《五年级上册英语第12单元春节思维导图》

中心主题：Chinese New Year (春节)

I. Pre-Festival Preparations (节前准备)

• A. Cleaning the House (打扫房子)

  • 1. Phrases: clean the house, sweep the floor, dust the furniture, wash the windows, tidy up.
  • 2. Purpose: To sweep away bad luck and welcome good fortune. (扫除霉运，迎接好运)
  • 3. Grammar: Using present continuous tense to describe actions taking place: "I am cleaning the house now."
  • 4. Culture: Understanding the significance of cleaning before the New Year.

• B. Shopping for New Year (购买年货)

  • 1. Vocabulary: New Year goods, firecrackers, lanterns, red envelopes, new clothes, food.
  • 2. Specific Foods: dumplings (jiaozi), spring rolls, sticky rice cake (niangao), tangerines, oranges.
  • 3. Shopping Places: market, supermarket, online shopping.
  • 4. Grammar: Using "How much is...?" and "I want to buy..." to make purchases.
  • 5. Culture: Different regions have different traditional foods for the New Year.

• C. Decorating the House (装饰房子)

  • 1. Vocabulary: decorate, paste, hang, put up, New Year pictures, paper cuttings, spring couplets (chunlian).
  • 2. Colors: Red and gold are considered lucky colors.
  • 3. Grammar: Using prepositions of place: "The picture is on the wall."
  • 4. Culture: Understanding the meaning of different decorations. For example, Spring Couplets express good wishes.

• D. Making New Clothes (做新衣服)

  • 1. Vocabulary: new clothes, shoes, hats, lucky money pocket.
  • 2. Colors: Usually red, symbolizing good luck and prosperity.
  • 3. Grammar: Describing clothes: "This shirt is red and comfortable."
  • 4. Culture: Wearing new clothes symbolizes a fresh start to the New Year.

II. During the Festival (节日期间)

• A. New Year's Eve (除夕)

  • 1. Vocabulary: New Year's Eve dinner, family reunion, stay up late, watch TV shows, fireworks.
  • 2. Activities: Eating dinner together, watching the Spring Festival Gala, setting off fireworks at midnight.
  • 3. Grammar: Using past tense to describe activities from the previous night: "We watched the TV show last night."
  • 4. Culture: The importance of family reunion and enjoying a special meal together.

• B. New Year's Day (春节)

  • 1. Vocabulary: New Year's Day, visit relatives, give gifts, say greetings, lucky money (hongbao).
  • 2. Greetings: Happy New Year! (新年快乐！), Wishing you good fortune! (恭喜发财！)
  • 3. Activities: Visiting family and friends, giving red envelopes to children and unmarried adults.
  • 4. Grammar: Using "I will visit..." to express future plans.
  • 5. Culture: Etiquette for giving and receiving red envelopes.

• C. Visiting Relatives and Friends (拜访亲友)

  • 1. Vocabulary: relatives, friends, gifts, tea, sweets, chat.
  • 2. Activities: Bringing gifts, drinking tea, chatting with family and friends.
  • 3. Grammar: Using "We went to..." to describe past visits.
  • 4. Culture: Showing respect and care for elders by visiting them during the New Year.

• D. Setting off Firecrackers (放鞭炮)

  • 1. Vocabulary: firecrackers, fireworks, loud noise, celebration.
  • 2. Purpose: To scare away evil spirits and bring good luck.
  • 3. Grammar: Using adjectives to describe the firecrackers: "The firecrackers are loud and colorful."
  • 4. Culture: Understanding the symbolism behind firecrackers. Also, emphasizing safety when setting off firecrackers.

III. Traditional Food (传统食物)

• A. Dumplings (饺子)

  • 1. Vocabulary: dumplings, meat, vegetables, dough, wrap.
  • 2. Symbolism: Resemble ancient Chinese money, symbolizing wealth and prosperity.
  • 3. Grammar: Describing the ingredients of dumplings: "These dumplings have meat and vegetables inside."
  • 4. Culture: Making dumplings together as a family activity.

• B. Spring Rolls (春卷)

  • 1. Vocabulary: spring rolls, thin pancake, filling, fried.
  • 2. Symbolism: Their shape resembles gold bars, symbolizing wealth.
  • 3. Grammar: Describing the taste of spring rolls: "Spring rolls are crispy and delicious."
  • 4. Culture: A popular snack during the Spring Festival.

• C. Sticky Rice Cake (年糕)

  • 1. Vocabulary: sticky rice cake, rice flour, sweet, steamed.
  • 2. Symbolism: Represents progress and advancement in the new year.
  • 3. Grammar: Describing the texture of sticky rice cake: "Sticky rice cake is sticky and chewy."
  • 4. Culture: Different regions have different varieties of sticky rice cake.

• D. Tangerines and Oranges (橘子和橙子)

  • 1. Vocabulary: tangerines, oranges, lucky, sweet, juicy.
  • 2. Symbolism: Represent good luck and prosperity due to their round shape and golden color.
  • 3. Grammar: Describing the taste of tangerines and oranges: "Tangerines are sweet and juicy."
  • 4. Culture: Often given as gifts during the New Year.

IV. Customs and Traditions (习俗)

• A. Giving Red Envelopes (发红包)

  • 1. Vocabulary: red envelopes, lucky money, blessings, prosperity.
  • 2. Purpose: To give good luck and blessings to the recipients, especially children.
  • 3. Grammar: Using "give" in a sentence: "I give red envelopes to my nieces and nephews."
  • 4. Culture: Understanding the appropriate amount of money to put in a red envelope.

• B. Watching Lion and Dragon Dances (舞龙舞狮)

  • 1. Vocabulary: lion dance, dragon dance, drums, cymbals, performance.
  • 2. Purpose: To bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.
  • 3. Grammar: Describing the performance: "The lion dance is exciting and energetic."
  • 4. Culture: Learning about the different styles of lion and dragon dances.

• C. Lighting Lanterns (赏花灯)

  • 1. Vocabulary: lanterns, lights, colorful, decorate, festival.
  • 2. Purpose: To celebrate the New Year and ward off evil spirits.
  • 3. Grammar: Describing the appearance of the lanterns: "The lanterns are colorful and beautiful."
  • 4. Culture: The Lantern Festival (元宵节) marks the end of the Spring Festival celebrations.

V. Grammar Focus

• A. Simple Past Tense: Describing activities that happened during the New Year holidays. (e.g., "I visited my grandparents.")
• B. Simple Future Tense: Describing plans for the New Year. (e.g., "I will go to the park.")
• C. Present Continuous Tense: Describing actions happening now related to New Year preparations. (e.g., "We are cleaning the house.")
• D. Adjectives: Describing various aspects of the New Year, such as food, decorations, and activities. (e.g., "The dumplings are delicious," "The lanterns are colorful.")
• E. Prepositions of Place: Describing the location of decorations. (e.g., "The picture is on the wall.")

VI. Cultural Understanding

• A. Significance of Family Reunion: Emphasizing the importance of spending time with family during the New Year.
• B. Symbolism of Colors: Understanding the significance of red and gold in Chinese culture.
• C. Respect for Elders: Showing respect and care for elders during the New Year.
• D. Understanding of Greetings: Learning and using appropriate New Year greetings.