1、 Learning goals To discover the topic sentence of 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 FestivalChinese t
2、raditional festivalsThe Spring Festival春节春节The Lantern Festival元宵节元宵节The Qingming FestivalThe Tomb Sweeping Festival清明节清明节The Dragon Boat Festival端午节端午节The Double Seventh FestivalChinese 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 Unit1Reading and ThinkingWh
3、y do we celebrate festivals？6.Harvest1.The seasons of the year3. Famous figures2.Religions7. Enjoy delicious food 8.Online shopping5. Sharing joy, gratitude, love or peaceKEY WORDS CONCERNING FESTIVALSTask 14.Important eventsFast readingFestivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesse
4、s taking advantage 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
5、 paragraph.Festivals are an important part of society.Task 2A topic sentenceDetails It is a good idea to place topic sentences at the beginning of paragraphs.Careful readingRead and understandPara.1sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace seasons, religions, famous figures, and important events.A wide
6、 range of origins, such asDifferent customs and unique charmsNo matter how different they may seem, the spirit of is common in all festivals. differences similarityFestivals are celebrated all around the world.Para.2 The important agricultural festival takes place_ People celebrate to_ Egypt：it feat
7、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 over
8、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.timereasonactivitiesWhy do some traditions possibly fade away?_Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over ti
9、me.Para.3Because 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 commercialisation? If any,
10、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 What are your opinions about c
11、ommercialization?Festivals are an important part of society.Para.5 Summarize Para2. the harvest festivalEgypt, EuropeanChina Para3. Changes of customsLighting firecrackersHalloween Para4.CommercialisationDifferent attitudes Para5. ImportanceWHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS?Para1. common spirit of festi
12、valsstructure总总 分分 总总DiscussionHow 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, they are no longer suitable for modern l
13、ife. 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, no 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!
