Unit 1 课时4 D Writing & Discovery and E Project（课件）英语新教材沪教版五四学制八年级下册

该初中英语课件围绕“Art and artists”主题，聚焦艺术作品介绍性写作，结合so...that和such...that句型。通过Lisa的范文导入，引导学生分析细节描写，再以“General description-Descriptive details-Your thoughts”框架搭建写作支架，实现从输入到输出的知识衔接。 其亮点在于融合语言能力与文化意识，通过中外艺术案例（如《清明上河图》、皮影戏、维瓦尔第《四季》）提升跨文化理解，借助写作Checklist和Project小组实践培养思维品质。结构化的写作指导与探究活动，助力学生提升语言表达与文化鉴赏能力，也为教师提供清晰的教学流程与多样化活动设计支持。

D Writing & Discovery E Project 沪教版（五四）2024 英语 八年级 第二学期 Unit 1 Art and artists Objectives 教学目标： 通过本节课的学习，学生 1. 能够阅读和了解介绍性文本的细节等基本内容，了解更多古今中外的各色艺术形式。（学习理解） 2. 能够根据作文样例，并结合so ... that 和such ... that的语法句型，来书写体现出细节性描写的作文，表达出自己喜欢的不同艺术形式的特点和原因。（应用实践） 3. 能够展示出观察力和发现“美”的眼睛，发现我们学校里的艺术，并捕捉到身边的艺术带给我们的积极情绪和享受。（迁移创新） D. My favourite work of art Before we write You are going to introduce your favourite work of art at your art class. Read Lisa’s introduction below. What makes this work of art special? My favourite work of art is A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, created by the French artist Seurat. It was painted from 1884 to 1886. The painting presents a scene of weekend life. Some people are sitting and chatting on the cool, green grass. Others are enjoying the summer view of the River Seine with small white boats on it. Dogs are running and children are playing. It’s such a peaceful scene that I want to step into the painting and spend a day there. I love the relaxed life in it. Do you like it too? Before we write You are going to introduce your favourite work of art at your art class. /preznt/ v. 呈现、展示 /siːn/ n. 场景、场面、镜头 Prepare What words or phrases does Lisa use to describe the details of her favourite work of art? Circle them in the introduction. She used words and phrase like: on the cool, green grass; the summer view of the River Seine with small white boats on it. It’s such a peaceful scene that I want to step into the painting and spend a day there. She also used adverbial clauses of results to make sentences and descriptions. Plan Choose your favourite work of art and note down the key information of it. Plan Choose your favourite work of art and note down the key information of it. SAMPLE Plan Choose your favourite work of art and note down the key information of it. SAMPLE Plan Choose your favourite work of art and note down the key information of it. SAMPLE A description is a “picture” in words. Effective descriptive writing should have: Teen skills: Adding descriptive details • vivid details. Specific details paint a “picture” in the reader’s mind and readers can enter the writer’s experience through all five senses. • precise language. Specific adjectives and nouns and strong action verbs give life to the “picture” being painted in the reader’s mind. Write Write an introductory paragraph about your favourite work of art. /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/ adj. 介绍的、初步的 My favorite work of Chinese art is Along the River During the Qingming Festival. It was created by Zhang Zeduan in the Northern Song Dynasty. This painting is a masterpiece that vividly depicts the bustling scene of Bianjing, the capital city at that time. Appreciate peer’s work 1 SAMPLE In the painting, we can see various shops along the riverbank, with people coming in and out, doing business or just strolling around. There are also boats on the river, some carrying goods for trade, while others are used for transportation. People of different social statuses are shown, from the rich merchants in luxurious clothes to the common folks going about their daily lives. The details in the painting are amazing. For example, you can even see the expressions on people's faces and the texture of the buildings. Appreciate peer’s work 1 SAMPLE I love this painting because it not only shows us the prosperity of the ancient city but also gives us a glimpse into the lifestyle of people in that era. It’s like a window to the past. Every time I look at it, I feel like I’m walking on the streets of Bianjing, experiencing the lively atmosphere there. Do you like this great work of art too? Appreciate peer’s work 1 SAMPLE My favorite Chinese artwork is A Thousand-Mile Landscape, painted by Wang Ximeng during the Northern Song Dynasty. Appreciate peer’s work 2 SAMPLE This painting is a long scroll that presents a magnificent landscape. It features towering mountains, winding rivers, dense forests, and vast plains. The mountains are painted in different shades of blue and green, showing the artist’s superb skills in using colors. The rivers flow through the mountains, adding a sense of movement to the whole scene. Appreciate peer’s work 2 SAMPLE You can find villages hidden among the trees, bridges crossing over the rivers, and people traveling on the roads. It’s as if the artist has put a whole world into this scroll. Appreciate peer’s work 2 SAMPLE I am fascinated by this painting because it shows the beauty of nature in such a grand way. When I look at it, I seem to be on a journey across the thousand - mile landscape, enjoying the breathtaking views. I really hope more people can appreciate this wonderful piece of art. Appreciate peer’s work 2 SAMPLE Checklist Requirements Tick(s) 1 show the general descriptions of the artwork 2 share descriptive details of it 3 express your thoughts and feelings towards it 4 use introductory language (simple tense) Discovery Art in different forms shadow play Different kinds of art classical music rock art Discovery Shadow plays are an old traditional folk art of China. They’re like a very old form of cinema. The puppets appear as shadows on the screen thanks to a light. People move the puppets and tell stories. Chinese people have enjoyed this early form of entertainment for more than a thousand years. /fəʊk/ adj. 传统民间的、民俗的 /ˈpʌpɪt/ n. 木偶、傀儡 /ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/ n. 娱乐活动、招待 Discovery One of the most famous pieces of classical music is called “The Four Seasons” by the Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi. Each part tries to sound like a season. Spring sounds like birds. Summer sounds like thunder. Autumn sounds like the hunters’ horns. Winter sounds like the chattering of teeth. /kəmˈpəʊzə/ n. 作曲家 /θʌndə/ n. 雷声、怒吼 /hɔːn/ n. 号角、警报器 /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/ adj. 喋喋不休的、打颤的 Discovery Argentina’s “Cave of the Hands” is a rock art site with countless painted hands on the walls. There are not only handprints but also pictures showing animals, people and different shapes. The artwork tells us about the lives of people who lived thousands of years ago. /ˌɑ:dʒənˈti:nə/ n. 阿根廷 /ˈhændprɪnt/ n. 手印 Think and discuss Which art form do you find the most interesting? Explain why. I love shadow puppets! They use light and moving figures to tell stories. It’s like an old-fashioned cartoon where you control the characters by hand. The shadows make everything feel magical! Think and discuss Vivaldi’s music is my favorite. Each song sounds like a season—thunder in summer or birds chirping in spring. You don’t need words; it just makes you ‘feel’ nature. Which art form do you find the most interesting? Explain why. Think and discuss Handprints on cave walls are cool! People painted them thousands of years ago. It’s like they left messages for us, showing how they lived and what mattered to them. History feels real here! Which art form do you find the most interesting? Explain why. E. Works of art around us Today is the School Photo Day. Work in groups, find the best work of art in your school and do a presentation about your choice. Project Presenting the best work of art around us Take a walk around your school and agree on the best work of art around you. Take a picture of it. It can be anything, a painting, a sculpture, a piece of calligraphy, a dance performance or a piece of work by a student on the display board. Project Step 1: Search Presenting the best work of art around us Project Step 1: Search Presenting the best work of art around us a painting drawn by a student (photo taken by Adam, 10 March) a piece of calligraphy written by a student (photo taken by Mary, 10 March) Describe the work of art you have found. You can refer to the following questions for help. Project Step 2: Describe • What is it? Who created it? When was it made? What type of art is it? • Where did you find it? In your opinion, what is the purpose of making such an artwork? • Why have you chosen it? • ... In class, do a presentation to introduce the work of art your group has found. Include a picture and a short introduction. Project Step 3: Present Project The Purple Mountains at Dawn This acrylic painting depicts a serene landscape under dawn’s soft light. Discovered in the art class exhibition, its purpose lies in capturing nature’s beauty and evoking reflection. The vibrant colors and dynamic composition immediately drew my attention, symbolizing rebirth and hope. I chose it because its energy encapsulates both individual creativity and communal inspiration. Project Student Maria’s calligraphy piece is titled Benedictus. Displayed in the school art gallery, this work aims to practice traditional brush techniques while honoring cultural heritage. Its fluid strokes and balanced structure showcase mastery of the medium, making it a standout choice. The harmony between technique and intent resonated deeply, highlighting how tradition can thrive through modern practice. Project English Stage Play: Hou Yi Shoots the Sun Performed by the school drama club during the Cultural Festival, this English adaptation of the Chinese myth captivated audiences with dance, music, and dialogue. Its purpose bridges Eastern legends with global storytelling, proving creativity knows no borders. I selected it for its unique blend of art forms and its ability to engage diverse interests. The play’s success underscores how collaborative effort can transform cultural narratives into universal experiences. Listen to the presentations. Then vote to decide the best work of art in your school. Update my to-do list After lestening to the three presentations, I want to vote for the English play. Because the actresses and actors in Hou Yi Shoots the Sun were really great at acting. And they also spoke nice English. I enjoyed every minute in their show. ----- Amanda Homework 1. 基础作业：完成教材配套的练习册内容； 根据checklist，在作文本上完成“我最喜欢的艺术作品”的书写。 2. 进阶作业：根据Discovery，上网搜索其他的你所感兴趣的艺术新形式，并用英语摘录和分享。 3. 拓展作业：根据Project，发现学校里你最欣赏的艺术元素，并用英语介绍它。 null 80016.0 $