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Teaching Design-by Jian Guoping Teaching Content：

Unit5，Chinese Architecture and Gardening Teaching Objectives: 1.To learn to appreciate traditional Chinese architecture 2.To understand the features of traditional Chinese architecture 3.To know the differences between traditional Chinese architecture and Western architecture 4.To learn useful words and expressions about architecture and gardening and improve English language skills Teaching Key Points: 1.To understand the features of traditional Chinese architecture。

2.To learn useful words and expressions about architecture and gardening and improve English language skills Teaching Difficult Points: To know the differences between traditional Chinese architecture and Western architecture Teaching method: Task-based, Cooperative learning Teaching Aid: computer, i-pad, internet.

Teaching Procedures:

Step One: Before You Read Task One: Leading in 1. Answer the following questions about the topic that is going to be learned. 1) What are the main forms of traditional Chinese architecture? 2) Can you describe the features of Chinese palaces? 3)What is the prominent beauty of garden architecture? 4)How much do you know about pagodas and grottos in China? 5) Can you name some world famous buildings? What do you think of the relationship between architecture and culture? 2. Group Work: introduce the Eight Ancient Architectural Wonders of the World and present the one that you chose in groups about the splendor of each. A) The Statue of Zeus at Olympia B) The Colossus of Rhodes C) The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus D) The Pharos of Alexandria E) The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus F) The Great Wall G) The Pyramids of Egypt at Giza H) The Hanging Gardens of Babylon 3.Group Activity: Summarize the common features of these eight architectural wonders and figure out the key elements of their enduring charm.

Step Two: Start To Read Group Presentation Group 1: General introduction of ancient Chinese architecture.

(The uniqueness and Importance and achievement) Group 2: Characteristics of Ancient Architectural Styles.

(Horizontal, balance and symmetry, facing south, timber framework) Group 3: Characteristics of Ancient Architectural Styles

(Site, roof, symbolism, three different categories) Group 4: Imperial Architecture

(its representation, the layout, Imperial Mausoleum, the altars and ancestral temples) Group 5: Religious Architecture

(Differences and importance) Group 6: Graceful Garden Architecture

(its importance and categories) Group 7

Traditional Culture Manifested in Ancient Chinese Architecture

(Traditional ethical ideas, the idea of unity of Heaven and man, imitating nature, integration of variety, communication and blending of cultures.) Group 8 Teaching New Words Explain the meaning of words in bold letter

Step 3 After you read Summarize the main idea of each part of Text A

and consolidate the knowledge by doing exercises on After You read.

Step 4: Language Focus

Homework: Read more about the topic: Text B and C