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课件网) XXX Festivals and Celebrations book3 unit1 reading and thinking Lead-in Listen and guess the festivals! Christmas Day Thanks Giving Day Halloween Mid Autumn Festival Spring Festival Prediction Look at the title and pictures, what do you think the article might be about WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS reason/purpose The article might be about： some in China, even around the world and the why the people celebrate them. festivals reasons Prediction Can you predict some reasons for celebrating festivals To express our gratitude To honor people To memorize our ancestor To commemorate important events Identify and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph. Skimming Supporting details Introduction Body Conclusion The structure of the text A B C D The harvest festival The changing customs Commercialized festivals The importance of festival Common spirits of festival Fill in the blanks. Careful-reading Read para1 Which of the following does the author wants to emphasize Different origins Customs and charms Common spirits Seasons figures events joy gratitude love peace religions Q: What do most festivals have in common Careful-reading Read para1 and fill in the blanks. Careful-reading Read para1 and answer the question. Q: Which of the following does the author wants to emphasize Different origins Customs and charms Common spirits Tip1:The information after “however” is usually emphasized. Tip 2: Concession（让步） When a sentence begins with “no matter how/what/who/when/where, although, though, even if/though, etc.”, the other part of the sentence is emphasized. Careful-reading Read Para2 and describe the harvest festivals around the world. After all the crops have been gathered in. To show that they are grateful for the year's supply of food. a parade, a great feast with music, dancing and sports. the harvest festival when why how decorate churches and town, get together celebrate over a meal. gather to admire the shining moon, enjoy mooncakes. In ancient Egypt: In some European countries: During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China: Common spirit Different customs Giving examples Careful-reading Read para 3 festivals in the past nowadays How does the author support the topic sentence A. Making comparison and contrast B. Listing numbers C. Giving examples D. By using some research results Complete the chart. Careful-reading Read para 3 festivals In the past nowadays Spring Festival Halloween light fire crackers religious origins many big cities give up this custom an exciting festival for children Q:How does the author support the topic sentence A. By making comparison and contrast B. By listing numbers C. By giving examples D. By using some research results Commercialization of festivals Careful-reading Read para 4 Q2: What’s the writer’s attitude towards the commercialization of festivals？ A. Negative B. Indifferent C. Objective D. Supportive Q1: How do people think of the commerci ... ...
