1、Unit 3 Celebration Unit 3 Celebration教材分析教材分析单元内容单元内容 一篇杂志一篇杂志,两篇网上记录和一篇文学摘两篇网上记录和一篇文学摘录录.(世界各地不同的庆祝活动世界各地不同的庆祝活动,例如节例如节日日,婚礼婚礼,生日等生日等)谈论庆祝谈论庆祝,给建议给建议,发送接受拒绝邀请发送接受拒绝邀请.听对话和广播听对话和广播 写一篇晚会的描述写一篇晚会的描述 语法语法:被动语态被动语态,情态动词情态动词Warm up 插图插图:the Dragon Boat Festival,Christmas,a wedding Key words(节日及相关表达节日及相关
2、表达)听力听力:Christmas,a sporting victory,a birthday,a wedding,the New Year Talk about the recent celebrationLesson 1 Festivals 三个传统节日三个传统节日:Mid-Autumn Festival,Lantern Festival,Dragon Boat Festival 语法语法:被动语态被动语态Bulletin Board 收集中国节日收集中国节日:October 1&Spring FestivalLesson 2 Parties 听力策略听力策略:理解大意理解大意 听力听力:
3、Four persons are celebrating 功能句功能句:give advice,congratulationsCommunication WorkshopSpeaking:Role-play at partiesLesson 3 Weddings Weddings in Indonesia Greek weddings 语法语法:情态动词情态动词 Vocabulary参考资源参考资源:真实的照片或录象真实的照片或录象 电影电影Lesson 4 Christmas Text:Memories of ChristmasCulture Corner Happy HolloweenCo
4、mmunication Workshop Writing:描述一件事情描述一件事情 In this class,we will 1)read a passage about a party 2)practise linking words 3)write a description of an event using appropriate linking words.4)develop skills of self-correction and peer-helpDescribe a party you have been to.Stage 1.Make notes for each of
5、the four sectionsIntroduction to the situation:Why?Where?When?Who?2)The beginning:What preparations?What time?What food?3)Development:What happened during the party?4)Conclusion:What happened in the end?When did it finish?Was it good?P45Stage 2:Use notes to write four paragraphs to describe a party
6、Stage 3:Check the writing yourself 1.irregular past tenses 2.capital letters and full stops 3.some linking words/phrases 4.some adjectives to make your description more interesting Stage 4:In groups of 4,read each others descriptions and make constructive suggestions on how to improve or correct the
7、m.Then each group decides which party sounds the best.Stage 5:Presentation Select the best description and report it by four students each of whom will say out one section.Unit Unit 3 3Aims 学习key words,熟悉一些节日和值得庆祝的理由.为以后的话题做个铺垫.学生掌握一些表达方法,对于这样问题:what can we celebrate?学生可以根据提供的理由可以更多地发挥话题.celebratea
8、birthdayChristmasThe Mid-Autumn Festivalthe Dragon Boat Festivalgraduationa sporting victorya weddingHalloweenWhich five celebrations do you hear?graduationa birthdayChristmasa weddingPassing an examwinning a scholarshipa sporting victorythe Mid-Autumn Festivalthe New YearHalloweenthe Dragon Boat Fe
9、stival12345optional What have you celebrated recently?Tell the class what you did.Example:We had a party at our house to celebrate my grandmothers seventieth birthdaySpeakingWhich Festival do you like to celebrate most?Why?1.学生学完本课学生学完本课,能够用英语向外国人介能够用英语向外国人介绍中国的传统节日绍中国的传统节日.2.学生能够写有关节日的小文章学生能够写有关节日的
10、小文章.Lesson1 FestivalsLead-in QuestionsvWhat is your favorite season?vWhat festivals happen during your favorite season?Lesson1 FestivalsWhat festivals happen during each season?4.Winter:1.Spring:2.Summer:3.Autumn:Womens Day Arbor DayQingming FestivalMay DayChildrens Daythe Dragon Boat Festivalthe Bi
11、rthday of the Armythe Mid-Autumn Daythe National Daythe New Years DayLantern Festivalthe Birthday of the PartyTeachers DaySpring Festival On that day,many people try their best to go home to share the feeling of“being together”with families.the Mid-Autumn FestivalFun and English 2.This festival mark
12、s the end of the Chinese New Year celebration.the Lantern Festival3.This festival marks the beginning of the hottest season of the year.the Dragon Boat Festival4.The special food for this festival is sweet dumplings.the Lantern Festival5.The festival falls on fifth day of the fifth month of the luna
13、r calendar.the Dragon Boat Festival6.On that day,the moon is said to be biggest and brightest.the Mid-Autumn FestivalWhich festival in China is mostimportant for children?Young people?Old people?Women and men?Can you recognize?Questions:When is the Mid-autumn Festival celebrated?2.What do people do
14、and eat on this day?1.3.Why is this festival important?Now lets read the text and answer the following questionsLantern FestivalThe Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month,usually in February or March in the Gregorian calendar.通过比较的阅读方法通过比较的阅读方法,让学生进一步读懂文章让学生进一步读懂文章,掌握阅读技能掌握阅读技
15、能.Festivals Season&date/monthTypical foodTypical activityand special meaningMid-Autumn FestivalThe Dragon Boat FestivalThe Lantern FestivalAdd another typical festivalSeptember or Octobermoon cakesThe fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendarZongziThe fifteenth of the first month of the lun
16、ar calendarSweetdumplings1.meet in the evening 2.watch the moon3.A special occasion for family1.have dragon boat races2.mark the beginning of the hottest season of the year3.remember Qu Yuan 1.watch lanterns&guess lantern riddles2.marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations.Maybe you get bore
17、d of these festivals.Can you create a special festival?Why is it special?Give more details.Group work:Possible version Id like to create a“NO-HOMEWORK”Festival.It will fall on the last Friday of every month.It will be celebrated by all the students in the world,especially in China.On the day all the
18、 students can eat their favorite food to celebrate the dayGrammar主动语态被动语态一般现在时现在进行时现在完成时一般过去时am/is/are+V.P.PV./V.三人称单数三人称单数可以通过课文中学生已经熟悉的句子进行讲解和理可以通过课文中学生已经熟悉的句子进行讲解和理解解.Learn the forms of the Passive the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated by Chinese people all over the world.Traditional moon cakes _
19、 (make)with bean paste.are madeFor Example 通过这 一课的学习,学生能够运用听大意的听力策略来听相关材料.学生能够运用功能句提出建议和表达祝贺.BrainstormWhat kind of party do you prefer?Brainstorm:Different PartiesKey Wordsalcohol,close friends,hot pot,snacks,present,reception,sit-down,soft drinks,speech Exercise 2 on P38Listening Strategies:Unders
20、tanding the general ideaListen more than once,if possible.Try to link key words to topics.Listen for important words and phrases.(e.g.failed twice,interview)Dont worry if you cant understand everything.Listen and decide why each person is celebrating:1.2.3.4.passing his/her driving testretiringgoing
21、 to study abroadgetting a job with good salarydont have to,should(x 2),shouldnt(x 3),must If its very formal,you _dress smartly.shouldGiving adviceListening for advice2.Nowadays you _ be too formal.3.You _ arrive late to a dinner party.4.You _ take something with you.5.You _ drink too much at partie
22、s.6.And you _ accept a lift home from a person you dont know.7.You _ be careful.dont have toshouldntshouldshouldntshouldntmustUse the phrases from the Function File to prepare some advice for a foreign visitor who is invited to a celebration in China.a birthday a local or national festival a wedding
23、clothes to wear(male/female),presents to take,timeto arrive,things to say,tings not to do,time to leave Work in pairs.Student A is a foreign visitor and Student B gives advice.Ask and answer questions.ExampleA:Im going to a wedding this weekend.What should I take?B:You should take a bunch of flowers
24、.C:What should I wear?Birthday party It s your birthday today?congratulations.Have a happy birthday!Happy birthday to a wonderful person!Hope your birthday is like you special.A Happy Birthday!someone has passed his/her exam(s)Congratulations!You worked hard for it/them.b)some friends have had a bab
25、yThats really great news!What are they going to call her?c)someone won the matchWell done!You played beautifully!P39 Ex7d)its someones birthdayHappy Birthday!Have a lovely day!e)someone has won a competitionThats brilliant!You lucky thing!f)someone is going to get marriedWow!thats brilliant!Whens th
26、e big day?Work in pairs A:Tell your partner about a celebration.B:Congratulate your partner.Example:A:I passed my driving test at last!B:Thats great!Well done!A:Thanks a lot.Im so pleased.文化背景知识相关习俗的了解.有关婚庆的词汇和表达方法.能够介绍北京婚礼风俗.Some wedding photos(真实的最好)What impress you most in a wedding?To have and t
27、o hold To have and to hold from this day from this day forward,for better,forward,for better,for worse,for richer,for worse,for richer,for poorer,in sickness for poorer,in sickness and in health,to love and in health,to love and to cherish,till and to cherish,till death do us part.death do us part.a
28、)a friend of the groom who helps him during the wedding ceremonyb)a party to celebrate the marriage ceremony of two peoplec)a door or gate you go through to enter a placed)a woman who is about to get married or has just got marriede)an important social or religious occasions f)a man who is about to
29、get married or has just got married6 wedding reception3 best man4 ceremony1 bride 2 bridegroom New words related to weddings:5 entrance3 56214bridegroombridebest man blossom weddingceremony wedding reception maidTrue or False Fast readingWorksheet Ex.1Indonesian families only invite people they have
30、 know for a long time.The reception is before the wedding.Guests usually give money as a present.In Greek culture,the bridegroom has to ask for the brides hand in marriage.The bride and bridegrooms wedding crowns are made of gold.A piece of ribbon links the wedding crowns together.FTFFTTListen to th
31、e tape and decide:Careful readingWedding in IndonesiaWeddings in IndonesianWeddings in IndonesianWorksheet Ex.2Read the text and try to remember what to do and what not to do.What to do:What not to do:I can go without an invitation.I oughtnt to go to the ceremony without asking first.I can attend th
32、e reception after the ceremony.I ought to put money into the box at the entrance of the reception.I dont have to contribute a lot of money.I cant drink alcohol at the wedding reception.Indonesian women dont have to cover their heads.Indonesian WeddingsIndonesian Weddingscanought tooughtnt todont hav
33、e tocantcandont have toCareful readingWeddings in GreekGreek WeddingsGreek WeddingsGreek WeddingsGreek Weddingsbefore the wedding ceremonybefore the wedding ceremony during the wedding ceremonyduring the wedding ceremony after the wedding ceremony after the wedding ceremony The groom has to ask the
34、brides father for his daughters hand in marriage.The best man should help put crowns made offlowers the heads of the couple.A long silk ribbon has to link the crowns to symbolise a happy and long life for the couple.The guests can attend a wedding reception.The party can last through the night.Guest
35、s can throw dishes on the floor and put money to the brides dress for good luck.has toshouldhas tocancancanPair-work Give advice to a foreigner who is going to a wedding in Beijing.Student A:Introduce the wedding in Beijing to the foreignerStudent B:Give advice to the foreigner Example:Student A:In
36、Beijing,the bride and bridegroom should hold the ceremony before 12 oclock.Student B:You ought to arrive on time.You ought not to arrive late.Language Points celebrate sb/sth is said to do graduate including fall occasion take part in dozen reception invitation opportunity congratulation smartly eve
37、n if/though marry contribution link try to do while blow up dress upMemories of ChristmasLesson 4 Christmas 学生了解圣诞节.准备庆祝的工作.运用阅读技能筛选所需信息.key words read the text and fill the form Para.1 Activities Persons Nov.1.wrote a letter2.told Father Christmas about the presents we wanted3.gave them to our moth
38、er to postmy sisterand IPara.2 ActivitiesPersons Dec.1.opened new calendar2.Cards arrived3.lights appeared4.attended carol service 5.had snowball fightspeoplestudents IPara.3 Activities PersonsOn Christmas Eve1.decorated the house2.put up the Christmas tree,the decorations,the ballons3.put our stock
39、ings at the end of the beds4.tried to stay awake to see Father Christmasthe whole family,we Para.4 Activities PersonsChristmas morning1.Stocking was full of presents,sweets2.played new presents3.had lunch5.laughed at jokes6.put on silly hatsI my cousin/the whole family4.Sang Christmas carolsPara.5Ac
40、tivities Persons after lunch1.the adults slept on the sofa2.we played cards3.had tea,ate cake4.Fell into a deep,happy sleepthe adults children Read the text.which Key words are mentioned?circle them out.What other Christmas things are mentioned?Make a list .In what order did the children do these th
41、ings?a)open the new year calendar b)put their stockings at the end of the bed c)sing Christmas carols d)write a letter to Father Christmas e)put up the Christmas tree f)go to church g)have Christmas cake 1_2_3_4_ 5_6_7_dacebfgReading strategies:Multiple-choice Read the question and answersTry to gue
42、ss the correct answer.Find the place in the text where you think the answer is.Read the text and check your answer.Make sure the other two answers are not possible.Answer the multiple-choice questions:1.Who do you think reads the childrens letters?a)Father Christmas b)their parents c)nobody2.What do
43、 you think people do in a carol service?a)sing songs b)give presents c)watch a play3.What happened on Christmas Eve?a)The writer stayed awake all night.b)Someone put presents in his stocking.c)The saw Father Christmas.4.Why did they laugh?a)The Christmas carols were happy songs.b)The songs and hats
44、were funny.c)The jokes and hats were funny.5.After lunch:a)the adults watched the Queens speech.b)the children made a snowman.c)everybody had more to eat.Vocabulary:Words that go together In English,some verbs and nouns often go together.Complete the table with these words.tea,the piano,your homewor
45、k,a shower,cards,a(snowball)flight,a party,the washing-up,lunch,the shoppinghavedoplayteaComplete the sentences with these verbs in the correct form blow up,go to,put up,have(X2),make,put on On Christmas eve,my grandparents arrived.We(1)_ a snowman in the garden and laterwe(2)_the decorations.I(3)_
46、lots of balloons.On Christmas morning,I(4)_ some warm clothes and(5)_a snowball fight with my cousins and then we(6)_ church.after that,we(7)_lunch and(8)_Christmas carols.madeput upblew upput onhadwent tohadsangMake notes about your childhood memories of an important festival.people:family?good fri
47、ends?preparations :decorations?Invitations?presents:what?Who for?make/buy？food :meals?Special food/drink?activities:music?dancing?a long walk?your feelings:happy?sad?Read and answer the questions:1.Before the Christmas,what did we usually do?2.How did the family decorate the house on Christmas Eve?3
48、.What did we do before we went to bed on Christmas Eve?4.What did we find in the stocking on the Christmas morning?5.What did we do during the lunch?6.After lunch,did the family all watch TV?7.What did we eat when we had tea?Before ChristmasBefore Christmas1.Before the Christmas,what did we usually
49、do?We opened the new year calendar,received some Christmas cards,2.How did the family decorate the house on Christmas Eve?3.What did we do before we went to bed on Christmas Eve?On Christmas EveOn Christmas Eve The whole family helped to decorate the house,put up the Christmas Tree and the decoratio
50、ns and blow up the balloons.We left some wine and biscuits for Father Christmas and put our stockings at the end of our beds.4.What did we find in the stocking on the Christmas morning?5.What did we do during the lunch?During the lunchDuring the lunch The stocking was full of all kinds of small pres
