外研版（2019）必修 第二册Unit 2 Let's celebrate! Understanding ideas 课件(共22张PPT)

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Book2 Unit2
Let’s celebrate
The Real Father Christmas
Video. Do you know the names of the two films
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The Lord of Ring
The Hobbit
These are fantasy novels. Do you know who wrote the novels
Pre-reading Background information.
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The introduction to J.R.R. Tolkien
an ________writer, poet, and professor;
best known for his _____________novels;
a master to create new worlds for his
readers with his __________________;
the author of_____________________
and_____________
English
high-fantasy
limitless imagination
The Lord of the Rings
The Hobbit
想象丰富
无限的想象力
Look at the photos and title below and guess
what the book is about
书评
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Fast Reading. Read the passage and find out:
What is Letters from Father Christmas about
Letters from Father Christmas is a ________ of Tolkien's letters to his four children at Christmas. The letters told wonderful stories about Father Christmas's ____ and __________ at the North Pole.
collection
life
adventures
冒险
1．What type of text is this passage
A．Narration(记叙文)．
B．Argumentation(议论文)．
C．Exposition(说明文)．
D．Book review(书评)．
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Learning tips of a book review
A book
Review
Author
Contents of the book
Comments
Summary should be self-contained, clear, easy to understand, and objective.
The writer’s own views
merits (优点) and demerits
discuss its relevance to the present time
Title of the book
Background information
Fast reading. 2. Match the main idea of each paragraph.
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Para 1.
Para 2.
Para 3.
Para 4.
Para 5.
To introduce the writer and its books
The true spirit of giving at Christmas time
The magic of Father Christmas
The basic information about those letters
The stories in the letters
Fast reading. Read for the structure of the book review.
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P1-2
background information
P3-4
Contents of the letters
P5
comments
Careful reading. Read Para 1-2
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Paragraph 1 is to introduce the topic and inform readers of the purpose of the author’s writing the letters.
What is the function of the first para
A．To share with them some interesting stories.
B．To show them how to celebrate Christmas.
C．To give them a big surprise at Christmas.
D．To keep Father Christmas alive for them.
2. Why did J．R.R.Tolkien write these letters
to his children
Careful reading. Read Para 3: The basic information about those letters.
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be addressed to寄往
beautifully illustrated
精美插图的
What does the title “The Real Father
Christmas” mean
A. The real Father Christmas was actually Tolkien himself.
B. Tolkien is the real Father Christmas, because he wrote letters using the name “Father Christmas”.
C. Tolkien’s love and care for his children made them very like Father Christmas.
Careful reading. Read Para 5: The true spirit of giving at Christmas time.
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What does Letters from Father Christmas
tell us
Besides enjoying the adventures of Father Christmas, Polar Bear and other characters at the North Pole,we can share the true spirit of giving at Christmas time.
as well as 和，也；不仅
in such a special way 用如此特殊的方式
From where you can know Tolkien’s love and care for his children
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1. writing letters over twenty years
2. beautifully illustrated handwritten letters
3. letters change as his children got older
That’s why Tolkien is the real Father Christmas.
The last letter
more than twenty years
a North Pole stamp
every Christmas
The first letter
Tolkien’s love and care for his children made him very like Father Christmas.
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handwritten letters
changed as children got older
Tolkien’s love and care for his children made him very like Father Christmas.
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shaky handwriting and beautiful illustrations(插图)
Letters from Father Christmas
J.R.R.Tolkien
a North Pole stamp
a handwritten letter from Father Christmas
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Post-reading Complete the notes with expressions from the passage
Father Christmas's life and
adventure at the North Pole
climbed the North Pole
fell through the roof
how he could not stop his helpers
playing games
Think & Share.
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Do you think the author lie to his children
What is your most special gift from your parents Why
Think & Share.
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love is
sharing
&
giving
Every culture has its own traditions, but love is the same!
Anyone who is giving is the real Father Christmas.
Homework
完成导于练
Thanks for listening