人教版高一英语Unit14 Festivals

Halloween Easter
Ramadan
What do you know about
A straw mat
The candle holder is placed on the mat.
Ears of corn, each of which represents one child in the family, are placed on the mat.
Paragraph 4: Paragraph 5:
Meanings of festivals
Name: Date: Meaning:
Kwanzaa December 26 – January 1
Purpose:
Principles: Symbol(s) of the festival: How it is celebrated:
Dear Lily, I would like to invite you and your family to our Easter party to be held at 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm this Saturday, April 22 at Pierre's Cafe , 800 23rd Street. Delicious Food, drinks, exciting games, and entertainment will be provided. One of the games is egg hunting, so be sure to bring your Easter eggs. Please tell me if you can come or not before April 20. Look forward to seeing you at the party! Yours truly, Mary
On the sixth day a candle is lit for Creativity.
On the seventh day a candle is lit for Faith.
Main idea for each paragraph
Paragraph 1: Paragraph 2: Paragraph 3: What is Kwanzaa The origin and purpose of Kwanzaa The principles of Kwanzaa How people celebrate Kwanzaa
Step 3: Write an invitation for a festival
When? / Where? Why are you hosting the event? Who are going to be at the event? What are you going to do?
First fruit & Harvest
Symbols
the mat seven candles the candle holder ears of corn the unity cup
1. Discussing the 7 Principles. 2. Gathering to enjoy a large meal and to celebrate the new year.
Writing task one:
Step 1: Create your own festival (name, date, meaning, principles, symbols of the festival, how it is celebrated,etc.)
Step 2: Write a short description of your festival.
On the third day a candle is lit for Collective Work and Responsibility.
On the fourth day a candle is lit for Cooperative Economics.
On the fifth day a candle is lit foWarming up II. Getting to know Kwanzaa I. Reading II. Writing
Warming up
Can you name the following
Festival When/Where is it celebrated? How do people celebrate it? Why do people celebrate it? What are some important themes (eg. family, peace)
Writing task two:
Compare Kwanzaa with Chinese Spring Festival
Kwanzaa Similarity
Spring Festival
1. Family reunion 2. Bringing together friends 3. Non-religious
The unit cup is also placed on the mat.
On the first day the middle candle, which stands for Unity, is lit.
On the second day a candle is lit for Self-determination.
Differences 1. 2. 3. 4.
Time (fixed dates /lunar calendar) History of the festival Theme of the festival The way to celebrate the festival
7 principles: