学练优九英上Unit 2 Section B 第二课时.ppt

3. What is the true meaning or spirit of Christmas? The importance of sharing and giving love and joy to people around us. Your English-speaking pen pal wants to know about your favorite Chinese festival. Make some notes about the festival. 帮你构思： In your letter: First, introduce the festival and when it is celebrated. Then talk about what people do and eat. Finally, explain why you like it best and how it makes you feel. * Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious! Section B 2a-3b 学习目标 Key words phrases: Christmas, lie, novel, eve, dead, business, punish, warn, end up, present, warmth, spread Key sentences: 1. Many would agree that when we think of Christmas, we probably think of gifts, Christmas trees and Santa Claus. 2. He just cares about whether he can make more money. 课文展现 What do you know about Christmas? Discuss in groups and create a mind map. 2a n. 圣诞节 December 25th Christmas tress, Santa Claus, gifts, stockings sing Christmas songs, make Christmas trees, family gathering, get a lot of presents … Date: Symbols: Activities: Stories: Do you know something about Charles Dickens? Charles Dickens (1812-1870), a famous British novelist. He is a key representative (主要代表) of 19th century British literary realism(批判现实主义文学). He created many novels (n. 小说), such as The Pickwick Papers(《匹克威克外传》), Oliver Twist (《雾都孤儿》), Hard Times (《艰难时世》), A Tale of Two Cities (《双城记》), Expectations (《远大前程》), A Christmas Carol (《圣诞颂歌》). Read the passage about Christmas and answer the questions. 1. What are the common things that people think of for Christmas? Gifts, Christmas trees and Santa Claus. 2. Who wrote A Christmas Carol? It is a famous short novel written by Charles Dickens. 2b Read the passage again and complete the chart. the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come? the Ghost of Christmas Present? the Ghost of Christmas Past? What does Scrooge see when he’s with… His happier days as