off now for Oxford with my bundle of toys—some for you. Hope I shall arrive in time：the snow is very thick at the north pole tonight. Your loving father Christmas. This letter is in the book Letters from Father Christmas, which is written by _____________ and _______ by Baillie Tolkien. And they must be family members. Pre-reading J.R.R.Tolkien edited Scan reading for clues The father of fantasy literature What’s the type of this passage? When you introduce a book to others, what aspects will you cover? the background information of the book the comments of the book the content of the book the author’s information book review Para.1 The background information of the book Para.2 The author’s information Para.3-4 The content of the book Para.5 The comments Read for the structure while-reading While-reading Why could Letters from Father Christmas be the perfect book for those who regard Christmas as a special time of year? As for adults As for parents As for children It makes them believe that Father Christmas is alive. While-reading Detailed reading for the blanks In order to __________________________________________________, Tolkien wrote letters to them in the name of Father Christams, which last for ____________________________________. Every Christmas, an envelope with a _____________________ arrived. When the __________________________________ letter was addressed to them, Tolkien’s children must have been very ________ to open it. keep the magic of Father Christmas alive for his children over a period of more than twenty years handwritten and beautifuly illustrated a North Pole stamp excited to make these letters more real While-reading Group discussion： 1. Why did the letters not contain the warnings to children that they might not receive their presents if they were not good? 2. What were the contents of these letters? While-reading Group discussion：2. What were the contents of these letters? 4 While-reading What did Tolkien want to convey to his children? Be grateful and give kindness to people around. 4 The contents of there letters varied from Father Christmas’ life and adventures to ______________________ at Christmas. the true spirit of giving Broaden your knowledge The spirit of Christmas embodies (体现) the idea of giving, both in material gifts and in the form of emotional support and kindness. It is a time when people come together to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ (in the Christian tradition) and share joy with family and friends. It emphasizes value such as love, forgiveness, and the importance of being grateful for what one has. More about the spirit of Christmas What is Christmas ? While-reading Find some evidences of Tolkien’s love for his children from the whole passage by yourself and share your understanding of the title. handwritten and beautifully illustrated not contain the warnings took a period of over 20 years The content changed with the growth of his children. post-reading The are three stages in a man’s life: He __________ Santa Claus. He ___________________ Santa Claus. He ____Santa Claus. ---Bob Phillips believes in doesn’t believe in is Post-reading : critical thinking believes in doesn’t believes in is 1. Do you approve of Tolkien’s act of writing letters to the child ? 2. What have your parents done that have left you with a unique festival memory? Or if you were a parent, how would you create unique festival memories for your children? Reflction After completing this class, I can rate my performance 1(excellent), 2 (good) or 3 (in need of improvement). master the normal structure of book reviews and practice it in specific text know more about J.J.Tolkien and the festival of Christmas answer questions to get detailed information of the text understand the deep meaning of The Real Father Christmas keep the true spirit of festivals in mind and practice it in life. Homework： Option 1: Write the last letter in the name of the real father Christmas. Option 2: Write a tradition in your family that embodies the true spirit of a festival or a special day. If there are nothing, create one by yourself. (include what it is and why you think it embodies the true spirit) 22704.0 Lavf58.20.100 Lavf58.20.100 Lavf58.46.101 $$