1、高二人教版英语选择性必修三第一单元Unit 1 ArtLesson 4 Using Language(1)Talk about works of artIn this lesson,you will:1.learn about ink wash animation films and appreciate the unique form of Chinese art style;2.practise predicting,listening for structure and numbers;3.learn to grasp information in a lecture by unders
2、tanding the logical relations;4.give a presentation about a work of art using appropriate signpost markers in a logical structure and convey your attitude.Aims of this lessonVideo watching1.Have you ever seen any of films like this before?2.What do you know about them?3.Can you guess the meaning of“
3、ink wash animation”?Ink wash animation is an animation style that is unique to China.This style combines both Chinese traditional art of Shuimo with modern animation techniques.Describe the picturesLook at the following pictures and share what you know about them.Use the words and phrases in the box
4、 to help you.These pictures are representative of ink wash animation films.ink wash animation film ink wash painting Qi Baishi frame Tadpoles Searching for Mother The Cowboys Flute Feeling from Mountain and Water guqin symphony hand-paintedadj.able to be used as a typical example of sth.eg.The paint
5、ing is representative of his work of the period.典型的；有代表性的典型的；有代表性的n.one of the single photographs that a film or video is made of eg.a frame of the film 帧；镜头帧；镜头n.a long complicated piece of music for a large orchestra,in three or four main parts(called movements)eg.Beethovens Fifth Symphony 交响曲交响曲T
6、his picture is from The Cowboys Flute which is an ink wash animation film.It has no words but is guided by the music.It is like an ink wash painting coming to life.Describe the picturesThis picture is from Tadpoles Searching for Mother.It was the first ink wash animation film and was influenced by t
7、he work of painter Qi Baishi.Describe the picturesThis ink wash picture is from Feeling from Mountain and Water,regarded as a masterpiece of Chinese ink wash animation,each frame of which is hand-painted.Describe the picturesListen for the gistListen to the presentation and put the following items i
8、n the order that you hear them._ the background of ink wash animation films_ a short review of the film_ introduction to the topic of the presentation_ a description of the story in the film_ an explanation of the decline in ink wash animation Tip 1 for listening:Predict the structure Before listeni
9、ng,you can read the items and underline the key word(s)in each item.It will help you predict what you will hear.IntroductionMain body Background of the work of art Description of the work of art Review of the work of artConclusion(explanation of the decline)What is the structure of a presentation?Ti
10、p 1 for making a presentation:Overall structure Each part of the presentation should be organized in a logical order.1.Which film does the speaker mainly talk about?2.When were the three ink wash animation films produced?I.Listen to the first two parts and answer the two questions.The table may help
11、 you note down the information.Listen for detailsArt workThe art work introducedWhen Tadpoles Searching for MotherThe Cowboys Flute Feeling from Mountain and Water Art workThe art work introducedWhen Tadpoles Searching for MotherThe Cowboys Flute Feeling from Mountain and Water in 1960in 1963in 1988
12、1.Which film does the speaker mainly talk about?The speaker mainly talks about Feeling from Mountain and Water.2.When were the three ink wash animation films produced?Tip 2 for listening:Listen for numbers Pay attention to the title of the work introduced and the time when it was produced,which can
13、usually be found in the background section.3.Why is the film regarded as a masterpiece of Chinese ink wash animation?II.Listen to the third and fourth parts and then answer the question.The note may help you take down the information.The animation and the _ make the film not only _ to the _ but also
14、 rich in _.Therefore,the _ film is regarded by many as a masterpiece of Chinese ink wash animation.musicappealingeyes and earsemotion18-minute Tip 3 for listening:Listen for reasonsPay attention to some logical connectors indicating different logical relations,e.g.“therefore”cause and effect;“howeve
15、r”adversative relationBecause the animation and the music made the film appealing not only to the eyes and ears but also rich in emotion.4.What is the speakers attitude towards the ink wash animation style?III.Listen to the last part and answer the question.The speakers attitude towards the style is
16、 positive,hoping that new technology will breathe new life into it.Audio script for the fifth part Tip 4 for listening:Listen for attitude Pay attention to the wording which shows the speakers attitude.Commendatory words(褒义词褒义词)are used to show positive views while derogatory words(贬义词贬义词)are used t
17、o show negative views.Appreciate the language1.1.all of nature joins him in a visual symphony.The use of figure of speech/rhetorical device metaphor2.The animation and the music make the film not only appealing to the eyes and ears but also rich in emotion.not only but also;appeal to ;(be)rich in 3.
18、It is hoped that these new techniques will breathe new life into this art form.It is hoped that “It is+P.P.+that clause.”breathe new life into personification Language features:The use of figure of speech/rhetorical devices The use of various descriptive expressions and sentence patterns.5.How do yo
19、u feel about this kind of film?I think this kind of film is beautiful and magical to watch because it makes me feel like I am inside a painting.Share in pairsHow is each part connected?Review the overall structure of a presentationIntroductionMain body Background of the work of art Description of th
20、e work of art Review of the work of artConclusion(explanation of the decline)Listen for signpost markersSignpost markers are phrases and expressions that are used to tell a listener what is going to be talked about next.Speakers used signpost markers when they want to introduce a new topic,to start
21、a new point,to give an example,to summarise,etc.By listening for signposts,you will be able to follow what is being said.Listen again and tick the signpost markers that you hear.(Ex.4 P7)Listen for signpost markersListen again and tick the signpost markers that you hear.(Ex.4 P7)Listen for signpost
22、markersListen again and tick the signpost markers that you hear.Tip 2 for making a presentation:Signpost markersAppropriate signpost markers make the contents coherent and help readers follow what is being said.Summary for making a presentation1.Overall structure:Each part of the presentation should
23、 be organized in a logical order.2.Signposts markers:Appropriate signpost markers make the contents coherent and help readers follow what is being said.3.Wording:Precise commendatory and derogatory words help show the speakers attitude.Make a presentationWork in groups of four.Choose a work of art y
24、ou like and introduce it.Each member takes charge of one or two sections by using the table.Then choose a reporter to give a presentation to the class.(Ex.5 P7)BackgroundDescriptionIntroduction&ConclusionReviewChecklistDoes the speaker imitate the overall structure of the listening script?Does the s
25、peaker use proper connectors to make the speech logical?Does the speaker choose right signpost markers to tell readers what is going to be talked about next?Does the speaker adopt appropriate wording to describe the work or convey his/her attitude?In todays lesson,we have:1.learned about ink wash an
26、imation films and appreciated the unique form of Chinese art style;2.practised predicting,listening for structure and numbers;3.learned to grasp information in a lecture by understanding the logical relations;4.given a presentation about a work of art using appropriate signpost markers in a logical structure and convey your attitude.SummaryHomework 1.Prepare your own presentation2.Finish Ex.1 on P10 3.Preview“Using Language”on P8Thank you for listening!
