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Unit 5
What are the shirts made of?
Section B Reading (2a-2e)
Sichuan
sugar art
Jiangsu
Chinese knots
Hebei
shadow figures
Beijing
facial makeup
form 形式
polish
润色
scissors
剪刀
clay 陶土
lively
生动的
heat
v.加热
n.高温
celebration 庆典
cover with
覆盖
rise into
升入
learn new words and phrases
Skim the passage and match each paragraph with the topic.
The sky lanterns
The paper cutting
The forms and meaning of
the traditional art
The Chinese clay art
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Beauty in Common Things
Each different part of China has its own special forms(形式) 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(陶土) to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty.
Scan Para1 and answer the questions.
Q1:What do traditional Chinese art forms try to show?
These usually try to show the things that are important in life, such as love, beauty and family.
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Scan Para2 and answer the questions.
Q2: What were sky lanterns used for before and what are they used for now?
They were used for asking for help when in trouble in the past.
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(庆典). They are made of bamboo(竹子) 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.
Today sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations as symbols of happiness and good wishes.
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History
Function
Appearance
Material
Symbols
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(庆典). They are made of bamboo(竹子) 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.
How to use
Read Para 2 carefully and find out how can we introduce the sky lantern.
Scan Para.3 and answer the questions.
Paper
cutting
Paper cutting (剪纸)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(剪刀). The most common pictures are flowers, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put on(张贴) windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.
Q3:What kinds of pictures are usually found on paper cuttings?
The most common pictures are flowers, animals, and things about Chinese history.
Q4:How do people use 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.
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Read Paragraph 3 carefully and make a card for paper cutting.
History:
Material:
Appearances:
When it is used:
Symbols:
Paper cutting (剪纸)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(剪刀). The most common pictures are flowers, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put on(张贴) windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.
over 1,500 years old
(red) paper
flowers, animals and things
about Chinese history
during the Spring Festival
wishes for good luck and a happy new year
Scan Para.4 and answer the questions.
Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real.The pieces are usually cute children or lively(生动的) characters from a Chinese fairy tale(童话故事) or historical(历史的) story. The pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry.After drying,they are fired at a very high heat(高温).They are then polished(润色)and painted.It takes several weeks to complete(完成) everything.These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty.
Q5:How many steps for making clay art pieces?
What are they?
Four.
What are the steps for making clay art pieces? Fill in the blanks.
The pieces ___________
_______ by hand.
They are allowed to
_______.
They _________ at
a very high heat.
They are ________
and _________.
are carefully
shaped
air-dry
are fired
polished
painted
First
Second
Third
Finally
Appearances
Material
Why
(famous)
Steps
Symbols
Read Para 4 carefully and find out how can we introduce the Chinese clay art.
Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real.The pieces are usually cute children or lively(生动的) characters from a Chinese fairy(童话故事) tale or historical(历史的) story. The pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry.After drying,they are fired at a very high heat(高温).They are then polished(润色)and painted.It takes several weeks to complete(完成) everything.These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty.
Find out the structure of the passage.
general introduction
specific details and examples
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Complete the sentences using the correct 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 ____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 out
rise into
such as turn…into send out cover with rise into put…on
turns
into
put
on
such as
covered with
2d
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Discuss the questions in your group.
Group work
2e
1. Which art form do you think is the easiest? Which is the most difficult? Why?
2. Which art form would you like to learn? Why?
1.I think ...is the easiest and ... is the most difficult, because...
2.My favorite art form is ... Let me introduce it to you. ...
3.I like ... very much. I think they are not only beautiful and useful but also a symbol of Chinese culture.
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Further thinking
I think traditional arts are important because …
they bring fun to people’s lives;
they show the wisdom and spirit of Chinese craftsmen (工匠精神) — concentration and devotion;
Do you think traditional Chinese arts are important? Why?
How can we promote traditional
Chinese arts today?
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Traditional art forms are the fortune of our country. Be Chinese cultural spreaders!
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Summary
1.key words and phrases: form,lively,clay,cover with,rise into and so on.
2.Learn to introduce some of our traditional arts according to some key elements: History,Function ,Appearances,
Material, How to use and so on.
I played an active role in this class. 5 4 3 2 1
I can understand the words and sentences very well. 5 4 3 2 1
I know Traditional art forms are the fortune of our country. We should be Chinese cultural spreaders! 5 4 3 2 1
I can divide this article into four parts by myself. 5 4 3 2 1
I know about the structure. 5 4 3 2 1
Total scores:
20-25:Excellent! I learned a lot in this class.
15-19:Good! I need to do better next time.
10-14: Just so-so.I should work harder and be more focused.
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Homework
You must:
Draw a mind map of the passage
(you can choose one of them).
Try your best:
1.Try to learn more about Chinese traditional art and learn to do one of them.
2.Try to write one more paragraph to introduce another Chinese traditional art form.
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Thank You!
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