(共21张PPT)
Growing Worldwide
Customs and Traditions
1. What occasion are they celebrating
a special event
2. How do they celebrate the occasion
3. Why do they celebrate the occasion in that way
The New Year
People worldwide have different New Year traditions and expectations.
Chinese hold the Lantern Festival not mentioned
Burmans splash water a purified soul
Colombians carry a suitcase around a travel-filled year
Country Traditons/Activities Expectations
In China, we believe the age of 14 is a turning point in one’s life.
What do you think of your 14th birthday
What did you do on your 14th birthday
Were there any changes before and after your 14th birthday If yes, what were they
Should there be some kind of ceremony to mark the occasion
Activity 1: Skimming and Scanning
What’s the passage mainly about
Where can you find this article
In a survey report. B. In a novel.
C. In an advertisement. D. In a newspaper.
3. How many coming-of-age ceremonies are described in the passage What are they
a narration (记叙文), an exposition (说明文), an argumentation (议论文)
entering adulthood
Extensive Reading
Activity 2: Read the passage quickly to complete the outline.
Part I (Para. 1): General Introduction: __________________________
Part II (Para. ____-____): coming-of-age ceremonies in different countries
Section I (Para. ____-____):
the coming-of-age ceremony in Germany
Section II (Para. ____-____):
the coming-of-age ceremony in Latin America
Section III (Para. ____-____):
the coming-of-age ceremony in India
Part III (Para. ____): Conclusion
emphasizing difference of coming-of-age traditions
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the meaning of entering adulthood
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Structure
Read Para. 1 to find out the meaning of entering adulthood
Leave all your childishness behind
Act like a grown-up
Intensive Reading - Introduction
Read Para. 2-3 to answer the following questions.
For whom “Jugenfeier” is held
Who else participates in the ceremony
2. How do people celebrate it
3. Why do they celebrate it
4. Why is the coming-of-age ceremony in Germany described as more serious than fun
Intensive Reading - Germany
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For whom “Jugenfeier” is held Who else participates in the ceremony
How do people celebrate it
Intensive Reading - Germany
multi- = many; much
3. Why do people celebrate it
Intensive Reading - Germany
shoulder, accept
4. Why is the coming-of-age ceremony in Germany described as more serious than fun
Intensive Reading - Germany
Read Para. 4-5 to answer the following questions.
How has “quinceanera” changed over time in Latin America
What do you think has led to the change
Intensive Reading – Latin America
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1. How has “quinceanera” changed over time in Latin America
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an individual celebration
marriage
2. What do you think has led to the change
Intensive Reading – Latin America
Awareness of female independence/freedom…
Read Para. 6-7 to answer the following questions.
Intensive Reading – India
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What do the three strands of the sacred thread symbolize in India
What are the two births that a human being experiences in India traditions
How important is the sacred thread ceremony to India boys
Intensive Reading – India
1. What do the three strands of the sacred thread symbolize in India
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adj. 神圣的
/ se kr d/
Intensive Reading – India
2. What are the two births that a human being experiences in India traditions
3. How important is the sacred thread ceremony to India boys
mental, relating to thinking abilities
Intensive Reading – Conclusion
So different!
Emphasize difference of coming-of-age traditions around the world.
An Introduction to Coming-of-age Ceremonies What Who How
Why
Germany Jugendfeier take on values:
14 year olds& teachers
1. go to school to prepare for the occasion
2. study important topics: multiculturalism and social responsibilities.
3. listen to a speech about values
have respect for others
have a sense of duty
respect different cultures
take social responsibilities
An Introduction to Coming-of-age Ceremonies What Who How Why
Germany Jugendfeier take on values:
Latin America Quinceanera
India Sacred Thread Ceremony three promises:
girls on their 15th birthday
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their fathers
14 year olds
&
teachers
1. go to school to prepare for the occasion
2. study important topics: multiculturalism
and social responsibilities.
3. listen to a speech about values
have respect for others
have a sense of duty
respect different cultures
take social responsibilities
1. learn cooking, sewing, and other general household skills before the special days.
2. dance with her father and other males
Mark a girl entry into womanhood.
grown-up
boys
receive three strands of sacred thread
2. leave family to go and live with Guru
respect knowledge;
respect parents;
respect society.
Discussion
freedom
opportunities
…
difficulties
pains
…
What does growing up mean to you
How would you like to celebrate your coming-of-age ceremony Why
Assignment
Read the passage aloud and fluently;
Search information about coming-of-age ceremony in another country and write a paragraph to introduce it. (At least 150 words)