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Unit 7 Art
LESSON 1 MASTERPIECES
1. Retrieve the basic information of the paintings and the
general idea of the text.
2. Synthesize multiple perspectives of painting
appreciation and descriptive language
3. Introduce paintings using mind maps and compare
descriptions of three paintings.
4. Comment on the paintings in a critical way and explore
the essence of masterpieces.
Learning Objectives
Lead in
Pre-reading
What elements can be seen in the paintings
What’s your feeling when watching each painting
Do you know the names of the three paintings
white and yellow circles an amazing sky a thin figure a lonely tree a sleeping village a dark stormy sea a house lit by lights from inside
Can you use the phrases below to describe what you see in the following paintings
Pre-reading
Fast Reading
The Starry Night
The Scream
The Empire of Light
Vincent van Gogh
Edvard Munch
René Magritte
paintings
names
painters
Find out the names and the painters
Careful reading
The Starry Night
The Scream
The Empire of Light
What does the painting show
The night sky with clouds, stars and a moon.
A thin figure with an expression of fear.
A beautiful house lit by lights from inside, surrounded by the darkness of the night.
Fill in the blanks
Description
Careful reading
The Starry Night
The Scream
The Empire of Light
What may have inspired the painter
His experience of walking with friends.
His thoughts and ideas.
What he saw from the window.
Intensive Reading: Fill in the blanks
Inspiration
Careful reading
The Starry Night
The Scream
The Empire of Light
What did the artist think or say about the painting
He thought it was a failure.
Not mentioned in the text.
The contrast between day and night in the paintings was surprising.
Intensive Reading: Fill in the blanks
Artist’s opinion
Careful reading
Match the expressions with the correct paintings
1.with an expression of fear
2.let out a powerful scream
3.circles of white and yellow racing across the sky
4.a burning orange-red sky
5.surrounded by the darkness of night
6.the night sky with clouds, stars and a moon
7.a beautiful house lit by lights from inside
8.full of brightness and soft white clouds
9.looks directly at the viewer
10.a sleeping village and a dark, lonely tree
Careful reading
Match the expressions with the correct paintings
3.circles of white and yellow racing across the sky
6.the night sky with clouds, stars and a moon
10.a sleeping village and a dark, lonely tree
Careful reading
Match the expressions with the correct paintings
1.with an expression of fear
2.let out a powerful scream
4.a burning orange-red sky
9.looks directly at the viewer
Careful reading
Match the expressions with the correct paintings
5.surrounded by the darkness of night
7.a beautiful house lit by lights from inside
8.full of brightness and soft white clouds
Suppose you are a volunteer at an art exhibition. Introduce one of the three paintings to the visitors.
Group Work
Post-reading
Homework
Please write a description about one of your favourite Chinese painting with no more than 150 words and share with your classmates.
Thank you