Unit1 Reading andT hinking阅读ppt课件- (2022)新人教版高中英语必修第三册.pptx

1、Unit 1FESTIVALSAND CELEBRATIONSReading&ThinkingLearning Objectivesu To skim for the topic sentence of each paragraph and scan for the specific information.u To know the significance of festivals.u To predict the content with the title and pictures.Watch a video about festivals around the world.1.Wha

2、t festivals can you find in this video?Why do we celebrate festivals?reason/purpose all around the worldWhat type of writing is this text?A.Narration（记叙文）记叙文）B.Description（描述文）描述文）C.Exposition（说明文）说明文）D.Argumentation（议论（议论文）文）The article might be about _some festivals in China,even around the world

3、and the reasons why the people celebrate them.TipsIt is often the first sentence,but sometimes it is found elsewhere in the paragraph.Festivals are becoming more and more commercial,with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations.Customs play a significant role in festivals,but sometimes they c

4、an change over time.Of all the traditional festivals,the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture.Festivals are celebrated all around the world.Identify the“topic sentence”of each paragraph.Festivals are an important part of society.para1.Intoduction Different origins,_ spirit para2._ F

5、estivals para3._ changepara4._ para5.Conclusion _ of festivalsstructurecommonHarvestCustomsCommercialisationImportanceWhy do we celebrate festivals?The other sentences mainly serve to give details,to offer examples or to explain this main idea.Tips:common_1.2.3.4.A wide range of _1.2.3.4.Different _

6、and unique _ differences similaritiesseasonsreligionsfamous figuresimportant eventsoriginssharing joygratitudelovepeace spirit customscharms123Para1.Different origins,common spirit Q1:When do the harvest festivals take place?Q2:Why do people celebrate the harvest festivals?Q3:How do people celebrate

7、 them in diffferent countries?Para2.Harvest Festivals The important agricultural festival takes place_ People celebrate to_ Egypt：it featured_European countries:people_China:Mid-Autumn Festival:families gather to _after the crops have been gathered in.show that they are grateful for the years supply

8、 of food.a parade,a great feast with music,dancing and sports.decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruits,get together to celebrate over a meal.admire the shinning moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.timereasonactivitiesMaybe the festivals dont always remain unchanged.How does the author

9、 support his topic sentence in this paragraph?A.by giving examples B.by listing figures C.by making comparison D.by analyzing cause and effect APara3.Customs changeThe changing customsChinese Spring FestivalHalloweenBeforeNowlighting firecrackersreligious originsfestival for childrenWhy?to avoid air

10、 pollution forbiddenPara3.1.some2.othersattitudes for the and Festivals commercialized.Q1:Are there any diffferent attitudes to the commercialization of festivals?If any,what are they?should not be good economy public happinesspara4.Commercialization of festivalsFurther thinkingQ1:Whats the writers

11、attitude towards the commercialization of festivals?A.Negative B.Indifferent C.Not mentioned D.SupportiveQ2:Do you agree that commercialisation is good for the economy and public happiness?While it may be good for the economy,people may spend more than they should.This could mean they have less mone

12、y for more important things.So I think people need to think careful.Celebrating with loved ones doesnt require a lot of money.Why are festivals important?and life,and about work for a whileReflect Understand peoples wishes,beliefs,faiths and attitudes towards lifeRelaxenjoy forget where we came from

13、,who we are,and what to appreciate Para5.Importance of festivalsDifferent cultures actually have a lot in common above all.What is the writers purpose of writing this article?Human beings are not different.We share the same feelings,the same past and will share the same future.We should calm down an

14、d have a right attidude to different festivals.not only cherish and protect our traditional festivals but also pay great respect to foreign festivals.Add more detailsHomework：Retell according to the mind map.all around the worldthe harvest festivalchanging customscommercialimportantoriginspiritseaso

15、n,religion,.figures and.eventsshare joy,gratitude,love or peacein ancient Egypt,in some European countries,Mid-Autumn Festival in ChinaSpring FestivalHalloweenFirecrackers are forbidden now.religious origin a festival for childrenWhats the writers attitude to the commercialization of festivals?posit

16、ivenegativeThey reflect.They are occasions that.They help us understand.BodyIntroductionConclusion Todays festivals have a wide _ of origins,including the seasons of the year,_,famous_,and important events.The harvest festival is one of the most popular festivals and is _in many cultures.Customs pla

17、y a _role in festivals but they can change over time.Some traditions may _.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,_ and attitudes towards life.They are _ to spend time with family and to relax and enjoy life.rangefiguresreligionscelebratedsignificantfade awaycommercialreflectfaithsoccasionsThank you!