Reading(1)：Cultural differences教学目标

牛津译林版高中英语选修六

Unit 3《Understanding each other》Reading1

Teaching objectives 1.

The students will gain some knowledge about cultural differences; 2.

The students in this period will improve the ability of organizing the information from reading; 3.

The students will increase the awareness of understanding each other. Teaching important & difficult points

1.

Students improve their reading ability through activities. 2.

Students will learn about some different cultures.

Teaching methods Task-based teaching method, cooperative learning. Teaching aids

PowerPoint, multimedia Teaching procedures I.

Lead-in 1.

Watch a video. 2.

Let’s get to know about cultural differences. Task1: Brainstorm: When it comes to cultural differences, what can you think of? Task2: A free talk about cultural difference.

II.

Fast reading

Task3: Read the passage very quickly and answer the questions. 1.

Which country is Waled from? _________________________________________________________ 2.

Where does Peter come from? _________________________________________________________ 3.

What does Ma Li think about learning about cultural differences? _________________________________________________________ 1

4. What style is the passage?

__________________________________________________________

III.

Careful reading

Task4: Read answers from Peter very carefully and fill in the blanks.

Answers from Peter Topics Opening a present Detailed information opening a present 2.__________ 1.________________ It is polite.

Roosters are supposed to drive bad spirits away.

Hens are thought to ensure good luck. Bonfire Night

4._________ large fire outside.

gathering around and have a

party. ①

setting off 5._______________

eating hot dogs and other food over the

fire.

Task5: Read answers from Waled carefully and design a form in groups.

Answers from Waled Topics Wedding Detailed information

Reasons

3.______________ having a hen and a rooster Manners

IV.

Further reading

Reading Strategy: understanding the uses of examples 2

Task5: the uses of examples

Task6: Listen to the tape and read after it. Try to find out the sentences explaining the concept of cultural differences between English speakers from different countries.

V.

Discussion Task 7:1. If you had an opportunity, which country would you prefer to go? Why? 2. What are the benefits of learning different cultures? ----to experience different cultures. ----to get a better understanding. ----to help strengthen relations with. VI.

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

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