人教版（2019）必修第三册Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations Reading and Thinking学案(无答案）

Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations
Reading and Thinking学案
Teaching objectives：
1. identify the useful patterns and expressions from the reading text
2. figure out the main structure of the passage by analyzing the main idea of each paragraph
3. know the reasons and meanings of celebrating festivals
4. express their own ideas on the given topics through critical thinking.
Lead-in：
1.What festivals do you celebrate with your family
2.Why do you think people celebrate different festivals
Pre-reading
Look at the title and pictures, what will the passage talk about
A. The importance of festivals B. The reasons why we celebrate festivals
C. How people celebrate festivals D. The development of festivals
While reading:
Read for main idea of each Paragraph and structure of the text
Match the main idea with each paragraph
Para.1 Festivals are becoming more and more commercial
Para.2 Festivals are an important part of society
Para.3 Festivals are celebrated all around the world
Para.4 Customs can change over time
Para.5 The harvest festival can be found in almost every culture
2.Which of the following shows the structure of the text
A B C D
Read for details
Activity 1: Scan Para.1 and find out the origins and spirit of festivals.
Origins: such as the seasons of the year, ________, famous_________ and important _________
Spirit: share ______, ________,______ or ______.
Activity 2: Read Para.2 and describe the harvest festivals
When:_____________________________________________________
Why:______________________________________________________
How:
Springtime in ancient Egypt:______________________________
In some European countries:______________________________
During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China: __________________
Activity 3: Read Para.3, fill in the blank and answer Qs.
In the past nowadays
Spring festival
Halloween
Q1: What other factors(因素) lead to the changes
Q2: How does the author support his idea in this paragraph
Activity 4: Read Para.4 and answer the question.
What is the writer’s attitude(态度) towards the commercialization of festivals
Favorable B.Doubtful C. Disappointed D. Objective
Activity 5: Scan Para.5 and circle the key words that express the importance of festivals, especially the verbs.
Read for thinking
Read Para.1 &5 again and summarize the reasons why we celebrate festivals.
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Post reading
Think and discuss in groups
More and more young people are crazy about western festivals. What do you think of the increasing number of Chinese teenagers celebrating Western festivals
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Summary and homework
Work in groups and design a new festival.
Name
Time
Purpose
Custom