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Unit 3 Lesson 4 Christmas Period I. Teaching Objectives. At the end of the class, we will be able to: tell the activities of Christmas according to the timeline; use strategies to answer multiple-choice questions; talk about our memories of Christmas and compare Christmas in two cultures. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Teaching Objectives
At the end of the class, we will be able to:tell the activities of Christmas according to the
timeline;use strategies to answer multiple-choice
questions;talk about our memories of Christmas and
compare Christmas in two cultures.
Pre-reading: Introduction to ChristmasIntroduce Christmas to the class.
Date Dec. 25
Reasons for celebration
the birth of Jesus Christ
Activities put up Christmas tree, go to church, sing Christmas carols
Step 1: Put jumbled sentences in order
In what order did the children do these things? (Ex. 3, P43)
a) open the new year calendarb) put their stockings at the end of the bedc) sing Christmas carolsd) write a letter to Father Christmase) put up the Christmas treef) go to churchg) have Christmas cake
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In what order did the children do these things? (Ex. 3, P43)
a) open the new year calendarb) put their stockings at the end of the bedc) sing Christmas carolsd) write a letter to Father Christmase) put up the Christmas treef) go to churchg) have Christmas cake
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Step 1: Put jumbled sentences in order
open the new year calendarput their stockings at the end of the bed
sing Christmas carolswrite a letter to Father Christmasput up the Christmas treego to churchhave Christmas cake
Step 1: Put jumbled sentences in order
open the new year calendarput their stockings at the end of the bed
sing Christmas carolswrite a letter to Father Christmasput up the Christmas treego to churchhave Christmas cake
Step 1: Put jumbled sentences in order
Step 2: Layout
open the new year calendar
put their stockings at the end of the bed
sing Christmas carols
write a letter to Father Christmas
put up the Christmas tree
go to churchhave Christmas cake
How many parts can these activities be divided into?
Activities before Christmas
Activities on Christmas Eve
Activities on Christmas Day
Layout
Time order
Step 3: Reading Strategies
Multiple-choice questionsRead the question and answers.Try to guess the correct answer.Find the place in the text where you think the
answer is. Read the text and check your answer.Make sure the other two answers are not
possible.
Step 3: Reading StrategiesCheck your answers:1. Who do you think reads the children’s letters?
A. Father Christmas B. their parents C. nobody
2. What do you think people do in a carol service?B. sing songs B. give presents C. watch a play
3. What happened on Christmas Eve?C. The writer stayed awake all night.D. Someone put presents in his stocking.E. The writer saw Father Christmas.
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Step 3: Reading Strategies
4. Why did they laugh?A. The Christmas carols were happy songs.B. The songs and hats were funny.C. The jokes and hats were funny.
5. After lunch:A. adults watched the Queen’s speech.B. the children made a snowman.C. everybody had more to eat.
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Introduce the activities of a British Christmas according to the timeline.
Summarize the feelings of each period.
Step 4: Activities and Feelings
Before Christmas
write a letter to … open the new year calendar
attend the town carol service
have snowball fights make snowmen
excitement grew each day
On Christmas Eve
decorate the houseput up Christmas tree and decorations
leave some wine and biscuits for Father Christmas
put stockings at the end of beds
anxious waitingfull of expectations
turkey play with…
On Christmas Day
go to church
sing carols happily
play cards
watch queen’s speech
tired but happy
What kinds of memories does the text describe?
Memories of Christmas
adjectives:warm, nice, happy, cozy, joyful, peaceful, unforgettable, nostalgic, memorable
With the description of his/her childhood naivety, the author depicts in front of us the joyful and peaceful family atmosphere during the busy and exciting traditional Christmas. We can feel the warmth and happiness spread through the memories.
Memories of Christmas
More informationChristmas carol service
The name for a Christmas church service. Christmas carols are sung by the students, who practice for the event during classes in December
Father Christmas or Santa ClausOften involved with charity. Volunteers dressed as
Santa Claus typically became part of fundraising drives to aid needy families at Christmas time.
Queen’s speechThe message typically combines that year's major
events, with the sovereign's own personal milestones and feelings on Christmas.
Step 5: Discussion
How do we celebrate Christmas here in China?
Are there any differences?Comparing aspects: activities, food, feelings,
meanings
Step 5: Discussion
In western countries, Christmas is a religious festival, commemorating Jesus’ birth.
It is not only an occasion for family reunion, but more of an opportunity for people to give back to society.
Santa Clauses raise money, students sing carols in church, people send blessing messages through Christmas cards or giving gifts to each other.
Possible answers:a trendcommercial publicity (商业宣传 )a reason to relaxan opportunity for a get-togethera cultural invasion?