(共19张PPT)
Description ( Homework Feedback)
Christmas Day
(1)is celebrated____(where)_____(when) to ______________(why).
(2)is a festival to _________(why ), held across ______(where+when.)
(3)is held __________(when)to ______________(why+where.)
(4) takes place _______(where)________(when), held in honour of(为了纪念) __________(why).
is a religious festival
to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, (why)
held across western countries on Dec 25.(where + when)
Brainstorm— Christmas
Santa Claus/ Father Christmas
To get to know a famous novelist and figure out the reason for writing these letters.
1. To learn the basic elements of a book review by analyzing the structure of the passage.
2. To deeply understand the meaning of festivals by further thinking of the title.
To write a letter to recommend the book .
Extended goal
Challenging goal
Fast reading
Detailed reading
writing time: recommendation letter
Basic goal
From the class, I will be able to
Learning Objectives
author
The Real Father Christmas
title
A book’s cover (封面)
editor
Part 1 (Para. ______)
Part 2 (Para. ______)
Part 3 (Para. ______)
1
Read for the structure of the book review.
1-2
3-4
5
Content（内容）
Background
Review/Comment
Read for details of the background.
2
Read paragraph1-2 and find out Why Tolkien wrote the letters
To keep the magic of Father Christmas alive for his four children.
Read for details of the content .(para4)
The letters told ________________about Father Christmas’s _______________________________such as Polar Bear climbing the North Pole and falling into Father Christmas’s house.
wonderful stories
life and adventures at the North Pole
2
2
Read for details of the content.
Read paragraph 3 and make a list of 2 advantages of these letters
handwritten letters
beautiful illustrations
(插图)
The first letter
The last letter
A father ’s strong love for children.
Think
What does it indicate （暗示）
What does the book intend to tell us
2
Read for details of the review. (para5)
We can share the true spirit of giving at Christmas time.
Spirit of festivals
Love is giving!
What does the “real” imply in the title
Tolkien behaved like Father Christmas.
Anyone who is giving is the real Father Christmas.
3
Further thinking for the title .
Write a letter to recommend the book to your friend-Tom，giving at least two reasons for recommendation.
Think and write
4
Dear Tom ,
Dear Tom,
I’m more than delighted to recommend the book-Letters from Father Christmas by G.R.R. Tolkien to you ,which kept me reading all night. Below are several reasons for my high recommendation.
First of all,____________________________________________________.
What’s more, _______________________________________________________________.
Finally，_______________________________________________________________.
In conclusion, the book is well worth reading again and again.
Yours ,
First of all, it is letters’ beautiful language that appeals to me, driving me to read without stop. What’s more, letters are all beautifully illustrated and handwritten showing Tolkien’s strong love for his children .Finally，it informs us of the wonderful stories about Father Christmas’s life and adventures at the North Pole ,which leads us to a mysterious world.
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Sample
学习目标 未达成 部分达成 达成 得分
基础性目标: I can get to know a famous novelist and figure out the reason for writing these letters. 0分 5-8分 10分
拓展性目标: I can learn the basic elements of a book review by analyzing the structure of the passage. I can deeply understand the meaning of festivals by further thinking of the title. 0分 5-8分 10分
挑战性目标: I can write a recommendation letter and share my opinions after discussing with my group members. 0分 5-8分 10分
5
Evaluation Form（自我评价量表）
6
Homework
1.Polish your recommendation letter;
2.Read some extracts from the book ——
Letters from Father Christmas.
