外研版高中英语选修8 Module 2《The Renaissance》(Reading and Vocabulary》教案.docVIP

外研版 第八册 模块二 Reading and Vocabulary Step 1 Presentation The teachers words: Look at the title . Renaissance usually means a new growth of something , especially art, literature or music. Judging from the title, what do you think Renaissance will refer to in this article? What time, what place and what persons do you guess will be mentioned here？　On this basis , finish the activity 1 . Classical (c) refer to ancient Greece and Rome Medieval (a) refers to the Middle Ages(from about 1100 to 1500) Gothic (d) refers to a typical style of art and architecture in the Middle Ages Renaissance (b) refers to the period which followed the Middle Ages Step 2 Go through each paragraph. Read the first paragraph Check the following sentences are facts (F) or opinions (O ) … the Mona Lisa is a mysterious masterpiece. (O ) What is the main idea of the first paragraph? the introduction of the Mina Lisa Para 2 1.Questions 1)Why was the Renaissance given this name? Because it has the concept of “rebirth” 2)When and where did the Renaissance begin? It took place in the 14th---16th century in Italy. 2. It was as if Europe was waking up after the long sleep of the Middle Ages. (facts or opinions ) 3. What is the main idea of the second paragraph? The implication of the Renaissance Para 3 What does it mean that Europe was getting richer, too? This means that people had money to spend on the arts ; and it became easier for artists to find people who could afford to buy their works or employ them. What is the main idea of the third paragraph? The development of trade becomes one of the factors of the Renaissance Para 4 1.What was new about ( a ) painting (b) music (c) architecture? perspective and effects of light (b) polyphonic music (c) lighter building 2. Renaissance artists found new ideas for their work in classical Greece and Rome. (facts or opinions ) What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph? They formed the new i