上外版（2020）必修 第一册Unit 4 Customs and Traditions ReadingB 课件(共18张PPT)

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Unit4
Reading B
In the USA, former students and teachers come back to the school to enjoy the old memories of their time there once a year. A special celebration is held to mark the occasion. Do you know what the event/tradition is called
Para 6
Which one is the structure of the text
1.What is homecoming
2.What’s the meaning of homecoming
Introduction (para. 1)
It refers to a tradition at many universities, colleges, and high schools in the United States.
For current students, it means celebrating the school.
For former/previous students, it means going back to the campus, seeing old friends, and reminiscing about the school days.
General statement (para. 2) 总述
What are the features of home-coming activities
How long last will it last
function： transition
They center around homecoming and vary from school to school.
About one week.
Activities (para. 3~6)
Parade
Spirit Week
Dance
Elections
Spirit Week
Traditions：
Purposes：
Each day of the week is themed.
Each day of the week has a theme.
Monday,…
Tuesday,…
Wednesday,…
It’s a time to show ___________
school spirit
Spirit Week (para. 3)
What themes are introduced in this paragraph
Elections
Traditions：
Purposes：
The king and queen are the upper-level students while the court are first-year students.
It’s a time to show ___________
school spirit
But are generally held like this：…..
Elections (para. 4)
Will the first-year students be selected as the homecoming king or queen
What may help you become a member of the court
Get involved in school activities as much as possible.
No，they won’t be.
Parade
Traditions：
Purposes：
The whole town celebrates it with the school’s marching band, sports team, and classic cars.
It’s a time for to
.
the whole town
get together, socialize, cheer on the football team and celebrate their town and school
A home-coming parade (para. 5)
How would people feel
Excited， uplifted， cheerful.
Dance
Traditions：
Purposes：
There is a DJ or a band, open to every student on Friday or Saturday night.
It’s a time for to
.
the entire school
come together and party
Dance (para. 6)
Is it a very formal affair
No，it isn’t. It can be casual or semi-formal.
Discussion
What’s your favorite homecoming celebration Why
Parade
Spirit Week
Dance
Elections
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Traditions
Purposes
Jugenfeier in Germany
to show respect and have a sense of duty
The sacred thread ceremony in India
Quinceanera in Latin America
Get prepared for upcoming marriages
To show respect for knowledge, parents and society
Homecoming in the US
It’s a time for … to…
Show spirit
Get together…
Party…