1、Unit 1 Festivals and celebrationsReading for writingPhrases: except for, set off1Read a diary entry about the experience of the Naadam Festival.Words: inner, autonomous , region, represent, wrestle, fancy, absolutely, moment, pot, brief, branch, wedding, clap, respect, horrible23GoalsLead inThe Naad
2、am FestivalRead the diary entry and answer the questions .Learn1. What does Naadammean?Which events does it include?2. What Naadam Festival customs did you learn about?3. What in your opinion is the most impressive thing about the festival ?4 .What else would you like to know about the festival and
3、the writers experience? I experienced the Naadam Festival in Chinas 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
4、three events: horse racing, wrestling, and archery, which are all so exciting to watch! 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, andothers were chatting or ta
5、king 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.Learn After the opening ceremony and some amazing performances, the wresting competition began. Mongolian wrestling is different from the wrestli
6、ng in the Olympic Games. There are no rounds, and wrestlers are not separated by weight. The wrestler loses 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 m
7、oved by their show of strength and grace. I absolutely enjoyed the archery, too, but the horse faces 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 andthe horses can run faster and farther, At first, I was a lit
8、tle worried about the childrens safety, but Burin said, Dont worry. Theyve moment I started to understand why people say Horses are athe heart of Mongolian cultureLearnIm finally back home now, feeing really tired, but celebrating Naadam with my friend was totally worth it. He invited me back for th
9、e winter to stay in a traditional Mongolian tent and eat hot pot.I cant wait!Learn1. What does Naadammean?Which events does it include?2. What Naadam Festival customs did you learn about?3. What in your opinion is the most impressive thing about the festival ?4 .What else would you like to know abou
10、t the festival and the writers experience?Naadam meansgamesin Mongolian, and it includes horse racing, wrestling,and archery. Wrestling and horse racing.The horse racing is the most impressive , as it involved little children.The writer did not talk about food or music , but surely they should have
11、been interesting parts of the festival.Check answers A diary entry In what kind of order is the passage organized? On the first day; after the opening ceremony ; Im finally back home now, On+具体时间具体时间beforeat present/ at the moment/ right nowat last/in the end/eventually Reading for the organization
12、Key points: what one did, saw and heard and how one feltLearn The structure Paragraph1: state the topic Paragraph2: describe the start of the festival and the surroundings Paragraph3: describe the festival activities in detail.Paragraph 4: describe the festival activities in detail Paragraph5: give
13、a brief summary of the experience The opening paragraph First body paragraph Second body paragraph Third body paragraph Closing paragraph body paragraphs festivalactivitiesState the topicThe Naadam FestivalWhere?When? Meaning? Events and Feeling? Reading for details Paragraph1 LearnParagraph2 Descri
14、be the start of the festival and the surroundingsWhat I sawHow to prepare for the festivalsee sb. doingbe doingFeelings: curious, happy and excitedDescribe the festival activities in detailFeeling? Rules? wrestling moved /touched Paragraph 3 Describe the festival activities in detailThe horse racesW
15、hat I saw?What I heard?Feeling?Feeling?relaxed, relievedSurprised; worriedParagraph4 A summary of my festival experience feeling? tired but happy and satisfied; eagerParagraph5 3 Use what you have learnt to write about a festival or a celebration you have experienced recently.1 Make notes of your id
16、eas in the table and then write your draftWritingMain idea of each paragraph1.The topic and my feeling2.How I prepared for theFestival/celebration3.The festival/celebration activities4.A summary of my festival /celebration experienceTired, happy The Spring FestivalClean the room, decorate the house
17、,prepare food with parents, Stick the reversed Fu and coupletsHave a big meal, watch the Spring Gala, set off fireworks, make sacrifices to our ancestors, stay up to welcomehave fun with friends and relatives/enjoy ourselves, be proud of our customsFeelings happy, excited excited, delighted, eagerCu
18、rious, happy, interested, amused Details Outline The Spring Festival The first person; the past participleWriting2 Exchange drafts with a partner. Use the checklist to give feedback on your partners draftIs the writing well-organised?Is there an opening sentence in the first paragraph?Does each para
19、graph include the necessary details?Does the writer describe his/her feelings and emotions?Does the writer use the -ing form correctly in the writing?Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors?3 Get your draft back and revise it.4 Put up your writing in your classroom or read it to the c
20、lass.inner, autonomous , region, represent, wrestle, fancy, absolutely, moment, pot, brief, branch, wedding, clap, respect, horribleSummaryexcept for, set offPhrasesWords预习预习 Unit 2-Listening and speaking.31Recite new words and phrases.2Polish your writing and hand it in.1Recite new words and phrases.2Polish your writing and hand it in.THANKS
