1、人教版（2019）高中英语必修第三册 Unit1 Unit1 WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS?WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS? Reading and Thinking WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS?WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS? 主讲人：邵郡 山东省成武第一中学 Reading and Thinking Why do we celebrate festivals？ 成武一中 邵 郡 Learning goals To discover the topic sentence of
2、 each paragraph and make out the structure of the whole passage. 2. To develop reading skills in different ways and know the reasons for festivals and celebrations. 3.To appreciate our own culture,and respect other cultures. The Latern Festival Chinese traditional festivals The Spring Festival 春节春节
3、The Lantern Festival 元宵节元宵节 The Qingming Festival The Tomb Sweeping Festival 清明节清明节 The Dragon Boat Festival 端午节端午节 The Double Seventh Festival Chinese Valentines Day 七夕节七夕节 The Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节中秋节 The Double Ninth Festival 重阳节重阳节 Book3 Unit1 Reading and Thinking Why do we celebrate festivals
4、？ 6.Harvest 1.The seasons of the year 3. Famous figures 2.Religions 7. Enjoy delicious food 8.Online shopping 5. Sharing joy, gratitude, love or peace KEY WORDS CONCERNING FESTIVALS Task 1 4.Important events Fast reading Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advanta
5、ge of the celebrations. Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. Festivals are celebrated all around the world. Identify the “topic sentence” of each paragraph.
6、Festivals are an important part of society. Task 2 A topic sentenceDetails It is a good idea to place topic sentences at the beginning of paragraphs. Careful reading Read and understand Para.1 sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace seasons, religions, famous figures, and important events. A wide ran
7、ge of origins, such as Different customs and unique charms No matter how different they may seem, the spirit of is common in all festivals. differences similarity Festivals are celebrated all around the world. Para.2 The important agricultural festival takes place_ People celebrate to_ Egypt：it feat
8、ured_ European countries: people_ China: Mid-Autumn Festival: families gather to _ after the crops have been gathered in. show that they are grateful for the years supply of food. a parade, a great feast with music, dancing and sports. decorate churches and town halls with get together to celebrate
9、over a meal. admire the shinning moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes. Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. time reason activities Why do some traditions possibly fade away? _ _ Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can
10、 change over time. Para.3 Because of the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas. How does the author support his topic sentence,and why? ( A ) A.By giving examples. B.By making comparison. C.By making experiment. D.By stating arguments. Are there any different attitudes to the com
11、mercialisation? If any, what are they? Although some believe festivals should not be commercialized, others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness. Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations. Para.4 Wha
12、t are your opinions about commercialization? Festivals are an important part of society. Para.5 Summarize Para2. the harvest festival Egypt, European China Para3. Changes of customs Lighting firecrackers Halloween Para4. Commercialisation Different attitudes Para5. Importance WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FES
13、TIVALS? Para1. common spirit of festivals structure 总总 分分 总总 Discussion How do you feel about the phenomena about the old traditions fading away? Kongming lantern With social development and human progress, it is common for many old customs to be abandoned（抛弃，遗弃）（抛弃，遗弃）. Although they brought us joy
14、, they are no longer suitable for modern life. Take Kongming lanterns for example. In the past, flying them was one of the celebrations, but it caused many fires and huge losses. Because of peoples awareness of environmental protection, the custom has gradually become a good memory. In my opinion, n
15、o matter how the customs change, the significance of the festivals is to remind us to love and be loved! And we should learn to cherish our families and friends in the festival. Celebration is for better progress! Homework Try to write a passage about a festival that you are familiar to. Thank you! 山东省成武第一中学 20212021年年5 5月月2020日日
