**Teaching Plan: Dragon Boat Festival**
**Objective:**
Students will learn about the origin and customs of the Dragon Boat Festival, enhancing their understanding of Chinese culture and improving their English language skills.
**Duration:**
1 hour
**Materials:**
- PowerPoint presentation on the Dragon Boat Festival
- Handouts with short readings about the festival
- Colored paper, markers, and other craft supplies for making dragon boat decorations
**Lesson Plan:**
**1. Introduction (5 minutes)**
- Begin with a brief introduction to the Dragon Boat Festival, explaining that it is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated annually.
- Ask students if they know anything about the festival and encourage them to share.
**2. The Origin of the Dragon Boat Festival (10 minutes)**
- Use the PowerPoint presentation to explain the origin of the festival in about 100 words:
"The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu, commemorates the death of Qu Yuan, a famous poet from the Warring States period. According to legend, he drowned himself in the Miluo River after being betrayed by his king. Local people raced dragon boats to save him and threw rice dumplings into the river to feed the fish, preventing them from eating Qu Yuan's body."
**3. Activities and Customs (15 minutes)**
- Discuss the customs associated with the festival, such as dragon boat races, eating zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), and hanging mugwort and calamus.
- Show images or videos of dragon boat races and zongzi-making to give students a visual understanding.
**4. Craft Activity (10 minutes)**
- Divide students into small groups and provide them with materials to create their own dragon boat decorations.
**5. Group Discussion (10 minutes)**
- Have students discuss what they learned about the Dragon Boat Festival and how it is celebrated in their own countries or cultures, if applicable.
**6. Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- Summarize the key points of the lesson and encourage students to continue exploring Chinese culture and traditions.
**Assessment:**
- Observe student participation in discussions and activities.
- Check the craft work for creativity and understanding of the festival's themes.
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