Unit3The art of painting Reading教学设计（表格式）-2025-2026学年高中英语译林版(2019)选择性必修第一册

Teaching Design
Topic: B4 U3 Reading: First Impression Grade: Senior 1
Analyses of teaching materials 【What】 This section’s text is a travel diary, recording a tourist’s experience of visiting the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, France. Among the museum’s numerous collections, the author focuses on Impressionist works. By highlighting the creative characteristics and representative pieces of two Impressionist painters (Monet and Renoir), the author introduces the shared traits and far-reaching influence of Impressionist artists in a focused, illustrative manner. 【Why】 This text documents the author’s observations and thoughts during the museum visit, introducing Impressionist painters’ representative works, artistic styles, and their impact on later generations. It aims to help students learn about art movement-related knowledge and improve their art appreciation skills. 【How】 The author uses a first-person narrative of the museum visit, which enhances the text’s authenticity and intimacy, making it more engaging for readers. The title is distinctive: it is a concise summary of Impressionist painting styles, and can only be fully interpreted after in-depth reading of the text. The article has a clear structure: after briefly introducing the overall context of the Musée d’Orsay, it separately presents the works of Monet and Renoir, then analyzes the overall painting style and influence of Impressionism—combining detailed examples with a general overview.
Analysis of Students Students in Senior One know basic awareness of Western art , which arose their interests a lot. And they have a strong desire to know more about art movements like Impressionism. Reading is another way to help them systematic understand the feature of Impressionism. Following the reading steps, students will have a better understanding of the works of painters and overall painting style and influence of Impressionism.
Teaching Objectives After learning this lesson, students are expected to: 1. Identify the structure of a travel/visit article ; 2. Recognize works created by the Impressionists; 3. Give an introduction to the Impressionists’ paintings; 4. Cultivate interest in Impressionist art and cross-cultural appreciation; 5.Understand the value of art in daily life.
Important ＆Difficult Points: Important Points: 1.Grasp the main information of the Musee d’Orsay and Impressionist paintings; use target language to describe artworks. Difficult Points: 2.Compare Impressionist style with traditional painting; express personal feelings about art.
Teaching Method Activity-based teaching method
Teaching aids: Multi-media, blackboard Type Reading Period: 45mins
Teaching Procedures
Steps Activities Design Intention
Lead in Enjoy a short video clip of Paris (including the Musee d’Orsay) and ask: “Have you heard of the Musee d’Orsay What kind of place do you think it is ” Guide students to predict the content of each part. To stimulate students’ interest and activate prior knowledge about art museums.
Pre- reading Activity 1: Summarize the main idea by finding out the key words of each paragraph. (Part 1: Before the trip; Part 2: During the trip; Part 3: After the trip) Teach key vocabulary (e.g., Impressionist, railway building, brushwork) with images and definitions. To cultivate students' ability to summarize the main idea and help remove language barriers.
While reading Globe reading Activity 2: asks students to read the article and explore the structure and the gist. Careful reading Activity 3: asks students to read the article again and explore more detailed information. - For Part 1 Before the trip 1.What do you know about the art museum according to Para.1 ①a_world-famous___art museum ②housed in an _old railway _building___ ③best-known for _Impressionists’ paintings_____. -For Part 2: During the trip 1.Analyze Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir and answer some questions.(para 2) ①.What are the masterpieces that the author appreciated The Card Players The Ballet Class ②.Who made the deepest impression on the writer A.Cladue Monet B.Paul Gauguin C.Vincent van Gogh D. Monet and Renoir ③.What emotion did the author have when looking at them？ ”Nothing could have prepared me the wonder l felt!“ Excited / Shocked 2.Complete the chart comparing Impressionist (new style) and traditional (old style) paintings (para 3） Deep thinking: Can you think of some of his qualities (
persistent
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sharp
) (
good at observing
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creative
) (
enthusiastic
) 3.Read para.4 and finish the blank below. -For Part 3: After the trip Read para.5 and finish the chart below. 2.Read Para. 6 and answer the following question. What influence did the Impressionists ①on the Post-Impressionist painters Inspired a whole new generation ②on modern art Encouraged artists to look at the world from an entirely new point of view. ③on the writer Left a lasting impression To train students to identify text structure and build a framework for reading To train students' ability to extract key information about the art museum from the specified paragraph To help students grasp the characteristics of Impressionist art To help students identify subjective attitudes and emotional cues in the text, . To cultivate students’ ability to contrast artistic styles, deepening their understanding of the uniqueness of Impressionism. To help students develop an understanding of how to analyze and appreciate artistic works, focusing on elements such as light, composition, and the overall effect conveyed by the artwork. To identify differences in subjects, techniques, styles, and focus through structured comparison. This trains their ability to organize and contrast information systematically. To help students recognize the movement’s broader significance—both in art history and subjective experience—fostering a holistic understanding of its legacy.
Post- reading Group work: Discussion Which of the following do you think is most likely to be an Impressionist painting Give your reasons. It is probably a normal everyday scene for the painter. 2.It is not painted in clear detail. 3.The painter also used light and vivid colors to express his feelings. Further thinking Why do we appreciate arts ①to be inspired by creativity ②to learn about cultures, beliefs and traditions ③to see a country’s history through its art ④to Relax ourselves To improve oral communication skills and deepen students’ understanding of an Impressionist painting To cultivate students ' critical thinking and passion for art by group work.
Summary What is the value of art Art is much less important than life, but what a poor life without it! - (Robert Motherwell, ) To guide students to understand the value of art and develop the awareness of appreciation.
Assignment Make a poster about your favourite painter Requirements: 1. Work in groups, choose a painter. 2. Your presentation should include the painter's ●Personal information ●Famous works ●Painting style ●Achievement(s) 3. Put together your information to make a poster. To consolidate what they have learned and cultivate students ' passion for art by group work.
Blackboard Design A Visit to the Musee d’Orsay Part 1: Before the trip a brief introduction to The Musee d’Orsay --- para.1 Part 2: During the trip; Impressionist’ masterpieces and Impressionist painters ---- para.2 The greatest Impressionist painter --Monet and his works --- para.3 The greatest Impressionist painter -Renoir and his works ---- para.4 Part 3: After the trip Similarities of the Impressionists’ paintings -----para.5 Influence of Impressionists and Impressionism ------ para.6
评估内容五星四星三星二星一星1. 找出主题句，概括段落大意 划分文本段落，分析篇章结构 梳理细节信息，感悟主题思想 解读艺术作品，欣赏艺术价值 控制字数，书写工整，排版规范
Teaching Assessment - Formative Assessment: Check students’ participation in discussions and accuracy in completing reading tasks. - Summative Assessment: Evaluate the group poster based on completeness (information) and creativity.