1、Grade 9 Unit 2I think that mooncakes are delicious! Section A 3a-3c Step 1:Warm up -by playing an English song “Moon River” Teacher plays an English song “Moon River”to create an atmosphere,it can also lead in “the moon”. Then ask Ss “Do you know the name of the song?”. When some students answer cor
2、rectly, the teacher tells Ss :The moon can be used in some lyrics or literature works to express the writers feeling. Do you know the other names of the moon in Chinese? Collect their answers and ask them again “In some poems, ancient poets write the moon in their poems , can you think of a few such
3、 poems?” and help them to enjoy the feelings in the poems. In Their poems, poets use the moon to express their feelings. Do you think so? What feelings do they usually express? Step 2:Lead in-by talking about pictures. Show the pictures : What are the picture s about? Which festival do you think of
4、? What folk story do you think of? And who is the pretty lady? Step 3:Before -reading 1.Present the new words and phrases with the help of the pictures above, the teacher leads in the story of Change.Then present the new words and phrases: folk stories Change Hou Yi-shoot shot down the nine suns god
5、, goddess-give Hou Yi the magic medicine Pang Meng-steal the medicine whoever :No matter who lay out fruits and desserts in the garden start the tradition of 2. Lead in the title of the reading “Full Moon, Full Feelings”. Step 4: While-reading 1. 3a.Read the text and answer the questions: 1). How do
6、 people celebrate the Mid-Autume Festival? 2). What story is the reading about? 2. 3b Read the passage again. Put the events in the correct order. _ _Pang Meng tried to steal the medicine. _ A goddess thanked Hou Yi by giving him magic medicine. _ Change refused to give Pang Meng the medicine and dr
7、ank it all. _Hou Yi shot down the nine suns and saved the people on the earth. _ Hou Yi was very sad and watched the moon at night, and wished his wife could come back. _ As a result, Change became light and flew up to the sky. _ Hou Yi planned to drink the medicine with his wife. 3c. Without lookin
8、g at the passage, try to complete the sentences with the correct words. 1. People like to a_ the full moon on Mid-Autumn night. 2. The story of Change is one of many t_ folk stories. 3. Hou Yi got m_ medicine for shooting down the nine suns. 4. Pang Meng wanted to s_ the medicine. 5. Hou Yi l_ out f
9、ruits and desserts in the garden. 4.Give Ss necessary explanations of the text and learn the Exclamatory statements What a great day! How pretty the dragon boats were! How delicious the food is in Hong Kong! Step 5: After-reading 1. Discuss in groups. 1).Whats the meaning of “Full Moon, Full Feeling
10、s”? Think about it and discuss it with your partner. 2). When did the Chinese people start the tradition of admiring the moon? 2. Retell the story. 3.Have a free talk: Hou YI shot down the nine A goddess gave him magic medicine magic medicine Mid-Autu mn Festival Pang Meng tried to steal the medicin
11、e Change refused to give it to him She drank it all and became light. Then she flew up to the moon Talk about your favorite festival or other folk stories, using the following questions. When is it celebrated in/on? What do you like best about? How do people celebrate? Why do they do that? Step 6: Summary 1. Review the Words and expressions: 1).赏月 2). 民间故事 3). 偷神奇的药物 4). 拒绝做某事 5). 在花园里布置水果和甜点 6).他多么希望嫦娥能够回来 7). 飞向月亮 2.Review the Exclamatory statements: Step 7: Focus on moral aims : Step 8: Homework: 1.Act out the sotry of Change. 2. Talk about the other festival s you know.