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Unit 2
I think that mooncakes are delicious.
I think that mooncakes are delicious.
Section B 2a-2e
Learning objectives:
By the end of this class, we will be able to:
know different ways of celebrations in different countries at different times.
know the special meaning and importance of the Spring Festival in Chinese culture.
introduce how Chinese people celebrate the Spring Festival to foreign people.
Step 1 revision
n. 话题
What’s the
topic in unit 2?
We talked about some
________________________.
traditional Chinese festivals
传统中国节日
Step 1 revision
What are they?
the Spring Festival
Step 1 revision
What are they?
the Lantern Festival
Step 1 revision
What are they?
the Dragon Boat Festival
Step 1 revision
What are they?
the Mid-Autumn Festival
Step 2 lead in
Which festival do you think is the most important? Why?
你认为哪个节日最重要?为什么?
“I think _____________ is the most important,
because ... ...”
Step 2 lead in
Which festival do you think is the most important? Why?
你认为哪个节日最重要?为什么?
“I think the Spring Fetival is the most important,
because Chinese people will return home on this festival.”
Step 2 lead in
Which festival do you think is the most important? Why?
你认为哪个节日最重要?为什么?
“I think the Spring Fetival is the most important, because
for left-behind children, it’s
the only time they can stay
with their parents.”
留守儿童
Step 3 brainstorming
How do Chinese peope celebrate the Spring Festival?
中国人怎样庆祝春节?
Step 3 brainstorming
How do Chinese peope celebrate the Spring Festival?
中国人怎样庆祝春节?
They sweep out dust and hang couplets.
Step 3 brainstorming
How do Chinese peope celebrate the Spring Festival?
中国人怎样庆祝春节?
They watch lion or dragon dances and set off fireworks.
Step 3 brainstorming
How do Chinese peope celebrate the Spring Festival?
中国人怎样庆祝春节?
They return home and enjoy family dinner.
Are New Year celebrations similar or different all over the world?
新年庆祝活动在全世界是相似的还是不同的?
Do all the countries celebrate the Spring Festival?
Most countries celebrate New Year.
One fifth of the countries celebrate
the Spring Festival.
On January 1st.
On lunar January 1st.
How do different countries celebrate New Year?
Let’s read a passage!
New Year celebrations
around the world
There is more than one celebration in the passage.
How many New Year celebrations are mentioned in the passage?
There are ____ New Year celebrations in the passage.
four
Step 4 fast reading
What’s the structure(结构) of the passage?
Step 4 fast reading
A.
B.
C.
general(总)----specific(分)----general(总)
Match each paragraph with its main idea.
Step 5 careful reading
A. People around the world celebrate New Year, but at different times.
B. New Year celebrations around the world have something in common----they involve friends and family.
C. The Spring Festival is the most important festival for Chinese people.
D. In the UK and the US, celebrations take place around midnight on New Year’s eve.
E. In Egypt, Sham El-Nessim marks the beginning of spring.
Huge crowds ______ to watch the dropping of a big ball in New York’s Times Square. Everyone wishes other “________________”.
Many people ______ in ______ on ___________
to see famous Big Ben clock tower and
________________________. They sing Auld Lang Syne to _________________________.
Step 5 careful reading--Para.2
How do people in the UK and US celebrate New Year?
in the UK
in the US
gather
London
December 31
count down to the midnight
remember friends and family
gather
Happy New Year
Step 5 careful reading--Para.3
How do people in China celebrate the Spring Festival?
sweep out dust
set off fireworks
hang couplets
enjoy lion dances
return home
enjoy family dinner
enjoy lanterns
watch Spring Festival Gala
Any other customs?
Which custom is your favorite?
Which custom is the most important?
family dinner
reunion dinner
Who?
What?
Grandparents,
parents and children
gather to eat delicious food and express best wishes for the whole family
thinking
Why do Chinese people celebrate the Spring Festival?
Because Chinese people think that family is hugely important.
Because the Spring Festival holds great importance
in Chinese culture.
importance n.
重要性
important adj.
重要的
Step 5 careful reading--Para.4
1)Why do people in Egpt celebrate Sham El-Nessim?
2)What does “Sham El-Nessim” mean?
3)What’s the weather like during the festival?
4)How do people celebrate the festival?
They celebrate it to mark the beginning of spring.
It means “smelling the breeze.”
The weather becomes brighter.
They paint eggs, go out and enjoy picnics, sing and dance, and watch plays in the theater.
Step 6 after reading
2d complete the table with the information from the text.
New Year Celebrations
country Time Activity
in the UK
in the US
in China
in Egypt
on November 31
on November 31
on lunar January 1st
in April
gather to see ... and count down ... sing ...
gather to watch ... and wishes ...
1)sweep out ... 2)set off ... 3) enjoy ...
4)hang ... 5)return ... 6)enjoy ...
7)watch ...
1)paint ... 2)go out 3)enjoy ...
4)sing and dance 5) watch ...
Step 7 summary
The meaning of New Year celebrations
For people in other countries
For Chinese
It’s a time to ____________
___________ and ________
__________.
It’s a time to ____________
____________________ and ________________
__________.
say goodbye to
the old year
welcome
the new one
connect with
their family and friends
show hope for the
coming year
n. 意义
Step 8 Group discussion
Use three words to describe the Spring Festival and tell the reason.
importance
special
gether
Thanks!
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