英语九年级上册Unit 2 We have celebrated the festival since the first pioneers arrived in America教案

Class Type

Reading and writing

Objectives

To learn about the history of Thanksgiving and how people celebrate it in America.

To write a passage about a festival with the help of writing strategies.

Key structure

We have celebrated the festival since the first pioneers arrived in America.

While they were crossing the Atlantic, many people died.

When it is all over, everyone helps wash the dishes.

Difficulties

How to write a passage about a festival.

Vocabulary

among, speech, grow, land (v.), lay, dish, ourselves

 lay the table, as well   

Period

1

Procedure

Lead-in

Review. Translate the phrases in Unit 1 into English.

Step 1

Present pictures and a passage about Thanksgiving. Introduce the origin of Thanksgiving.

Step 2

Ask Ss to read the passage quickly and match the headings with the paragraphs.

Step 3

Listen and read.

Ask two questions about the passage and let Ss answer.

First read the table in Activity 3 and then complete it.

Step 4

Free talk

If today is Thanksgiving Day, what / who would you like to give thanks to?

Step 5

Activity 4.

Tell Ss first to read the words in the box and find out in the passage in Activity 2.

Complete the passage using the words in the correct form.

Step 6

Ask Ss to write about an unforgettable festival or holiday.

Step 7

Language points: explain the key words and phrases in Unit 2.