1、ObjectivesIn this lesson,you will be able to:1.To build up an area of vocabulary and useful expressions associated with Christmas by showing pictures and circling key words in the text2.To understand the whole passage by using reading strageties3.To describe Christmas by using the key words and expr
2、essions that we have learnt.4.To appreciate and respect the different cultures in foreign countries.1.Appreciate a song now,can you guess which kind of festival we will talk about?2.Which kinds of things will you think of when we talk about it?BrainstormingList some words about Christmas:Christmaswe
3、atherfoodpeopleactivitiesdate/originChristmas stockingsballoonsWords about Christmasenvelopecalendardecorationscandies/sweetsroasted turkeyChristmas puddingChtistmas tree Christmas cakeReindeerFather Christmas/Santa Claussnowmen1Queens speechSinging carol(唱颂歌)Match the headings with each paragraphPa
4、ra.1Para.2Para.3Para.4decorations outsidethe beginning of Christmasactivities on Christmas Eveactivities after lunch1Para.5activities on Christmas DayFast readingReading strategies 1.Circle the time in each paragraph2.get the main idea by circling the activities in each paragraphMatch the headings w
5、ith each paragraphPara.1Para.2Para.3Para.4decorations outsidethe beginning of Christmasactivities on Christmas Eveactivities after lunch1Para.5activities on Christmas DayReading strategies1.Focus your attention to the detailed information by skimming 2.Complete the sentences with the correct forms b
6、y finding out the verbs or verb-phrases.Careful readingsat downwroteopenedattendedmadehaddecoratedput upputwenthadswallowsangput on hadcarried onReading strategies：multiple-choice questions1.Read the questions and answers,2.Try to guess the correct answer,3.Find the place where you think the answer
7、is 4.Make sure the other two/three answers are not possible.Careful reading4.Answer the multiple-choice questions(1).Who do you think reads the childrens letters?a.Father Christmas b.their parents c.nobady(2)What do you think people do in a carol service?a.sing songs b.give presents c.watch a play(3
8、)What happened on Christmas Eve?a.The writer stayed awake all nightb.Someone put presents in his storckingc.The writer saw Father Christmas(4).Why did they laugh?a.The Christmas carols were happy songsb.The songs and hats were funnyc.The jokes and hats were funny4.Answer the multiple-choice question
9、s(5).After lunch a.the adults watched the Queens speechb.the children made a snowmanc.everyone had more to eat HomeworkDisscuss in a group of four and talk about your memories of an important festival.People(family?friends?)Food(meals?drinks?.)Presents(What?Who for?.)Activities(music?talk?.)Your fee
10、lings(happy?.)Voice your opinionHomeworkCompare the differences between Christmas and the Spring Festival,and make notes.notice:date/weather/activity/origin/food/festival charcaterHomeworkChristmas:on December 25th;winter;a big dinner,Christmas cake,turkey,etc.;to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ
11、;.the Spring Festival:on January 1st of the lunar month,winter;a big lunch or a big dinner,dumplings;to celebrate the hard work of a year;wish sb a happy new year (拜年）red envelope/packet (红包）touch off the firecracker (放鞭炮）put/paste couplets (贴对联）the Spring Festival Gala (春晚）Thanks for your attending!
