1、必修三 Unit 4 Amazing Art (5) 高一年级 英语 Developing ideas Writing About an Artwork Objectives At the end of the lesson, you will be able to: 1. list the key elements and writing structure of introducing artwork; 2. underline useful expressions related to introducing artwork; 3. write an introduction to Va
2、n Goghs Sunflowers; 4. revise and evaluate the students articles. What information do you want to introduce? Revision Han Gan and His Horses Review & Find Title Artist Artwork Background Comments Read & Find Sunflowers Arles, January 1889, Vincent van Gogh (1853 1890) oil on canvas, 95 cm x 73 cm ex
3、pository writing Read & Find Name: Vincent van Gogh (18531890) Birthplace: The Netherlands Factions: Impressionism (印象派) and expressionism (表现派) Experience: Works for art dealer and work as a missionary Read & Find Masterpiece: The Potato Eaters Caf Terrace on the Place du Forum Sunflowers Self-Port
4、rait Starry Night Van Goghs sunflower paintings are among his most famous, and this one was completed in Arles in 1889. It shows sunflowers in a vase, mostly in three shades of yellow. The colours of the flowers range from bright yellows to brownish yellows, showing that the flowers are at different
5、 stages of life. Read for main idea. The sunflower paintings held special meaning for Van Gogh. When his friend Paul Gauguin, who was also a famous painter, came to live with him for a while, he hung the first two in his guests room to welcome him. Read for main idea. What is the main idea? It tells
6、 us some introductions about the Van Goghs painting Sunflowers. What is the introduction to an artwork? It is a report written by an author to analyze and explain an artwork, which can help readers know better about the artwork and its meaning. It usually contains the basic information about the art
7、ist and artwork, the detailed description about the artwork and the authors comments. What is the introduction to an artwork? Evidence: basic information of the artist and artwork (Paragraph 1). Van Goghs sunflower paintings are among his most famous, and this one was completed in Arles in 1889. Wha
8、t is the introduction to an artwork? Evidence: the detailed description about the artwork (Paragraph 1). It shows sunflowers in a vase, mostly in three shades of yellow. The colours of the flowers range from bright yellows to brownish yellows, showing that the flowers are at different stages of life
9、. What is the introduction to an artwork? Evidence: the comments (Paragraph 2). The sunflower paintings held special meaning for Van Gogh. Van Goghs sunflower paintings are among his most famous, and this one was completed in Arles in 1889. It shows sunflowers in a vase, mostly in three shades of ye
10、llow. The colours of the flowers range from bright yellows to brownish yellows, showing that the flowers are at different stages of life. Read for outline. The sunflower paintings held special meaning for Van Gogh. When his friend Paul Gauguin, who was also a famous painter, came to live with him fo
11、r a while, he hung the first two in his guests room to welcome him. Read for outline. Paragraph 1: General introduction Paragraph 1: Main body Paragraph 2: Conclusion Present outline. Van Goghs sunflower paintings are among his most famous, and this one was completed in Arles in 1889. It shows sunfl
12、owers in a vase, mostly in three shades of yellow. The colours of the flowers range from bright yellows to brownish yellows, showing that the flowers are at different stages of life. Read and draw a mind-map. The sunflower paintings held special meaning for Van Gogh. When his friend Paul Gauguin, wh
13、o was also a famous painter, came to live with him for a while, he hung the first two in his guests room to welcome him. Read and draw a mind-map. General introduction Main body Conclusion Present the mind-map. General introduction paintings are among ones famous was completed in Sunflowers Present
14、the mind-map. Main body It shows The colours ofrange fromto, showing that Present the mind-map. Conclusion held a special meaning for Present the mind-map. What is the authors purpose in writing about an artwork? Post-reading The author explains the painting, Sunflowers, to help the readers understa
15、nd its meaning better. Clues: The colours of the flowers range from bright yellows to brownish yellows, showing that the flowers are at different stages of life. General introduction basic information about the artist and the artwork Main body describe the artwork Conclusion opinions, own comments P
16、re-writing: elements of introducing an artwork painting was an by This Sunflower painting was an oil painting by Van Gogh. among ones famous It is among his famous works. be completed It is completed in Arles in 1889. Pre-writing: expressions to learn It shows It shows sunflowers in a vase. It is pa
17、inted mostly in It is painted mostly in three shades of yellow. The colours range from to . The colours range from bright yellows to brownish yellows. Pre-writing: expressions to learn leave a great impression on The painting leaves a great impression on me. I think it shows I think it shows the mea
18、ning of life. give sb a deeper understanding of The painting gives me a deeper understanding of life. Pre-writing: expressions to learn Pre-writing: expressions to learn Backgrounds: When his friend Paul Gauguin, who was also a famous painter, came to live with him for a while, he hung it in his gue
19、sts room to welcome him. Painter: be inspired by Van Gogh was a painter inspired by other artists thought and ideas. be important in Xu Beihong was important in modern Chinese folk art. develop Xu Beihong developed the tradition of combining poetry with painting. Pre-writing: more expressions to lea
20、rn Painting: be painted in when The starry night was painted in June 1889 when Vincent van Gogh was staying at home for the mentally ill. paint Van Gogh painted what he saw from his window. Pre-writing: more expressions to learn Detailed description about the painting: In the painting named , we can
21、 see In the painting named Racing Horse, we can see a horse running at a high speed like a missile across the sky. use different shades of in a creative way He used different shades of grey in a creative way to show the sweat along the horses body. Pre-writing: more expressions to learn Detailed des
22、cription about the painting: cleverly draw in He cleverly drew in black ink to show the moving hair. be painted so skillfully with It was painted so skillfully with dark and light colours. Pre-writing: more expressions to learn The comments: one of the worlds most famous paintings. The Starry Night
23、is now one of the worlds most famous paintings. one of the best-known paintings ever made The Starry Night is one of the best-known paintings ever made. What makes it striking is What makes it striking is that it shows a thin figure with an expression of fear. Pre-writing: more expressions to learn
24、Conjunctions: and, but, for, so, that, when, if Transitional words: to begin with, later on, therefore, eventually, due to, during this time, furthermore, in my opinion Pre-writing: more expressions to learn 1. Use expressions related to introducing an artwork. 2. Organize the article in a clear str
25、ucture. 3. Contain the key elements of introducing an artwork. 4. Use conjunctions and transitional words or sentences to link the whole article. Top tips for writing 1. Is my writing logically and effectively organized? 2. Does my writing cover the main points of introducing an artwork? 3. Does my
26、writing have clear and concise sentence structures? 4. Does my writing have spelling and grammar mistakes? Checklist Drafting Please write an article about the painting Sunflowers according to the outline given to you. Read and prepare self-assessment. (Version from a student) This sunflower paintin
27、g is an oil painting by Vincent van Gogh, He was one of the greatest painters in the world. Van Goghs painting sunflowers is among his most famous works and completed in Arles in 1889. Read and prepare self-assessment. (Version from a student) It shows sunflowers in a vase. It painted mostly in thre
28、e shades of yellow. The colours of the flowers range from bright yellows to brownish yellows, show that the flowers are at different stages of life. Read and prepare self-assessment. (Version from a student) In his painting, Van Gogh uss colours to express the light and time. Some flowers are bloom
29、and some flowers are wither. Read and prepare self-assessment. The sunflower paintings held special meaning for Van Gogh. When his friend Paul Gauguin came to live with him for a while, he hung it to welcome him. Gauguin also a famous artist. The painting leaves a great impression me. Each of the fl
30、owers is trying its best to show its beauty, no matter which stage of life it is at. The painting gives me a deeper understanding of life. 1. Is my writing logically and effectively organized? 2. Does my writing cover the main points of introducing an artwork? 3. Does my writing have clear and conci
31、se sentence structures? 4. Does my writing have spelling and grammar mistakes? Self-assessment Proofreading This sunflower painting is an oil painting by Vincent van Gogh, He was one of the greatest painters in the world. Van Goghs painting sunflowers is among his most famous works and completed in
32、Arles in 1889. Proofreading 1. This sunflower painting is an oil painting by Vincent van Gogh, a great painter from the Netherlands. 2. Van Goghs painting sunflowers is among his most famous works and this one was completed in Arles in 1889. Proofreading It shows sunflowers in a vase. It painted mos
33、tly in three shades of yellow. The colours of the flowers range from bright yellows to brownish yellows, show that the flowers are at different stages of life. Proofreading 3. It was painted mostly in three shades of yellow. 4. The colours of the flowers range from bright yellows to brownish yellows
34、, showing that the flowers are at different stages of life. Proofreading In his painting, Van Gogh uss colours to express the light and time. Some flowers are bloom and some flowers are wither. Proofreading 5. In his painting, Van Gogh used colours to express the light and time. 6. Some flowers are
35、blooming and some flowers are withered. Proofreading The sunflower paintings held special meaning for Van Gogh. When his friend Paul Gauguin came to live with him for a while, he hung it to welcome him. Gaoguin also a famous artist. The painting leaves a great impression me. Each of the flowers is t
36、rying its best to show its beauty, no matter which stage of life it is at. The painting gives me a deeper understanding of life. Proofreading 7. When his friend Paul Gauguin, who was also a famous painter, came to live with him for a while, he hung it to welcome him. 8. The painting leaves a great impression on me. Publishing The improved version is on your worksheet. Homework Option 1: Polish your article by imitating the sample displayed in the class. Option 2: Choose a painting you like best and write an introduction to it.
