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(共20張PPT)
Dear John,
I heard you ask daddy what I was like and where I lived. I have drawn me and my house for you. Take care of the picture. I am just off now for Oxford with my bundle of toys—some for you. Hope I shall arrive in time：the snow is very thick at the north pole tonight. Your loving father Christmas.
This letter is in the book Letters from Father Christmas, which is written by _____________ and _______ by Baillie Tolkien. And they must be family members.
Pre-reading
J.R.R.Tolkien
edited
Scan reading for clues
The father of fantasy literature
What’s the type of this passage
When you introduce a book to others, what aspects will you cover
the background information of the book
the comments
of the book
the content
of the book
the author’s information
book review
Para.1 The background information of the book
Para.2 The author’s information
Para.3-4
The content of the book
Para.5
The comments
Read for the structure
while-reading
While-reading
Why could Letters from Father Christmas be the perfect book for those who regard Christmas as a special time of year
As for adults
As for parents
As for children
It makes them believe that Father Christmas is alive.
While-reading
Detailed reading for the blanks
In order to __________________________________________________,
Tolkien wrote letters to them in the name of Father Christams, which last for ____________________________________.
Every Christmas, an envelope with a _____________________ arrived.
When the __________________________________ letter was addressed to them, Tolkien’s children must have been very ________ to open it.
keep the magic of Father Christmas alive for his children
over a period of more than twenty years
handwritten and beautifuly illustrated
a North Pole stamp
excited
to make these letters more real
While-reading
Group discussion：
1. Why did the letters not contain the warnings to children that they might not receive their presents if they were not good
2. What were the contents of these letters
While-reading
Group discussion：2. What were the contents of these letters
4
While-reading
What did Tolkien want to convey to his children
Be grateful and give kindness to people around.
4
The contents of there letters varied from Father Christmas’ life and adventures to ______________________ at Christmas.
the true spirit of giving
Broaden your knowledge
The spirit of Christmas embodies (體現) the idea of giving, both in material gifts and in the form of emotional support and kindness. It is a time when people come together to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ (in the Christian tradition) and share joy with family and friends. It emphasizes value such as love, forgiveness, and the importance of being grateful for what one has.
More about the spirit of Christmas
What is Christmas
While-reading
Find some evidences of Tolkien’s love for his children from the whole passage by yourself and share your understanding of the title.
handwritten and beautifully illustrated
not contain the warnings
took a period of over 20 years
The content changed with the growth of his children.
post-reading
The are three stages in a man’s life:
He __________ Santa Claus.
He ___________________ Santa Claus.
He ____Santa Claus.
---Bob Phillips
believes in
doesn’t believe in
is
Post-reading : critical thinking
believes in
doesn’t believes in
is
1. Do you approve of Tolkien’s act of writing letters to the child
2. What have your parents done that have left you with a unique festival memory Or if you were a parent, how would you create unique festival memories for your children
Reflction
After completing this class, I can rate my performance 1(excellent), 2 (good) or 3 (in need of improvement).
master the normal structure of book reviews and practice it in specific text
know more about J.J.Tolkien and the festival of Christmas
answer questions to get detailed information of the text
understand the deep meaning of The Real Father Christmas
keep the true spirit of festivals in mind and practice it in life.
Homework：
Option 1: Write the last letter in the name of the real father Christmas.
Option 2: Write a tradition in your family that embodies the true spirit of a festival or a special day. If there are nothing, create one by yourself. (include what it is and why you think it embodies the true spirit)

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