Project(1): Making a reference book优秀说课稿

Making a reference book Tour 3 Mysterious Maoris 冷江六中

谢海利

Teaching

objectives After this class, students are expected to be able to

•

understand the unique cultures of mysterious Maoris; •

summarize the detailed information; •

and make a travel brochure about Chinese ethnic minorities

Teaching procedures: Step1:lead in

Every country has some or many ethnic(种族的）

groups. 1

How many ethnic groups do we have in China? 2

How about ethnic minorities? Step 2 :reading

Tour 3-mysterious Maoris New Zealand is home to the Maoris. It is believed that the Maori people came from the Pacific islands of Polynesia. They brought with them a culture rich in song, dance and art. the Maori people believe in many gods such as the God of the Forest and the God of the Sea. These gods are remembered through their song and dance

The Maoris have a traditional meeting house, where visitors are welcomed. This will be the place where you will meet with the Maoris and join with them in dance . You will stay with a family in their wooden house in the area of Rotura There you will eat food such as fish and sweet potato, which is cooked in leaves steamed over hot stones. You will get the chance to eat food cooked in underground stoves. You will also get the chance to go night fishing.

What minority group does this passage talk about? In which countrie do this minority group live? Which of the following topics are mentioned in the passage? 1.

Fill the table

ethnic group in which country what to eat where/how to live belief

2.

Language points

home to the Maori tribe

be rich in song, dance…

believe in many gods meet with

go night fishing

3.sentence structures in this tour 1.

It is believed that … come from …

2.

You will get the chance to … You will also get the chance to …

Step 3:group work :Make a reference book on minority cultures in China

Ask the students to work in groups and discuss the following 1. Every country has some or many ethnic groups. How many ethnic groups do we have in China? Now lets have a travel to Taiwan (Sample) Mysterious Gaoshan Would you like to explore a minority culture? You will have the chance to meet the Gaoshan people in Taiwan! If you like singing and dancing, this tour is for you. You will join them there, and learn about their musical instruments. You will also have the chance to wear clothesmade from hemp and cotton, and learn to make baskets with bamboo.

Seize the chance, or you will regret!

2. Do you know any different cultures and customs between different groups? What about the ethnic groups in other countries in the world?

3. If you are to do some research on the cultures traditions, customs and way of life of different minorities, which minority group will you focus on?

Decide which minority culture you want to research and what topics you want to focus on

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step4

summary and homework

When we meet with different ethnic groups, we should:

1. We should appreciate and respect

different cultures.

2. When in Rome, do as Romans do.

3 . Polish your travel brochure and share it with others.