Unit6 SectionB 1a-1e 课件2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

该初中英语课件围绕跨文化派对礼仪展开，通过西方派对视频和头脑风暴导入，引导学生从法国派对礼仪（时间、礼物、着装等）学习过渡到中国派对礼仪探究，借助略读、主题句识别、思维导图等支架构建知识脉络。 其亮点在于融合文化意识与思维品质培养，通过对比法国与中国派对礼仪（如法国忌早到、中国可早到）深化跨文化理解，思维导图梳理和主题句分析提升逻辑思维，角色扮演活动锻炼语言表达。学生能提升跨文化沟通与自主学习能力，教师可依托结构化活动高效开展教学。

Learning Objectives Think about party manners and master related vocabulary. Understand French party manners (gifts, time, topics). Understand the purpose of giving advice & topic sentences. Convert email content into a mind map and introduce ideas. Introduce Chinese party manners to foreign friends. Pre-reading : Cultural Warm-up for Party 西方party视频 Brainstorming What is needed for attending a foreign party？ 1a: What should you know before a party? List the topics that you think are important: arrival time table manners how to dress how to thank others safe conversation topics topics to avoid how to greet the host what gifts to bring when to say goodbye …… While-reading : What do you think Diana tells Nancy? (1) What’s the genre(体裁) of this passage? A. a post B. an e-mail (2) Number the paragraphs (标段落). (3) What’s the structure of this passage? (4) This passage was written by ______ to _____ to share ______ about ____________ in France. Skim the passage and do the activities. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ Nancy Diana the tips party customs Read Nancy’s email about party manners in France. Underline the topic sentences of each paragraph. Identifying topic sentences A topic sentence usually appears at the _______ of a paragraph, but it can also appear ________. start later on Read Nancy’s email again and find out the party manners of each paragraph. (1) Arrival _______ (2) _______ (3) How to _______ (4) Conversation ________ (5) _________ use We need to respect the ______________ in France. Identifying topic sentences A topic sentence gives the _______ of a paragraph. time Gifts dress topics Language party manners main idea Identifying the topic sentences can help you quickly understand a text. While-reading: Nancy's French Party Tips 1. Read Focus on Nancy's five tips for French party manners in the email. 2. Record Write down the key points of each tip in 1d mind map. 1d. Read again and complete the mind map with the tips from the email. • Bring a gift like chocolates or flowers. •Dress for the occasion. • Don’t ask personal questions unless you know the person well. • Use French whenever possible . • Don't arrive early. How did Nancy feel at the beginning of her stay in France? She felt a little lonely at first. 1c: Read the email and answer the questions She feels great now because she made friends. How does Nancy feel now? What caused the change? 1.What were the three mistakes that Nancy made at the party? She arrived early, didn't bring a gift, and dressed too casually. 3. What does “dress for the occasion” mean? 2. What kind of gift should you bring in France? Small gifts like flowers or chocolates. Dress nicely for the special time. What should you not ask about when talking to someone in France? You should not ask about their age, family, whether they are married, or how much money they make. What are safe conversation topic? Food and cultue. /ˈmærɪd/ having a husband or wife Why does Nancy ask Diana to speak in French whenever possible? Because speaking French can help develop closer relationships with French people and show respect for their culture. Why does speaking local language go a long way when you want to get along with others? It makes them feel you are one of them. (Any reasonable answer is acceptable.) merci: /ˈmɜːsi/French word for "thank you" Au revoir: /ˌəʊ rəˈvwɑː(r)/French word for "goodbye" Discussion: What can you learn from Nancy’s experiences? Speak out your mind! Be Open-minded It’s important to be willing to learn new things and accept different ideas. Respect Local Customs We should respect and follow the local traditions when visiting a new place. Grow from Mistakes We can learn from our own mistakes to get to know other cultures better. While-reading: Top Sentences and Supporting Details Para Topic Sentence Supporting Details 1 Life in Paris is pretty good! ... but I’m starting to ______________. They helped me to ________________________ here ... 2 First, you shouldn’t arrive early to a party. It’s ____________ to be on time or a few minutes ______________, but arriving early can ______________. 3 Second, it’s important to bring a gift when you visit someone. When I attended my friend’s party, I ________________ ... ... but everyone ________________ like ... I was so _____________________! make some friends learn more about the customs normal late cause problems didn’t bring anything brought gifts embarrassed Para Topic Sentence Supporting Details 4 Third, you should always try to dress for the occasion. ... it was __________ to see how _____ everyone was dressed ... I was just wearing ______________________. ... I felt ______. 5 Fourth, it’s best not to ask personal questions unless you know the person well. Many French people are quite _________. They don’t like it when others ask them about ______________________________ ___________________________________, however, ________________are safe conversation topics. 6 Last but not least, make sure you use French whenever you can. ... you can develop ____________________ if you use French. ... even a simple “merci” ____________________! surprising nicely a simple blouse and shorts silly private their age, family, whether they are married or how much money they make food and culture closer relationships goes a long way While-reading: Supporting Details Further Questions: How do the supporting detail sentences support the topic sentences? What are the functions of topic sentences and supporting detail sentences ? Topic Sentences (The "Main Idea") They clearly state the main point or opinion of a paragraph. Supporting Details (The "Proof") Provide examples, explanations, or evidence to make the topic convincing. Great writing uses BOTH elements to create strong, interesting, and clear texts. Makes reading understandable and reasonable. Writing Success Formula Post-reading Activity 1: Role-play Situation Diana is going to France and is video-calling Nancy for advice. Task Work in pairs. One student is Nancy, the other is Diana. Key Tip Use the mind map from 1d to role-play a conversation. Post-reading In pairs, use the mind map in 1d to brainstorm tips for Chinese parties. Give each other advice on what to do. Situation:Your British penfriend is visiting China and asks for advice on party manners. Task: Brainstorm and fill in the mind map below. Dress Code Gifts Better to arrive a little early. Be on time. Arrival Avoidclocks /white flowers. Bring fruit / tea Dress tidy. Casual is okay, not sloppy. Talk about food/hobbies. Avoid politics/age/ income. Conversation Table Manners Wait for elders. Don't stick chopsticks in rice. Post-reading Activity (3): Role-play & Dialogue Act out the conversation Pair Work Task One as British penfriend, one as Chinese student. Act out a conversation about Chinese party manners. Example Dialogue S1: I'm going to China next month, but I don't know party manners. Help me! S2: Sure! Arrival time is important... $