Unit 1 Reading and Thinking-ppt课件-（2022）新人教版(2019新版)高中英语必修第三册.pptx

1、高一高一人教版人教版英语必修三英语必修三第一单元第一单元Unit 1 Festivals and celebrationsLesson 2 Reading and Thinking(I)Aims of the lessonAt the end of this lesson,you can:1.grasp the main idea of the passage by identifying the topic sentences;2.recognise the text structure and understand how each paragraph is structured;3.de

2、velop a deeper understanding of the importance of festivals.Festivals and celebrationsWhat are they?names and originsactivitiesWhy do we celebrate them?meanings and purposesHow did we celebrate them?personal experiencefeelings and emotionsMind map for the unitLead-inNames of the festivalReasons for

3、celebrating the festivalChinese Lantern FestivalComing-of-Age DayRio Carnivalto pray for blessingsto share joy.to symbolize the transition from childhood into adulthood.to honour the Greek godsto have fun.Pre-readingEvery year,I celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Spring Festival with my famil

4、y.I consider them good occasions to get together and have fun with my family and friends.What festivals do you celebrate with your family each year?Why do you celebrate them?Predictingpurpose and significance of festival celebrationsLook at the title of the passage and the two pictures.What do you e

5、xpect to read?people all over the worldfestivals all over the worldWhile-readingRead the text and find out the answer to the question in the title.People all over the world celebrate different festivals because they would like to _festivals _share joy,gratitude,love or peace;reflect peoples wishes,b

6、eliefs,faiths and attitudes towards life,allow people to relax and enjoy life,and forget about their work for a little while,and help people understand where they came from,who they are,and what to appreciate.Skim for main ideaRead the text again and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph th

7、at gives the main idea.Identify the main idea of a paragraphIdentifying the main idea of paragraphs is necessary when analysing a text.Most paragraphs will have a“topic sentence”that tells you the paragraphs main idea.It is often the first sentence,but sometimes it is found elsewhere in the paragrap

8、h.Para.1:_Para.2:_Para.3:_Para.4:_Para.5:_Skim for main ideaRead the text again and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph that gives the main idea.Para.1:Para.2:Para.3:Para.4:Para.5:However,no matter how different they may seem,all over the world,the spirit of sharing joy,gratitude,love,or

9、peace is common in all festivals.Of all the traditional festivals,the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture.Customs play a significant role in festivals,but sometimes they can change over time.Festivals are becoming more and more commercial,with businesses taking advantage of the cel

10、ebrations.Festivals are an important part of society.a mix of exposition(说明文说明文)and argumentation(议论文议论文)_ festivals,_ spirit_ festivals_ of customs_ of festivals_ of festivalsdifferentcommonharvestchangescommercialisationimportanceText type and text structureComprehension(Para.1)What is the functio

11、n of the word“However”in this paragraph?It shows transition(转折转折),connecting the two opposite aspects of festivals.In what ways do festivals seem different?They vary in origins and customs and have unique charms.What do festivals have in common?The spirit of sharing joy,gratitude,love,or peace.Topic

12、 sentenceComprehension(Para.2)Why do people celebrate harvest festivals?People celebrate to show gratitude for the years supply of food.Topic sentenceHow is this paragraph developed?ExplanationExamplesthe harvest festival in different culturesTime:_Features:_ _ _a paradespringtimea great feast with

13、music,dancing,and sportsFeatures:_ get together to _decorate churches and town hallscelebrate over a mealancient Egyptsome European countriesChinaRead Paragraph 2 carefully,and fill in the blanks below.Time:_Features:_ _the Mid-Autumn Festivaladmire the shining moonenjoy delicious mooncakesjoy,beaut

14、y and good foodComprehension(Para.3)Why do customs change over time?Because of the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas.Topic sentenceHow is the topic sentence developed in this paragraph?By giving examples and making comparisons.ExplanationExamplesRead Paragraph 3 carefully,and

15、 complete the table below.BeforeNowthe Chinese Spring FestivalHalloweenlighting firecrackers to drive away evil spirits and celebrate the new yearforbidden(to avoid air pollution)religious originsan exciting festival for childrenCustoms can change over time.Comprehension(Para.4)What is the writers a

16、ttitude towards the commercialisation of festivals?A.Positive.B.Critical.C.Objective.Topic sentenceComprehension(Para.5)Why are festivals important?Topic sentenceSupporting sentencesgeneral-specific-general(总总-分分-总总)patternConclusionto share happiness of harvest to show gratitude to nature to get to

17、gether with family and friendsfor rest and relaxationfor commemoration(纪念纪念)for important values,beliefs,wishes or faithsSummaryDifferent cultures share the same spirit of celebrating festivals._ festivals,_ spirit_ festivals_ of customs_ of festivals_ of festivalsdifferentcommonharvestchangescommer

18、cialisationimportanceSummaryHomework1.Draw a mind map of the text and then retell it.Make sure you include all key details in your mind map and retelling.2.Finish Exercise 5,P5.Tips for retelling a passage1.Identify the topic.2.Sort out the text structure.3.Find the main idea.5.Use proper connective

19、s.(连接词)4.Determine key details.My retelling covers the main idea of the text.My retelling covers all the key details.My retelling is logical,using necessary connectives.My retelling is grammatically correct,with few grammar mistakes.My retelling is fluent and smooth.ChecklistHowever,.Of all.,.Today,

20、.During.,but.With.One example is.Another example is.Nowadays,.in spite of.,with.Although some.,others.My retelling covers the main idea of the text.My retelling covers all the key details.My retelling is logical,using necessary connectives.My retelling is grammatically correct,with few grammar mista

21、kes.My retelling is fluent and smooth.Checklist（Ex.5,P5）Complete the following passage using suitable words from the text.Be sure to use the correct forms.Todays festivals have a wide _ of origins,including the seasons of the year,famous _,important events,and religions.The _ festival is one of the

22、most popular festivals and is celebrated in many cultures.Customs play a _ role in festivals,but they can change over time.For example,some Chinese cities no longer allow firecrackers during the Spring Festival,as they can increase air pollution.These days,festivals are becoming more_,with people spending more money on gifts.Festivals _ peoples wishes,beliefs,faiths,and attitudes towards life.They are _ to spend time with family,and to relax and enjoy life.rangefiguresharvestsignificantcommercialreflectoccasions