The Birth of A FestivalThe Birth of A FestivalUnit14 Rading1. How does your family celebrate the Spring Festival?Before the festival:clean houses; put red couplets on the gatesOn the eve of the festival:stay up late to welcome the new year; set off firecrackers; a get-together banquetOn the first day of the new year:wear new clothes; greet relatives and friends with bows and congratulations wishing each other the best during the new year2. Why do we celebrate the Spring Festival and other festivals?to celebrate the rebirth of nature; to mark the beginning of the planting season and other outdoor activities; to have a good rest and relaxation after a year’s hard work3. Do festivals help us understand our history and culture?Yes, because most of the festivals were created a long time ago. Do you think Kwanzaa is a big well-known holiday? Fast-reading1. Divide the text into 4 parts according to the main idea of each part.Part Paragraph Main ideaPart 1Part 3Part 4Paras.1&2Para.3--10Para.11The last para.Background information of creating KwanzaaSeven principlesDetailed information about KwanzaaEffects of creating festivalsPart 2The Birth Of a The Birth Of a festivalfestival Where When Why Who How _________ __________celebrated it.African Americans It is celebrated ______________ . in America It was born ___________ . It is celebrated from __________ to __________ .in 1966 December 26January 1 Why were the dates chosen?People can enjoy the spirit of the holidays without all the commercial activities of Christmas. 1.______ ____ _________ each day by the youngest child.2.Discuss one of the ______________ of Kwanzaa.3.___________ to enjoy a large _________ and to celebrated the new year.Light a candleSeven princip...
