(共48张PPT)
Unit 4 Cartoons and
comic strips
Reading I
牛津深圳版（广州·沈阳通用）
八年级下
Learning objectives
1.理解并掌握以下单词:the words carton, symbol, thought, program, record, basic, stage, helpful, appearance, actor, match, separately, play and the phrases comic strip, pop out, decide on, video camera; 认识以下单词: bubble, rough, sketch, effect, detailed.
2.能够根据上下文猜测重要单词的意思。
3.训练学生使用略读和找读等策略来理解阅读文章的主要内容和结构。
4.通过进一步阅读了解制作动画片的过程和步骤。
Do you like watching cartoons Which is your favorite cartoon character
Warming up
Mr. Black
黑猫警长
The Smurfs
蓝精灵
Pleasant goat
喜洋洋
Mickey
米奇老鼠
Superman
超人
Tom and Jerry
猫和老鼠
Do you like watching cartoons Which is your favorite cartoon character
Warming up
Sponge Bob
海绵宝宝
Doraemon
哆啦A梦
Spider-Man
蜘蛛侠
Do you like watching cartoons Which is your favorite cartoon character
Warming up
Do you know the steps of making cartoons What is needed tomake a cartoon Step 1: Determine the basicidea and select a plot.Step 2: Character design, think about the characters and their appearance.BrainstormDo you know the steps of making cartoons What is needed tomake a cartoon BrainstormStep 3: Draw a rough sketchaccording to the story.Step 4: Draw detailed pictures and add colors.Do you know the steps of making cartoons What is needed tomake a cartoon BrainstormStep 6: Record sound and sound effects.Step 5: Put the detailed pictures together and make a movie.cartoon
[kɑ tu n] n.卡通;动画片
There are six stages of making
a cartoon.
Key words
play
[ple ]v.玩;玩耍
...the cartoon is ready to be played for everyone to enjoy.
Key words
program
[ pr ɡr m]n. 程序
record
[ rek d , r k d]v.录制;录影
In the next stage, a computer program is used to put the pictures together as a film.
Finally, record the voices and sound effects.
To make the characters and
things appear to move...
appear
[ p (r)]v.显得;似乎
actor
[ kt (r)]n.演员
Key words
The actors will do the characters’ voices.
match
[m t ] n.比赛v.相配
Their speech must match the pictures.
Key words
separately
[ sepr tli] adv.分别地;分开地
...like the noise of the underground, must also be added separately.
Key words
symbol
[ s mbl]n.象征;符号
Match the symbols below with
their meanings.
thought
[θ t]n.想法;看法
This is a "thought bubble" for the words that the character is thinking of.
Key words
basic
[ be s k]adj.基本的;基础的
First, you need to decide on
some basic ideas for a story.
stage
[ste d ]n.阶段;舞台
In the next stage, a computer program is used to put the pictures together as a film.
Key words
pleasant
[ pleznt]adj.令人愉快的;和善的
Sarah is a pleasant girl.
pop out
张大;瞪大（眼睛）
Key words
If a character's eyes pop out like this, it means he/she is very surprised.
comic strip
漫画;连环画
Artists use many symbols in comic strips
to show special meanings.
decide on
决定;选定
First, you need to decide on
some basic ideas for a story.
video camera
摄像机
They are actually video cameras.
Key phrases
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.
comic strip 连环漫画
symbol[ s mbl]n.象征;符号
A What do you know about ...
Pr-reading
Meanings of symbols
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.
c
b
a
d
pop out张大;瞪大(眼睛)
bubble[ b bl]n.泡;气泡
think of 想起;记得
Pr-reading
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.
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.
3
1
5
2
4
6
Pr-reading
put...together 把……放在一起
sketch[sket ]n.素描;草图
rough [r f]adj.粗糙的;粗略的
sound effects 音响效果
effect[ fekt]n.效应;影响
B Before you read
Jason is learning how to make cartoons. He has found some information in a magazine.
Repeat the article after the recording.
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!”
While-reading
decide on 决定;选定
at the underground station 在地铁站
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.
While-reading
video camera 摄像机
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.
detailed[ di te ld]adj.详细的;细致的
think about考虑
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.
While-reading
do one’s voice 为某人配音
add... 把…添加到……上
1.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
2. Where did he find some information
He is learning how to make cartoons.
In a magazine.
Reading task
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!”
Reading task
event
Characters
Place
2.Read the Lines 1-8 and complete the table.
event This story is about ___________. He always _____________.
Place _______________________
Characters ___________________________
Story content ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
at the underground station
Han always forgets things. He 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.
a robot, Han
forgets things
Han and his friends Sarah,Tim
2.Read the Lines 1-8 and complete the table.
Reading task
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.
3.Read the Lines 9-13 and complete the table.
Characters appearance common point
Han Han is a ____robot. He has ______ eyes.
They are ___________.
Tim Tim wears______, he looks_______. Sarah Sarah is a_______ girl. She has _______ ___________. video cameras
tall
square
glasses
clever
pleasant
straight, black hair
Reading task
4.Read the Lines 14-20 and decide whether the statements
on the following slide are True (T) or False (F).
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.
Reading task
1.First, we should draw detailed pictures. ( )
2.Use the watercolor pen to draw detailed pictures. ( )
3.Each picture should be the same as the one before it. ( )
4.A computer program can put the pictures together and make them move. ( )
F
T
F
T
computer
a little different
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.
1.Who will do the characters’ voices
2.Is the underground noise added with the human voice
Actors.
No, it isn’t. It must also be added separately.
5.Read the Lines 20-26 and answer the questions.
Reading task
What is the story about
What happens to Robot Han
Where does he meet his friends
What did he buy in order not to forget things
What does Robot Han look like
It is about a robot.
He always forgets things.
He meets his friend sat the underground station.
He bought a notebook.
He is tall.He has square eyes.
6.Read the text and answer the following questions.
Reading task
6.How can we make the characters and things appear to move
7.What is used to put the pictures together as a film
8.Before the cartoon is ready,what should we do with the film
Each picture should be made a little different from the one before it.
A computer program is used to put the pictures together as a film.
We should record the voices and sound effects.
6.Read the text and answer the following questions.
Reading task
( )1.How many steps of making a cartoon are mentioned(提及) in the passage
A.Three. B.Four. C.Five. D.Six.
( )2.From the cartoon story, we can know Han is a _______ robot.
A.friendly B.careless C.popular D.creative
( )3.What does the underline word "it" refer to(指代) in the cartoon story
A.The notebook. B.The cartoon. C.The robot. D.The story.
Reading task
7.Single choice question
D
B
A
( )4.According to the passage, we need to_____ to make the characters and things appear to move.
A.draw all the picture on paper B.decide what the characters look like
C.record all the sounds before drawing pictures
D.make each picture a little different from others
( )5. What should you do at the very beginning when you make a cartoon
A. Put all pictures together. B. Draw pictures and add color.
C. Have some ideas for a story. D. Think about what the characters look like.
Reading task
D
D
C Vocabulary
C1 The words in italics explain the meanings of some words from the article on page 51. Find the words to complete the sentences. Change their forms if necessary.
1The _____ idea of the story must be simple as well as important. (line 1)
2 The painting is really interesting. The people in it look real. They_______ to
be alive. (line 16)
3He wants to be a person in a film.His dream is to be an _____. (line 22)
4 This shirt ________ your trousers well. Their colours really go together. (line 23)
5 They did not watch the cartoon together. They went to the cinema _________. (line 24)
basic
appear
actor
matches
separately
Practice
C2 Jason is writing an email to his friend Anna in Germany. Complete his email with the words from the box. Change their forms if necessary.
Toll Anna
From: Jason
Hi Anna,
I've (1)__________a story for my cartoon. It's about a boy called Jim. He lives on another planet in the year 2200. Jim (2) ________to be a human from the Earth, but he's actually a robot.
decided on
actor appear basic decide on record
appears
Practice
I'll make the cartoon myself, as I have some _____ drawing and computer skills.
However, I need some people to help me (4)_______the voices and sound effects. My friend Tom has always wanted to be an (5)______so I'll ask him to do the voice of the robot.
I'll show my cartoon to you when it's ready. I hope you'll like it.
Yours,
Jason
record
actor
basic
Practice
How to make a cartoon First, you need to decide on some basic (1)i ____ for a story. In the second (2)s ____ think about the kinds of characters you want and what they will look like. Then, make a rough sketch of the story. Next, use a computer to draw detailed pictures and add colour. A computer program is (3)
u ___ to put the pictures together as a film. Finally,(4)r______the voices and sound effects.
After everything has been (5) c_______the cartoon is ready to be played for everyone to enjoy.
Practice
deas
tage
sed
ecord
hecked
1.Fill in the blanks with the first letter.
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.
Post-reading
Step 1: First, decide on ______________ for a story.
Step 2: Think about______________________________________
___________________.
Step3: Make a ____________ of the story.
Step4: Use a computer to draw __________________________ .
Step 5: Use a computer to put____________________________.
Step 6: Record __________________________.
the kinds of characters you want and what they will look like
rough sketch
detailed pictures and add colour
the pictures together as a film
the voices and sound effects
Practice
How to make
a cartoon
some basic idea
2.Please fill in the blanks according to the text.
Retell
3.Characters:Han and
his friends Sarah,Tim
2.first:basic ideas
for a story
4.in the second stage: kinds of characters/ look like
5.next: detailed pictures
and add colour/made a
little different
6.in the next stage: computer
add program/ put together
7.finally: record the voices
1. Jason is learning
how to make cartoons.
How to make
a cartoon
Retell the story
Key words
1.cartoon n.卡通;动画片
2.symbol n.象征;符号
3.thought n.想法;看法
4.program n.程序
5.record v.录制;录影
6.basic adj.基本的;基础的
7.stage n.阶段;时期
8.pleasant adj.令人愉快的;宜人的
9.appear v.显得;看来
Summary
Key words
10.actor n.男演员
11.match n.比赛;竞赛v.般配;相配
12.separately adv.分别地;单独地
13.play v.玩;玩耍
14.bubble n.泡;气泡
15.rough adj.粗糙的;粗略的
16.sketch n.素描;草图
17.effect n.效应;影响
18.detailed adj.详细的;细致的
Summary
Key phrases
1.comic strip 连环漫画
2.pop out 张大;瞪大(眼睛)
3.decide on 决定;选定
4.video camera 摄像机
Summary
1.连环画___________________ 2.张大;瞪大(眼睛)____________ 4.草图;粗略草图____________ 5.决定;选定________________ 6.摄像机__________________ 7.为……配音_______________
8.象征;符号_________________ 9.程序_______________________
10.音响效果________________
video cameras
一、翻译
comic strip
pop out
decide on
symbol
rough sketch
do one’s voice
program
sound effects
Exercise
1. 如果一个人物的眼睛像这样瞪起,这意味着他/她很惊讶。
If a character's eyes _____ ____ like this, it _______ he/she is very surprised.
2.首先,你需要确定故事的一些基本思路。
First, you _____ ___ ______ ___some basic ideas for a story.
3.为了让人物和场景看起来在动,每一幅图画应该被制作得和之前那幅图画有一点差别。
To make the characters and things ________ __move, each picture should ___ _____ a little different from the one before it.
4. 音效,像地铁噪声,也必须单独添加。
Sound effects, like the noise of the underground, _____ ___ also _______ ____________.
added separately
pop out
means
need to decide on
appear to
be made
must be
Exercise
二、完成句子
模仿录音的语音、语调，朗读课文，复述动画制作的过程。
抄写单词：cartoon，symbol，thought，program，record，basic，stage，pleasant，appear，actor，match，separately，play, bubble，rough， sketch，effect，detailed ;短语comic strip，pop out，decide on，video camera.
完成课后练习。
Homework
Homework
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