Unit 2 Language and Culture Reading A （ppt课件）-2023新上外版（2020）《高中英语》必修第一册.pptx

1、Unit 2 Language&Culture学习目标 Learning Objectives:At the end of this lesson,you will be able to 1.能通过略读和扫读，从语篇中提取故事发展的主要信息，读懂作者的 跨文化经历;retell the authors cross-cultural experience by skimming and scanning;2.能识别记叙文语篇结构（背景、开端、发展、高潮和结尾）;identify the structure of a narrative:the setting,beginning,developm

2、ent,climax and ending;3.能通过深入阅读课文，分析文本中作者行为，理解作者的情感。interpret the authors feelings by analyzing her behaviors.For Chinese For Foreigners serve as a common way of greeting each other around meal time t a k e i t a s a n invitation to lunch or dinnerAbsolutely nothing is so important for a nations cul

3、ture as its language.The confusing way Mexicans tell time Text type:the Narrative WritingWhen did the story happen?TimePreview-skimming for the plot（情节）（情节）of the storyWho were the characters?PlaceWhere did the story happen?Characterswhen setting foot on Mexican soilan ice-cream shopice-cream seller

4、&authorClimaxturning pointBeginningDevelopmentEndingSetting(背景背景)Where/When/WhoNarrative WritingTEXT ORGANIZATIONSettingTimewhen setting foot on Mexican soilPlacean ice-cream shop in MexicoCharactersice-cream seller&authorPara1-3 plot of the storyBeginningThe author asked a local ice-cream seller fo

5、r _ ,and the seller answered _.DevelopmentThe author waited because she thought _ .However,when she asked again,the ice-cream seller felt _.ClimaxThe author was _,but she decided to _.EndingThe author _ .And the seller felt _.an ice-creamAhoritait would arrive immediatelyconfused and embarrassedtorn

6、waitleft after a long timetotally confusedPlot of the story1.How did the author understand“ahorita”at first?Feelings?2.The ice-cream was never delivered.Feelings?confident suretornrush?signal at his wrist shrug to the seller3.What did the author do as she rushed for the bus?4.What was the sellers fe

7、eling?embarrassedconfusedRead paragraphs 4-51.According to a linguist,what does“ahorita”mean in Mexico?Plot of the storyJason:tomorrowin an hourin a few years neverNo,thanks.right now2.What should be paid attention to when understanding“ahorita”?a fluency in the language a fluency in the culturelite

8、ral meaning 字面的字面的contextual meaning上下文的上下文的Read paragraphs 4-5What does“What does“ahoritaahorita”mean in each context?”mean in each context?Read Para 5Read Para 5 Ahorita Time Ahorita Timedifferent different cultureculture different different understandingunderstandingRead paragraphs 4-53.Why didnt

9、 the author worry so much about being late after moving to Mexico years later?Plot of the storyJason:Mexicans have a casual attitude to time as is reflected in their understanding of the word“ahorita”.4.What lesson did the author learn from the experience?live far more in the right now than she ever

10、 did beforeDiscussionMany believe that“The best way to learn a foreign language is to go to a foreign country.”Do you agree or disagree?Why?ConclusionJason:Language is part of culture.Language is the carrier and container of culture.Language is influenced and shaped by culture.Every nation has its distinct language and culture.Assignments1.Read the passage aloud and fluently at least 3 times.2.Finish exercises in Language Focus on p.23.3.Think about questions in Personal Touch on p.21.Prepare to share your ideas in the second period.