Unit8CultureShapesUs

Lesson47:GoodManners

I.TeachingObjectives

Bytheendofthelesson,studentswillbeableto:

Extractetiquettetipsforhosts(LiMing)andguests(DongFang)fromtheletterstopletetables,aligningwithHighschoolentranceexaminationreadingprehensionskills.

Mastertargetvocabulary(noisy/noise,Russian,tidy,hang)andphrases(tidyup,hangup),distinguishingpartsofspeechandusage,preparingforHighschoolentranceexaminationvocabularytasks.

Understandcrossculturalhosting/guestingdifferencese.g.e.g.,servicestyle,giftgiving,TVetiquette),supportingHighschoolentranceexaminationstyleculturalanalysis.

Writeastructuredthankyouletterincorporatingculturalobservations,enhancingHighschoolentranceexaminationwritingskillsandcrossculturalreflection.

II.KeyPoints&Difficulties

KeyPoints

EtiquetteTips:

Host(LiMing):Tidythehouse,weleguestswarmly(opendoor,hangcoat),servefood/drinks,engageinconversation,avoiduninvitedTVwatching.

Guest(DongFang):Bringsmallgifts,followhostrules,stayquiet,offerhelpwithdinner,sendthankyounotes.

Vocabulary&Phrases:

Noisy(adj.)vs.noise(n.);Russian(adj./n.);Tidyup(v.phrase);Hang(v.,past:hung).

Difficulties

Differentiatinghostvs.guestrolesandtheircorrespondingetiquette(e.g.,servingvs.selfservice).

Correctlyusingverbphrases(tidyup,hangup)andirregularverbs(hang→hung).

Integratingculturaldifferencesintoathankyouletterwithclearexamples.

III.TeachingMethods

TaskBasedLearning(TBL):Throughletteranalysis(tablefilling),vocabularypractice,andstructuredletterwriting.

CulturalContrast:paringChineseandWesternhosting/guestingmannerstohighlightvaluedifferences.

CollaborativeLearning:Pairworkforthankyouletterbrainstorming,focusingonculturaldetails.

IV.TeachingAids

CAI(etiquettetipparisoncharts,vocabularyusageslides,letterwritingtemplates).

Textbook,worksheets,and“RoleCards”(host/guestscenariosfordiscussion).

V.TeachingProcedures

Step1:Warmup–Hosting&GuestingExperiences(5mins)

DiscusstheTHINKABOUTITquestions:

（1）Howdoyouusuallytreataguestathome?(e.g.,Offertea,chatwiththem.)

（2）Howwereyoutreatedasaguest?(e.g.,Wasservedfood,shownaround.)

Share:Invite3–4studentstoshare.Writedownkeywords:host,guest,wele,manners.

Step2:Prereading–Vocabulary&Prediction(8mins)

VocabularyIntroduction:

WordPairs:

Noisy(adj.:anoisyroom)vs.noise(n.:makenoise).

Russian(adj.:aRussianbook;n.:aRussian).

Tidy(v.:tidyupthedesk;adj.:atidyroom).

Hang(v.,past:hung):hangupacoat.

Prediction:

Ask:WhatadvicewillMr.MannersgivetoLiMing(host)andDongFang(guest)?

Step3:Reading–EtiquetteTipExtraction(12mins)

pleteLet’sDoIt!1(Tablefilling):

Mr.Manners’TipsforLiMing(Host)

Mr.Manners’TipsforDongFang(Guest)

1.Tidyupyourhouse.

1.Bringasmallgift(sweets/flowers).

2.Openthedoor,hanguphiscoat.

2.Followhost’srules;don’tbenoisy.

3.Offerdrinks/food;servetheguest.

3.Offertohelppreparedinner.

4.Talktohim;don’tturnonTVwithoutasking.

4.Writeathankyounoteafterthevisit.

CulturalDifferenceAnalysis:

Hosting:Chinesestyleactiveservice(serveguests)vs.Westernrespectforautonomy(guestsselfserve).

Guesting:Giftgiving(smalltokens)andpostvisitgratitude(thankyounotes)asuniversalpoliteacts.

Step4:Vocabulary&GrammarPractice(10mins)

pleteLet’sDoIt!2:

Answers:

noisy(too+adj.)

Russian(adj.modifyingbook)

tidyup(v.phrase:整理衣柜)

hung(pasttenseofhang)

SentenceCreation:

Practicewithtargetwords:

“Tidyupyourroombeforeguestsarrive.”

“Hehunghisbagonthewallandsmiled.”

Step5:Writing–ThankyouLettertoaCanadianHost(15mins)

TemplateIntroduction:

Structure:

Greeting:Dear[Host’sName],

Thank:Thankyoufor...(e.g.,yourwarmwele,thedeliciousmeal).

CulturalObservation:Inoticed...(e.g.,“Youletmeservemyself,whichisdifferentfromChinesehosting.”)

Closing:Hopetoseeyouagain!Bestwishes,

ExampleSentence:

“Thankyouforthelovelydinner!Inoticedyoudidn’tservefoodforme—peopleinChinaoftenputfoodonguests’plates.Itwasinterestingtotryselfservice!”

PairBrainstorming:

Studentsdiscussculturaldifferences(e.g.,servingstyle,giftgiving,TVhabits)toincludeintheletter.

IndependentWriting:

Studentsdrafta6sentenceletter.Theteachercirculatestoassistwithstructureandvocabulary.

Step6:Summary&Homework(5mins)

Summary:

Recaphost/guestetiquettetips,vocabularyusage,andcrossculturalinsights.

Homework:

（1）Polishthethankyouletterandexchangeitwithaclassmateforfeedback.

（2）Researchonemorehosting/guestingmannerdifferencebetweenChinaandtheWest,write3sentences.

VI.BlackboardDesign

EtiquetteTipsTable:

Host(LiMing)

Guest(DongFang)

Tidyup,welewarmly

Bringgifts,followrules

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