高二2016-17学年第一期总第643期教案
Enjoy Warhol’s work (P4)
宁波诺丁汉大学附属中学  门县东

I. Pre-reading
l Who was Andy Warhol?
(an American artist; a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art (波普艺术).)
 
l So what is so special about his artwork?
l Let’s look at a few of his paintings and watch a short video clip made by the Khan Academy:
http://open.163.com/movie/2012/4/P/E/M8R65MOAR_M8R8KU6PE.html
(teachers, the first 3 minutes of the video clip is enough to show how Warhol challenged people’s idea of what art is)

II. Scanning
Read the article and answer the following questions.
1. What do Warhol’s words about fame mean?
(In the modern world, many more people enjoy fame than before but fame is short-lived unless you have true talent.)
2. Why has Warhol’s fame lasted for so long?
(Answers may vary. e.g. Because of his influence – his works started discussions of “what makes art”; he left his mark in many more ways than his actual work. Or: His ideas and works of art have stayed in the public’s minds.)
3. What was Warhol like in others’ eyes?
(Answers may vary. According to Peter Wollen, he was a “Renaissance man”, the man who made mundane objects into art.
To Christopher Makos, he was an artist whose fame will last as long as the stuff in his works of art does.
Jon Savage considers him someone who summed up, defined and in many ways symbolized the present world.)
4. The article was mainly written to ____.
(introduce readers to some of Warhol’s ideas and works of art and describe his influence on art and culture)
5. Read the article again and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
•According to Peter Wollen, Warhol might be called a “Renaissance man” because of his many talents. (T)
•According to Christopher Makos, Warhol will have his fame as long as Campbell’s soup cans remain on our shelves. (T)

III. Language Work
Collect phrases and sentences about fame and Warhol’s influence.
About fame:
to move in and out of the media spotlight
Talent shows are widely seen as a shortcut to fame.
to become stars quickly via the internet
Modern fame is short-lived.
Most of the celebrities fade from view just as quickly.
to deserve media and public attention
About influence:
Like his ideas, Warhol’s artwork has stayed in the public’s minds.
His works … turn mundane, daily objects into art, and that against starts discussion of the timeless question of ‘What makes art.
Warhol left his mark in many more ways than his actual work.
Besides his paintings, Warhol made his influence known through his movies, his photos and his celebrity magazine Interview.
He summed up, defined and in many ways symbolized the world in which we now live.

IV. Post-reading
Discussion: (Choose a topic)
1.What do you think of Warhol’s words about fame – “everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes”?
2.What do you think of his paintings?

V. Homework
Choose one of the following:
•Write a short piece based on your discussion.
•Write about or make a poster or short video about an artist that you like, talking about his or her ideas, works of art and influence.

Speaking to Americans (P4)
北京房山教师进修学校 王俊英

I. Warming Up
Look at the following dialogues between my American colleague and “I”. Do you think “I” am an English native speaker?
 

II. Read the article quickly, and answer this question:
1. What’s the article mainly about?
(The language differences between British English and American English.)

III. Read for details. Read and answer the questions.
1. What situation did the author face at the beginning?
(Her US colleagues could not understand her friendly greetings.)
2. What did the Daily Mail newspaper do before the 2012 London Olympic Games?
(It published a guide to British English for Americans.)
3. Which differences between American English and British English are mentioned? Can you find some examples?
(There are different spellings in both languages.
There are different expressions in British English and American English for the same thing.
For example:  chips/French fries,   crisps/potato chips, underground/subway,  films/movies,  pants/underwear. )

IV. Read for detail. Read, think and answer the questions.
1. Why does the author mention her conversation with an American colleague at the beginning of the article?
(To describe the trouble caused by the differences between British and American English.)
2. What’s the function of Paragraph 7?
 (This paragraph is a linking paragraph that leads into the following paragraphs.)
3. What’s the author’s attitude toward the language differences? 
(She thinks it’s necessary for Americans and others to learn the differences.)

V. Language Focus
Write out the expressions mentioned in the passage according to the explanation.
1. _______: definitely not
anything but
2. _______: one came to understand the situation
the cloud seemed to lift from one’s mind
3. _______: can not prevent or avoid doing sth
can’t help doing
4. _______: news, etc allowed to be made known
released
5. _______: it is expected news that
it comes as no surprise that

VI. Post-reading
Discuss in groups.
1. Find at least three more examples of language differences between British English and American English in daily life.
2. Discuss with your group members:
l Have you ever experienced an embarrassing situation caused by language differences?
l Describe your experience and discuss the best way to solve it.

VII. Homework
Writing:
Choose one of the following.
1.Write down the differences between British English and American English you’ve found in the article as well as in daily life.
2. Write about another embarrassing situation caused by language differences that you or your group members have experienced and suggest a way you could have solved it.

VIII. 补充(Supplementary Material)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

What Mom gave me (P6)
北京房山教师进修学校 王俊英

I. Useful Information
Groundhog Day is a traditional holiday celebrated on February 2. The holiday’s modern customs involve early morning celebrations while watching the groundhog emerge from its burrow.
 
Arbor Day is a holiday during which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees. Today, many countries observe this holiday in the spring, and the date varies, depending on the climate and a suitable planting season.
 
A depression is a time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of unemployment and poverty. The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place during the 1930s.
 

II. Pre-reading
Looking at the title “What Mom gave me”, can you predict what the article says the writer’s mom gave?
² Food and drinks?
² Clothes?
² Money?
² Care and love?
² Too much burden?
² Too many requirements?
² ……

III. Read quickly, and check your predictions:
What did the writer’s mom give her according to the article?
(Her love for life and love for her family.)

IV. Read for detail. Read and draw a mind map using the key information.
 
Key:
an occasion
who might enjoy what…
with care ...
Thoughtfulness and creativity
appreciated
gift-giving
be cheap or cut corners
“Isn’t life great?”
her love for life and her love for us

V. Read in depth. Read, think and answer the question.
1. What kind of giver do you think the author’s mom was?
(Thoughtfulness and creativity went into the gifts she gave. / She was a thoughtful and creative giver.)
2. What is the most precious thing her mom gave the author?
(Her love for life and for them.)
3. What does the sentence “She told us not to be cheap or cut corners” in Paragraph 6 mean?
(It means that when you want to give, you shouldn’t choose something cheap or do it in the easiest way. Give with care and love.)

VI. Language Work
Collect phrases or sentences about giving gifts. You can use your mind map for help.
e.g. The occasion never mattered.
She always thought about who might enjoy what.

VII. Post-reading
Discuss in groups:
l What kind of gifts do you often get from your mom/dad? Have they given you any special or unforgettable ones?
l What gifts do you give your mom/dad?
l What is the most precious thing your mom or dad has given you? Why do you think so?
l As a daughter or son what do you think you can give your mom or dad?
l What kind of thank you note would you like to write to your mom or dad?

VIII. Homework
Writing:
Choose one of the following.
1. Write down a short summary of the article based on your mind map.
2. Based on your group discussions, write down the things, or one special thing, your mom has given you and what you would like to give back to your mom. Add some details where necessary.
3. Write a thank you note to your mom or dad.