UNIT7 FILMS
Comic strip & welcome to the unit
I. Teaching aims and learning objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Listen and get information from the introduction to films;
2. Use what they’ve learned to talk about different kinds of films;
3. Be engaged in class activities actively and cooperate with others efficiently.
II. Teaching contents
1. New words and new phrases;
2. Use what they’ve learned to talk about different kinds of films.
III. Teaching procedures
T: Just now, we enjoyed a short video about Aquaman. Last Sunday, I went to see the film. It is a fantastic, wonderful and amazing film. And it is a science fiction film. Do you know other types of films Look at this picture, this is Titanic. It is a romantic film.
S: Romantic film.
T: This is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. It is an action film.
S: Action film.
T: This is A quiet place. It is a horror film.
S: Horror film.
T: This is Coco. It is a cartoon film.
S: Cartoon.
T: This is Johnny English Strikes Again. It is a comedy.
S: Comedy.
T: This is Once Upon a Time in the West. It is a Western film.
S: Western.
T: Now let’s check the preview work. Open your books and turn to page 93 and check answers.
Now, let’s read together.
T: Let’s read the sentence and say what kind of film it is.
It's a kind of films using pictures or models instead of real people.
It's a kind of films about exciting or dangerous events, usually with fights.
It's a kind of films that makes people feel scared.
Usually it's about love stories.
It's a kind of films based on imaginative stories about the future.
It's a kind of films about life in the western USA, usually with cowboys.
T: You have known different kinds of films. What is your favourite film Work in pairs and talk about the type of film you like.
A: What type of films do you like best
B: I like….
A: Why do you like…
B: Because…
T: Do you know who makes a film A film needs a lot of people.
actor/actress(演员) director(导演)
producer(制作人) cameraman(摄像师)
make-up artist(化妆师) lighting manager(灯光师)
scriptwriter(编剧) costume designer(服装师)
T: Sandy and Kitty are also talking about entering the film industry. Listen to the radio and answer the question: What would Sandy like to do in the film industry
S: She’d rather be a director.
T: Read the dialogue by yourself and answer more questions.
1. Who does Sandy think would be suitable for entering the film industry 2. Why does she think so
S: She thinks Millie would be suitable.
Because Millie is such a good storyteller that she can write exciting scripts.
T: Now read after me. Boys are Kitty and girls are Sandy. Read the dialogue. Work in pairs and talk about entering the film industry, then exchange your ideas.
actor/actress(演员) director(导演)
producer(制作人) cameraman(摄像师)
make-up artist(化妆师) lighting manager(灯光师)
scriptwriter(编剧) costume designer(服装师)
A: What would you like to do in the film industry
B: I’d rather be…
A: Why
B: Because… What about you
A: I’d rather be… Because…
T: Some of you like acting very much.I hope you will be superstars in Hollywood! Do you know what Hollywood is It is in the USA and is famous for films and superstars. Now let’s enjoy a short video. In the video , we can see a lot of superstars, such as Robert Downey Jr. and Jackie Chan. Eddie and Hobo are also talking about superstars. Watch and answer. who thinks he'll be a superstar, Eddie or Hobo
S: Eddie.
T: Read and answer: 1. Why does Eddie think Hobo is very lucky 2. Does Hobo think so 3. Where does Eddie think he should be
S: Because Eddie is Hobo's friend and Eddie thinks he'll be tomorrow'sTVsuperstar
No, he doesn’t.
He thinks he should be in Hollywood.
Showtime.
Fill in the blanks:
These days Eddie is interested in watching TV. He begins d_______ about becoming a star. He thinks he is good enough to be tomorrow’s TV s . So he says to Hobo, “ You’re l____ enough to be my f , Hobo.” Hobo feels s _______at first, but when he knows the reason, he can’t stop l . He says, “In your d , Eddie.” However, Eddie thinks that he is so good that he should be in Hollywood i .”What do you think you can do in the film i ”asks Hobo. “Well, Hollywood is just more s______ for me,” says Eddie.
【思考】
1. Do you think Eddie can be a superstar
Why / Why not
2. If you want to be a superstar, what do you think is important