Worksheet
I. Birthday traditions around the world
1. Tick the nations mentioned in the video
oUnited States oKorea oDutch oJews (Judaism) oSouth Africa
oNigeria oChina oGermany oBritain
2. Watch again and figure out the celebrations below.
Germans ________ A man’s friends will hang a “sockencranz” or sock wreath, outside of his house. are a symbol of his old age.
Jews 12/13 Girls have a bat mitzvah and boys have a bar mitzvah. The ceremony means
South Africans Parents give their child . __________ It stands for __________
Chinese ________ The baby is placed in front of books, and asked to get something. The items the baby reaches for indicate ___________
Nations/Areas (where) ________ __________ ___________
II. The Coming -of-Age Ceremony in South Korea
Aspects mentioned Key Information Language Features
3rd Monday of May years old
wear given_________________ end up with to their parents
privilege real responsibilities gratitude to their parents the beginning of the journey ahead
III. Think for a while: What elements or activities impress you most Why
_______________________________________________________________________________
IV. Discussion: Why do we preserve traditions
Find as much as the importance of preserving traditions. Please write it down.
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
V. Homework:
1. Finish Exercise IV on Page 58 in Students ’ Book: List the elements or activities necessary to describe a coming-of-age ceremony.
2. Make a video presentation in groups and you can:
u Please form in the groups of 4 on your own.
u Choose four nations or areas to introduce their birthday traditions within 1 minute of each. You may choose some nations or areas you are interested.
u Make a plan and distribute tasks to each group member.
u Surf online for references to enrich your content and make a script before shooting.
u Organize the introduction in the pattern today with vivid pictures and graphs, using words and phrases learnt . You can make it very interesting and attractive.
u Edit the video presentation and upload it to Study Group online within one week.
u Grade and comment on the videos each other according to the rubrics given.
u Everyone of your group should be in charge of apart of the video.
Rubrics Tick
The video last for around 4-6 minutes for four nations or areas covered.
The introduction follows the pattern learnt.
The traditions mentioned have been studied online to be richer to write them.
The language is clear and easy to understand, using the pattern and languages learnt.
The voice and pronunciation are good in the video.
The video is well organized and attractive to watch.
The task is well-distributed and everyone of the team is contributing well.
No late submission
Can-do Statements Check for this lesson:
I can understand the clips given and grasp the key information. o
I can clarify and conclude the discourse pattern used to introduce a tradition. o
I can tell my own understanding of the traditions and the reasons to maintain them. o I can shoot a short video to introduce one nation’s birthday traditions. o(共20张PPT)
《 高 中 英 语 》 ( 上 外 版 )
必修第 一 册第四单元
主讲人：
课时
授课内容
1
Getting Started/ Reading A
2
Reading A/ Vocabulary Focus
3
Vocabulary Focus / Grammar in Use
I 4
Listening and Viewing
5
Moving Forward
6
Reading B/ Culture Link/ Critical Thinking
7
Further Exploration/ Self-assessment
《 高 中 英 语 》 ( 上 外 版 )
必修第一 册第四单元
第4课时 Listening and Viewing
课 题 ： Birthday Traditions & Coming-of-Age Day
课时学习目标：
能理解视频大意，获取各国生日习俗的主要信息，归纳描述习俗的语篇结
构。
Understand a videoclip about birthday traditions worldwide, get main information and figure out the discourse pattern to describe a tradition.
能分析报道的情景语境，获取成人礼关键信息，学习描述习俗的语言特征。
Grasp the key words of the Coming-of-Age Day in South Korea and point out the elements needed to introduce a tradition.
能分享对习俗的理解，归纳习俗的共性，讨论传承习俗的意义。
Share the understanding of traditions and customs learnt, summarize their common cores and discuss why we preserve the traditions today.
What kind of birthday traditions are often held in your family or hometown
having a birthday cake
having longevity noodles
receiving gifts from friends
receiving red pockets from grandparents
...
What nations or areas are mentioned in the video
Birthday traditions around the world
Birthday Traditions Around the World
Birthday Traditions Around the World
Birthday Traditions Around the World
Ask and answer activity
Student A: What kind of birthday gift does the person in South Africa get
when he or she turns 21
Student B: He or she will get a key from parents that symbolizes the
responsibilities and future.
Birthday Traditions Around the World
Germans 25 A man's friends will hang a “sockencranz” or sock wreath, outside of his house The old socks area symbol of his old age. Jews 12/13 Girls have a bat mitzvah and boys have a bar mitzvah. The ceremony represents a move into adulthood South Africans 21 ________ Parents give their child a key . It symbolizes responsiblity __________ and future Chinese 1 The baby is placed in front of books, The items the baby reaches for indicate flowers, stationery, coins,toys... _______________________________ and asked to get something. its future interests where when how ___________
why
For me, the one in South Africa is
At whraeta l ec lo. sthoin t te’srv yulthood
meaningful to be given a key at 21
because that means we need to take
all the responsibilities and behave
Birthday Traditions Around the World
Which way of celebrations do you feel most interesting Why
as an adult.
I can go to university and live on my own.
I can travel with my friends without the company of parents. I can apply for the driving license.
I can vote in elections.
Becoming an Adult
What elements will be covered when reporting a ceremony
time (when)
location (where)
event (what)
weather (how)
The Coming-of-Age Ceremony in South Korea
...
signify adulthood through symbolic ceremony
why
privileges
real responsibilities gratitude to their parents
The Coming-of-Age Ceremony in South Korea
wear
given_________________
end up with
traditional clothes
a speech of encouragement a grace bow
when
3rd Monday of May 19 years old
for unconditional nurturing and valuable life lessons
celebrate
reminded of express
symbolize the humble beginning of the journey
to their parents
ahead
how
The Coming-of-Age Ceremony in South Korea
What elements or activities impress you most Why
I think the most striking part tome is that the Koreans offer a bow to their parents. We have a lot in common with them in values.
Sometimes, we take the love from parents for granted . Raising us up, parents have devoted a lot to our transition to adulthood. If given the chance, we should express our gratitude to our parents
for everything we have received.
Do traditions have common cores generally
*Traditions give usa sense of comfort and belonging.
*Traditions reinforce values such as freedom, faith, integrity, a good education, personal responsibility, a strong work ethic, and the value of being selfless.
*Traditions emphasize the things that really matter in life.
*Traditions offer a chance to say “thankyou” for the contribution that someone has made. *Traditions help discover diversity, and unite as a country.
*Traditions serve as an avenue for creating lasting memories for our families and friends. *Traditions offer an excellent context for meaningful pause and reflection.
Why is it so imporant to preserve traditions
Why is it so imporant to preserve traditions
Traditions represent a critical piece of our culture. They help form the structure and foundation of our families and our society. They
remind us that we are part of a history that defines our past, shapes
ignore the meaning of our traditions, we’re losing our cultural
identity.
who we are today and who we are likely to become. Once we
Assignments:
1. Finish Exercise IV on Page 58 in Students’ Book.
2. Make a video presentation to introduce the birthday traditions around the world.
◆form groups of 4
members each
◆choose 4 nations or
areas
◆organize and
introduce each nation or area's birthday
traditions within 1 minute
◆make a plan and
distribute tasks to each group member
◆surf online for
references to enrich your content
◆make a script before
shooting
◆upload the video to
the Xiaoheiban
◆grade and
comment on the
videos each other
◆topic-sentence
--supporting sentences
◆vivid verbs and
meaningful
significance
Thank you!《高中英语（上外版）》必修第一册 Unit4 Customs and Traditions
课时: 第 4 课时 课题:Coming-of-Age Day; Birthday Traditions
课型：视听课 设计者:
一、 教学设计与说明
1. 教学目标
本课为本单元的第 4 课时，核心目标为引导学生在视听任务中学会提取关键 词获取主要事实观点，理解并能描述生日习俗和韩国成人礼的文化背景。
2. 设计思路
Listening Practice 是一篇新闻报导，与 Reading A 相呼应，描述韩国成人礼， 适合精听。Viewing Practice 介绍了八个国家或地区的生日习俗，适合泛看。两个 语篇都采用 General-specific 的语篇模式展开，也是说明文中最重要最普遍的一种 语篇模式。教学中要关注学生习得积累以动词为主的主题词汇（如 celebrate, mean, stand for, indicate, symbolize)，也要关注语篇中的替代 such as 还有小词 for 等是 如何帮助展开具体描述的。
教学从 Viewing Practice 入手，以语篇结构为依托，帮助学生理清介绍习俗 语篇结构和内容要素；以“我期待的成人意义”为线索，转向Listening Practice； 分析应用报道习俗的语篇的情境语境，关注听力关键词，获取语篇关键信息，分 享对习俗中最打动人心的部分的理解，讨论传承习俗的意义。课后基于所学， 复 习罗列成人礼必要的元素或活动，继而继续研究，选择不同国家写作叙述脚本， 制作介绍各国生日习俗的视频，从基本理解到深入理解，最终综合运用。
整个教学遵循从“看”到“听”的基本过程，以教师--语篇--学生形成三者之间的 互动为基本方法，通过把握语篇模式，掌握语篇结构与内容要素，在学习活动中 促使学生习得语言形式、迁移语言运用、把握语篇模式、分享传承意义。在整个 教学过程中，渗透多元评价，采用线上线下“混合式”学习。
3. 教学重点及难点
视听的过程通过关注说话人重音、语速等来获取关键信息；学习运用总-分（平 行型）的语篇模式与语篇中的指代与衔接来对比习俗差异及阐述传承习俗的意 义。
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Lesson Plan
At the end of this period, students will be able to:
1. understand and integrate the information the Video clip Birthday Celebrations all over the world conveys and figure out the different birthday celebrations in different cultures through discourse analysis;
2. grasp the key information of the Coming-of-Age Day in South Korea and point out the elements needed for the introduction of a tradition；
3. share the understanding of traditions and customs learnt and discuss why we preserve the traditions today.
Procedures：
I. Lead-in
* Interactive Task 1: Review and brainstorm
*Teacher: Ask Ss questions about the birthday traditions they hold in their family or hometown. *Students: Answer the T’s questions. Purpose: To activate the Ss’previous knowledge
Guided Questions:
1. What kind of birthday traditions are often held in your family or hometown （本环 节指向 Textbook P59/III)
II. While-viewing and interactions
*Interaction Task 2: View and interact
*Teacher: Play the clip in silent mode and ask Ss to figure out the nations mentioned. *Students: Watch the video and find the nations mentioned. Purpose: To get a basic understanding of the video via visual information.
Guided Questions:
1. Could you find out the nations or areas mentioned in the video (本环节指向 Textbook P59/I)
2
*Interaction Task 3: View, discuss and interact
*Teacher: Play and guide the Ss to pay attention to key nations. *Students: Take notes, fill in the blanks on the worksheet, and ask-and-answer in pairs. Purpose: To get more detailed information about birthday traditions around the world and form one’s opinion towards traditions.
Guided Questions:
1. Could you write down the celebrations for the nations on the worksheet (本环节 指向 Textbook P59/II)
2. After listening, could you tell what elements they have mentioned (本环节结合 Textbook P58/IV)
3. Which way of celebration do you feel most interesting Why (本环节结合教师用 书 Suggested activities P66j/viewing2)
4. At what age, does one enter adulthood (本环节指向 Textbook P58/I,过渡）
III. While-listening and interactions
* Interactive Task 4: Predict what you might hear and listen
*Teacher: Ask students what they might hear, play the clip and guide Ss to listen. *Students: Guess what they could hear , listen for the 1st time and figure out the elements they heard. Purpose: To get the main idea of the clip and pay attention to the pattern a report usually uses.
Guided Questions:
1. What does becoming an adult mean to you (本环节指向 Textbook P58/I)
2. As a news report, what elements will be covered when reporting the ceremony
(本环节结合 Textbook P58/IV)
*Interactive Task 5: Listen, discuss and interact
*Teacher: Play the clip again and guide the Ss to listen . *Students: Listening for the 2nd time and take notes for the key traditions mentioned, paying attention to topic related words and verb phrases preferred. Purpose: To grasp the key information, understand the meanings of the ceremony and pay attention to the language features used.
Guided Questions:
3
1. How does the speaker introduce these 3 elements (本环节结合 Textbook P58/IV)
IV. Post-listening interactions
*Interactive Task 6: Discuss and share
*Teacher: Guide the students to discuss the most impressive part they feel about the traditions mentioned *Students: Discuss and share their understanding of it, using topic sentence and supporting sentences. Purpose: To share understanding of traditions with the pattern learnt.
Guided Questions:
Among all the traditions mentioned, what elements or activities impress you most Why
*Interaction Task 7: Discuss and interact
*Teacher: Guide the discussion on the importance of preserving traditions. *Students: Discuss and report their own ideas to the whole class. Purpose: To encourage students to use the languages and the pattern learnt accordingly with creativity.
Guided Questions:
Why is it so important to preserve our traditions Do the traditions or customs have something in common
V. Assignments
1. Finish Exercise IV on Page 58 in Students’ Book: List the elements or activities necessary to describe a coming-of-age ceremony.
2. Make a video presentation in groups and you can:
u Form in the groups of 4 on your own.
u Choose four nations or areas to introduce their birthday traditions within 1 minute of each.
You may choose some nations or areas you are interested.
u Make a plan and distribute tasks to each group member.
u Surf online for references to enrich your content and make a script before shooting.
u Organize the introduction in the pattern today with vivid pictures and graphs, using words
and phrases learnt . You can make it very interesting and attractive.
u Edit the video presentation and upload to Study Group online within one week.
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u Grade and comment on the videos each other according to the rubrics given
Remember, everyone should be in charge of part of the video.
5Worksheet
I. Birthday traditions around the world
1. Tick the nations mentioned in the video
oUnited States oKorea Dutch Jews (Judaism) South Africa
Nigeria China Germany oBritain
2. Watch again and figure out the celebrations below.
Germans 25 ___ A man’s friends will hang a “sockencranz” or sock wreath, outside of his house. _The old socks_are a symbol of his old age.
Jews 12/13 Girls have a bat mitzvah and boys have a bar mitzvah. The ceremony means_a move to the adulthood_
South Africa 21 Parents give their child _a key . It stands for _real responsibility_
China 1 ____ The baby is placed in front of books, _flowers, stationery, coins,toys... and asked to get something. The items the baby reaches for indicate _ its future interests
where when how _____why______
II. The Coming -of-Age Ceremony in South Korea
Aspects mentioned Key Information Language Features
when 3rd Monday of May _19 years old Passive voice and vivid verbs: give; celebrate; end up with..., express, remind, symbolize; Language used as reference or give further explanation: such as...,for...
how wear traditional clothes given_a speech of encouragement end up with _grace bows to their parents
why __celebrate_______ privilege _reminded of real responsibilities _express gratitude to their parents _symbolize the beginning of the journey ahead
III. Think for a while: What elements or activities impress you most Why
Possible answer:
I think the most striking part to me is they offer a bow to their parents. We have a lot in common with Koreans in values. Sometimes, we take the love from parents for granted . Raising us up, parents have devoted a lot to our transition to adulthood. If given the chance, we should express our gratitude to our parents for everything we have received.
IV. Discussion: Why do we preserve traditions
Find as much as the importance of preserving traditions. Please write it down.
Points of view for reference:
Possible Answer:
Traditions represent a critical piece of our culture. They help form the structure and foundation of our families and our society. They remind us that we are part of a history that defines our past, shapes who we are today and who we are likely to become. Once we ignore the meaning of our traditions, we ’re losing our cultural identity.
V. Homework:
1. Finish Exercise IV on Page 58 in Students ’ Book: List the elements or activities necessary to describe a coming-of-age ceremony.
2. Make a video presentation in groups and you can:
u Please form in the groups of 4 on your own.
u Choose four nations or areas to introduce their birthday traditions within 1 minute of each.
You may choose some nations or areas you are interested.
u Make a plan and distribute tasks to each group member.
u Surf online for references to enrich your content and make a script before shooting.
u Organize the introduction in the pattern today with vivid pictures and graphs, using words
and phrases learnt . You can make it very interesting and attractive.
u Edit the video presentation and upload it to Study Group online within one week.
u Grade and comment on the videos each other according to the rubrics given.
u Everyone of your group should be in charge of apart of the video.
Rubrics Tick
The video last for around 4-6 minutes for four nations or areas covered.
The introduction follows the pattern learnt.
The traditions mentioned have been studied online to be richer to write them.
The language is clear and easy to understand, using the pattern and languages learnt.
The voice and pronunciation are good in the video.
The video is well organized and attractive to watch.
The task is well-distributed and everyone of the team is contributing well.
No late submission
Can-do Statements for this lesson:
I can understand the clips given and grasp the key information. o
I can clarify and conclude the discourse pattern used to introduce a tradition. o
I can tell my own understanding of the traditions and the reasons to maintain them. o I can shoot a short video to introduce one nation’s birthday traditions. o
