1. Reading Module 9 unit 3 The meaning of colour
National flags, colours and cultures

2. Do you know what countries the following national flags represent?
China
Australia
the USA
France
Canada
Indonesia

3. Step1: fast reading : 1.What can a national flag tell us ?
It tells us something about the country it represents ,such as its values ,beliefs and culture .
2.How many stars are there on the national flag of the USA?
Fifty.
3.What color is the Indonesian flag?
Red and white.

4. one of the most important national flags in history
Detailed reading:
Read the part “France” and answer the question:
What event is associated with the French flag?
The French Revolution
When:
Background:
Motto:
The Influence:
In 1789
Great unrest
Liberty, equality and fraternity
one of the most important national flags in history

5. Read the passage carefully and find out the information to fill in the form:
Flag
France
The USA
Indonesia
The colours in it
The meaning of the colours
red, white, blue
red, white, blue
red, white
Red---blood or things that are physical; the colour of sugar; the brave nature of Indonesia people; fire
White---the spiritual; rice; purity
Red----bravery, revolution, strength and blood of the French White---peace and honesty Blue---liberty and justice
Red----strength and bravery
White---virtue
Blue---hard work and justice

6. What do the stars and stripes on the American flag represent?
Read the part”the USA” and try to answer the following questions:
What do the stars and stripes on the American flag represent?
2.When does the USA celebrate
Independence Day?
The fifty stars represent the fifty states and the thirteen stripes represent the original thirteen states that joined together to fight for independence from Britain.
On 4 July each year.

7. Task 3: common blood physical sugar resembles brave regarded
Fill in the blanks after reading the part about Indonesia.
The most ________ explanation is that red stands for_______, or things that are ________ while white represents the spiritual. Another explanation is that red ___________ the color of __________ and white looks like rice. Other people say red stands for the __________ nature of the Indonesia people. It can also symbolize the fire that comes from Indonesia’s volcanoes . White is __________ as a symbol of purity.
common
blood
physical
sugar
resembles
brave
regarded

8. passion, strength, bravery,
Step5: discussion:
Discuss with your partner about your favorite color and the reasons for your choice.
passion, strength, bravery,
justice, liberty,
purity, innocence,
hope, growth,
mystery…
red, blue
white, green, black …

9. 图案设计 意义
加拿大国旗
加拿大国旗，通常在英文叫做枫叶旗，呈横长方形，内有一片11个角的红色枫树叶；两侧为两个相等的红色竖长方形。
白色正方形代表加拿大辽阔的国土，加拿大全年积雪期在100天以上，故用白色表示；两个红色竖长方形分别代表太平洋和大西洋，因为加拿大西濒太平洋，东临大西洋；红色枫叶代表全体加拿大人民，加拿大素有“枫叶之国”的美誉，枫树是该国的国树，象征火红,热烈，赤诚的枫叶是加拿大民族的象征。
你对该国国旗设计的看法（用两句话表达你的看法）

10. Thank you