1、英语（必修第二册）Unit 3 Festivals and customsWelcome to the unit & Reading (I)湖南省醴陵市第一中学 刘卓卓I. Learning objectivesBy the end of the lesson, students will be able to:1. analyse the structure of the travel journal; 2. develop some reading skills such as skimming and scanning;3. explore the festivals and custo
2、ms in different countries;4. broaden their horizon and shape their national identity.II. Key competence focus1. Analyse the structure of the travel journal. 2. Explore different countries festivals and customs by applying the reading skills.III. Predicted areas of difficultyExplore the significance
3、of knowing and respecting different customs.IV. Teaching proceduresStep 1 Lead-in1. T asks Ss to watch the video and finish the exercises on page 29.2. T guides Ss to think of some Chinese festivals that are similar to the three festivals in the video and explore the similarities between them.3. T a
4、sks Ss the following questions. What other festivals around the world do you know about? How can you know more about festivals and customs around the world?T: To know more about festivals and customs around the world, we can either make friends with foreigners or surf the Internet to find relevant i
5、nformation. We can also learn a lot about local festivals and customs when travelling. Watching related films and TV programmes is very helpful as well. Meanwhile, reading the travel journal is also a window through which we can know more about the outside world. In this period, we will learn about
6、the cultures and customs of foreign countries by following Alexs travel journal.【设计意图：Welcome to the unit板块直入主题，通过三个外国节日的引入，既开阔学生视野，也带给学生中外文化比较的初体验。之后通过两个简单问题的讨论，让学生回顾已有知识并活跃思维，为后面的阅读做好铺垫。】Step 2 Skimming T asks Ss to skim the article and finish exercise A1 on page 32.T: In Alexs travel journal, he
7、recalled some impressive events. With lots of events coming into our mind, seeking for a timeline is a good option. In A1, we need to put the events in the correct order to better understand the article. 【设计意图：运用skimming的阅读策略，让学生理清两篇travel journal中重要事件的时间轴，这有助于学生把握文章重点，理清文章脉络和逻辑顺序。】Step 3 Scanning 1
8、. T asks Ss to scan the first travel journal and answer the following questions. What was the bride wearing at the Indian wedding?She was wearing an eye-catching red silk sari. What traditional customs left a deep impression on Alex?The bridegrooms entrance on a beautiful white horse and the part wh
9、en the brides father proudly led his daughter to her husband. What were the Indian couples promises about?The promises were about how they were going to support each other and live together happily.2. T asks Ss to scan the second travel journal and answer the following questions. Why did Alex go to
10、a street party?To experience the spirit of the Rio Carnival for himself. How did people celebrate the Carnival at the street party?The band played an energetic samba beat, the dancers twisted and turned, and the crowd began to cheer, clap and sing. The whole group started marching down the street. W
11、hat did Alex see and smell as he passed the street stands?He saw an ever-going sea of people, iceboxes of soft drinks and beer, and smelt roasted meat.Step 4 Further readingT: Weve had a good understanding of the details of the two travel journals. Now we need to think further based on the reading m
12、aterials. Please answer the following questions. How is the Indian wedding different from and similar to Chinese weddings you have been to?Like the Indian wedding in Alexs travel journal, the Chinese wedding I have been to also took place in a hotel. There were a lot of guests too, but most of them
13、were not dressed in formal clothes. The brides dress was also different. She wore a traditional Chinese wedding dress in red. There was no dancing after the ceremony at the Chinese wedding. What does Alex think of the Indian wedding?He thinks it is an experience of a lifetime. He finds the wedding c
14、eremony impressive and extraordinary. What does Alex think of the Rio Carnival?He must have enjoyed the Rio Carnival very much, as he hardly noticed five hours fly by. He called the Carnival a “happy occasion”. He also described his first day in Rio as “amazing”. What elements should be included in
15、a travel journal? Whats the most important part of a travel journal? Use some examples in the article to support your idea.A travel journal is supposed to include destination, date, participants, means of transportation, events and feelings etc. Among them, events and feelings are the most crucial p
16、arts. For example, the first travel journal has a vivid account of the bridegrooms arrival, the couples promises and other important events of the wedding ceremony. Apart from it, Alexs empathy and exhaustion after the ceremony are also displayed.【设计意图：先运用scanning的策略，让学生对两篇游记的细节有进一步的了解。再通过深入思考环节，让学生
17、在全面理解内容的基础上，对人物感受以及文章体裁和写作重点进行总结归纳。这样的活动设计既充分锻炼学生分析问题、解决问题的能力，也能使其更加了解游记这一文本类型。】Step 5 Critical reading T: A travel journal is very helpful for us to get a better understanding of the world. In Alexs travel journals, the traditions of the Indian wedding and the scenes of the Rio Carnival come alive
18、on the paper. Though customs are unwritten, it can secretly reflect a mans identity. People do more things from customs rather than from reason, for it is an inseparable part of a mans life. In other words, no man can live without customs. Now please think about the following questions. Besides wedd
19、ings and festivals, what other elements are an important part of a countrys customs and traditions? Make a list and describe them.Funeral rituals are an important part of a countrys traditions. They can vary quite a lot in different places around the world. At traditional Chinese funerals, people we
20、ar white, while in Western countries people usually wear black. It is also important to honour new life. In China, a celebration is held when a baby turns one month old. This is traditionally the time when the baby is formally introduced to the extended family and friends. Table manners are highly r
21、egarded on formal occasions. According to Chinese customs, no one should sit down or begin to eat before the host or guest of honour has done so. Whats the significance of knowing different countries customs and traditions?As Robert A. Heinlein said, “Customs tell a man who he is, where he belongs,
22、what he must do.” Knowing different countries customs and traditions means a lot. It can broaden your perspective and arouse your urge to experience them in person. Moreover, knowing the customs and traditions makes it easier for you to be accepted by people from other countries and enables you to a
23、void misunderstanding in communication, thus building a harmonious relationship with them. Last but not least, it helps a lot to establish a good image of you. What principles should we follow when communicating with people from different countries?When communicating with people from different count
24、ries, respect always comes first, including respecting their customs and traditions, their values and privacy. Besides, learn to seek common ground while shelving differences, in which way we can enhance mutual trust. Finally, make an effort to build a human community with a shared future, which is
25、also the basis of cross-cultural communication.【设计意图：该环节由三个问题驱动。第一个问题的设置是让学生思考文化习俗内涵的多样性，拓宽其视野。第二个问题和第三个问题的设置则是让学生对于了解外国文化习俗的意义和文化交流原则有个初步认识。这个环节的设置既可以考量学生思想的深度和广度，也可以对学生充满正能量的情感态度和价值观的树立起到推动作用。】Step 6 SummarySummarize the class by drawing a mind map.V. Homework1. Add more details to polish the mind map.2. Write a passage to introduce the Chinese wedding.
