1. Analysis on the teaching content1) It’s about a sad love story, in which Chinese Valentine’s Day is introduced. 2)The topic of Chinese Valentine’s can deepen Ss’ understanding of traditional culture. I. Understanding of the teaching materialI. Understanding of the teaching material 2. Teaching aims and demands1) Knowledge goals: Have a better understanding of Chinese festivals and grasp some useful words and expressions.2) Ability goals: Develop Ss’ reading skill and ability in using language. 3) Moral goals: Arouse Ss’ awareness in protecting Chinese traditional festivals.3. Teaching important and difficult points1)Grasp some new words and phrases. 2)Improve Ss’ reading skill. 1) Ss are confident and interested in English. 2) Ss lack communication and cooperation and tend to study English individually. 1) Goodman’s top-down model2) Task-based teaching modeII. Analysis of studentsII. Analysis of studentsIII. Teaching methodIII. Teaching method Computer, projector, blackboard.IV. Studying methodIV. Studying methodV. Teaching aidsV. Teaching aidsCooperative learning: pair work, group work,discussion. Cooperative learning: pair work, group work,discussion. Step I: Lead-in (5m)1) Ss work in pair to have a guessing competition “what festival is it?” by describing festivals. 2)Show some pictures of Qiqiao festival and get the students to discuss what festival it’s about. Purpose: Review the festivals information Ss havegot and activate Ss’ background knowledge, and bringup the topic of Qiqiao festival.VI. Teaching procedureVI. Teaching procedure 1. What does it celebrate? It celebrates…. It honors…. It is in memory of….2. What do people do on that day?3. When does it take place? It takes place on….ssDescribe...
