1、Model 9 Unit 4： Behind beliefs主备： 第 3 课时 总 8 课时Welcome to the unit【Teaching Aims】After learning this section, the students will get familiar with the content of four pictures, each of which shows a different religion. Students are expected to discuss their knowledge about beliefs or religions, famou
2、s religious sites, festivals related to religions and the related literatures which is a warm up for the Reading part. Students fully participate in the discussion, express their opinions about relevant topics, share ideas in a group and practice their spoken English.【Teaching Difficult Points】 How
3、to develop students speaking ability?【Teaching Important Points】Develop students speaking ability; Different types of discussions.【Teaching Aids】1. The multimedia 2. The blackboard【Teaching Procedures】Step 1 Lead-in1. Draw students attention by showing a picture of a school trip and ask them to imag
4、ine and think about the following questions” (PPT5)Where are you going?Why do you choose this destination?What do you suppose you are going to see?Possible answer: We are going on a school trip to Mount Tai. Because we like going climbing. We may see a high mountain, lots of people and some places o
5、f interest.2. Inspire students to discuss the common scene on the next page. It shows some students are praying. Ask students to explain: (group work) (PPT6)What are they doing? Why?(Possible answer: They are kowtowing, bowing and praying. /They are praising and worshiping Buddha for their exams or
6、good future. )What makes them believe that will help? (PPT7)(Possible answer: They believe someone who is powerful may control their future. That is the influence of religion.)3. Tell students that many religious people also believe that the religion gives answers which explain humankinds relationsh
7、ip with the world and the universe. Step 2 Information about religion and religious sites1. General information 1) Definition of religion (PPT8) Tell students what religion is: The belief in and worship of superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods and do activities to praise or
8、 worship them.2) Brainstorm: Ask students to think of anything related to religions.3) Religions in the world (PPT9)Question: What are the most popular religions in the world?(Possible answer: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam)2. Buddhism in China1) Famous religious sites in China
9、(PPT10)Question: Have you ever been to any famous religious sites in China?(Possible answer: There are many famous historic religious sites in China. The Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, Gansu Province and the White Horse Temple in Luoyang, Henan Province are the famous Buddhist sites. Mount Wudang in Hu
10、bei Province is famous for Taoism. The Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, is the holy place for Tibetan Buddhism.)2) Buddhist sites (PPT11-13)Show pictures: Buddhist siteThe Mogao Grottoes, The White Horse Temple; Tibetan buddhist siteThe Potala Palace)3. TaoismAnother religion in China1) Ask students i
11、f they have found that all the buddhist sites have something in common: symbols and god of buddhism. Show them the picture. (PPT14)2) Show more pictures about the Taoism sites: the Yinyang and Taoist temple: Students may refer that they are different from the buddhist ones. And they are related to a
12、nother religionTaoism. (PPT15-16)What do you know about Taoism?(Possible answer: Taoism is one of the major religions in China. It was founded by Lao-tzu in about the 6th century B.C. The most important text of Taoism is Tao-te-Ching. In the 5th century AD, Taoism developed as a religious system.)Wh
13、at is the belief behind Taoism? (PPT17)(Possible answer: Taoism is also a system of thought. The central concept of Taoism is Tao, which refers to the ways the universe functions. Taoism believes in “wuwei”, which means that everything must follow its course and happen naturally. )3) Show symbol of
14、Taoism and ask: (PPT18-20)What does the yinyang mean?Explain the meaning of yingyang: The yinyang of Taoism has greatly influenced Chinese philosophy. Taoism believes that “yin” and “yang” are two fundamental forces in the universe. “Yin” is the passive or negative force, while “yang” represents act
15、ive and positive things, such as the bright, dry and masculine aspects. According to Taoism, wise people will achieve a balance between the interactions of these two forces. 4) Taoist site in China (PPT21)Show pictures of Mount Wudang in Hubei Province and Taoist monks.4. Religious sites in other co
16、untries Questions: Have you ever been to any famous religious sites overseas? (PPT22) Introduce some famous religious sites in the world: (PPT23-26) Jerusalemholy city for Judaism, Christianity and Islam Mecca, In Saudi Arabiathe holiest place for Islam, birthplace of Muhammad Gaya, in Bihar, in Ind
17、iascared city for Hindu pilgrims The Vatican, in Italythe Roman Catholic ChurchStep 3 Religious days1. Show a picture of a church on Christmas Day. Ask students to describe the picture and guess What day is it in the church? (Students may answer like the following: Christmas Day.) (PPT27)Ask What do
18、 people usually do on this day?（Pair work） (PPT28)(Possible answer: Christmas brings families and friends together to share the much loved customs and traditions which have been around for centuries. Most people are on holidays and stay at home with their family on Christmas. Although Christmas is a
19、 religious holiday, many of the customs and celebrations are not of a religious nature. Before Christmas Day, people will go to shops to buy Christmas decorations, Christmas cards and presents together )2. Try to get the idea of the real meaning of Christmas. (PPT29-30)The word “Christmas” comes fro
20、m the old English name Criste Maesse-Christs Massand is the celebration of the birth of Jesus. Christmas, a Christian holiday, is celebrated in many different countries. Every year in December Christians celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ. Step 3 Religious literatures1. Journey to the WestBuddhi
21、sm1) Tell students the influence of religions can be found everywhere, even from literatures. Show students the cover of Journey to the West and ask questions: (PPT35-36)Have you ever read the book? (Possible answer: Journey to the West)What religion is it related to? (Possible answer: Buddhism)What
22、 do you know about it? (Possible answer: A classic piece of Chinese literature; A combination of myth, parabel and comedy; A trip to India for the Buddhist scripture; The characters are magical or heavenly beings in normal forms and have some magical powers that can protect them from the evil monste
23、rs and spirits. Main characters include a Buddhist monk who is also known as the Priest of Tang and his three followers, Monkey King, Pigsy and Friar Sand.) 2) Religious context (PPT37-38)Question: There are 81 obstacles for the monk and his three followers on the way to the West. Why do you think t
24、hey face these obstacles?(possible answer: To give the monk and his three followers an insight into their own characters and show that people must often struggle to succeed. To symbolize the difficulties and challenges that people meet in the course of doing what they believe in.)2. Literature of Ch
25、ristianthe BibleThere is the most important literature work of Christian, what is it? (PPT39)(Possible answer: the Bible)What is Bible? (PPT40)(Possible answer: The Bible is the holy book of Christianity and consists of two parts, the 39-chapter Old Testament, which is an account of Gods dealings wi
26、th the chosen people, the Jews, and the 27-chapter New Testament, which talks mainly about the life and teachings of Jesus, the son of God. It is used by Christians in almost all services of public worship. It teaches people about God and how to live with their lives.)【Preparation for your own class】【作业布置】 【教学后记】
