1、Unit 1 Festivals and celebrations Lesson 2 Reading and Thinking(I)单击此处输入你的副标题，请尽量言简意赅的阐述观点。Aims of the Aims of the lessonlessonAt the end of this lesson,you can:1.grasp the main idea of the passage by identifying the topic sentences;2.recognise the text structure and understand how each paragraph is
2、 structured;3.develop a deeper understanding of the importance of festivals.Festivals and celebrationsnames and originsWhat are they?activitiesWhy do we celebrate them?meanings and purposesHow did we celebrate them?personal experiencefeelings and emotionsMind map for the Mind map for the unitunitLea
3、d-Lead-ininNames of the festivalReasons for celebrating the festivalChinese Lantern Festivalto pray for blessingsto share joy.Coming-of-Age Dayto symbolize the transition from childhood into adulthood.Rio Carnivalto honour the Greek godsto have fun.Pre-Pre-readingreadingWhat festivals do you celebra
4、te with your family each year?Why do you celebrate them?Every year,I celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Spring Festival with my family.I consider them good occasions to get together and have fun with my family and friends.PredictiPredictingngLook at the title of the passage and the two pictur
5、es.What do you expect to read?purpose and significance of festival celebrationspeople all over the worldfestivals all over the worldWhile-readingWhile-readingRead the text and find out the answer to the question in the title.Skim for main Skim for main ideaideaRead the text again and underline the t
6、opic sentence of each paragraph that gives the main idea.Identify the main idea of a paragraphIdentifying the main idea of paragraphs is necessary when analysing a text.Most paragraphs will have a“topic sentence”that tells you the paragraphs main idea.It is often the first sentence,but sometimes it
7、is found elsewhere in the paragraph.Para.1:Para.2:Para.3:Para.4:Para.5:Skim for main ideaSkim for main ideaRead the text again and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph that gives the main idea.However,no matter how different they may seem,all overPara.1:the world,the spirit of sharing joy,
8、gratitude,love,or peace is common in all festivals.Para.2:Of all the traditional festivals,the harvest festival can befound in almost every culture.Para.3:Customs play a significant role in festivals,but sometimes they can change over time.Para.4:Festivals are becoming more and more commercial,with
9、businesses taking advantage of the celebrations.Para.5:Festivals are an important part of society.a mix of exposition(说明文)and argumentation(议论文)Text type and text structureText type and text structureComprehension(Para.1)Comprehension(Para.1)What is the function of the word “However”in this paragrap
10、h?It shows transition(转折),connecting the two opposite aspects of festivals.The spirit of sharing joy,gratitude,love,or peace.Topic sentenceComprehension(Para.Comprehension(Para.2)2)supply of food.How is this paragraph developed?Topic sentenceWhy do people celebrate harvest festivals?ExplanationPeopl
11、e celebrate to show gratitude for the yearsExamplesthe harvest festival in different culturesTime:_s_p_r i_n_g_t i_m e_Features:_a_p_a_r_a_d_e_ _a_g_r_e_a_t_f_ea_s_t_wit_h_mu_s_ic_,_d_a_n_c_in_g_,_a_n_d sp_o_r_t_s Features:_d_e_c_o_r a_t_e_c_h_u_r_c h_e_s a_n_d_town halls get together to c_e_l_e_b_r
12、 a_t_e_o_v_e_r_a m_ealancient Egyptsome European countriesChinaTime:_th_e M_i_d_-Au_tu_mn_F_e_s_ti_v_alFeatures:_a_d_m i r_e_t_h_e_s_h_i_n_i n_g m_o_o_n _ e _ n _ j _ o _ y _ d _ e _ l i _ c _ i _ o _ u _ s _ m _ o _ o _ n _ c _ a _ k _ e _ s _Read Paragraph 2 carefully,and fill in the Read Paragrap
13、h 2 carefully,and fill in the blanks below.joy,beauty and good blanks below.joy,beauty and good foodfoodComprehension(Para.Comprehension(Para.3)3)Topic sentenceWhy do customs change over time?Because of the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas.How is the topic sentence developed
14、 in this paragraph?By giving examples and making comparisons.ExplanationExamplesBeforeNowthe Chinese Spring Festivallighting firecrackers to drive away evil spirits and celebrate the new yearforbidden (to avoid air pollution)Halloweenreligious originsan exciting festival for childrenRead Paragraph 3
15、 carefully,and complete the Read Paragraph 3 carefully,and complete the table below.table below.Customs can change over time.Customs can change over time.Comprehension(Para.Comprehension(Para.4)4)What is the writers attitude towards the commercialisation of festivals?A.Positive.B.Critical.C.Objectiv
16、e.Topic sentenceComprehension(Para.Comprehension(Para.5)5)general-specific-general(总-分-总)patternTopic sentenceSupporting sentencesConclusion Why are festivals important?to share happiness of harvestto show gratitude to natureto get together with family and friendsfor rest and relaxation(纪念)for comme
17、morationfor important values,beliefs,wishes or faithsSummarySummaryDifferent cultures share the same spirit of celebrating festivals.spirit d_i_ff_e_r_ent_ festivals,co_mmo_n h_a_r_v_e_s_tfestivals c_h_a_n_g_e_sof customs comme_r_c_ia_l_is_a_t_io_n_ of festivals_imp_o_r_tan_ce_ of festivalsSummarySummaryHomeworkHomework1.Draw a mind map of the text and then retell it.Make sure you include all key details in your mind map and retelling.2.Finish Exercise 5,P5.
