1、 Section B (2a-2e) Thanksgiving in the United States Unit 8 How do you make a banana milk shake? Who can say a festival in China or western countries? Lead in the Spring Festival Lantern Festival Mid-autumn Day St. Valentines Day Christmas Day Thanksgiving Chinese Festivals American Festivals dumpli
2、ngs mooncakes What kind of traditional food do people eat on special holidays in China? 2a rice dumplings sweet dumplings Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade(游行）游行） Do you know Thanksgiving? get together with family members, have a big family dinner go to the church offer Thanksgiving prayers (祈祷）祈祷） List
3、en to the article and think about what American people usually have on Thanksgiving . 2b Scan the passage Please read the article quickly, then get the main idea of each part. Read part one carefully Work in group of four and try to understand the meaning of each sentence. Discuss with your partners
4、 . Then find out the key points in the article. 2c Read part one again and check the following sentences true (T )or false (F). 1. People celebrate Thanksgiving all over the world. 2. American people usually celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November. F T 1. Why do people celebrate it
5、? _ _ 2. How do people celebrate it now? _ _ 3. What is the main dish of the Thanksgiving meal? _ _ Because they want to give thanks for life and food. These days, most Americans celebrate by having a big meal at home with their family. The main dish of this meal is almost always turkey. Answer the
6、questions 14 Read part two and number the pictures 1-5. WhileWhile- -readingreading Read part two carefully and then retell how to make a turkey dinner. 2d Here are the instructions for making a turkey dinner written in a different way. Put them in order. Write First, Next, Then and Finally. _, serv
7、e it to your friends with some other food. _, put this into the bird. _, cook it at a very high temperature for a long time. _, put everything you need together in a large bowl. First Next Then Finally PostPost- -readingreading 2e What do you think is the most special day in China? Talk about festiv
8、als in China or western countries with your partners. These questions may help you. You can make up a dialogue or give your thanks. 1. When is this special day? 2. What are the reasons for this special day? Do people give thanks for anything on this day? Do people remember anything or anybody on thi
9、s day? 3. How do most people celebrate this day? 4. Is there any traditional food? What are the main dishes? 5. Can you make these dishes? Summary 1. Thanksgiving in the United States. 2. How to make a turkey dinner. SummarySummary This is a promise to life Hope will become true if you insist And al
10、l the tiny things should be treated carefully Never lie to your heart Keep in mind I am always by your side Say you trust yourself 这是一个对生命的承诺这是一个对生命的承诺 只要你坚持下去只要你坚持下去,希望就会希望就会 成真成真 千万要认真对待一切不起千万要认真对待一切不起 眼的小事情眼的小事情 永远不要违背本心永远不要违背本心 记住我总会在你身边一定记住我总会在你身边一定 要相信自我要相信自我 告诉自己相信自己告诉自己相信自己 Read the article over and over again till you can recite it. Do the exercises in your workbook. Watch your parents faces and hands carefully and understand their hard work, love for you and tell them “I love you” when you go home. HomeworkHomework
