Project Making a reference book Project Making a reference book

Warming up Different cultures and customs: Igloo

Inuit people

Dogs and sleds

Daily life of Aborigines

Indian sports

Maoris’ dancing

Cooking fish in the spring

Survey (1) How many ethnic groups do we have in China? (2) Do you know any different cultures and customs between these groups? (3) What about the ethnic groups in other countries in the world?

(4) If you are to do some research on the cultures, traditions, customs and way of life of different minorities, which minority group will you focus on? (5) Do you know where you can find the information you need?

Scan and skim the four tours to find out in which countries these ethnic groups live. Reading Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the USA

The Inuit in Canada The Aborigines in Australia The Maoris in New Zealand The Indians in America

Analysis Read the travel brochure and finish the table below: Ethnic group In which country What to eat Where to live Specific events Inuit Canada animals, birds and fish igloos or tents have large summer

Aborig ines Australia food from the bush like lizards and snakes have Aboriginal ceremonies, play the didgeridoos and use boomerangs

Maoris New Zealand fish and sweet potatoes wooden houses do a dance called the Haka, cook in under ground ovens and go night fishing

American Indians the USA buffaloes roasted over and open fire teepe- es wear buffalo skin clothes and feather headdresses, do the Sun Dance and hold a bow and arrow competition

Starting the project — How to make a reference book Planning Preparing Producing Presenting

Planning (Day 1-2) 1. Form groups. 2. Suggest the reference book you will make. 3. Give your reasons and have a discussion. 4. Vote to decide.

5. Have it approved by the teacher. 6. Write down the name. 7. Take on responsibility for tasks. (take turns)

Preparing (Day 3) 1. Find one or two books about ethnic tours. 2. Discuss information about minority culture. 3. Decide what can be learned from it. 4. Form your own idea about your reference book.

Discuss the information found: (1) What topics have been included in the description of each tour? (2) What minority culture do you want to research? (3) What topics do you want to talk about in your project? (4) Who will write up the information? (5) Who will draw the pictures?

Producing (Day4—6) 1. Draft the cover. 2. Select the main groups for the contents. 3. Make some changes and finalize the book. 4. Approve the reference book.

Presenting (Day 7) 1. Present your book to the class. 2. Display your fruit and let students sign up. 3. Give awards to the winners. (Evaluation from both teachers and students)

Homework (1) Research on as much information as possible about different culture and customs. (2) Write a short article about how to make a reference book.