内容正文:
Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations
Reading for writing
Watch the video, and learn about its history.
Lead-in
Watch a video and tell me what you can see in it.
It is about the Naadam Festival in China’s Inner Monglian Autonomous Region,which is the most important festival .
the Three Arts for Men of Naadam
那达慕“男儿三艺”
wrestling
horse-riding
archery
Step 1 Pre-reading
My amazing Naadam experience
The text is mainly about the writer’s __________ of taking part in ___________________ in
Inner Mongolia (of China) and the writer feels _____________at it.
amazed
the Naadam Festival
experience
What is the genre/type of this article?
A. Narration(记叙文)
B. Argumentation(议论文)
C. Exposition (说明文)
Time order
.In what order does the author write the diary?
In space order.
In time order.
In logical order.
tense?(时态)
past tense
Step 3 Reading - for details
Time order
What are included in the opening / body /closing paragraph(s)?
Opening Paragraph
Body Paragraph
Closing Paragraph
Where, when, with whom,main feeling
The start of the festival,
surroundings;
Detail the festival activities.
Summary of the experience
Falls on the 4th day of the six month of the lunar calendar
农历
In China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region内蒙古自治区
Lasts for 3 days
Where?
When?
How long?
Reading - for details
Para 1:
archery
wrestling
horse racing
Game
1. What festival did the author experience?Where, When and How long?
Read the diary entry and answer the questions.
Naadam Festival
horse racing
wrestling
archery
2. What does “Naadam” mean? What events does it include?
Naadam means “games” in Mongolian.
I experienced the Naadam Festival in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region for the first time this year. The festival falls on the fourth day of the sixth month of the lunar calendar, usually lasting for three days. Naadam means "games" in Mongolian, and it is represented by three events: horse racing, wresting, and archery, which are all so exciting to watch!
Opening Paragraph:
place
date
duration
the meaning
and the main
activities of
the festival
Theme + General introduction
Read para1 and answer the questions.
(Part1) How does the author introduce the topic?
On the first day, I set off to the games early with my friend Burin. I saw a lot of people wearing fancy Mongolian robes. Some were feeding their horses, some were practising archery, and others were chatting or taking photographs. Burin told me that Mongolians travel every year from near and far to attend the festival, just as their ancestors had done for centuries.
with whom
a grand scene
a significant
festival
Read para2 and answer the questions.
After the opening ceremony and some amazing performances , the wrestling competition began. Mongolian wrestling is different from the wresting in the Olympic Games. There are no rounds, and wrestlers are not separated by weight. The wrestler loses if any part of his body above his knee touches the ground. After singing some songs, the competitors danced onto the green field, waving their arms in the air as if they were eagles. I was quite moved by their show of strength and grace.
rules
feelings
Read para3 and answer the questions.
2. How did the competitors appear onto the green field?
1. What events are described?
I absolutely enjoyed the archery, too, but the horse races were my favourite part. However, I was surprised to see that the riders were boys and girls! I heard it is because children are lighter and the horses can run faster and farther. At first, I was a little worried about the children's safety, but Burin said, "Don't worry. They've been riding horses all their lives. They'll be just fine." That was the moment I started to understand why people say "Horses are at the heart of Mongolian culture". ...
Read para4 and answer the questions.
1. What events are described?
2. What did the writer think of the horse races?
I'm finally back home now, feeling really tired, but celebrating Naadam with my friend was totally worth it. He invited me back for the winter to stay in a traditional Mongolian tent and eat hot pot. I can't wait!
Brief summary
Part3: Summary (Para.5) : appreciate the ending
Read the text and answer the questions.
1.What can we know about Mongolian wrestling?
A.It has little in common with the wrestling in the Olympics.
B.Wrestlers are divided into several groups by weight.
C.Only after three rounds can the winner appear.
D.The wrestler who touches the ground with any part of his body will lose.
2.Which of the events at the Naadam Festival does the author like most?
A.Wrestling B. Horse racing
C.Archery D. Dancing
3.What made the author amazed in the horse races?
A.The speed of the horses.
B.The age of the riders
C.The species of the horses.
D.The height of the riders
Match the main idea with each paragraph.
B.Brief introduction of Naadam Festival
A.What the author saw before the opening ceremony.
E.The wrestling competition and rules about it.
C.The horse race.
D.Brief summary of Naadam Festival
para1.
para2.
para3.
para4.
para5.
Step 2 Fast reading
Body
(para. 2-4)
Describe the festival in _______:
activities + my feelings
give a ________________ of the experience:
evaluation + feelings
The opening paragraph (1)
The closing paragraph (5)
State the ______: where, when, what, & feelings
Step 4 Read for structures
detail
topic
brief summary
My Amazing Mongolia Experience
假如你是李华,请根据下面五幅图画写一篇短文向你的笔友Jack分享你和家人庆祝春节的经历。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.标题和开头已给出,不计入总词数。
参考词汇:春晚 the Spring Festival Gala;除夕夜 the Lunar New Year Eve
Pre-writing
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假定你是李华,请你给你的笔友Jack 写邮件分享你的一次节日经历。内容要求:
1.介绍节日概况,时间、地点;
2.叙述经历(所见所闻、体验的活动等);
3. 你的感受
一般过去时
Step 1
审题立意
体裁
要点
时态
邮件
①节日介绍
②庆祝活动
③感受
人称
第一人称
Step 2 谋篇布局
本写作可以分为三部分:
第一部分:说明节日名称并简单介绍;
第二部分:具体叙述节日的准备活动和庆祝活 动;
第三部分: 总结节日经历并表明自己的感受。
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Step2 词汇再现
年夜饭
看春晚
放鞭炮
吃饺子
大拜年
family reunion dinner
set off
taste/have/eat dumplings
pay a New Year call
have/enjoy
the Spring Festival Gala
watch
fireworks
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Dear Tim,
From your last letter, I know you are interested in the Spring Festival in China. Now let me tell you something about it.
The Spring Festival falls on the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar. On lunar New Year's Eve, each family gathers together and has a big meal.At dawn, we all dressed up and visited our relatives and friends.Children are the happiest because they can have delicious food and get lucky money from their parents and grandparents. We all hope we will have good luck in the following new year.
In a word, the Spring Festival is a joyous and meaningful festival. I'd like to invite you to join us to enjoy the festival.
In a word, the Spring Festival is a joyous and meaningful festival. I'd like to invite you to join us to enjoy the festival.
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
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