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(共23张PPT)WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS Reading and ThinkingWhat festivals do people celebrate Lead-inFor the deadTo honour peopleFor the harvestFor the springThink:Why do we celebrate festivals SkimmingPositionBasic para-structure1.Topic sentence (Main idea)2.Supporting details/ Examples(Specific information)It may be in the middle of a paragraph or in the end of a paragraphIdentify the topic sentence of each para.FunctionRead the text again and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph that gives the main idea.12345Para.1 Different origins, ________spiritPara.2__________ FestivalPara.3_______ of customsPara.4______________Para.5 ___________ of festivalsTask 2. Read for the structurecommonHarvestChangesCommercialisationImportanceWhy Do We Celebrate Festivals Task 3. Scan the passage and find out the answer to the question in the title.To show our gratitude;To allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while;To help us understand where we came from, who we are, and what to appreciate.Para 1Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events. Every festival has its different customs and unique charms. However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals.However as transition to introduce the deeper information. Topic sentence as conclusion.Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events. Every festival has its different customs and unique charms. However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals.Read for Details—Para. 1Which two sentences can help you summarize the main idea differentcommondifferentcommonTopic sentence as a general idea to lead in.Skimming Para. 2Tell the topic sentence and its function.Purpose the harvest festival：People celebrate to _________________________________________________________ Location Time The people always doEgypt European countries / China Harvest festival-Para. 2show that they are grateful for the year's supply of foodduring the springtimefeatured a parade and a great feast with music, dancing, and sportsdecorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruitget together to celebrate over a mealMid-Autumnfamilies gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakescustomOf all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture.Topic sentenceThreeexamplesTopic sentence as a general idea to start the discussion.Tell the topic sentence and its function.Skimming Para. 3Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade away and others may be established. One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year. Nowadays, many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution. Another examole is Halloween, which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins.3 Analyse Para.3Topic sentence: ... but sometimes they can change over timeBook 3 Unit 1 Festivals and CelebrationsWhat factors may affect the changes 1. the development of modern society2. the spread of new ideasCustom-Para. 3SpringfestivalHalloweenlighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new yearmany big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollutionits religious originsan exciting festival for childrenIn the pastnowadaysCustoms play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time.Topic sentence states a general idea.Tell the topic sentence and its function.Skimming Para. 4Custom-Para. 44 Analyse Para.4Read paragraph4 and find out what the writer's attitude towards the commercialization of festival.A. IndifferentB. CriticalC. DoubtfulD. UnknownTopic sentence tells the main idea of this paragraph.Tell the topic sentence and its function.Skimming Para. 5Festivals are an important part of society. They reflect people's wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life. They are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while. They help us understand where we came from, who we are, and what to appreciate. And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all.Read for Details—Para. 5Why festivals are important Find some supporting details.what do most festival seem to have in common They reflectThey are occasions that allowThey helpin commonWHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS Topic sentenceSupporting details5 Analyse Para.5Why are festivals an important part of society Because they:reflect _________________________________________________allow us to _____________________________________________help us ________________________________________________Book 3 Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrationspeople's wishes, beliefs, faiths, attitudes towards liferelax and enjoy life, forget about our work for a little whileunderstand where we came from, who we are, and what to appreciateBook 3 Unit 1 Festivals and CelebrationsToday’s festivals have a wide ______ of origins, including the seasons of the year, famous _______, important events, and religions. The _______ festival is one of the most popular festivals and is celebrated in many cultures. Customs play a _________ role in festivals, but they can change over time.significantrangefiguresharvestn. 起源n.宗教A5 Summary. Finish Task5.For example, some Chinese cities no longer allow firecrackers during the Spring Festival, as they can increase air pollution. These days, festivals are becoming more __________, with people spending more money on gifts. Festivals _______ people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life. They are ________ to spend time with family, and to relax and enjoy life.occasionscommercialreflectv. 反映n. 信仰;信任n.宗教信仰;相信1 ciecle the verbs in every sentence, pay attention to the non-predicate verbs2 Design a festival you think we need. Tell the reasons why we need it and the ways to celebrate it.

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