1、Unit 5 What are the shirts made of?Section B 2a-2eWarming-upDo you know what they are?sky lanternpaper cuttingFree talkChinese knotChinese paintingclay artWarming-uplion dancingmask-changingshadow playWarming-upThey are Chinese traditional art forms.Beauty in common things.What do you think of the f
2、olk or traditional art forms?Warming-upPre-reading2a What do you know about folk or traditional art,like paper cutting?Tell your partner about it.They are Chinese paper cuttings.Its one of the Chinese folk or traditional art forms.While-reading2b Listen and read the passage.Complete the chart below.
3、Traditional art formMaterials used1.sky lanterns2.paper cutting3.clay artbamboo,paperpaper(usually red)clay While-readingFill in the blanks according to the passage.festivals and other celebrations1500 yearsgood luck and a happy new yearchildren or lively characterspolished and painted1234a general
4、introductionspecific details and examplesReading Strategy:1.Which paragraph gives a general introduction?Para.1.2.Which paragraph gives some specific details and examples.Para.2,3,4.While-reading2c Read the passage again and answer the questions.1.What do traditional Chinese art forms try to show?这是
5、一个总论问题。Chinese art forms show关键词可以快速在第一段找到答案They try to show the things that are important in life such as love,beauty and family.While-reading2.What were sky lanterns used for before and what are they used for now?对应第二段usednowask for help when in troubleare used at festival and other celebrationsBe
6、fore,they were used for asking for help when in trouble.Now,they are used at festivals and other celebrations.While-reading3.What kinds of pictures are usually found on paper cuttings?The pictures usually found on paper cuttings are flowers,animals,and things about Chinese history.4.How do people us
7、e paper cuttings during the Spring Festival?Paper cuttings are put on windows,doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.While-reading5.What are the steps for making clay art pieces?They are first shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dr
8、y.After drying,they are fired at a very high heat.They are then polished and painted.6.Which art form do you think is the most interesting?Why?I think the sky lantern is the most interesting.Because its not too difficult for me to make one by myself.While-reading2d Complete the sentences using the c
9、orrect forms of the phrases in the box.1.People used to _ sky lanterns when they were in trouble.But today,people light the lanterns and watch them _ the sky with their wishes.2.The art of paper cutting _ a simple thing like a piece of paper _ a beautiful piece of art.People often _ these art pieces
10、 _the doors,windows and walls of their homes to celebrate the Spring Festival.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.send outrise intosuch as turninto send out cover with rise into put
11、onturnsintoputonsuch as covered with Post-readingWhich art form do you think is the easiest?I think paper cutting is the easiest.Why?Because Im good at drawing and using scissors.2e Discuss the questions in your group.Post-readingWhich is the most difficult?I think the sky lantern is the most diffic
12、ult.Why?BecausePost-readingWhich art form would you like to learn?Id like to learn the Chinese clay art.Why?BecausePost-readingLanguage points1.These usually try to show the things that are important in life,such as love,beauty and family.such as和for example都有“例如”的意思，但是它们的用法有所不同。such as常用来列举同类人或事物中的
13、多个例子。for example一般只以 同类人或事物中的“一个”为例。e.g.I like animals,such as dogs,bears and pandas.Post-readingPost-reading2.The most common things,from paper to clay to bamboo,are turned into objects of beauty.(1)turninto 意为“把变成；使变成”，而turn into 表示“转变；变成”等意思。e.g.Can you turn an egg into a flower?(2)objects of bea
14、uty 意为“精美物品”的意思。其中object指具体、实际 的“物品；东西”。e.g.The sunny morning turned into a snowy day.3.It takes several weeks to complete everything.It takes(sb.)some time to do sth.意为“花费（某人）多长时间做某事”，其中it是形式主语，动词不定式（短语）是真正的主语。e.g.My bike was broken.It took me two hours to walk home.SummaryKey words and phrases:Its
15、,form,balloon,scissors,lively,heat,complete,such as,turn into Key sentences: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 love,beauty and family.The most common things,from paper to clay to bamboo,are turned into objects of beauty.It takes several weeks to complete everything.Write a passage according to the answers of questions in 2e.HomeworkGoodbye！
