Reading(1)：Cultural differences教案推荐

Module 6

Unit 3

授课教师：吴启明

Teaching goals：

1. to master the main idea and structure of this passage 2. to master the reading strategy and understanding the use of examples 3. to show respect for the cultural differences Important points：the main idea and structure of this passage Difficult points：reading strategy Teaching methods：guidance, group discussion, pair work, individual study Step1 Lead-in What are the ways of greeting in the world?

Step2 Teaching procedure-reading material Reading strategy: understanding the use of examples Examples are often used to serve several purposes. 1.To explain concepts and ideas 2.To support arguments 3.To server as interesting stories Understanding the use of examples can help us understand a text. Step I

Pre-reading Please go through the dialogue quickly and then answer several questions. 1.

Which country is Waled from?

2.

Where does Peter come from?

3.

What does Ma Li think about learning about cultural differences?

Step II

Fast-reading

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Scanning to find examples of cultural differences Example 1

present

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

In the west , it is polite to open a present

Because they think

a present when someone gives them one. And people want to see the person’s reaction. There is a difference in receiving presents in China and in the western countries. Example 2

wedding ceremony 1. What made Peter surprised at the wedding reception in Korea and Brunei?

In Korea：Having a live____ and a _______. In Brunei：Men and women sitting in ________ areas. Alcohol being ________.

Playing loud ______ even throughout the night.

2. Where do men and women sit in a wedding reception in Brunei?

All men sit here with the _______.

All women sit here with the ______. 3. What can’t you drink at a wedding in Brunei? Please choose out from them. food, soft drinks, coffee, alcohol, tea Example 3 pointing 1. Complete the table about pointing

in many countries in Brunei People use their ______to point.

2. What should you do instead of pointing with your first finger in Brunei?

Example 4 taking off the shoes Fill in blanks with proper words about taking off the shoes:

2 People point with their _____ finger.

In Brunei, you have to ____ ______shoes before _________ someone's house, ______ many foreigners have trouble getting accustomed to. Example 5

Bonfire Night Find information about Bonfire Night in the form: Place Date Activities Food hot dogs ;

barbecues

Step III

Discussion: 1. What have you learned from the five examples above? The examples show there are differences between the west and the east in _______, ______________, ________________ and _________________________. If carelessly handled, they can cause _______ or __________________. 2. We are in a world full of cultural differences and similarities. When faced with the differences ,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 IV

Further understanding Why do we need to learn about other cultures’ traditions?

By learning different cultures’ traditions, we can know：

what is a___________ behavior

c________________

more effectively.

s_________________ relationship with others.

avoid e ________________,

misunderstanding or o_______.

u ______________

others better.

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Step V Post -reading

Nowadays, more and more Chinese young people celebrate Christmas Day. What do you think of the phenomenon?

Conclusion：

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Step 3

Writing Suppose you are one of the three exchange students, and one of your classmates is going to visit your homeland for certain reasons. Please remind him/her of something to pay attention to on cultural differences. •

You may use : •

I suggest that you should ~~~ •

You‘d better ~~~ •

Be sure to ~~~ •

It’s a good idea for you to ···

•

Have a nice time ···

Homework: 1.Retell the dialogue using your own words.

2.Work in groups to find out:

what culture shock is.

its causes and solutions. 3.Complete the writing

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