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Unit 4 Cartoons and comic strips
Reading I
牛津深圳版（广州·沈阳通用）
八年级下
Lead in
Do you like cartoons
Do you know these cartoon characters
Who are they
Which one is your favourite
Warm-up
Mr. Black 黑猫警长
Pleasant goat 喜洋洋
Mickey 米奇老鼠
Superman 超人
SpongeBob 海绵宝宝
Tom and Jerry
猫和老鼠
Luffy
路飞
Doraemon
哆啦A梦
Conan
柯南
Pre-reading
A What do you know about …
Artists use many symbols in comic strips to show special meanings. Match the symbols below with their meanings. Write the correct letter in each box.
Get Ready
1. This is a “speech bubble” for the words that the
character says.
2. If a character’s eyes pop out like this, it
means he/she is very surprised.
3. The light bulb symbol means that the character
has an idea.
4. This is a “thought bubble” for the words
that the character is thinking of.
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d
Before you read
a Make a rough sketch of the story.
b Have a good idea for a story.
c Use a computer program to put the pictures together.
d Think about the characters.
e Add colour to the drawings.
f Record the voices and sound effects.
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Get Ready
There are six stages of making a cartoon. Do you know the correct order Read the first sentence of each paragraph in the article on page 51 and write the numbers 1-6 in the boxes.
Vocabulary
n. 警告
cartoon
warning
n. 卡通片
Almost every child loves watching cartoons.
This doctor issued a warning against eating any fast food.
Vocabulary
program
n. 程序
record
v. 录制；录影
My new tablet comes loaded with many different programs.
They record themselves dancing on the stage.
Vocabulary
She appeared surprised when she got the news.
An actor has to be able to show different expressions.
appear
v. 显得；似乎
actor
n. 演员
Vocabulary
match
n. 比赛
adv. 单独地；分开地
separately
These kids are playing a football match.
This man stands separately from others.
Vocabulary
symbol
n. 象征；符号
The chemical symbol for water is H2O.
thoughts
n. 想法
He has many thoughts about his future.
Vocabulary
stage
n. 舞台
That stage is not big enough for my show.
pleasant
adj. 友好的；和善的
This gift is a pleasant surprise for the little girl.
Vocabulary
basic
adj. 基础的
The brand’s bags came in both basic and limited editions.
decide on
决定；选定
She didn’t know which answer to decide on.
Vocabulary
pop out
张大；瞪起；弹出
The cork popped out of the champagne bottle.
comic book
漫画；连环画
The comic book is very popular.
While-reading
Jason is learning how to make cartoons. He has found some information in a magazine.
Text
Text
Read the introduction and answer the questions.
Jason is learning how to make cartoons. He has found some information in a magazine.
1. What is Jason learning about
He is learning how to make cartoons.
2. Where did he find this information
In a magazine.
Comprehension
First, you need to decide on some basic ideas for a story.
This story is about a robot, Han. He always forgets things.
One day, Han meets his friends Sarah and Tim at the underground station. He says, “I’m happy, I bought a new notebook. Now I won’t forget things.”
Sarah says, “Yes, I have one too. Here it is.” Tim asks, “Where’s yours, Han ” Han says, “Oh, no! I forgot to bring it!”
Read and complete the table.
Comprehension
Place ______________________
Characters ________
________
________
The story ______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
_______________________________
at the underground station
Han
Tim
Sarah
Han bought a notebook so he wouldn’t forget things. However, when Sarah took out her notebook, Han discovered that he had forgotten to bring his.
Comprehension
In the second stage, think about the kinds of characters you want and what they will look like.
Han is a tall robot. He has square eyes. They are actually video cameras. Tim wears glasses, so he looks clever. Sarah is a pleasant girl. She has straight, black hair.
Comprehension
Read and draw a picture of each character.
Han
Tim
Sarah
What does look like
Han
Tim
Sarah
tall robot
square eyes
wears glasses
looks clever
a pleasant girl
straight, black hair
Comprehension
Now make a rough sketch of the story.
Next, use a computer to draw detailed pictures and add colour. To make the characters and things appear to move, each picture should be made a little different from the one before it.
In the next stage, a computer program is used to put the pictures together as a film.
Comprehension
Read and decide whether the statements on the following slide are True (T) or False (F).
1. First, we should draw detailed pictures.___
2. Detailed pictures are drawn using pencils. ___
3. We only need one picture to make the characters and things appear to move. ___
4. A computer program can put the pictures together and make them move. ___
F
F
F
T
Comprehension
Finally, record the voices and sound effects. The actors will do the characters’ voices. Their speech must match the pictures. Sound effects, like the noise of the underground , must also be added separately .
After everything has been checked, the cartoon is ready to be played for everyone to enjoy.
Comprehension
Read and put the items in the correct box on the following slide.
Voices Sound effects
a. I’ m happy.
b. drip-drop
c. Yes. I have one too.
d. Now I won’t forget things.
e. Where’s yours, Han
a c d e g
b f h i
f. zzzzzz
g. I forgot to bring it!
h. grrrr
i. tick-tock
Comprehension
A B
1. Everything is ready and 2. To begin with, 3. After that, you need to 4. Next, a computer is used to 5. In the second stage, 6. Finally, 7. Each picture should be 8. Then, you can use a. a little different from the one before it.
b. some basic ideas for a story are necessary.
c. draw detailed pictures and add colour.
d. you can sit down and enjoy it.
e. the characters and their appearances should be decided on.
f. the actors will do the voices and sound effects will be added.
g. make a rough sketch of the story.
h. a computer program to put the pictures together.
Summary
Match Column A with Column B.
2 5 3 4 7 8 6 1
To begin with …
In the second stage, …
After that, …
Next,
Finally, …
Put the sentences in the correct order and then try to retell the steps of making a cartoon.
Summary
Post-reading
Making summaries
When you make a summary, you give the most important information in your own words. You should include the main points only. Then the main idea can be understood quickly and easily.
Strategy
Step 1：Decide on _____________.
Step 2：Think about _____________________________.
Step 3：Make ______________.
Step 4：Draw __________________________________.
Step 5：Put ______________________________.
Step 6：Record _______________________________.
Enjoy the cartoon !
the basic idea
the characters and what they will look like
a rough sketch
detailed pictures and add colour
the pictures together as a film
the voices and sound effects
Have a try
Anna: After I’ve decided on the story of my cartoon, what should I do
Jason: (1)
Anna: What should I do after that
Jason: (2)
D1 Anna wants some advice on how to make cartoons. She has asked Jason some questions in a chat room. Read the article on page 51 and help Jason answer her questions in complete sentences.
You should think about the kinds of characters you want and what they will look like.
You should make a rough sketch of the story.
My chat room
Practice
Anna: How do I make the characters and things appear to move
Jason: (3)
Anna: What should I do next
Jason: (4)
Anna: What should I do last
Jason:(5)
You shold make each picture a little different from the one before it.
You should use a computer program to put the pictures together as a film.
You should record the voices and sound effects.
*D2 Read the article again and make a summary of it. Remember to use your own words. You may begin like this:
There are six stages of making a cartoon. First,
Practice
some basic ideas for a story are decided on. Second, the characters and their appearances are thought about. Third, a rough sketch of the story is made. Fourth, detailed pictures are drawn and colour is added. You should make each picture a little different from the one before it to make the characters and things appear to move. Fifth, a computer program is used to put the pictures together as a film. Finally, the voices and sound effects are recorded to match the pictures.
Mind Map
Retell the story
One version
Jason has found some information about how to make cartoons. First, decide on some basic ideas for a story. In the second stage, think about the kinds of characters and what they will look like. Next, use a computer to draw detailed pictures and add colour. Each picture should be made a little different from the one before it. In the next stage, a computer program is used to put the pictures together as a film. Finally, record the voices and sound effects. After everything has been checked, the cartoon is ready to be played.
https://www.21cnjy.com/help/help_extract.phpUnit 4 Cartoons and comic strips Period 1导学案
学生姓名 班级 序号
课题内容 Period I Reading I
教材分析 Reading板块是一篇介绍动画片制作过程的杂志文章。学生通过阅读可以了解制作动画片的一般步骤。
学习目标 与 核心素养 语言知识 认读和理解单词cartoon，symbol，thought，program，record，basic，stage，pleasant，appear，actor，match，separately，play和短语comic strip，pop out，decide on，video camera；认识单词bubble，rough， sketch，effect，detailed。
语言技能 根据上下文语境猜测词义。 通过进一步阅读，理解动画制作的内容。
情感态度 运用略读策略，了解主阅读篇章的大意。 通过表示先后顺序的连接词，理解文章结构，领会动画制作的过程和顺序。
学习重点 理解主阅读篇章中有关动画制作过程的内容，学习核心单词和短语。
学习难点 根据上下文语境猜测词义。 2. 理解主阅读篇章中有关动画制作过程的内容。
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重点单词
名词 1.动画片；卡通片_________________carto on 2.警告；警示_________________ 3.符号_________________symbo l 4.泡；气泡_________________ e 5.心思；思想_________________though t 6.速写；概述_________________ h 7.程序_________________m 8.效果_________________effec t 9.段；步；步骤_________________stag e 10.演员_________________
动词 11. 角色扮演_________________ 12.录制；录（音）________________ 13.显得；看来；似乎_________________ 14.与……相配_________________ 15.播放_________________
形容词 16. 粗略的_________________ 17.基本的；基础的_________________ 18.友好的；和善的；文雅的_________________ 19.详细的；细致的_________________
副词 20. 单独地；分别地________________
词汇拓展
1. thought n．心思；思想→________________ v. 思考
2. effect n．效果→________________ v．影响
3. act v．表演→________________ n．演员→________________ n．女演员
4. base n．基础；根基→________________ adj.基本的；基础的
5. please int.请/v.使满意；使愉快→________________ adj.高兴的；满意的→ ________________ adj.友好的；和善的；文雅的→________________n．高兴；满意
6. detail n．细节→________________ adj.详细的；细致的
7. separate v．分离/adj.独立的；分开的→________________ adv.单独地；分别地
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课堂同步
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一、读课文，完成下列阅读理解训练。
( )1. Who didn't remember to bring the notebook in the story
A. Sarah. B. Tim. C. Han. D. Jason.
( )2. What is true about the characters in the story
A. Han wears glasses. B. Tim looks clever because of his big eyes.
C. Sarah is a happy girl. D. Sarah has straight, brown hair.
( )3. What's the correct order of making a cartoon
a. Create a simple sketch of a story.
b. Add the characters' voices and sound effects.
c. Think of some basic ideas about a story and its characters.
d. Use a computer to paint pictures of the characters and things.
e. Put the detailed and colorful pictures together to produce a film.
A. a c b d e B. c a d e b C. a c d e b D. d b c e a
( )4. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To tell a story about a robot and his friends. B. To discuss a computer program for painting.
C. To introduce a computer for making films. D. To show the six stages of making a cartoon.
二、挖掘课文考点，完成综合阅读训练
1. Read the introduction and answer the questions.
What is Jason learning about ______________________________________________
Where did he find this information ______________________________________________
2. Read line 1-8 and complete the table.
Place ______________________
Characters ________ ________ ________
The story ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ _______________________________
3. Read line 9-13 and complete the table.
What does they look like
Han
Tim
Sarah
4. Read line 14-20 and decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F).
First, we should draw detailed pictures. ( )
2) Detailed pictures are drawn using pencils. ( )
3) We only need one picture to make the characters and things appear to move. ( )
4) A computer program can put the pictures together and make them move. ( )
5. Read line 20-26 and decide whether the statements are Voices(V) or Sound effects(S).
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a. I’ m happy. ( )
b. drip-drop ( )
c. Yes. I have one too. ( )
d. Now I won’t forget things. ( )
e. Where’s yours, Han ( )
f. zzzzzz ( )
g. I forgot to bring it! ( )
h. grrrr ( )
i. tick-tock ( )
三、思维导图”归纳课文的主要信息
One Version:
How to make a cartoon
Jason has found some information about how to make cartoons. First, decide on some basic ideas for a story. In the second stage, think about the kinds of characters and what they will look like. Next, use a computer to draw detailed pictures and add colour. Each picture should be made a little different from the one before it. In the next stage, a computer program is used to put the pictures together as a film. Finally, record the voices and sound effects. After everything has been checked, the cartoon is ready to be played.
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课后训练
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主题阅读
一、课文语法填空。
How to make a cartoon
Do you like reading cartoons Do you know how to make one Please read the following __1_____________(base) steps for making a cartoon. The first thing that you should do is to decide __2_______________ a good story for your cartoon. And every picture in your cartoon needs to tell something new in __3____________ story. In the __4_____________(two) stage, you should think of some interesting __5_____________(character) for your cartoon. Next, you should draw sketches for each picture __6_____________ (separate). After that, you have to make a lot of __7_____________(detail) pictures using these sketches as models. This work can __8_____________(do) by a computer program. At last, you can add some sound effects, along with speech __9____________ some thought bubbles to the pictures.
Now your own cartoon is ready, and you can show it to your e and have a try __10______________(make) your cartoon!
二、完形填空
Carole Gregory, an amazing old woman, is putting movies into her life. She often makes some cakes into the shapes of her favourite 1 in movies.
The 68-year-old woman comes from England. She makes a living by 2 cakes. About months ago, she considered 3 for a few days and then decided to accept a new challenge after watching one of her favourite movies.
“I love this new challenge,” said Carole. “ 4 I've made thousands of cakes over the years, this is my first time trying to make a change. And I think making it 5 a hobby is the most fun. It's exciting to put movies into my life!”
However, it's not an easy job. Sometimes she 6 many days making a movie cake. “Baking(烘烤) a cake is easy,” said Carole. “But molding(塑造) the cake into a special shape to make it
7 is a great challenge.”
After long hard work, Carole 8 lots of great cakes. Among them, the Predator(铁血战士) cake has been the most popular one so far. Everyone is 9 about it and its picture has been watched over 10,000 times online.
Carole says, “Now I'm thinking about 10 I can do to make my cakes better.” When talking about her future plan, Carole seems to be very happy.
( )1. A. toys B. roles C. colors D. friends
( )2. A. eating B. buying C. selling D. sending
( )3. A. seriously B. quickly C. easily D. slowly
( )4. A. Until B. Unless C. Although D. If
( )5. A. become B. waste C. look D. change
( )6. A. takes B. costs C. pays D. spends
( )7. A. colourful B. useful C. helpful D. lively
( )8. A. doubted B. bought C. created D. shared
( )9. A. sure B. crazy C. sorry D. angry
( )10. A. when B. what C. why D. how
三、阅读理解
A
Hello Kitty, one of the most famous cartoon stars in the world, greets us everywhere. Since she was born, she has gained amazing popularity—she is an international fashion queen！
Hello Kitty came from Japan and she was designed as a lovely English girl. In fact, she is a cute cat with a round face, but without a mouth. Her real name is Kitty White. She has a pet cat and a twin sister. Hello Kitty has always had something to do with business. Besides her separate soft toys, many of her pictures can be seen on all kinds of big and small products, from pens, watches, mobiles to computers and cars!
2014 was the character's 40th birthday. Fans who came from all over the world got together cheerfully to show their love to Hello Kitty.
Hello Kitty was designed as a character to attract little girls. However, the first designer never dreamed that she would become such a world-famous star as she is today.
Helen MaCarthy, an expert on Japanese cartoons, said, “Hello Kitty is all about happiness, friendship and fun. Women and girls all over the world are happy to buy the image of the trusting, loving childhood represented by Hello Kitty. So the character is popular.”
And the imaginary character does not only attract females. There are also Hello Kitty products for boys and men, such as ties and golf bags.
( )1. When was Hello Kitty born
A. In 1972. B. In 1973. C. In 1974. D. In 1975.
( )2. What does the underlined word “females” mean
A. Men B. Teenagers. C. Children. D. Women.
( )3. Why has Hello Kitty been so popular
A. Because she is an international fashion king.
B. Because she helps people make lots of money.
C. Because she came from Japan and is a cute cat.
D. Because she makes people feel happy.
( )4. Which of the following is TRUE about Hello Kitty
A. She is a real English girl. B. She was first designed for business.
C. She has got fans around the world. D. Only girls and women like her.
( )5. Why did the writer write the passage
A. To tell us how Hello Kitty was created.
B. To tell us some facts about Hello Kitty.
C. To introduce some products about Hello Kitty.
D. To explain why Hello Kitty is so popular.
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A. There was no sound to make the puppets talk. B. Where and when did cartoons come into being C. The puppets were shown to talk on the background. D. And then you will realize the development of science. E. Cartoons are interesting and win the hearts of many people. F. Winsor McCay drew about 10,000 pictures to make Gertie lively.
请阅读短文，并从下列方框里的六个句子中选择五个还原到原文中，使原文的意思完整、连贯。
Today we can see many cartoons about heroes and animals. Not only children like to watch cartoons, but also many adults think watching cartoons is a kind of entertainment. 1. ______ But have you ever stopped and thought about the early cartoons 2. ______
The early cartoon Drama Among the Puppets appeared in France in 1908. Emile Cohl made the short movie. The puppets looked like little children's paintings. The lines were white on a black background.
3. _______ Later, an American, Winsor McCay, made another cartoon in 1914. The cartoon was Gertie the Dinosaur. In this cartoon, there were background pictures. Gertie walked in a make-believe dinosaur world. However, there was no sound, either. 4. _______
Today you might see cartoons everywhere, in your home, in your school or even on the street. When you see them, just stop and think about the early cartoons. 5. _______
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下面的材料A ~ F 分别介绍了不同的活动。请根据Susan， Kitty，Cara，Tom，Nick的不同需求，帮助他们选择合适的选项，并将其标号填入题前括号内。
A. WELCOME TO OUR DANCE CLUB
Good teachers and free dancing lessons. A different lesson every week. Bring your favourite CDs and meet on every Saturday evening.
B. SWIMMING LESSON FOR STUDENTS
Newquay Training Centre. Big and clean swimming pool. People without healthy cards(卡) are not allowed in.
C. WORK WANTED
Strong boy is wanted, to work in a garden or do housework 3 hours a week. Tel: 6983621.
D. CAR SALE
American-made car, half new, not very expensive. Tel: 6254213.
E. HOUSE TO RENT
Older house in city centre. One bedroom and one kitchen, convenient to the supermarket and the cinema. Tel: 3230187.
F. RELAXING TOUR
Green trees, beautiful sunshine, clean and fresh air. Sit with friends in the boats, enjoying beautiful sights.
( )1. Susan is looking for a house to rent. It doesn't matter how old and how expensive it is.
( )2. Kitty is fed up with daily life—working, working and working. So she wants to do some sightseeing(观光).
( )3. Cara is poor, but she likes dancing very much.
( )4. Tom is able to lift and carry heavy things, but he is jobless.
( )5. Nick enjoys staying in water. Cool! And he is very interested in swimming.
参考答案：
预习案：
一、重点单词
1. cartoon 2. warning 3. symbol 4. bubble 5. thought
6. sketch 7. program 8. effect 9. stage 10. actor
11. role-play 12. record 13. appear 14. match 15. play
16. rough 17. basic 18. pleasant 19. detailed 20. separately
二、词汇拓展
1. think 2. affect
3. actor; actress 4. basic
5. pleased; pleasant; pleasure 6. detailed
7. separately
课堂同步：
一、CCBD
二、
1. He is learning how to make cartoons. / In a magazine.
2.
3. Han: tall robot square eyes
Tim: wears glasses and looks clever
Sarah: a pleasant girl with straight, black hair
4. FFFT
5. VSVV VSVSS
课后训练
一、1. basic 2. on 3. the 4. second 5. characters
6. separately 7. detailed 8. be done 9. and 10. to make
二、BCACA DDCBB
三、A: CDDCD B: EBAFD C: EFACB中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台
Unit 4 Cartoons and comic strips教学设计
课题 Period 1 Reading I 单元 Unit 4 学科 英语 年级 八年级下
教材分析 Reading板块是一篇介绍动画片制作过程的杂志文章。学生通过阅读可以了解制作动画片的一般步骤。
学习目标与核心素养 语言知识 认读和理解单词cartoon，symbol，thought，program，record，basic，stage，pleasant，appear，actor，match，separately，play和短语comic strip，pop out，decide on，video camera；认识单词bubble，rough， sketch，effect，detailed。
语言技能 根据上下文语境猜测词义。通过进一步阅读，理解动画制作的内容。
情感态度 运用略读策略，了解主阅读篇章的大意。通过表示先后顺序的连接词，理解文章结构，领会动画制作的过程和顺序。
重点 理解主阅读篇章中有关动画制作过程的内容，学习核心单词和短语。
难点 根据上下文语境猜测词义。2. 理解主阅读篇章中有关动画制作过程的内容。
教学过程
教学环节 教师活动 学生活动 设计意图
导入新课 Lead inShow some pictures and discuss in groups:Do you like cartoons Do you know these cartoon characters Who are they Which one is your favourite See some pictures and discuss in groups To arouse the interest and lead them to get into the topic of this unit.
讲授新课 Pre-readingGet readyArtists use many symbols in comic strips to show special meanings. Let students match the symbols with their meanings. Read the first sentence of each paragraph in the article on page 51 and finish the exercise. Key words teaching.Present the words and pictures.Ask Ss to answer some questions about memory.While - ReadingShow the strategy of reading comprehension. Hand out the sheet and design the blanks according to the important information.Then check the answers with students.Lead Ss read the text again carefully.Hand out the sheet and design the blank according to the important information.Then check the answers with students.Post-readingShow the mind map and let the Ss to retell the story. Homework1. Copy the key words and phrases.2. Read the passage loudly.3. Finish some reading comprehension. Try to match the symbols with their meanings.Look at the pictures, the title and the sub-headings of the article on Page 51.Then answer the questions and fill in the blanks.Work in groups to learn the usage of the key words, pay attention to the following usages of the new wordsSkim and complete the outline of the article.Ask students to scan the articles and try to find out some needed information for part D on P101 and practice the dialogue.Read the text in details and finish the blank filling exercise in a sheet, then check the answers.Talk in group, and try to retell to the class. Help students learn the new words and lead them to understand the main idea of the text.To make them get familiar with the details of the text and train their ability of reading.To make them get familiar with the details of the text and train their ability of readingTrain Ss the ability of retelling.Train the students speaking ability and cooperation ability.
课堂小结 本课通过阅读课文，让学生能运用略读、预测策略，能根据上下文语境猜测词义，了解主阅读篇章的主旨大意，学习核心单词和短语，并能正确理解文章内容，用正确的语音语调朗读短文，并初步复述。培养学生的合作能力。 总结本课重点 通过对重点的小结，让学生更系统地掌握本课内容
板书 Unit 4 MemoryPeriod 1 Reading Icomic strip 连环漫画pop out （眼睛）（因激动、惊奇）张大；睁大；瞪起decide on 决定；选定video camera 摄像机play against ... 同……比赛think about 考虑add ... to ... 把……加入……(be) different from ... 与……不同put ... together 把……放在一起do sb’s voice 为某人配音be ready to do 准备好做as well as 也；还有do the voice of ... 为……配音
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