译林版（2019）必修 第二册Unit 4 Exploring literature Project 教学设计

Unit 4 Exploring literature
Project（教学设计）
I. Learning objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. know about some ancient or modern Chinese writers and writers of other countries;
2. know how to make an attractive poster about a famous writer;
3. cooperate better with group members.
II. Key competence focus
Develop the ability to cooperate with others effectively.
III. Predicted areas of difficulty
1. Design an informative and eye-catching poster.
2. Give a presentation.
IV. Teaching procedures
Step 1 Discussing writers
T asks Ss to brainstorm some ancient or modern Chinese writers and writers of other countries by asking the following questions.
Who is your favourite writer
Can you list some of his or her famous works
Can you share with us some information about the writer
【设计意图：学生通过课内学习或课外阅读，都或多或少了解一些国内外作家，也一定有自 己喜欢的作家。学生通过谈论自己喜欢的作家及其相关信息，既为本节课要完成的项目做铺 垫，也可以通过同学之间的互相分享了解更多作家，丰富相关文学知识，并锻炼了其英语口 语表达能力。】
Step 2 Deciding on the writer to research
1. T asks Ss to have a discussion and choose a writer to research.
2. T asks Ss to have a discussion and decide what kinds of information can be included in the
poster.
Life story
Achievements
Most popular works
Famous sayings
...
【设计意图：各小组通过讨论确定要研究的作家以及可能要寻找哪些方面的信息。本环节旨 在训练学生在小组合作中，如何在较短时间内收集和统一全体成员的意见，达成一致。】
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Step 3 Learning about poster design
1. T introduces the poster and the poster design.
What is a poster
A poster is a large notice, often with a picture on it, that is put in a public place to advertise something.
What is poster design
Poster design is the way to convey the message to the audience in a unique way. Design your poster carefully so that it is readable and eye-catching, by using proper art elements such as colours, typefaces, images, etc.
2. T introduces the elements of a poster.
Pictures: They should be relevant, attractive and clear.
Content: It should provide important information in a concise manner.
Style: It means to display the content with the proper layout, colour, character size, etc.
3. T introduces the various layers of a poster by using the sample poster in part C on page 55 of the textbook.
Headline: This is the main and largest text element in the design. You should choose a typeface that is interesting and attractive (or a proper style of calligraphy if your poster is done by hand). It should be large enough for people to read from a distance.
Subheading: This part tells readers about the main parts of the poster so that they can quickly find the information they are interested in. As for sizing, there are two options—you can drop the size to about half of the main headline for very clear hierarchy or continue to use a larger size and use another technique to show contrast.
Details: This part provides detailed information in a concise manner. You can use key words and bullet points to make the information clearer and easier to read.
4. T introduces the steps of designing a poster.
(1) The first step: Choose the proper size and orientation for your poster.
Consider the location of the poster, that is, where you are going to put up the poster, before you decide on the size.
Posters can be designed vertically or horizontally, but are most commonly designed with a vertical orientation.
(2) The second step: Put together all the necessary information.
T shows a text which contains all the information about Pearl Buck that will go into the poster and asks Ss to think carefully about how all the information can be displayed properly on a poster.
(3) The third step: Sketch out your design on a regular piece of paper.
You can use a piece of paper in a regular size to try your design, and then scale your design. Focus on emphasizing the most important information, and use colour and other skills to create contrast.
You can use a computer-based painting or drawing programme to design your poster, even if you plan to eventually draw it by hand.
(4) The fourth step: Polish up your poster from the following aspects:
The accuracy of the information
The accuracy of the spelling and grammar
The style of the poster
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5. T offers Ss some tips on poster design.
T: Poster design can be fun and give you plenty of room to stretch your design muscles! Nevertheless, there are still rules that you have to follow in poster design. Now let me give you some tips.
(1) Tip 1: Key information should be easy to read from a distance to draw people to the poster and create a hierarchy in the text.
T: Remember to have your headline or main slogan at the top of or in the centre of the poster. Most people usually look at these places in the poster first.
(2) Tip 2: High contrast between elements can help you grab people’s attention at the first glance. T: You can go bold with colour and typeface options to create contrast. Poster design is a great time to try a typeface or colour that might be too “crazy” for other projects. Experiment with it.
(3) Tip 3: Leave proper space on the poster.
T: Don’t crowd the page too much, since a poster that is too crowded won’t have as much visual impact. Remember the 1/3–2/3 rule. 1/3 of your poster should be white space and 2/3 of it should be text and images. This creates a balance that is aesthetically pleasing to your audience.
(4) Tip 4: Stick to the principle of KISS (keep it short and simple).
T: Don’t make your poster overpowered by words. If you use too many words in your poster, many people won’t bother reading it at all.
6. T asks Ss to look at the poster in part C on page 55 of the textbook and learn from it by thinking about the following questions:
What kinds of information are provided
How is the information displayed How many layers are there
What do you think of the overall design
【设计意图：向学生详细介绍海报的基本要素以及制作海报的步骤，并介绍了一些实用技巧， 并结合教材上的海报范例，为学生独立制作高质量的海报打下基础。】
Step 4 Task division
T asks Ss to discuss in groups to think about all the work that needs to be done and how to divide the work properly among the group members. The tasks include:
Search for various kinds of information (texts and pictures)
Design a poster
Polish up the poster
Make a presentation
【设计意图：这一步骤由各小组讨论完成，商议组员如何分工合作，将一项比较大的项目分 解成更具操作性的小任务，提高组员的积极性和参与度。之后学生利用课后时间完成自己分 配到的相关任务，然后合作完成海报。】
Step 5 Presentation and assessment
1. T asks each group to display their poster on the blackboard and choose one member to present the poster orally. When they display the poster, they should pay attention to the following points:
Speak clearly and confidently.
Make eye contact with the audience.
Talk at a proper speed and pause when it is necessary to give your audience time to think about what you have said.
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Keep your facial expressions relaxed and friendly.
【设计意图：小组派一位组员展示成品，锻炼学生的展示和表达能力，并提升学生的胆量。】 2. T asks Ss to assess other groups ’ posters and give points according to every team’s performance (10 points in total). They can make comments and give some suggestions.
【设计意图：让学生学会欣赏和发现他人作品的闪光之处，能够合理客观地评价他人的作品， 同时学会根据他人意见改进自己的作品。】
V. Homework
1. Put your group’s poster on the classroom wall and appreciate the posters of the other groups.
2. Make improvements to the poster of your group according to your classmates ’ comments and suggestions.
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