Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations-Reading and Thinking 教案-高中英语人教版（2019）必修第三册.docx

Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations-Reading and ThinkingObjectives:To improve students reading comprehension skills.To expand students vocabulary related to festivals and celebrations.To develop students critical thinking skills through discussions.Materials:Reading passage about festivals and celebrations.Vocabulary list related to festivals and celebrations.Comprehension questions about the reading passage.Discussion questions about festivals and celebrations.Procedure:Vocabulary: Introduce new vocabulary related to festivals and celebrations. Provide definitions and examples of usage. Have students create sentences using the new vocabulary.Reading: Read the passage about festivals and celebrations. Encourage students to read for comprehension and take notes on important details.Comprehension Questions: Create a set of comprehension questions related to the reading passage. Ask students to answer the questions individually or in pairs. This will help to further reinforce their understanding of the reading.Discussion Questions: Create a set of discussion questions related to festivals and celebrations. Ask students to discuss the questions in small groups or as a class. This will help to develop their critical thinking skills and encourage them to share their opinions and experiences.Example discussion questions:What are some of the most important festivals and celebrations in your culture or country?How do people celebrate festivals and holidays in different parts of the world?Why do festivals and celebrations play an important role in human culture?How have festivals and celebrations evolved over time?Do you think festivals and celebrations are becoming more or less important in modern society? Why?Answers:Answers to the comprehension questions will depend on the specific reading passage used. For the discussion questions, there are no right or wrong answers, but students should be encouraged to support their opinions with evidence and examples.Example vocabulary words:TraditionRitualCommemorateFestiveDecorationsCuisineParadeFireworksCustomsCeremonialHomework:Ask students to write a descriptive paragraph about a favorite festival or celebration. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司