Unit 1 Art 单元话题语言整合课 课件（含学案）-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第三册

Unit 1 Art——RIVERDANCE ----- 话题语言整合课 Vocabulary Review: adj. permanent contemporary subjective realistic influential precise representative humanistic primitive visual n. breakthrough expansion dimension reputation precision recognition convey population uniqueness v. emerge convey rank set...apart from criticise memorial expand bring...to life =breathe life into... Task1: One word at least to describe the dance. Riverdance: The Soul of Ireland in Rhythm _________________ Riverdance first emerged as an interval performance(中场表演) during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest(1994年欧洲歌唱大赛), subsequently developing into a full-stage production that has gained permanent recognition worldwide. This representative Irish cultural show gets its name from the River Liffey (利菲河). In history, many Irish people left their motherland for foreign countries to escape hardships and poverty. They carried their culture and traditions in their hearts, fought bravely in new environments, and mixed Irish dance with other cultural elements. What sets Riverdance apart from other dance shows is its perfect presentation of Irish unity and perseverance. The dancers perform with precise and powerful steps, moving in strict harmony. Their uniform rhythms and confident gestures show that the Irish people stick together through good times and bad. Even in the face of difficulties, they hold their heads high and keep going. The show not only fully reflects the unity and perseverance of the Irish nation, but also passes on the noble spirit of the nation. Music: The Symphonic Heartbeat The music of Riverdance is a powerful symphony that combines traditional Irish instruments with modern orchestral(管弦乐的) arrangements. The rhythmic pounding of Bodhran(宝思兰鼓)and hard shoes is precisely accompanied by the haunting melodies of uilleann pipes(尤利安管笛) and the energetic violin, which creates a visual and auditory(听觉的) experience that is both primitive and contemporary. The function of the music is to transport the audience through different emotional dimensions—from the sorrow of emigration to the joy of reunion. Lighting: Creating Visual Poetry The lighting design contributes to setting apart Riverdance from ordinary dance performances. Strategic use of spotlights adds depth and dimension to the stage. During solo performances, a single beam of light follows the dancer's every movement, creating a realistic and personal atmosphere. In group dancing pieces(环节), the lighting expands to create a visual spectacle(奇观). The lighting designer's goal is to bring the emotional journey to life—warm golden hues during celebratory scenes, cool blues during moments of reflection. Dance Style: Precision and Power The dance style of is immediately recognizable(易于辨认的) for its precise footwork and rigid upper body. What makes it influential is the innovative combination of traditional step dancing(踢踏舞) with the contemporary dancing styles like Ballet and Fleminco(弗拉明戈舞步), creating something entirely new while honoring tradition. Besides, Riverdance transformed step dancing from a solo performance into an impressive group production. ____________________ Riverdance's influence extends far beyond entertainment. It sparked a global Irish dance expansion, with dance schools opening in countries where Irish culture was previously unknown. The show serves as a memorial to Irish heritage while functioning as a guarantee that traditional culture can thrive in the modern world. Its success proved that fine art rooted in tradition can achieve commercial success without losing artistic taste. The production represents a contemporary approach to cultural preservation—not locking tradition in museums, but bringing it to life on stage for new generations to appreciate. Reading and exploring ______________ How to introduce a show? Tip1: Use topic sentence. Tip2: Use verbs. Tip3: Use adjectives. Task2: Give a subtitle. history impact/features background and context How to introduce the music of a show? Tip1: Use topic sentence. Tip2: Use verbs. Tip3: Use adjectives. pair work (learning paper) Bodhrán 宝思兰鼓 uilleann 尤利安管笛 How to introduce the music of a show? Tip1: Use topic sentence. Tip2: Use verbs. Tip3: Use adjectives. How to introduce the dance of a show? Tip1: Use topic sentence. Tip2: Use verbs. Tip3: Use adjectives. Ballet Fleminco step dancing ______________ Is Riverdance entertainment? Why or why not? Task3: Discussion(group work) entertainment (music, lighting, dance) more than entertainment sparked dance expansion serves as function as proved represents ART inspire to learn spread Irish culture set an example enjoy commercial success help preserve traditional culture Cultural Impact and Legacy 假如你是李华，最近在杭州剧院观看了《大河之舞》，请给你的爱尔兰朋友Chris写一封邮件，分享此次经历。 Requirement：Use what we learned in this unit. Clues: 1.你印象最深刻的部分； 2.你的收获或感想； Task4: Essay what to share:light, music, dance, history behind feelings/emotions How to introduce the dance of a show? Tip1: Use topic sentence. Tip2: Use verbs. Tip3: Use adjectives. structure Sentence patterns: 1. what sets...apart from... is... 2. the function of the music is to... 3. the light designer’s goal is to... 4. its influece extends far beyond entertainment. Vocabulary Review: adj. permanent contemporary subjective realistic influential precise representative humanistic primitive visual n. breakthrough expansion dimension reputation precision recognition convey population uniqueness v. emerge convey rank set...apart from criticise memorial expand bring...to life =breathe life into... Dear Chris, I watched Riverdance in Hangzhou. It was so exciting! The light changed from warm gold to cool blue, like telling a story. The music used Irish pipes and drums — it made me feel sad and happy. The dance was amazing. Dancers kept their bodies still but moved their feet super fast. They stamped together like one big family. Behind the dance is a sad history: Irish people left home because of hard times, but they never gave up. The show shows their unity and perseverance. I felt proud of the Irish spirit. Can we watch it together someday? Best, Li Hua Dear Chris, I saw Riverdance at Hangzhou Theatre. It truly shows the soul of Ireland. The lighting created visual poetry — golden for joy, blue for sad memories. The music mixed uilleann pipes and bodhran with modern orchestra, taking me from sorrow to celebration. The dance style is unique: precise footwork, stiff upper body, and fast rhythms. It blends traditional step dancing with ballet and Flamenco. The group danced in perfect unity — every stamp showed Irish perseverance. Behind it is a history of Irish people leaving their homeland but carrying their culture bravely. Riverdance is not just a show — it’s a memorial to Irish heritage. I was deeply moved. Let’s go together one day! Yours, Li Hua Dear Chris, I watched Riverdance in Hangzhou, and it left me breathless. The light shifted from warm gold to deep blue, painting each emotional scene. The music — uilleann pipes wailing, bodhran pounding, violin soaring — carried me through emigration’s sorrow and reunion’s joy. The dance amazed me most. With rigid upper bodies and lightning-fast feet, the dancers stamped in perfect unity. It blends traditional step dancing with ballet and Flamenco, turning a solo art into a powerful group production. The history behind it: Irish people fled hardship but held their culture tight. Riverdance is a living guarantee that tradition can thrive on stage, not locked in museums. I felt Ireland’s perseverance in every step. Thank you for sharing your heritage through our friendship. Warmly, Li Hua Lavf57.56.101 $ Riverdance: The Soul of Ireland in Rhythm Name:________ Class:_______ _____________________ Riverdance first emerged as an interval performance(中场表演) during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest(1994年欧洲歌唱大赛), subsequently developing into a full-stage production that has gained permanent recognition worldwide. This representative Irish cultural show gets its name from the River Liffey (利菲河). In history, many Irish people left their motherland for foreign countries to escape hardships and poverty. They carried their culture and traditions in their hearts, fought bravely in new environments, and mixed Irish dance with other cultural elements. What sets Riverdance apart from other dance shows is its perfect presentation of Irish unity and perseverance. The dancers perform with precise and powerful steps, moving in strict harmony. Their uniform rhythms and confident gestures show that the Irish people stick together through good times and bad. Even in the face of difficulties, they hold their heads high and keep going. The show not only fully reflects the unity and perseverance of the Irish nation, but also passes on the noble spirit of the nation. Music: The Symphonic Heartbeat The music of Riverdance is a powerful symphony that combines traditional Irish instruments with modern orchestral(管弦乐的) arrangements. The rhythmic pounding of Bodhran(宝思兰鼓)and hard shoes is precisely accompanied by the haunting melodies of uilleann pipes(尤利安管笛) and the energetic violin, which creates a visual and auditory(听觉的) experience that is both primitive and contemporary. The function of the music is to transport the audience through different emotional dimensions—from the sorrow of emigration to the joy of reunion. Lighting: Creating Visual Poetry The lighting design contributes to setting apart Riverdance from ordinary dance performances. Strategic use of spotlights adds depth and dimension to the stage. During solo performances, a single beam of light follows the dancer's every movement, creating a realistic and personal atmosphere. In group dancing pieces(环节), the lighting expands to create a visual spectacle(奇观). The lighting designer's goal is to bring the emotional journey to life—warm golden hues during celebratory scenes, cool blues during moments of reflection. Dance Style: Precision and Power The dance style of it is immediately recognizable(易于辨认的) for its precise footwork and rigid upper body. What makes it influential is the innovative combination of traditional step dancing(踢踏舞) with the contemporary dancing styles like Ballet and Flaminco(弗拉明戈舞步), creating something entirely new while honoring tradition. Besides, Riverdance transformed step dancing from a solo performance into an impressive group production. _____________________ Riverdance's influence extends far beyond entertainment. It sparked a global Irish dance expansion, with dance schools opening in countries where Irish culture was previously unknown. The show serves as a memorial to Irish heritage while functioning as a guarantee that traditional culture can thrive in the modern world. Its success proved that fine art rooted in tradition can achieve commercial success without losing artistic taste. The production represents a contemporary approach to cultural preservation—not locking tradition in museums, but bringing it to life on stage for new generations to appreciate. Elements Expressions/Structures Introduction topic: v: adj: Music topic: v: adj: Lighting topic: v: adj: Movements topic: v: adj: Task 4: An Essay 假如你是李华，最近在杭州剧院观看了《大河之舞》，请给你的爱尔兰朋友Chris写一封邮件，分享此次经历。 Requirement：Use what we learned in this topic. Clues: 1.你印象最深刻的部分； 2.你的收获或感想； About what I saw/heard:_____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ About my feelings/emotions: _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Don’t you think my name is really similar to your teacher’s? Doesn’t it feel warm and close? Hope you will love not just my name when the class is over. Today we’re going to explore a world-famous Irish dance show—Riverdance. By the end of this class, you’ll be able to talk about its uniqueness and cultural value, and write an email to share your thoughts. Let’s appreciate a short video. While watching, think about at least one word that describes this dance. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $