(共19张PPT)
Book 2 Unit 2
The real Father Christmas
Learning Objectives
语言
能力
学习
能力
思维
品质
文化
意识
To get to know a famous novelist and figure out the reason for writing these letters.
To learn the basic elements of a book review
by analyzing the structure of the passage.
To deeply understand the meaning of festivals by tasting the true spirit of giving.
To raise the awareness of cross-culture and strengthen cultural confidence.
Lead in
first picture of daddy
status
style
poet
English writer
high-fantasy novels
The Hobbit
The Lord of the Rings
Approach the author
J.R.R. Tolkien
university professor
works
limitless imagination
Approach the letters
Approach the book
Letters from Father Christmas
How did the letters affect his children
Why were the letters written
To keep the magic of Father Christmas alive for his four children.
What made the letters special
background information
Approach the letters
What made the letters special
wonderful stories
① A Polar Bear once climbed North Pole and fell through the roof of Father Christmas's house.
② Father Christmas complained about how he could not stop his helpers playing games with the toys instead of wrapping them up.
enjoy the adventures of Father Christmas, Polar Bear and other
characters at the North Pole
... but if you find that not many of the things you asked for have come, and not perhaps quite as many as sometimes, remember that this Christmas all over the world there are a terrible number of poor and starving people.
Giving is better than receiving.
Approach the book
Letters from Father Christmas
How did the letters affect his children
■ love others in a special way
■ share the true spirit of giving
Why were the letters written
To keep the magic of Father Christmas alive for his four children.
What made the letters special
background information
contents of the letters
comments on the letters
■ envelopes with north pole stamps
■ handwritten letters
■ beautifully illustrated pictures;
■ wonderful stories;
■ The letters changed as the
children got older.
author's introduction
a book
review
Approach the book
Mind-map
Analysis of genre
Introduction
The name of the book
The author
His other works
Background information
Summary
Contents of the book
Extracts
The writer’s evaluation
1. The real Father Christmas was actually Tolkien himself.
2.Tolkien is the real Father Christmas, because he wrote letters using the name “Father Christmas.”
3.Tolkien's love and care for his children made him very like Father Christmas.
Choose the sentence that best explains the title of the passage.
Discussion
What does the “real” imply in the title
The letters were written by Tolkien.
Anyone who is giving is the real Father Christmas.
Spring Festival
Double Ninth festival
With family members, every day is festival!
Every time we love,
every time we give,
it's festival.
National culture is a unique symbol that distinguishes a nation from other nations.
Try to become your own Father Christmas in your life.
You have the power to love and be loved. Please make efforts to express your love to your parents, friends and other important people. This is the meaning of the life. This is our national culture!
Love and be loved
a christmas gift from my father
Gift Show
Please introduce the best gift you received or gave.
What
Who
Why
When
Step 1: prepare a card
Step 2: draw a North Pole stamp
Step 3: write down someone’s name/address
Step 4: write a letter (pretend that you are Father Christmas)
Card Delivery
With Christmas coming, what can we give to the people who are affected by the Coronavirus .Please write down your opinions.
Homework