北师大高中英语必修一 （Celebrations）课件(第5课时).pptx

Unit 3Celebrations第5课时 Memories Of Christmas Reading (2) What’s the story about?The writer had such a memorable Christmas that she spent with her granny before her granny passed away. Review ReviewNovemberChristmas EveDecemberChristmas DayA few weeks after Christmas Day NovemberChristmas EveDecemberChristmas DayA few weeks after Christmas DayRead and ExploreRead and analyze the writer’s feelings on that Christmas. Read and ExploreRead and analyze the writer’s feelings on that Christmas.Before ChristmasI was just too excited that Christmas was on the way. In December, our excitement grew each day. Read and ExploreOn Christmas EveBefore bed, Granny and I left a plate of sugar biscuits out for Father Christmas, and put a stocking at the end of my bed. Read and ExploreOn Christmas DayMy stocking was full of small toys and sweets on Christmas morning, and there were presents under the tree. I was on my best behaviour as we opened the presents. … Read and ExploreOn Christmas Day“I have something special for you,” Granny whispered. “It’s for all your treasures. Merry Christmas.”Granny laughed so much that her paper hat fell off. … NovemberChristmas EveDecemberChristmas Dayexcitement grew each dayanxious waiting/ expectationshappinessRead and Explore Think and Share1. Can you find any hints in the story that suggest Grandma was in poor health condition? Did the writer notice it at that time? How did she feel after Grandma passed away? Think and ShareHints: She spent most of her time on the brown sofa by the fire.She was quiet, seemingly happy.Her hand was slightly shaky.… Think and ShareThe first paragraph:Somehow, at the time, I didn’t know she was sick. Maybe I was too young, maybe she hid it too well, or maybe I was just too excited that Christmas was on the way. Think and ShareThe last paragraph:…I think of her often though, especially at Christmas. …When I think about what makes Christmas so magical, it’s not just gifts and Father Christmas that come to mind. It’s