Unit 6 The art of the brush Reading Ⅱ课件2026-2027学年译林版英语九年级上册

Unit 6 The art of the brush ( Reading Ⅱ ) ★学习目标： •掌握本课重点句型，能运用叙事框架口头、书面描述学习传统艺术的经历。 •感悟中国书法的魅力，增强中华优秀传统文化认同感。 •辨析标题词义，多角度赏析文本，提升阅读理解与思辨能力。 •学会借助文本叙事框架梳理信息，实现语言知识迁移运用。 ★教学重难点： •梳理文章脉络，掌握描写个人成长经历的重点句型。 •迁移叙事框架，完成传统艺术主题的口头与书面表达。 •理解标题 “journey” 深层含义，体会书法带来的精神成长。 •写作中灵活运用句型，融合个人经历与文化内涵。 Reading Read the article again and answer the questions below. • When did Sandy’s love of calligraphy start? • What did Sandy think of the ancient calligraphy at first? She thought it looked like beautiful pictures. Her love of calligraphy began when her father took her to a museum. • What was Sandy’s problem when she first practised calligraphy? • What change has calligraphy brought to Sandy? It has helped her become more patient and focused. She could hardly sit still for more than a few minutes and it was hard for her to pay attention. • How did Chinese characters develop over thousands of years? • What will Sandy do when she feels down or under pressure? She will pick up her brush and practise calligraphy. They have developed from drawings into their present forms. Why does the writer choose the word “journey” as the title instead of “experience”? AI生成 Because an experience is usually a single event. But a journey means a long process with growth and changes. Sandy learns calligraphy step by step, becomes more patient and gets peace from it. It shows her slow growth, not just one short event. Language points I will never forget the first time I used a brush. ▶I will never forget the first time I …”：用来表达初次经历留下的深刻印象。 •the first time (that)…：第一次…… 的时候 （引导定语从句，修饰前面的 time） 例：I will never forget the first time I tried paper‑cutting. 我永远忘不了我第一次尝试剪纸。 I will never forget the first time I learned to paint. 我永远忘不了我第一次学画画。 I could hardly sit still for more than a few minutes! ▶hardly：adv. 几乎不，简直不 （本身含有否定含义，表否定，不能再和 not 连用。） 例：正确：I could hardly believe it. 我几乎不敢相信。 错误：I couldn’t hardly believe it.（双重否定，错误） ▶still 在此处是形容词（adj.），意为“静止的，不动的”，在句中作主语补足语，说明主语的状态。 例：Please stand still while I take your photo. 请站着别动，我给你拍照。 •区分其他词性：still （adv. ）仍然，还 例：He is still waiting. 他还在等待。 Over time, I learnt to focus, and I took pleasure in producing better work. ▶over time：随着时间推移；久而久之 （介词短语，用于描述事物随时间发生变化） 例：Over time, he became more confident. 久而久之，他变得更加自信。 ▶learn to do sth：学会做某事（侧重技能、能力养成） 例：We must learn to respect different cultures. 我们必须学会尊重不同的文化。 ▶take pleasure in doing sth ：乐于做某事；从做…… 中获得乐趣 例：She takes pleasure in helping others. 她乐于帮助别人。 When I write, I feel my breath slow down and my mind get quiet. ▶feel：v. 感觉到，察觉到 •feel sb./sth. do sth：感觉到某人/某物做了某事（感受动作全过程、经常性动作） 例：I feel the wind blow on my face. 我感觉到风吹过我的脸庞。（感受到吹风整个过程） •feel sb./sth. doing sth：感觉到某人/某物正在做某事（感受动作正在进行） 例：He felt the rain falling on his face. 他感觉到雨水正落在他脸上。（雨正在下） ▶slow down：(使) 放慢，放缓；减速 例：Please slow down. The road is dangerous. 请减速，这条路很危险。 Sandy is reading an article with advice for people who are trying calligraphy. Complete the article with the correct forms of the words and phrase in the box. appear character attention focus still pressure pride take pleasure in Calligraphy is a special part of our culture. With its own beauty, it attracts the __________ of people all over the world. Would you like to try it? Here is some advice for you: • Make sure you have a great interest in this art form. Unless you love it, you will never ______________ practising it. • You need patience to learn calligraphy. It takes time and effort to practise. You may need to sit ___________ for a long time. • Calligraphy is an artistic form of Chinese ___________. Learn the strokes of each character, because they are the key to writing well. attention take pleasure in still characters appear character attention focus still pressure pride take pleasure in • Don’t think about other things while you are working. _____________ on every mark you make on the paper. • When you make mistakes, don’t feel any ____________. Even the greatest calligrapher makes mistakes. • Visit art museums which have famous pieces of calligraphy as often as possible. Seeing great art will help you improve your skills. Keep practising and take ______________ in your progress. One day, your calligraphy may _____________ in the couplets—on your door and your neighbours’. Focus pressure pride appear 1. Why does Sandy begin her article with making Spring Festival couplets? Example: She starts with writing Spring Festival couplets to show her great progress in calligraphy. This warm daily scene draws readers’ interest. Besides, it forms a good connection with the ending of the story. Think and share 2. What other activities can help people focus? Give an example. Example: Drawing is a great activity to help people focus. While drawing, people have to concentrate on every line and detail. It helps them forget troubles and stay fully focused on their work. Think and share 3. Have you ever tried any form of art? If so, what is it and how does it make you feel? Example: Yes, I have tried paper‑cutting. It requires lots of care and patience. It makes me feel peaceful. When I am under study pressure, it helps me relax and brings me much happiness. Think and share Vocabulary appear ▶v. ① 出现；显现 例：Her name appeared in the newspaper.（她的名字出现在报纸上。） ▶v. ② 似乎，好像；看来 •appear + (to be) + 形容词/名词：似乎…… 例：He appears (to be) very tired.（他似乎很累。） •appear to do sth：似乎/好像做某事 例：She appears to understand the meaning of the title.（她似乎理解了这个标题的 含义。） writing ▶n. ① 书写；写字；书法；写作（不可数） 例：Her writing is neat.（她的字迹很工整。） Practise more to improve your writing.（多练习来提高你的写作水平。） ▶n. ② 著作；文学作品（常用复数：writings） 例：We are reading the writings of Lu Xun.（我们正在阅读鲁迅的著作。） We can learn a lot from Lu Xun’s writings.（我们可以从鲁迅的著作中学到很多。） character ▶n. ① 文字；汉字；文字符号 例：We can learn more about Chinese characters through calligraphy.（我们可以通过书法更 多了解汉字。） ▶n. ② 性格，品质；品性 例：Practising calligraphy helps develop your character.（练习书法有助于培养你的品性。） ▶n. ③（小说、电影里的）人物，角色 例：I like the main character in this story.（我喜欢这个故事里的主角。） pressure ▶n. ① 心理压力；压力（不可数） •under pressure：在压力之下；承受压力 例：Many teenagers are under pressure from studies.（很多青少年承受着学业带来的 压力。） ▶v. 逼迫，迫使 •pressure sb. to do sth.：逼迫某人做某事 例：Don’t pressure him to make a quick decision.（不要逼迫他快速做决定。） pride ▶n. 自豪，骄傲（不可数名词） •with pride：自豪地 例：She showed her calligraphy works with pride.（她自豪地展示她的书法作品。） •take pride in (doing) sth = be proud of (doing) sth：为（做）某事感到自豪 例：We take pride in our traditional Chinese culture. = We are proud of our traditional Chinese culture.（我们为我们的中国传统文化感到自豪。） •the pride of… ：…… 的骄傲 例：He is the pride of his family.（他是全家的骄傲。） Exercise 单项选择 1. I will never forget ______ I learnt to make Chinese paper‑cutting. A. the first time B. for the first time C. at first D. first time 2. When you are ______ pressure, slow down and give yourself a break. A. under B. under the C. in D. in the 3. We take pride ______ our local traditional culture. A. of B. for C. in D. at A A C 根据中文句意补全句子 1. 久而久之，这个女孩学会了专注细节。 ____________, the girl learnt to focus on small details. 2. 他为制作传统手工艺品感到快乐。 He __________________ making traditional hand‑made works. 3. 那个男孩似乎对国画很感兴趣。 The boy ____________________ great interest in Chinese ink painting. Over time takes pleasure in appears to have Homework ★Homework ▶Required tasks •Complete today’s in-class exercises. •Write a short passage about your traditional-art experience. ▶Optional tasks •Prepare a one-minute short introduction to a Chinese traditional art. Thanks! $