[名校联盟]湖南省蓝山二中高二英语M8 U4 全单元教案：Project.docVIP

Part A I. Lead-in T: Are you familiar with these pictures? S: Yes. They are from the film “Harry Potter”[来源:学§科§网] T: Have you read or seen any about it? S: Yes. T: These books and films are perhaps the most popular books and films in the world. So most of us have read or seen them. Why do you think that Harry Potter books and films are so popular around the world? S: …… T: Every time a new film comes out, newspapers, magazine and websites all send a writer or reporter to review it. People read these reviews to help them decide what films they want to see. This section is designed to give you a chance to practice your English by completing a project. You will first read a review of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. You are expected to learn by reading the passage how to write a film review and what should be included in a review. Then you will write a film review by yourselves. II. Reading Read the review quickly and try to find how is this reading passage organized? Answers Part 1: (Para 1-3) brief introduction of the film’s plot Part 2: (Para 4-5) the writer’s commentary on the special effects and acting in the film Part 3: (Para 6-7) problems of the film Part 4: (Para 8) the recommendation by the writer Now let’s listen to the recording of the review and try to answer the following questions: 1. Where is the film set? 2. What does the writer think about the three young actors? 3. What is the complaint many people have made about the film? 4. What problem does the writer think the film has? Answers 1. It is set in England. 2. The three young actors are the real highlight of the film. They do very well even compared with the experienced adult actors. 3. The film is too long. At 142 minutes, it is almost a half hour longer than an average film 4. The writer feel too much time is dedicated in showing the sport in Quidditch and several interesting scenes were deleted from the film. Read the review again. While reading, find more detailed information t