1、Unit 1 Festivals around the world Good afternoon, distinguished teachers: First of all, I would like to say that its my honor to present my teaching ideas to you. Now, lets come to my topic “Festivals around the world” (世界各地的节日). It is Unit 1 in Book 3. I choose warming up and pre-reading as my pres
2、entation. I will deal with it through 7 parts.Part One Analysis of the Teaching MaterialThis unit talks about many kinds of festivals in different part of the world. The warming up is the first teaching period of this unit. It is intended to have students start thinking about the variety of events a
3、nd festivals that are celebrated in China.The Pre-reading is a continuation of the Warming Up and it moves the discussion to a more personal level. It directs their attention to many events and activities those festivals include. Part Two Analysis of the StudentsThis unit will be the first lesson af
4、ter the Spring Festival, so students will be familiar with and interested in the topic of festivals and eager to explore more. However, this lesson is related to something about western culture. May be it is difficult for students to learn and understand. Part three: Teaching aims, Key points and di
5、fficult pointsa. Knowledge aim: 1. Get students to learn the useful new words and expressions in this part.2. Let students learn about history and basic knowledge of festivals both in and out of China. b. Ability aim: Enable students to talk about festivals and celebrations in English.c. Emotional a
6、im: Stimulate students love for our national culture and customs. Develop students sense of cooperative learning.Teaching important points 1. Get students to learn and master the words and sentences in the lesson.2. Let students have a general idea about many kinds of festivals.Teaching difficult po
7、intsEnable students to express their idea about festival and celebrations.Part four: Teaching methods and aidsTeaching methods: Task-based teaching method, Multi-media aided teaching, Cooperative learning activityTeaching Aids: Multimedia facilities, the blackboardPart five: Teaching proceduresStep1
8、:Leadingin(2 minutes)Startheclasswithaskingthestudentswhatabouttheirwinterholidays.Whetherdidtheirhaveagoodtime and whattheydidinduringtheSpringFestival.And then lead them todiscusshowChinesepeoplecelebratetheNewYear.Purpose: Get them to be interested in what is going.Step2:Talkingingroups (about 5
9、minutes)AfterachattingabouttheSpringFestival, I will ask what Chinese festivals they know and let themtalkabout whenthosefestivals they take place, what they celebrate and what people do at that time.Let them work in groups and try their best tolistmoreandmore Chinesefestivals.Purpose: practice stud
10、ents speaking skills and thinking abilityStep3：Warmingup(15 minutes)Afteragroup discussion,we will back to book, page 1. I will ask students to fill in the following form and explain some useful expressions. Then I will show them somepicturesaboutcelebratingthefestivalstohelpthem remember better.Pur
11、pose: train the students ability of understanding and using language.Step4：Expanding(6 minutes)AfterdiscussingtheChinesefestivals,askthestudentswhatforeignfestivalstheyknow.Letthemtalkaboutthemandtelltheirclassmateshowpeoplecelebratethem.Here I will showsomeshort films and pictures. Purpose: Open th
12、e students mind.Step5:Pre-reading(8 minutes)Afterdiscussion, I will ask them what festivals they like best and tell the reasons. Some students will be asked to share their opinions. Then summarize the whole festivals at the end of the talking.Purpose: practice students speaking skills expressive abi
13、lityPart six: Blackboard design (7 minutes)In this part, I will draw a blank to show related information of Chinese and Foreign festivals. It includes what festivals, when does them take place why celebrate and how to celebrate. Next, it is words and usefully expressions. Part seven: Assessment and
14、reflection (2 minute)Then I will finish this lesson by giving homework. Let students describe a festival and writer a passage (more than 200 words). Preview the Part 3 “Reading” to get the main idea.Reflection: after class, I will think about what need to be improved and communicate with other teachers.Thank you very much and welcome your valuable suggestions!
