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Section B 2a-2e
A Christmas ad in 2014--- Monty’s Christmas
Monty
Sam
Monty
Sam
1. When Monty saw the happy couple, how did he feel
A. happy B. surprised C. relaxed
2. What was Sam probably thinking at that time
A. Why is the couple here
B. Should I stop playing with him in the snow
C. What should I do to help Monty
3. Sam surprised Monty with a lady penguin,
what do you think of Sam
A. helpful B. patient C. quiet
to reach an opinion or decide that sth. is true with the help of information that we get
Reading Strategy Inferring
Santa
Claus
Christmas
tree
gifts/presents
reindeer
Christmas
card
When we talk about Christmas, it always reminds me of .
Go to the churches
Sing Christmas carols
…
Christmas
Stories
Activities
Symbols
Date
A Little Match Girl
The little drummer boys …
To celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ
Origin
December 25th
true meaning
Spirit
The Spirit of Christmas
For businessmen
making money…
receiving presents…
having a rest…
taking a holiday…
…
For the writer
sharing and giving love and joy to the people around us.
For you
For students
For parents
For little kids
Discussion
February, 1812—June,1870
a critical realistic writer
(批判现实主义作家)
Charles Dickens
《雾都孤儿》
《远大前程》
《大卫科波菲尔》
《双城计》
1. Why does Scrooge hate Christmas
2. Does Scrooge have a lot of friends Why or why not
2d Answer the questions. Some questions need to be inferred.
Because he has to spend a lot of money during Christmas.
No, he doesn’t.
He just cares about whether he can make more money.
He is mean and only thinks about himself, and doesn’t treat others nicely. He just cares about whether he can make more money. Nobody likes a friend like Scrooge.
2d We have to “read between the lines” to get the meaning that are not clearly stated in a text.
3. Why was Jacob Marley punished after he died
4.Does Jacob Marley want to help Scrooge How do you know
He wasn’t nice to others and he only cared about money.
Because Marley used to be just like Scrooge,
Yes, he does.
Because he warns Scrooge to change his ways if he doesn’t want to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to expect three spirits to visit him.
5. Do the three spirits come to visit Scrooge
Yes, they do.
6. When do they come How do you know
Christmas Eve.
He finds out it is only the next morning---Christmas Day!
2c Read the passage and complete the chart.
What does Scrooge see when he’s with…
the Ghost of Christmas Past
the Ghost of Christmas Present
the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
his happier days as a child
how others are spending Christmas this year
he is dead but nobody cares
7. How does Scrooge feel when he wakes up on Christmas Day
8. What does Scrooge do after seeing the three spirits
He is scared.
He decides to change his life and promises to be a better person.
Retell Try to retell this passage with the help of blackboard design!
A. Scrooge B. Ghost of Christmas Past C. Ghost of Christmas Present D. Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come E. Narrator (解说者)
Role play What do you think the three ghosts say to Scrooge when they visit him Make a conversation in groups of five. Role-play the conversation in front of the class.
Do we really understand the spirit of Spring Festival
The spirit of Spring Festival is .
Reunion
wishes
Prospect
Harmony
Gratitude
Homework
从以下几个方面出发，用英语写一篇短文，谈谈你对春节的了解，谈谈你对这个节日精神的理解，并在英语课堂上进行汇报。
Spring Festival
Symbols
Stories
Activities
Date
Origin
Spirit
Thank you!Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!
Period 4 Section B 2a-2e
Teaching aims
1. Language Focus
(1) The students wil ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )l be able to use the following vocabulary correctly: Christmas, lie, novel, dead, business, punish, warn, end up, present, warmth, spread.
(2) The students will ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) be able to express themselves with the following patterns in the given situations or their daily life:
When we talk about Christmas, it always reminds me of…
The spirit of Spring Festival is…
(3) The students will ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) be able to make conversations between Scrooge and the three ghosts.
2. Language Skills
The students ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )will be able to use reading strategies——“inferring”to complete reading tasks.
3. Learning Strategies
(1) The students wi ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ll be able to read the passage for the information needed.
(2) The students ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )will be able to make up dialogues between Scrooge and three ghosts with the help of information collected from the passage.
(3) The students ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )will be encouraged to infer the personalities of different people.
4. Affection
The students will be ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )able to understand the true meaning of Christmas: the importance of sharing and giving love & joy to the people around us.
5. Culture
The students ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )will be able to be aware that the different festivals have different spirits.
6. Product
The students ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) will be able to write down a short passage about Spring Festival.
Teaching Procedure:
Step1 Leading in
T： Hi, boys and gir ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ls. Today, we’ll enjoy a Christmas ad first. Watch it carefully, please!
Video clip: Monty’s Christmas
Q1: It’s about a bo ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )y Sam and a penguin named Monty. According to this ad, when Monty saw the happy couple, how did he feel
A. happy B. surprised C. relaxed
S1: B.
T: How do you know
S1: Because he opened his eyes widely.
Q2: What was Sam probably thinking at that time
A. Why is the couple here
B. Should I stop playing with him in the snow
C. What should I do to help Monty
S2: C.
T: How can you infer it
S2: Because he ca ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )red about his penguin friend rather than anyone else.
Q3: At last, Sam sur ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )prised Monty with a lady penguin, what do you think of the boy
A. helpful B. patient C quiet
S3: A.
T: Why do you think so
S3: Because he tri ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ed his best to find a lady penguin to make Monty happy.
T: [comment] When w ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )e do these exercises, in fact, we are using a new strategy----Inferring.
That means we c ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )an reach an opinion or decide that sth. is true with the help of information that we get.
T：Look, this ad end ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )s up with this sentence “Give someone the Christmas they’ve been dreaming of”. What are people dreaming of
Ss: Pet penguins.
T：Why do they make Christmas ad
Ss: Because people us ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ually buy lots of gifts for Christmas and they can make more money.
Step2 Before reading
T: During Chri ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )stmas, people do buy a lot of gifts. Or we can say presents.
When we talk about ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )Christmas, it always reminds me of .
T: Yeah, they are a ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ll the symbols of Christmas. Then, what stories do you know about it You may say them in Chinese.
Ss: A Little Match Girl…
T: There are many ot ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )her stories about it. But do you know how Christmas came from Or we may say the origin of Christmas. Christmas is a festival to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Do you know who
Ss:耶稣。
T: Yes. So, the date of Christmas is December 25TH.
T: What do people usually do during Christmas (Activities)
Ss: When people meet, they’ll say “Merry Christmas” to each other.
People will get together and have a delicious dinner together.
People will send Christmas Cards to their friends and relatives.
People will send presents to others.
…
T：People always go to ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )one special place on Christmas. Do you know where it is
Ss: Church.
T: What do people usually do there
Ss: They sing songs.
T: Or we can say t ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )hey sing Christmas Carols. People do so many things for Christmas because it is really a meaningful festival. What does Christmas mean for businessmen
S: For businessmen, it means making money.
T: What about for others, discuss with your partners.
Ss: For little kids, Christmas means…
Step3 Fast reading
T: [comment] For ou ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )r writer, what does Christmas mean Scan the passage and find the answer.
Ss: The true meaning ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) of Christmas lies in the importance of sharing and giving love and joy to the people around us.
T：What example does the writer give us to support his opinion
Ss: A Christmas Carol.
T：Who wrote this book
Ss: Charles Dickens (background)
T: Yes, let’s tak ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )e a look at his background. He lived from February, 1812 to June, 1870. He was a critical realistic writer. His famous works includes A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations, Oliver Twist and David Copperfield.
T: I wonder if you have read this book A Christmas Carol？
S: Yes/No.
T: Okay, it doesn’ ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )t matter if you haven’t read them before. Today, we will learn his famous novel---A Christmas Carol. What’s it about？ Read the passage quickly and share it with us.
Ss: A story about Scrooge…
Step4 Careful reading
T: Let’s read caref ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ully and find out how many people are mentioned in this story.
T: (After about 30 seconds,) who are they
Ss: They are Scrooge, Jacob Marley and the three spirits.
T: Let’s talk about Scrooge first. In the past, what’s he like
Ss: He is mean ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) and only thinks about himself. He doesn’t treat others nicely. He just cares about whether he can make more money and he hates Christmas. [Blackboard]
T: Here are t ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )wo questions about Scrooge. Pay attention: some questions need to be inferred. We have to “read between the lines” to get the meaning that are not clearly stated in a text.
⑴ Why does Scrooge hate Christmas
Ss: Because he has to spend a lot of money during Christmas.
He just cares about whether he can make more money.
T: ⑵ Does Scrooge have a lot of friends Why or why not
Ss: No, he doesn’t.
He is mean and only t ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )hinks about himself, and doesn’t treat others nicely. He just cares about whether he can make more money. Nobody likes a friend like Scrooge.
T: Let’s move on to Jacob Marley. Who’s he
Ss: He is Scrooge’s business partner.
T: Is he alive
Ss: No, he’s dead.
T: What does he do
Ss：He was punished aft ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )er he died. He warns Scrooge to change his life if he doesn’t want to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to expect three spirits to visit him. [Blackboard]
T: Let’s think for thi ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )s question. ⑶ Why was Jacob Marley punished after he died
Ss: He wasn’t nice to others and he only cared about money.
T: How do you know Read it aloud.
Ss: Because Marley used to be just like Scrooge.
T: ⑷ Does Jacob Marley want to help Scrooge How do you know
Ss: Yes, he do ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )es. Because he warns Scrooge to change his ways if he doesn’t want to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to expect three spirits to visit him.
T: (5)Do the three spirits finally come to visit Scrooge
Ss：Yes, they do.
T: (6) When do they come How do you know
Ss: They come on .Christmas Eve.
Because he finds out it is only the next morning---Christmas Day!
T: Then, what do the spirits do
S1: The Ghost of ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) Christmas Past takes him back to his childhood and reminds Scrooge of his happier life as a child.
S2: The Ghost of Chri ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )stmas Present takes him to see how others are spending Christmas this year.
S3: The Ghost of Ch ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ristmas Yet to Come takes him to the future. [Blackboard]
T: As for Scrooge ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ), what does he see when he’s with the three spirits Read it again and do exercise 2c.
S1: When he’s wi ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )th the Ghost of Christmas Past, he saw his happier days as a child.
S2: When he’s with ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )the Ghost of Christmas Present, he saw that others are spending Christmas happily this year.
S3: When he’s wit ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )h the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, he saw that nobody comes when he dies.
T: (7) How Scrooge feels when he wakes up on Christmas Day
Ss: Scared/ Happy/relieved…
T: (8) What doe Scrooge do after seeing the three spirits
Ss: He decides to change his life and promises to be a better man.
T: What exactly does he do in the story
Ss: ①He happily celebrates Christmas with his relatives.
②He also gives gifts to people in need.
③He now treats eve ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ryone with kindness and warmth, spreading love and joy everywhere he goes.
Step5 Retelling
T: That’s the whole ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) story. Would you please retell this passage with the help of blackboard design
Get ready for it.
Step6 Role Play
T：In this st ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ory, Scrooge changes to be a better man. Who helps him change his life Is it Jacob Marley
Ss: No. The three ghosts.
T: Then what do t ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )hey say to change him Can you imagine and make a conversation between Scrooge and the three ghosts Work in groups of five.
A. Scrooge
B. Ghost of Christmas Past
C. Ghost of Christmas Present
D. Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
E. Narrator (解说者)
Step7 Further Thinking
T: Christmas ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) in the western countries is just like Spring Festival in China. Scrooge finally understands the true meaning of Christmas. But do we understand the spirit of Spring Festival Let’s take a look at these pictures of Spring Festival. Try to describe them. In picture one, who are they waiting for
Ss: Their children.
T: What’s happening to the Granny in picture two
Ss: Her child won’t come back home during the Spring Festival.
T: What’s her feeling
Ss: She’s feeling sad./disappointed./upset/terrible…
T: In picture three, what are they doing for Spring Christmas
Ss: They are sending gifts…
T: To whom Their parents Ss: No!
T: Their relatives Ss: No!
T: Their friends Ss: No!
[Three negative a ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )nswers aim to evoke Ss’ hatred towards this phenomenon.]
T: Whom are they sending presents to
Ss: To their leaders.
T: Many expensiv ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )e presents are sent to their leaders by the chance of Spring Festival. In picture four, what are the young man doing during Spring Festival
Ss: They drink much beer with their friends and they get drunk.
T: Do young peopl ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )e today understand the true meaning of Spring Festival
Ss: No.
T: Then how d ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )o you understand the spirit of Spring Festival Discuss with your classmates.
Ss: The spirit of Spring Festival is…
T: [comment] As ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) far as I’m concerned, the spirit of Spring Festival is reunion, wishes, harmony, gratitude and prospect.
(Paraphrase some of th ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )e new words in English to make it understood by Ss.)
Step8 Homework
Writing：我国有许多重要的节日 ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )。每个节日都有不同的含义。请选择你最喜欢的一个节日，从以下几个方面出发，用英语写一篇短文，谈谈你对这个节日的了解，谈谈你对这个节日精神的理解，并在英语课堂上进行汇报。
Blackboard Design
Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!
Period 4 Section B 2a-2e
Your Favorite Festival
Symbols
Stories
Activities
Date
Origin
Spirit
A Christmas Carol
A novel written by Charles Dickens
The Spirit of Christmas
Giving & Sharing
Jacob Marley
1. was punished…
2.warn…to change…
3.tell…to expect...
Scrooge
Characters
Ghost of Christmas…
1. Past: take...back to,
remind…of…
2. Present: take...to see..
3.Future: take..to…
At Present
1. celebrate…with…
2. give…to…
3. treat …with…
4. spread…
In the past
1. mean, only think…
2. doesn’t treat…
3. only care about...
