(
课件网) Unit 2 New Year Celebrations around the World Section B (2a-2e) Learning Objectives find out the main ideas and draw mind maps of New Year. Describe Chinese New Year to foreigners with mind maps. Immitate the video and act to spread Chinese culture. By the end of the class, you will be able to … Brainstorm & pairwork: How does your family celebrate New Year Prediction 1.What’s this passage about The passage is mainly about _____. New Year celebrations in different countries. Read the text and find out which countries’ New Year celebrations are mentioned. 2b the UK and the US China Egypt What’s the structure of the passage B. C. A. Introduction (Para. 1) details (Para. 2~4) conclusion(Para. 5) Skim the passage and write down the main idea of each paragraph the introduction of New Year How people in the UK and the US celebrate New Year 2c the introduction of Chinese New Year the New Year in Egypt New Year celebrations around the world have one thing in common Para. 1 Read paragraph 1 and answer the questions. 1. Why is New Year a wonderful time Because family and friends come together to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one. 2. How do people celebrate the New Year 3. What do you think of New Year New Year is a wonderful time when family and friends come together to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one. People all around the world celebrate the New Year with music, special food, and fireworks, though the celebration may take place at different times. People celebrate the New Year with music, special food, and fireworks. on December 31st count down to midnight sing Auld Lang Syne the dropping of a big ball gather to watch wishes each other Happy New Year Read paragraph2 and finish the mind maps. Enjoy the video and answer ： Do the two countries have similar customs How do people feel to celebrate New Year Read Para.3 and circle the customs. have family dinner sweep out dust watch Spring Festival Gala eat dumplings enjoy lion dances receive lucky money set off firecrackers hang couplets enjoy dragon dances eat yuanxiao set off fireworks watch dragon boat races Read paragraph 3 and finish the mindmap. holds great importance sweep out dust hang couplets set off fireworks enjoy lion or dragon dances return home enjoy family dinner gather to eat delicious food express best wishes family reunion Read paragraph 4 and finish the mindmap. in April to mark the beginning of spring smelling the breeze paint eggs go out enjoy picnics dance sing watch plays Para. 5 Read paragraph 5 and answer the questions. Although New Year festivals are different all over the world, they have one thing in common. In almost every country, people believe that it is a special time to connect with their family and friends and show hope for the coming year. 1. What is the common thing of New Year festivals In almost every country, people believe that it is a special time to connect wit ... ...
