外研版九年级英语上册教案：M2 Unit 2 We have celebrated the festival since the first pioneers arrived in America.

Unit 2 We have celebrated the festival since the first pioneers arrived in America. Class Type Reading and writing Objectives To learn about the history of Thanksgiving and how people celebrate it in America. To write a passage about a festival with the help of writing strategies. Key structure We have celebrated the festival since the first pioneers arrived in America. While they were crossing the Atlantic, many people died. When it is all over, everyone helps wash the dishes. Difficulties How to write a passage about a festival.Vocabularyamong, speech, grow, land (v.), lay, dish, ourselveslay the table, as well Period 1 Procedure Lead-in Review. Translate the phrases in Unit 1 into English. Step 1 Present pictures and a passage about Thanksgiving. Introduce the origin of Thanksgiving. Step 2 Ask Ss to read the passage quickly and match the headings with the paragraphs. Step 3 Listen and read. Ask two questions about the passage and let Ss answer. First