2019-2020年外研版高中英語選修8 Module 2The Renaissance（閱讀與詞匯）教學(xué)設(shè)計(jì) Reading and Vocabulary Step 1 PresentationThe 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 .1. Classical (c) refer to ancient Greece and Rome2. Medieval (a) refers to the Middle Ages(from about 1100 to 1500)3. Gothic (d) refers to a typical style of art and architecture in the Middle Ages4. Renaissance (b) refers to the period which followed the Middle AgesStep 2 Go through each paragraph.Read the first paragraphCheck 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.Questions1)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 RenaissancePara 3 What does it mean that Europe was getting richer, too? This means that people had money to spend on the arts ; and it becameeasier for artists to find people who could afford to buy their works oremploy them.What is the main idea of the third paragraph?The development of trade bees one of the factors of the RenaissancePara 4 1.What was new about ( a ) painting (b) music (c) architecture?(a) 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 ideas on panting, music, and architecture.Para 5 How did philosophy change at this time?People, not religion, were at the center of the universe.What is the main idea of the fifth paragraph?A change in ideas about religionFind out the factors that made the Renaissance possible.1. better living conditions 2. the discovery of the new world3. international business4. a change in ideas about religion 5. a change in climate The key : 2,3, 4Para 6The Renaissance was a time of scientific invention, too.(facts or opinions)Why do people think Leonardo was an extraordinary genius aswell as a great artist？ Besides being a famous painter, he was also a skilled worker inventor , who was well-known for his astonishing drawings of aeroplanes, parachutes, tanks and submarine.What is the main idea of the fifth paragraph?something that Leonardo did as a skilled inventor.Para 7 But even if his only contribution to history had been the Mona Lisa, it would have been genius enough for all time. (facts or opinions) What is the main idea of the last paragraph? His influence to history.Step 3 Finish activity 3 . The Key:1. architecture 2. philosophy 3. contribution 4. employ 5. trade 6. art 7. literature 8. talent Step 4 Finish activity 4. 1. mysterious 2. perspective 3. cathedral 4. motivate 5. go hand in hand