(共29张PPT)
Unit 5
What are the shirts made of
Section B
2a-2e
balloon n. 气球
scissors n. 剪刀
clay n. 黏土; 陶土
fairy tale 童话故事
Presentation
paper cutting 剪纸
celebration n. 庆典;庆祝活动
international . adj.
国际的
e.g. Running is a healthy form of exercise.
form n. 形式;类型
跑步是一种健康的锻炼方式。
competitor n.
参赛者;竞争者
compete (动词) + or → competitor (名词)
its adj.
它的
e.g. This is my pet dog.
Its name is Boby.
这是我的宠物狗。它的名字叫Boby.
e.g. My grandma is a lively woman with
imagination.
lively v.
生气勃勃的;
(色彩) 鲜艳的
我的外婆是一名富有想像力生气勃勃的女性。
historical. adj.
(有关)历史的
heat. n. 热;高温 v. 加热;变热
polish v. 磨光;
修改;润色
complete. v. 完成
2a
What do you know about folk or traditional art, like paper cutting
— And can you do paper cutting
— Is it easy or difficult
叫3名学生上来看剪纸视频,
然后评比谁剪得最好?其他
学生在下面剪。
比一比!
Traditional art form Materials used
Read the passage and complete the chart below.
2b
sky lanterns
Chinese clay art
bamboo, paper
paper cutting
Reading & Listening
paper
clay
Read the first paragraph, and
answer the following question:
1. What do traditional Chinese
art forms try to show
Beauty in Common Things
Each different part of China has its own
special forms of traditional art.
These usually try to show the things that
are important in life, such as (1) love,
beauty and family. The most common
things, from paper to clay to bamboo,
are turned into (2) objects of beauty (3).
Read the second paragraph,
and answer the following question:
2. What were sky lanterns used for
before and what are they used
for now
According to (4) Chinese history, sky lanterns
were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent
them out to ask for help when in trouble.
Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and
other celebrations.They are made of bamboo
and covered with paper. When the lanterns
are, they slowly rise into the air like small
hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen
as bright symbols of happiness and good
wishes.
Read the third paragraph,
and answer the following questions:
3. What kinds of pictures are usually
found on paper cuttings
4. How do people use paper cuttings
during the Spring Festival
Paper cutting has been around for over 1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors .The most common pictures are flowers, fish, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.
Read the fuorth paragraph,
and answer the following question:
5. What are the steps for making
clay art pieces
Chinese clay art is famous because the clay
Pieces (5) are so small but they look very real.
The pieces are usually cute children or lively
characters from a Chinese fairy tale or
historical story. The pieces are carefully
shaped by hand from a very special kind of
clay and then allowed to air-dry (6). After
drying, they are fired at a very high heat.
They are then polished and painted. It takes
several weeks to complete everything.(7) These
small pieces of clay art show the love that all
Chinese people have for life and beauty.
6. Which art form do you think is the
most interesting Why
I think the sky lantern is the most
Interesting. Because it’s not too difficult
for me to make one by myself. And it’s
exciting to see the lantern flying away in
the sky.
Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the phrases in the box.
2d
such as turn…into send out
cover with rise into put…on
People used to ________ sky lanterns
when they were in trouble. But today, people light the lanterns and watch them ________ the sky with their wishes.
send out
rise into
such as turn…into send out
cover with rise into put…on
2. The art of paper cutting ________ a
simple thing like a piece of paper ______
a beautiful piece of art. People often
_____ these art pieces ______ the doors,
windows and walls of their homes to
celebrate the Spring Festival.
turns
into
put
on
such as turn…into send out
cover with rise into put…on
3. To make Chinese clay art, the
clay is shaped by hand into
things _________ cute children
or characters from Chinese
fairy tales and stories. They are
then ____________ paint.
such as
covered with
such as turn…into send out
cover with rise into put…on
Summary
Homework
1. Complete 2e after class;
2. Read the passage again after school.
3. Try to write a short introduction on
how to make a Chinese paper cutting.