Unit 2 Let’s Celebrate! Understanding ideas 课件-外研版高中英语（2019）必修二

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（外研版高中英语（2019））必修二
Understanding Ideas
Let’s Celebrate!
Unit 2
Learning objectives
By the end of the lesson, I will be able to...
1.掌握书评的写作结构；
2.获取并感知托尔金如何使自己变成真正的“圣诞老人”及圣诞节所承载的精神内涵；
3.表述自己喜欢家人所送礼物及打算送给家人某个礼物的原因；
4.领悟并迁移情感至向家人表达感恩之情。
What is special about this day
J.R.R. Tolkien
(1892-1973)
What type of novel is Tolkien most famous for
He is best known for high-fantasy novels.
主流奇幻小说：设定严谨、背景宏大、情节复杂的奇幻小说，通常以架空世界或平行世界为背景
Look at the title and picture and predict the genre of the article.
Work with your partner and discuss the question:
What would you like to include if you are to review a book
BOOK
REVIEW？
Reading for structure
Para.2
introduction to the author
Para.1
background information
Para.3-4 contents of
the book
Para.5 comments on the book
1.Why could Letters from Father Christmas be the perfect book for those who regard Christmas as a special time of year
For adults
For parents
The book helps them remember the magic of Father Christmas.
The book helps keep that magic alive for their children for as long as they can.
2.Why did Tolkien write these letters
He wanted to keep Father Christmas alive for his four children over a period of more than twenty years.
Reading for details--Paragraph 1&2
How did Tolkien try to make Father Christmas alive through the letters What was the effect
making the letters _____
Reading for details--Paragraph 3
real
Every Christmas, Tolkien sent an envelope with _________________,
and a ____________ letter which was beautifully __________ .
a North Pole stamp
handwritten
illustrated
an envelope with a North Pole stamp
beautiful illustrations
a handwritten letter
illustration:a drawing or picture in a book or magazine to explain sth.
I am dreadfully busy this year--it makes my hand more shaky than ever.
Reading for details--Paragraph 4
How did Tolkien try to make Father Christmas alive through the letters What was the effect
The letters told wonderful stories about _____________________
and adventures at ______________.
Father Christmas ________________how he could not stop his helpers _________________the toys instead of _________________.
“...there are a terrible number of _______________ people.”
Father Christmas’s life
the North Pole
complained about
playing games with
wrapping them up
poor and starving
keeping the children ________ in Father Christmas’s life and adventures
showing it’s all right to have _________ even for Father Christmas
guiding the children to ____________________
interested
problems
be thankful and share
Why do you think the writer
quotes these lines in the book review
The writer wants to show Tolkien’s letters changed into those with educational meanings.
Reading for details--Paragraph 4
The letters did change but
the father’s love never.
1943
1920
handwritten letters with hand-drawn stamps and illustraions→real
complaint about playful helpers→all right to have problems
...
courage
fun
gratitude
& responsibility
Timeline of Tolkien’s Letters
Father Christmas’s
stories →children interested
meaningful letters
→ thankful &
sharing
Letters from the father
guiding the children to
and to be to the society and the country
be thankful and share
helpful
Who is the real Father Christmas
and why
J.R.R. Tolkien.Because he expressed love for his children through letters in the name of Father Christmas.
Reading for details--Paragraph 5
What is the spirit of Christmas
The true spirit of Christmas is giving.
What is the most special gift you have received from your family for the Spring Festival and why is it special to you
What present would you like to give to your family for the next Spring Festival and why
Think and share
personal speech
leaderless group discussion
The reason why...is that...
be deeply moved by
in return for
what sb. always wanted
be filled with deep love
have a close relationship with
be the most...that I have ever...
always be there to support sb.
become one’s best self
be a great reminder of/that...
Think and share
Expressions for reference
What is the most special gift you have received from your
family for the Spring Festival Why is it special to you
What present would you like to give to your family for the
next Spring Festival and why
Would you like to show gratitude to
your family at the next Spring Festival
Option A：a book review of your favourite book;
Homework
Option B：the most special gift you have received from your family
for the Spring Festival.
The new column of our school paper is calling for articles. Please choose either topic from below to write an article.
Thank you!
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