Unit1 Festivals and Celebrations Reading and Thinking 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版必修第三册

Unit 1 Reading and thinking Why do we celebrate festivals? ——高中英语"产出导向"读思课 By the end of this lesson, you are supposed to: 1. identify the main idea of a paragraph through locating the topic sentence; 2. figure out the essence (本质) of festivals based on the main idea; 3. master the words and expressions related to the theme of festivals; 4. raise cultural awareness by comparing festival traditions and expressing personal views. Learning Objectives Watermelon Festival (in Australia) The Spring Festival Tomb-Sweeping Day Lead-in Why do we celebrate festivals? Pre-reading Scenario: Amy, your good friend, is asking you for help. She needs to prepare a report for the school’s Cultural Exchange Day about festivals around the world. Task: By the end of the class, you need to give Amy advice on why people celebrate festivals. Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Para 5 However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals. Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations. Festivals are an important part of society. Skim the text and underline the topic sentence. Try to get the main idea based on the key words in the topic sentences. While-reading harvest festival the changes of customs commercialisation importance The topic sentence is often the first sentence or last sentence, especially paying attention to the signpost (信号词) like "but, however, although etc.". different origins, common spirit 1. Read for the main idea. 2. Read for the details. While-reading religions gratitude Origins & Meanings gratitude Egypt Origins & Forms change fade away commercial be commer- cialised Modern Development beliefs who Meanings & Values be established economy & public happiness 3. Figure out the structure of the text by identifying the similarities (共同) and differences of festivals. DIFFERENCE DIFFERENCE DIFFERENCE Body / Supporting evidence SIMILARITY Introduction SIMILARITY Conclusion What is the writer trying to tell us about festivals? Further thinking Para.1: However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals.” Para.5: And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all. Para.5: And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all. Origins, customs, charms Change over time Commercialisation Spirit (joy, gratitude, peace, love) Reflect culture, identity... The Essence(本质）of Festivals Festivals differ in form but unite in meaning. It is the blend (融合) of ___________ and ____________ that makes them special. ___________ deep down ____________ on the surface Different Common differences similarities Para.1: However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals. Why do we celebrate festivals? different origins common spirit commercialisation sharing joy, gratitude, love or peace changes of customs the harvest festival seasons, religions, figures and events the importance of festivals to show gratitude to nature some traditions may fade away others may be established Summary Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Introduction Para.4 Para.5 Conclusion Body (Supporting details) reflect beliefs... help understand identity shouldn't be..& good for... Final task: Amy, your good friend, is asking you for help. She needs to prepare a report on why people celebrate festivals for the school’s Cultural Exchange Day. Share your opinions with her. Post-reading People celebrate festivals because... 1. They want to show ________ . 2. Festivals help us _________ . 3. Although festivals are _________ in form, they share __________ . 💡 Useful expressions: - To begin with, ... (origins) - Besides, ... (development & changes) - Most importantly, ... (essence) - In short, ... ✨ Key sentence for Amy: "Festivals differ in form but unite in meaning. It’s the blend of differences and similarities that makes them special." You can also use the mind-map. Assessment Content Level 1: Only one reason mentioned; Level 2: Two reasons; Level 3: Three or more reasons Language Level 1: No key words from the text; Level 2: 1-2 good words; Level 3: 3+ good words Logic Level 1: Hard to follow; Level 2: Clear beginning & end; Level 3: Well-organized (introduction-body-conclusion) Assessment Content Level 1: Only one reason mentioned; Level 2: Two reasons; Level 3: Three or more reasons Language Level 1: No key words from the text; Level 2: 1-2 good words; Level 3: 3+ good words Logic Level 1: Hard to follow; Level 2: Clear beginning & end; Level 3: Well-organized (introduction-body-conclusion) Homework Homework Compulsory: Polish your opinions based on the feedback and record a 1-minute audio/video. Optional: Turn your mini-talk into a short passage (about 100 words) for the school English newspaper. Thanks！ $