Reading(1)：Cultural differences优秀教案范文

Unit3

Reading 教案

孙红艳

Teaching aims: After learning this part, the students will be able to: 1.learn how to talk about cultural differences and customs; 2 understand the main idea of this passage 3.master useful vocabulary and sentences. Teaching importance and difficulty Can talk about these culture and customs mentioned in this passage Teaching procedures: Step 1: Lead-in Show some pictures about cultural differences. Have a free talk about them with the whole class. People from different countries greet each other in different ways

Step 2 listen and read, then answer these questions(Page 34) 1) Which country is Waled from?

2) Where does Peter come from?

3) What does Ma Li think about learning about cultural differences?

Step 3 turn to page 36 finish C1 (read the sentences below and whether they are true or false according to the conversation . Circle your answers) 1. In Korea, it is believed that hens can drive bad spirits away from the wedding ceremony. 2. The bridegroom and bride have to sit in different areas at the wedding reception in Brunei. 3. People in Brunei celebrate the wedding by singing and dancing throughout the night. 4. In the UK, people take off their shoes before entering someone’s house. 5. There can be great cultural differences even between people who speak the same language .

Step 4: Careful reading( finish C2)

1. Read the text quickly and find the answers.

1) In the West, when is the polite time to open a present? Why?

2) What surprised Peter about the wedding ceremony in Korea? 3) What drink is not permitted at a wedding in Brunei? 4) How do people in Brunei point ? Why ? 5) What British festival are Peter’s American friends not familiar with ? Step 5:

Circle the topics mentioned by Peter and Waled in the conversation.

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opening presents

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Greeting

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pointing

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.Christmas

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taking off shoes

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Bonfire Night

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Wedding ceremony

Step 6.ask students to describe these topics Step 7 watch a video about Brunei wedding and ask a student to describe for us

Step 8. Which of the following words indicate the right attitudes towards cultural differences?

A. respect

B. tolerate

C. look down upon

D. appreciate

E. hate

F. understand

G. refuse

Step 9 Discussion

What are the benefits of learning different cultures? ---to experience different cultures;

---to get a better understanding …;

---to help strengthen relations with …;

---to avoid unnecessary mistakes and embarrassment;

---to communicate freely and effectively;

---to be a polite person

Step 4: Homework

Write a short passage about cultural differences among the countries mentioned in the text.

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