Unit 5 different art forms

Unit 5 Task Objectives: To change a dialogue into a story of favourite art form To learn an article of Sandy’s favourite art form. To complete a questionnaire about art forms and discuss with classmates. To learn to write an article of your favourite art form.

Watch a video about Pop Idol It is a world-famous TV programme, common people show their great music talent in it.

Change the dialogue into a story Beth’s experience of taking parting in Pop Idol. on Page 70《初中英语读本》 Beth is a singer. She has a real gift for singing. She has won and always in school musicals. She decided to . Beth asked Tina to go with her. The auditions were , so they had to get there very early . They had to , but it was good fun. And they see the judge First , Beth had to sing for the judges. The judges told Beth that she had and . If she gets through them. she will be in the . She was very . Because she could be famous around the world and sing many sings to make herself and people happy fantastic lots of competitions gets a star part go to the Pop Idol auditions in Lodon wait hours Change the dialogue into a story The importance of the art form to Beth were excited to The story of Beth’s favourite art form a great vioce looked good Beth’s favourite art form television programme excited

Part B at page 77 Sandy’s favourite art form 1. What art form does Sandy like best? (Paragraph1) Painting. She has a real gift for it . 2. Does Sandy have stories about her art form? (Paragraph2) Yes, she does . But she once didn’t like art lessons 3. How important is this art form to Sandy now? (Paragraph3) she has been crazy about it and enjoyed herself in the colour world.

The main idea of each paragraph All my teachers and classmates praised my designs for the art festival. They think I have a real gift for painting. However, I once did not like art lessons because I could not draw very well. One day, I was playing with some paint as usual in Ms Luo’s art lesson. I mixed the paint with water. As I took the brush away, I dropped some paint onto the paper. Looking at the mark, I decided to blow it. The paint began to run, so I blew harder. The paint ran in all directions and made a very interesting pictures! I forgot that I was in class until Ms Luo came by my desk. “That’s a very good picture, Sandy,” said Ms Luo. She encouraged me to keep trying and make more wonderful pictures. I did make some wonderful pictures later. Since then, I have been crazy about crayons and paints. I enjoy myself in the world of colours every time I paint. how important is this art form to me. The art form I like best is... I have a real gift for... I became interested in… when I was... I once did not like… because… Para 1 Para2: the story about Sandy’s art form When: one day Who : Sandy and Ms Luo When , Who , What happened . result …… which art form I like best. Para 2 What happened : dropped some paint onto the paper. blew it. The paint ran in all directions. result : made a very interesting picture! Ms Luo encouraged her to keep trying Para 3 the story about this form.

Part A at page 76 1. What art form do you like best? Put a tick (√) in the box. □dance □literature □drama □music □film □painting □photography Others:____ 2. Are you good at this art form? _________________________ 3. What do you think of this art form? ______________________________ 4. When did you become interested in this art form? ________________________________ 5. Do you have any stories about this art form? 6. How important is this art form to you? _________________________________ √ Yes ,I am . It’s useful and makes me happy and relaxed . At 7 years old . Yes, one day at my friend’s birthday party… I have been crazy about it since then and enjoyed music every day because it makes me happy and relaxed .

the art form you like best Part C Writing time The art form I like best is... I think I have a real gift for... I once did not like… because… (Para 1) the art form you like best I became interested in… when I was… … praised me for… …encouraged me (not) to… (Para 2) (Para 3) Since then, I have been crazy about… I enjoy myself…every time…

Requirements 写作要求 Full marks 满分 Your marks 得分 1. Clear structure and good organization. 分段写作，写明每段内容 6 2. Fine language. 好词好句 5 3.Enough content(内容). 内容丰富 4.write about 100 words ，write neatly. 书写工整 3

Checking time Requirements 写作要求 Full marks 满分 Your marks 得分 1. Clear structure and good organization. 分段写作，写明每段内容 6 2. Fine language. 好词好句 5 3.Enough content(内容). 内容丰富 4.write about 100 words ，write neatly. 书写工整 3

Why is art important to us? Art is much less important than life, but if there is no art , life is very poor. Art can give us wings and take us to a place far, far away.

Homework Read the storyand learn to use the good sentences and the structure. 2.Write about Beth’s favourite art form according to the text.《初中英语读本》on Page 70 .

Thank you for listening Good-bey

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