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课件网) Unit 7 Art LESSON 1 MASTERPIECES 1. Retrieve the basic information of the paintings and the general idea of the text. 2. Synthesize multiple perspectives of painting appreciation and descriptive language 3. Introduce paintings using mind maps and compare descriptions of three paintings. 4. Comment on the paintings in a critical way and explore the essence of masterpieces. Learning Objectives Lead in Pre-reading What elements can be seen in the paintings What’s your feeling when watching each painting Do you know the names of the three paintings white and yellow circles an amazing sky a thin figure a lonely tree a sleeping village a dark stormy sea a house lit by lights from inside Can you use the phrases below to describe what you see in the following paintings Pre-reading Fast Reading The Starry Night The Scream The Empire of Light Vincent van Gogh Edvard Munch René Magritte paintings names painters Find out the names and the painters Careful reading The Starry Night The Scream The Empire of Light What does the painting show The night sky with clouds, stars and a moon. A thin figure with an expression of fear. A beautiful house lit by lights from inside, surrounded by the darkness of the night. Fill in the blanks Description Careful reading The Starry Night The Scream The Empire of Light What may have inspired the painter His experience of walking with friends. His thoughts and ideas. What he saw from the window. Intensive Reading: Fill in the blanks Inspiration Careful reading The Starry Night The Scream The Empire of Light What did the artist think or say about the painting He thought it was a failure. Not mentioned in the text. The contrast between day and night in the paintings was surprising. Intensive Reading: Fill in the blanks Artist’s opinion Careful reading Match the expressions with the correct paintings 1.with an expression of fear 2.let out a powerful scream 3.circles of white and yellow racing across the sky 4.a burning orange-red sky 5.surrounded by the darkness of night 6.the night sky with clouds, stars and a moon 7.a beautiful house lit by lights from inside 8.full of brightness and soft white clouds 9.looks directly at the viewer 10.a sleeping village and a dark, lonely tree Careful reading Match the expressions with the correct paintings 3.circles of white and yellow racing across the sky 6.the night sky with clouds, stars and a moon 10.a sleeping village and a dark, lonely tree Careful reading Match the expressions with the correct paintings 1.with an expression of fear 2.let out a powerful scream 4.a burning orange-red sky 9.looks directly at the viewer Careful reading Match the expressions with the correct paintings 5.surrounded by the darkness of night 7.a beautiful house lit by lights from inside 8.full of brightness and soft white clouds Suppose you are a volunteer at an art exhibition. Introduce one of the three paintings to the visitors. Group Work Po ... ...
