Unit1 Festivals around the world 第2、3课时 教案1 人教版必修3.docVIP

Unit 1 Festivals around the world Period23 Reading Step1 Pre-reading: Qs: 1. How does your family celebrate the Spring Festival? 2. Do you know why we celebrate the Spring Festival and when was this most important Chinese festival born? 3 Can you name some other holidays? Chinese holidays Western holidays New Year’s Day New Year’s Day Spring Festival Valentine’s Day Lantern Day Easter 3月21或此日后月圆的首个周日 Women’s Day All Fool’s Day Pure brightness Day 清明节 Mother’s Day 5月第2个星期日 Labor Day Father’s Day 6月第3个星期日 Youth Day Labor Day Children’s Day All Saints’ Day 11月1日 Dragon Boat Festival Thanksgiving Day 11月第4个星期四 Party’s Day Christmas Day Army’s Day Teacher’s Day Mid-autumn Festival National Day Step2 Scanning Questions: T: Do you know there is another festival which follows Christmas Day in America. It is an important festival to African Americans. Is there any one who knows the name of the festival? (Kwanzaa) Fast reading: Read the text on page 10 fast and try to get a general idea of Kwanzaa from the text. T can present a diagram of the information about Kwanzaa to help Ss to finish this task.  Name __kwanzaa______ Date ___________ Meaning _____________ Principles____________ Symbol__________ Celebration____________ Step3 Matching the general idea of each paragraph P1: Kwanzaa is a festival of reflection and anticipation for African Americans. P2: In a popular African language, it means first and celebrates the New Year. P3: The festival is based on seven important principles or ideas. P4: Candles are an important aspect of the celebration of Kwanzaa. P5: Festivals not only celebrate history but add to our cultural traditions for future generations. Step4 T/F Qs: 1.( ) Kwanzaa is a very old festival. 2.( ) The word Kwanzaa means first fruit in Swahili. 3.( ) Kwanzaa is based on old African festivals. 4.( )People created Kwanzaa to celebrate American culture. 5.( ) Kwanzaa is celebrated on Christmas Day. 6.(