Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations Reading and Thinking 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第三册

Reading and Thinking Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations 行业PPT模板http:///hangye/ 教学目的 By the end of this unit, you will be able to: 1. To identify the main ideas of paragraphs when analyzing a text. 2. Read and figure out why people celebrate festivals. 3. Talk about your favorite festival and its celebrations. 春节 The Spring Festival 元宵节 The Lantern Festival 清明节 Tomb-Sweeping Festival 端午节 The Dragon Boat Festival 儿童节 Children’s Day 国庆节 National Day 中秋节 Mid-autumn Festival 七夕节 The Double-Seventh Festival Lead-in: Discussion What festival is it? Do you like to celebrate the festivals? Enjoy the holidays Be Together with Family The Discount In Festivals Activity2: Why do people celebrate different festivals? Why do you think people celebrate different festivals? To get together, relax, have fun and enjoy life To celebrate harvest To honor famous or important figures In memory/honor of our ancestors To celebrate an event or a time of the year. To show our gratitude To follow and pass on the custioms/ traditions To encourage people to spend more money … … Main idea : This passage talks about: ____________________________________________ the reasons for celebrating festivals. WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS ? Pay attention to the title Pre-reading: Guess and predict Mid-Autumn Festival Mother’s Day Gifts, flowers→ Look at the title and the pictures,guess what the text will talk about: Reading Tip Function position Activity 1: Identify and underline the “topic sentence” of each paragraph While-reading： Read for the main idea and the structure Underline(划线)topic sentences of each paragraph Para.3 Para.2 Para.1 Para.4 Para.5 origin and spirit Harvest festival Changes of customs Commercialisation Importance(Significance) Para.1:___________________________________________ Para.2:___________________________________________ Para.3:___________________________________________ Para.4:___________________________________________ Para.5:___________________________________________ Skimming for main idea of each paragraph. origin and spirit Harvest festival Changes of customs Commercialisation Importance(Significance) Read for structure introduction Body conclusion The structure of the text? A B C D Para.1 Different origins, ________spirit Para.2 __________ Festival Para.3 _______ of customs Para.4 ______________ Para.5 ___________ of festivals common Harvest Changes Commercialisation Importance Why Do We Celebrate Festivals? While-reading： Summerize the text Introduction Body Conclusion Narration (记叙文) Argumentation (议论文) Exposition (说明文) Description (描写文) To tell a story To describe sb./sth. To convince sb. of one’s views To explain sth. √ While-reading： What’s the writing style of the text? Careful-reading Para.1 Introduction Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a wide range(范围) of origins(起源), such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures(人物), and important events. Every festival has its different customs and unique charms. However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy(喜悦), gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals. 1. What are the different origins of festivals? 2. What is the common spirit of festivals? _________ _________ _________ _________ _______ of festivals _______ of festivals _______of the year __________ Famous _______ Important _______ Origins seasons religions figures events Spirit joy gratitude love peace introduction Careful reading Paragraph 1 Para. 2 1. When do people celebrate the harvest festival? 2. Why do people celebrate the harvest festival? 3. How do people celebrate the harvest festival? Read for details Para.2 The harvest festival Read for details (Para. 2) the Harvest Festival when why how After _____________________________. To show ____________________________________ ancient Egypt Time： Features： Europe Features： China Time： Features： springtime ① a parade; ② a great feast with music, dancing and sports ① decorate____________________ ____________________, the Mid-Autumn Festival ① admire _________________, ② enjoy __________________. all the crops have been gathered in that they are grateful for the year’s supply of food. show gratitude to nature ② get together _________________ churches and town halls with flowers and fruit to celebrate over a meal the shining moon delicious mooncakes Further thinking (Para. 2) How does the author mainly illustrate(解释；说明) the harvest festival? A. By giving examples B. By giving reasons C. By listing figures A. By giving examples Read for details (Para. 3) What festival customs have changed over time? Read for details (Para. 3) festivals Chinese Spring Festival Halloween Before Nowadays many big cities give up this custom Why? to avoid air pollution The changes of customs Please read Para. 3 and complete the table. Lighting firecrackers Religious origins an exciting Festival for children How does the author support his topic sentence in this paragraph? A. by giving examples B. by listing figures C. by makingcomparison D. by analyzing cause and effect √ Para. 3 The changes of customs Para.4 1. How do people think of the commercialisation of festivals? n.商业化 A. Negative B. Indifferent C. Not mentioned D. Supportive √ Tips: The writer doesn’t directly say. Overall, he seems to think that it is a positive thing, as it helps the economy and makes it easier to buy gifts. What is the writer's attitude towards the commercialisation of festivals? Para.4 Further thinking Read for details (Para. 5) Topic sentence Why do people find festivals important? Find the supporting details The significance of festivals Why do we celebrate festivals Part 1: ___________ Part 2: ___________ Part 3: __________ ______ ___________________________ Introduction Body origin sharing joy,gratitude,love or peace Para2: harvest festival Para.3: Para.4: reflect wishes,beliefs,faiths ... ___________________________ ___________________________ Conclusion season,religion,figure and events spirit custom change commercial festivals allow us to relax and enjoy life... help us understand... Summarize the text Cherish our cultural root, absorb the foreign culture and face up to the future. How can we protect and spread Chinese traditional festivals? Creative thinking Conclusion There are different cultures and national spirits contained in the festivals. Cherish and protect our traditional festivals Pay great respect to foreign festivals Cultural confidence 1. How do we make a balance between western festivals and chinese traditional festivals ? 2. How do we spread our traditional festivals? Discussion Homework 1. Complete the following passage according to the text. Today’s festivals have a wide ___________ of origins, including the seasons of the year, famous ___________, important events, and religions. The ___________ festival is one of the most popular festivals and is celebrated in many cultures. Customs play a ___________ role in festivals, but they can change over time. For example, some Chinese cities no longer allow firecrackers during the Spring Festival, as they can increase air pollution. These days, festivals are becoming more ___________, with people spending more money on gifts. Festivals ___________ people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life. They are ___________ to spend time with family, and to relax and enjoy life. range figures harvest significant commercial reflect occasions Homework Please summarize the important Language points in each paragraph in groups. 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