Reading(1)：Cultural differences教学评价实录

Cultural Differences Baoying Senior High School

Jing Zhou

Content: Module 6 Unit 3 – Reading

Duration: 40m Teaching aids: computer

Learning objectives: By the end of the class, students will be able to

a) Appreciate some example about cultures of different countries used in the text; b) Tell the whole class some reasons for learning cultural differences; c) Have a proper attitude to cultural differences. Important and difficult points:

a) To master the reading strategy for understanding the use of examples.

b) To develop a correct attitude towards cultural differences and treat them properly. Procedures:

Ⅰ Pre-reading

Warm up – free talk Ⅱ

While-Reading

1. Fast reading:

Scan the conversation and tick the cultural differences mentioned in it:

(

) greeting way

(

) color

(

) present (

) gesture

(

) eye contact

(

) manner

(

) wedding

(

) festival

2. Detailed reading:

Skim the conversation and complete:

the UK

the present as soon as he receives it

the USA

(1) Present

(L7-13)

Why

(2) Wedding (L14-32)

1

What are the differences in a wedding between Korea and the Brunei?

a live

: drive bad spirits away

Korea a live

: ensure good luck

Brunei Men and women sit in

areas.

is prohibited.

Play loud

for hours afterwards even

the night.

(3) Festival (L41-52)

a) Is there any difference between native English speakers? If so, what are they?

b) What is Bonfire Night like？

time

large fires outside

around activity

a party Lighting fireworks

food over fire food

3. Reading strategy:

(1) Find the transitional(过渡词) words or sentences;

(2) Read “Reading Strategy” on page 35 and understand the function of the examples.

Ⅲ

Post-Reading

Critical reading:

1 Why do we learn about culture differences? 2 What attitudes to culture differences should we have? 2

Ⅳ

Consolidation Scan the following passage and complete the multiple choices by finding the transitional words or sentences quickly. Many people in high school cannot wait to go to college and leave their hometowns behind. I am one of those people. Questions arise, though, when it comes to all of the decisions involved in choosing a college. One of the first considerations may be financial. State and public colleges are often the least expensive. Often, though, the better colleges are private and more expensive. It is sad when gifted students cannot attend a college of their choice just for financial reasons. Another major factor is location. Whether the college is in a small town or large city can have a major impact on its activities. A water lover probably will be more comfortable spending four years near an ocean or lake. Those who cannot tolerate heat will probably be more comfortable at a northern college. Distance from home may also come into consideration. If family is a top priority, that person should stay close to home; on the other hand, if independence is desired, a campus farther from home would be more appropriate. School size also plays a major role I the decision progress. I you want to get to know your teachers and avoid feeling like just a number, a small college is suitable. For those of you who consider yourself a “people person” and want a wide range of activities, a large college is more fitting. Your area of interest is another factor to consider in the decision-making process if you want to get the most from your education. The whole point of college is to learn what is of interest ot you. Finally, one must take into consideration the colleges to which you can realistically be accepted. An Ivy League school for an average student would probably not be a good match. Similarly, an average school for an above-average student would not work well. The college should provide enough of a challenge for the student to work hard. Although there may not be the perfect college out there, there probably will be one that is close. Those who cannot find a suitable college are probably not looking hard enough. How many factors are mentioned when it comes to choosing a college? A. 4

B. 5

C. 6

D. 7 Ⅴ

Homework

Surf the Internet to find one specific cultural difference you like to share with your classmates.

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