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课件网) Unit 2 Festivals and holidays 第2课时 Lesson 2 Festivals in autumn Activity 1: Review and lead in Class, what Chinese festivals and holidays did Danny and Li Ming talk about in Lesson 1 The Spring Festival usually comes in winter. The National Day falls on October 1st, during autumn. What are the Chinese festivals or holidays in autumn Talk with your partner. Activity 1: Review and lead in Think about the following questions. What do people usually do during the Mid-Autumn Festival Why is the moon so important during this festival What is your favourite part of the Mid-Autumn Festival Activity 2: Read and learn The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important festival in autumn. Now, let's read an email from Li Ming to Jenny. In this email, Li Ming expresses his love for autumn and introduces the Mid-Autumn Festival. Please read the email and complete the table on the learning sheet. Activity 2: Read and learn Read the email and complete the table. Festival the Mid-Autumn Festival / Moon Festival Date Origin Customs Cultural symbol Related legend Related poem the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar It dates back more than two thousand years and was to celebrate the harvest of the year. My whole family always gets together, has a wonderful dinner, and watches the full moon. And enjoy delicious mooncakes. a symbol of family reunion and gratitude the story of Chang'e The sea mirrors the rising moon bright tonight; Far apart from each other, our hearts share the moment. A Why was the M id-A utum n Festival celebrated two thousanid years ago B What are som e of the culturalm eanings related to the festival C What does the round m oon sym bolize Activity 2: Read and learn Read the email again and answer the questions in Part 2. It was to celebrate the harvest of the year. It is a symbol of family reunion and gratitude. The round moon symbolizes family reunion. Activity 2: Read and learn Complete the conversation in Part 3. D B A C Activity 3: Read and share As a traditional Chinese festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival has been vividly depicted in many ancient Chinese poems. These poems convey rich emotions and beautiful imagery. Now, let's share the ancient poems you prepared before class and appreciate the unique sentiments expressed in these poems. Please read aloud both the original Chinese poems and their English translations, then share your understanding of the emotions and imagery conveyed in the poems. Share the ancient Chinese poems and their translations about the Mid-Autumn Festival you have prepared before class. Finish the task in Part 4. Activity 4: Think and tell There are many stories about the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the most famous one is the story of Chang'e flying to the moon. Suppose you are telling Jenny the story of Chang'e. What would you say You can refer to the key words in Part 4. Activity 5: Group work Work in groups and create a dialogue or a passa ... ...
