五年级上册英语Unit 4 Lesson 22 Special Holidays in China

五年级上册英语Unit 4 Lesson 22 Special Holidays in China
冀教版（三起）
Part 1: Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
•Use the present tense to describe special holidays in China
•Recognize and understand the cultural significance behind special holidays in China
•Develop their listening and speaking skills by participating in dialogues about special holidays in China
Part 2: Vocabulary
•Spring Festival (春节): the Chinese New Year
•Lantern Festival (元宵节): a festival that marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations
•Dragon Boat Festival (端午节): a festival that is commemorated by eating rice dumplings and racing dragon boats
•Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节): a festival that celebrates the harvest and the full moon
Part 3: Dialogue
A: What special holidays do you celebrate in China? B: We have the Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival. A: Tell me more about the Spring Festival. B: The Spring Festival is the most important festival in China. It’s like your Christmas. We clean our houses, wear new clothes, and eat special food with our families. We also light firecrackers and give each other lucky money. A: Interesting! How about the Lantern Festival? B: The Lantern Festival is a festival of light. We light and release lanterns into the sky. We also eat sticky rice balls. A: And the Dragon Boat Festival? B: The Dragon Boat Festival is a festival of strength and courage. We race boats shaped like dragons and eat rice dumplings. A: Finally, tell me about the Mid-Autumn Festival. B: The Mid-Autumn Festival is a harvest festival. We eat mooncakes and admire the full moon.
Part 4: Cultural Significance
Special holidays, such as the Spring Festival, the Lantern Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, and the Mid-Autumn Festival, are important holidays in China. These holidays not only have cultural significance but also provide an opportunity for families to gather together and pass on traditions. The Spring Festival, for example, marks the beginning of the lunar new year and symbolizes new beginnings, while the Lantern Festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations and represents unity and happiness. The Dragon Boat Festival commemorates the death of a famous poet and patriot, Qu Yuan, and celebrates strength and courage. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a harvest festival and is a time for families to gather together and enjoy the full moon.
Part 5: Conclusion
Through this lesson, students have learned about special holidays in China and their cultural significance. They have also developed their listening and speaking skills by participating in dialogues about these holidays. By understanding and appreciating other cultures, students can broaden their perspectives and become more empathetic individuals.。