内容正文:
Unit5 What are the shirts made of?
Section B 2a-2e
1. Read to learn some of the special traditional art in China.
2. To learn to move from general to specific
3. To be able to discuss traditional art using passive voice:
学习目标
Warming-up
Do you know what they are?
sky lantern
paper cutting
Free talk
Chinese clay art
lion dance
Pre-reading
2a What do you know about folk or traditional art, like paper
cutting? Tell your partner about it.
They are Chinese paper cuttings.
It’s one of the Chinese folk or traditional art forms.
Read the four paragraphs quickly and answer.
Skimming
Traditional
art forms
Sky lanterns
Paper cutting
Clay art
Para. 1.
1.Which paragraph is a general introduction?
Paragraph 1.
2.Which paragraph is specific details and examples?
Paragraph 2, 3 and 4.
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Reading strategy:
MOVING FROM GENERAL TO SPECIFIC
A general introduction of the topic is usually followed by specific details and examples.
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 love, beauty and family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty.
According to 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 lit, 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.
Paper cutting has been around for over 1500 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, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are p