Unit 6 Crossing Cultures Section B 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“跨文化交际中的派对礼仪”展开，通过Pre-reading Free talk激活学生对派对注意事项的已有认知，结合While-reading的快速阅读找主题句、仔细阅读分析法国派对礼仪细节（到达时间、礼物、着装等），再通过Post-reading的复述、小组讨论、角色扮演及文化对比，构建从输入到输出的学习支架，衔接知识理解与实际运用。 其亮点在于以法国派对礼仪邮件为载体，融合语言能力（信息提取与表达）、文化意识（中法礼仪对比）和思维品质（问题分析与归纳）。通过角色扮演（Nancy在中国派对提问）、文化对比表格等任务型活动，用“入乡随俗”等谚语总结，帮助学生提升跨文化沟通能力，为教师提供结构化教学方案，提高课堂效率。

Section B (1a-1e) Unit 6 Crossing Cultures How do we show respect to other cultures? Learning Objectives Understand Nancy's email about party manners in France. Identify topic sentences and key details. Compare French and Chinese party manners and learn to respect different cultures. Free talk Pre-reading 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 What should you know before you attend a party in a foreign country?Tick the topics that you think are important. Fast reading While-reading 1. Underline the topic sentences. Hi Diana, It’s so great to hear from you. Life in Paris is pretty good! I was a little lonely at first, but I’m starting to make some friends. They helped me to learn more about the customs here after I had some embarrassing experiences at a party last month. I’d like to share some tips with you. First, you shouldn’t arrive early to a party. It’s normal to be on time or a few minutes late, but arriving early can cause problems. Once, I arrived 10 minutes early to a party. Usually that’s the polite thing to do, right? But my friend looked so surprised to see me! He was still getting everything ready. Second, it’s important to bring a gift when you visit someone. When I attended my friend’s party, I didn’t bring anything. It wasn’t his birthday, but everyone else brought gifts like chocolates or flowers to thank him for the party. I was so embarrassed! Third, you should always try to dress for the occasion. At that party it was surprising to see how nicely everyone was dressed. It was summer, so I was just wearing a simple blouse and shorts. But everyone else was dressed so well that I felt silly. Fourth, it’s best not to ask personal questions unless you know the person well. Many French people are quite private. They don’t like it when others ask them about their age, their family, whether they are married, or how much money they make. Food and culture, however, are safe conversation topics. Last but not least, make sure you use French whenever you can. Lots of people speak English here, but you can develop closer relationships with them if you use French. It’s very important in their culture. I found that even a simple “merci” goes a long way! You’ll see what I mean as soon as you get here! Au revoir! Nancy 2. How many party manners are there? Tips: Topic sentences often appear at the beginning of a paragraph. Five. _ _ _ _ _ _ 3.What's the structure of the passage? Careful reading While-reading To diana@frenchlearning.com From nancy@istudent.com Subject Re:How's life in France? Hi Diana, It's so great to hear from you.Life in Paris is pretty good! I was a little lonely at first, but I'm starting to make some friends. They helped me to learn more about the customs here after I had some embarrassing experiences at a party last month. I'd like to share some tips with you. Focus on Para. 1 1. How did Nancy feel at the beginning of her stay in France? She felt a little lonely at first. 2. Did Nancy make mistakes at the party? Yes,she did. Tip 1 Arrival time(Para. 2) Careful reading While-reading First, you shouldn’t arrive early to a party. It’s normal to be on time or a few minutes late, but arriving early can cause problems. Once, I arrived 10 minutes early to a party. Usually that’s the polite thing to do, right? But my friend looked so surprised to see me! He was still getting everything ready. It's _ to be _ or a few minutes_ in France. At first,Nancy thought it's _ to arrive early. To diana@frenchlearning.com From nancy@istudent.com Subject Re:How's life in France? Arrival time: normal on time late polite Should you arrive early in France?What about in China? Tip 2 Gifts(Para. 3) Careful reading While-reading Nancy did French custom Second, it’s important to bring a gift when you visit someone. When I attended my friend’s party, I didn’t bring anything. It wasn’t his birthday, but everyone else brought gifts like chocolates or flowers to thank him for the party. I was so embarrassed! Fill in the table Nancy didn’t bring a gift to her friend’s party. Bring a small gift. Popular choices: Chocolates Flowers To diana@frenchlearning.com From nancy@istudent.com Subject Re:How's life in France? How did Nancy feel at the party?And why? bb Careful reading While-reading Tip 3 Dressing(Para.4) Why did Nancy feel silly? Third, you should always try to dress for the occasion. At that party it was surprising to see how nicely everyone was dressed. It was summer, so I was just wearing a simple blouse and shorts. But everyone else was dressed so well that I felt silly. To diana@frenchlearning.com From nancy@istudent.com Subject Re:How's life in France? _ _ How about in China? A.Because she arrived much too early. C.She talked about personal topics. B.She didn't dress properly. Fourth, it’s best not to ask personal questions unless you know the person well. Many French people are quite private. They don’t like it when others ask them about their age, their family, whether they are married, or how much money they make. Food and culture, however, are safe conversation topics. Careful reading While-reading Tip 4 Conversation topics(Para.5) Avoid topics Safe topics To diana@frenchlearning.com From nancy@istudent.com Subject Re:How's life in France? Age Family Marriage Money Food Culture personal privacy common interests Last but not least, make sure you use French whenever you can. Lots of people speak English here, but you can develop closer relationships with them if you use French. It’s very important in their culture. I found that even a simple “merci” goes a long way! You’ll see what I mean as soon as you get here! Careful reading While-reading Tip 5 Use French(Para.6) Why does Nancy ask Diana to speak in French whenever possible? Merci! (Thank you!) To diana@frenchlearning.com From nancy@istudent.com Subject Re:How's life in France? Read Para 6 and answer the questions Because using French helps to develop closer relationships with French. Hi Diana, It’s so great to hear from you. Life in Paris is pretty good! I was a little lonely at first, but I’m starting to make some friends. They helped me to learn more about the customs here after I had some embarrassing experiences at a party last month. I’d like to share some tips with you. First, you shouldn’t arrive early to a party. It’s normal to be on time or a few minutes late, but arriving early can cause problems. Once, I arrived 10 minutes early to a party. Usually that’s the polite thing to do, right? But my friend looked so surprised to see me! He was still getting everything ready. Second, it’s important to bring a gift when you visit someone. When I attended my friend’s party, I didn’t bring anything. It wasn’t his birthday, but everyone else brought gifts like chocolates or flowers to thank him for the party. I was so embarrassed! Third, you should always try to dress for the occasion. At that party it was surprising to see how nicely everyone was dressed. It was summer, so I was just wearing a simple blouse and shorts. But everyone else was dressed so well that I felt silly. Fourth, it’s best not to ask personal questions unless you know the person well. Many French people are quite private. They don’t like it when others ask them about their age, their family, whether they are married, or how much money they make. Food and culture, however, are safe conversation topics. Last but not least, make sure you use French whenever you can. Lots of people speak English here, but you can develop closer relationships with them if you use French. It’s very important in their culture. I found that even a simple “merci” goes a long way! You’ll see what I mean as soon as you get here! Au revoir! Nancy Read the email again and answer the questions. 1. What were the three mistakes that Nancy made at the party? 2. What can you learn from Nancy's experience? Careful reading While-reading She arrived 10 minutes early for the party She didn’t bring a gift to thank the host, but everyone else brought gifts like chocolates or flowers. She dressed too casually for the party, but everyone else dressed nicely. We should learn about party manners before attending a party in a foreign country, such as the right time to arrive, whether to bring a gift, and how to dress properly. Second Bring a gift when you are invited. First Don't arrive early Third Try to dress for the occasion. Retell Post- reading Retell Nancy's email Put the tips in order and retell what Nancy wrote. Last but not least Use French whenever you can. Fourth Avoid personal questions; stick to safe topics. Hi,Diana,let me introduce some French party manners to you. First,you should(not)... Second,it's polite\impolite to...Third,you should try to...Fourth,it's best(not) to...Last but not least,don't forget to... Hope you can have a good time at the party. Group work Post-reading Brainstorm tips for Chinese parties. Gifts Bring fruit, tea, or other gifts. Avoid gifts in sets of four. How to dress Dress neatly and modestly.Red is popular for celebrations. Conversation topics Talk about food, culture,travel, or common interests. Getting along with others Be polite and respectful. Show interest in others. Arrival time Arrive on time or a little early (about 5-10 minutes). Nancy is going to a party in China Role play Post- reading Student A(Nancy) asks questions. Student B gives advice. Ask questions. Give advice. Possible questions What should I bring? What should I wear? What topics are safe to talk about? Should I speak Chinese? Any other advice? Compare cultures Post-reading French parties vs Chinese parties Party Manners French parties Chinese parties Arrival time Arrive on time or a few minutes late. Arrive on time or a little early (about 5-10 minutes). Gifts Bring a gift like chocolates or flowers. Bring fruit, tea, or other gifts. Avoid gifts in sets of four. Dressing Dress nicely and appropriately for the occasion. Dress neatly and clean.Red is popular for celebrations. Conversation topics Talk about food, culture, travel, art, or hobbies. Talk about study, work, family, travel, or common interests. Getting along Respect privacy. Avoid personal questions. Be polite and respectful. Show interest in others. Think and share Post- reading How do we show respect to other cultures? When you are in Rome,do as Romans do. communicate with others politely understand cultural differences learn from different cultures know that each culture is unique respect cultural differences experiences different cultures try your best to behave well Homework Must-do Write a short passage titled "Advice for attending a party in China "or" Party manners in France”. Choose-to-do Design a clear and creative poster about party manners. Present poster to the class. Thank You! Respect different cultures, become better communicators. $