1、教学材料：外研版高中英语新教材选修第一册教学内容：Unit 4 Meeting the Muse第二课时： Reading：What Inspires You?执教人：What inspires you?At the end of the lesson, you will be able to:u Find out the famous works and inspiration of three artists.u Retell the passage based on the given outline.u Talk about how we can get inspiration in
2、study and life and achieve success. Learning ObjectivesWhat can be the sources of inspiration?What are the characteristics of popular sources?Which place is mentioned in the video to help people get inpired?What can be the sources of inspiration?What are the characteristics of popular sources?magazi
3、nes, blogs, internet sources, newspapers, etc.Which place is mentioned in the video to help people get inpired?Daylight lounge in the Western Libraries.They are written for a general audience;They are often entertaining;They will express public opinion and public perspectives on various issues;They
4、can present breaking news and the lastest information.Tick what you think are the most important sources of inspiration for artists.childhood media family and friends books and films other artists history travelnature social issues private feelingsculture and traditionsimaginationactivity 2 Every ar
5、tists wish is to create something that expresses an idea. But where do artists get their ideas from? Who or what inspires them? Here we find out more about the influences behind the successes of three very different artists.What inspires you?Read for general ideaActivity 3Choose where you would most
6、 likely find the passage and give your reasons.1 An art magazine2 An artist biography3 An online art forum4 A poster for an art festival 2. An biography is a book concerning someones life, written by someone else. 1. A magazine is a large thin book with a paper cover that contains news stories, arti
7、cles, photographs, etc, and is sold weekly or monthly. 3. A forum is focused on many peoples discussion or debate on a certain issue. 4. A poster is a large printed notice, picture, or photograph, used to advertise something or as a decoration.Activity 3Choose where you would most likely find the pa
8、ssage and give your reasons.1 An art magazine2 An artist biography3 An online art forum4 A poster for an art festivalRead for detailed informationComplete the diagram.Florentijn Hofman, visual artist from DutchHofmans well known works:Rubber DuckFloating FishSources of inspiration for Hofman: 1 his
9、childrens toys2 Chinese folk tales3 Wuzhen and the way people lived there“During the walk and my stay here in the town, I saw the fish being fed by people. You see also some fish sculpted on the wall”. These sights set Hofmans idea for Floating Fish in motion.Tan dun, composer from ChinaTan Duns wel
10、l known works:3 Nine Songs1 composing music for the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon2 composing music for the 2008 Beijing OlympicsSources of inspiration for Tan Dun:Chinese musical traditionsWestern influences Tan Dun s music is to experience a mix of Chinese musical traditions and Western influ
11、ences. Since his first opera, Nine Songs Tan Dun has been using a combination of Chinese music and sounds from all over the world to tell stories. Chinese music should carry “universal expression” of the human spirit so as to be recognised by the whole world.Yang liping , dancer from ChinaYang lipin
12、gs well known works:Spirit of the PeacockSources of inspiration for Yang liping:1 her life in Xishuangbanna2 the peacock3 the dance style of the Dai people Yang liping has been known as the “Peacock Princess”after winning a national competition in 1986 with her Spirit of the Peacock dance.“Our ethni
13、c groups , especially the Dai people, admire the peacock. They think the peacock represents the beauty of nature.”“I especially like the dance style of the Dai people and it gives me lots of inspiration. My dance comes from their traditional belief and aims to bring out the Dai womens beauty.”Inspir
14、ation comes from lives and experiences!Application Read the text again and retell the works and inspiration of three artists following the outline below.1. Introduce the artist.2. Show well-known works.3. Tell the source of inspiration.Pre-retelling: expressions to learn1. Introduce the artist.is a
15、, whose are on display all over the world.is most widely known forones passion is; be known asPre-retelling: expressions to learn2. Show well-known works.such as; a more recent work of his/her isSince his/her firstAfter winning a national competition inwithPre-retelling: expressions to learn3. Tell
16、the source of inspiration.ones inspiration for came from ; be particularly interested inTo listen to is to experienceThe inspiration for his/her has come fromIt gives me a chance to go deeper into theI especially like the dance style of and it gives me lots of inspiration.ApplicationFlorentijn Hofma
17、nis a , whose are on display all over the world.Well-known works: such as ; a more recent work of his/her isSources of inspiration: ones inspiration for came from; be particularly interested inApplicationFlorentijn Hofman Florentijn Hofman is a Dutch artist, whose large sculptures are on display all
18、 over the world. Well-known works: One way for him to find inspiration is turning to his childrens toys. These objects have given him ideas for his animal sculptures, such as the famous Rubber Duck. A more recent work of his is the huge Floating Fish.ApplicationFlorentijn HofmanSources of inspiratio
19、n: Hofmans inspiration for Floating Fish came from Chinese folk tales passed down through the generations. He was particularly interested in the old story about a fish jumping through the “Dragon Gate”.ApplicationTan Dunis most widely known forWell-known works:Since his/her firstSources of inspirati
20、on: To listen to is to experienceApplicationTan DunTan Dun is a Chinese composer. He is most widely known for composing music for the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and the 2008 Beijing Olympics.Well-known works: Since his first opera, Nine Songs, Tan Dun has been using a combination of Chinese
21、 music and sounds from all over the world to tell stories.ApplicationTan DunSources of inspiration: To listen to Tans music is to experience a mix of Chinese musical traditions and Western influences.ApplicationYang LipingSbs passion is ; be known asWell-known works: After winning a national competi
22、tion inwithSources of inspiration: The inspiration for his/her has come fromIt gives me a chance to go deeper into theI especially like the dance style of and it gives me lots of inspiration.ApplicationYang LipingYang Lipings passion is dancing. Well-known works:After winning a national competition
23、in 1986 with her Spirit of the Peacock dance, she has been known as the “Peacock Princess”.ApplicationYang LipingSources of inspiration: The inspiration for her famous dances has come from the time she spent in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province.It gave me a chance to go deeper into the lives of various
24、 ethnic groupsI especially like the dance style of the Dai people and it gives me lots of inspiration.Read the quotes from the passage and answer the questions.1 Can you use reported speech to rewrite the quotes?2 Why do you think the author chose to use quotes instead of reported speech in the read
25、ing passage?1 Can you use reported speech to rewrite the quotes? During the walk and his stay there in the town, he had seen the fish being fed by people. .There was no territory in the world of music in Tan Duns eyes. She felt very grateful for the years in Xishuangbanna, .2 Why do you think the au
26、thor chose to use quotes instead of reported speech in the reading passage?The author chose to use the quotes in the reading passage to tell readers how the three artists get their inspiration or muses for their artworks, and by adding these quotes, the passage appears more believable and more convi
27、ncing.Read for deep meaning.1. What does the three artists inspiration have in common?For the three artists, their inspiration all comes from their lives and experiences.2. What might inspire you to create an artwork?Family and friends, or just some wordsInspiration is around us . What we need are o
28、ur love for life and eyes to find it.At the end of the lesson, you will be able to:u Find out the famous works and inspiration of three artists.u Retell the passage based on the given outline.u Talk about how we can get inspiration in study and life and achieve success. Self-assessmentHomeworkWrite a summary of the passage to talk about how you get inspiration in learning and life to make a success.
