"Showing the Charm of Chinese Culture" Teaching Lesson Plan Design
"Showing the Charm of Chinese Culture" describes the outstanding achievements in architectural design of the world's top architect, Chinese-American Ieoh Ming Pei, and praises his superb architectural art and patriotism. The following is a teaching plan design, I hope it will be helpful to you.
1. Learning objectives
1. Understand the main achievements of I.M. Pei’s architectural design, so that students can improve their personality and quality while appreciating the style of the master architect.
2. Learn from the patriotism shown by I.M. Pei in the buildings he designed for China.
3. Feel the careful selection and arrangement of materials in the text; use specific examples to distinguish the details and highlight the key points in describing the characters.
2. Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives 2 and 3
3. Study Guide
1. This article is long, you can Use speed reading methods to read the full text. The fast reading method means not making a sound, not looking around, moving the eyes left and right along the central axis, and the visual field should be wide? Using the fast reading method can quickly grasp the key points and key points in the article, and improve the overall ability to perceive the text.
2. This article is a personal communication, but I.M. Pei is a master of architecture, so he has to write about his architectural design. Therefore, the author uses descriptions, explanations and other expressions to express his role in architectural design. art. In order to give readers a deeper understanding of I.M. Pei, the author uses argumentative methods to express his own comments at key points. Therefore, the comprehensive use of multiple expression methods has become a major feature of this article's writing. In the process of studying this article, students should find out the common expressions used by the author and think carefully about the role of using these expressions.
IV. Learning Process:
First Lesson
Learning Points: Perceive the text content as a whole, carefully select and arrange the materials for studying the text; distinguish through specific examples Be detailed and highlight the key points in describing the characters.
Preview tutorial
Students, did you know? China is the most populous country in the world, accounting for 1/5 of the world’s total population, and this does not include expatriates living all over the world. of overseas Chinese. Chinese people are spread all over the world, and many have joined other nationalities and become citizens of other countries. Although the nationality has changed, what remains unchanged is the beating Chinese heart, which is the fine tradition of the Chinese nation. These descendants of Yan and Huang who have the fine traditions of the Chinese nation have made outstanding contributions and immortal achievements to the local area, the world and the entire mankind, and have also added glory to the Chinese nation. The best among them include Nobel Prize winners Yang Zhenning and Li Zhengdao, and Nobel Prize winner Li Yuanzhe. In the corridor of world architectural history, a Chinese name has been written among the top masters. He is Chinese-American Ieoh Ming Pei. This art master who has accumulated countless honors also has a deep patriotism. Let's take a look at his great personality.
(1) Learn about Mr. I.M. Pei through books or Internet searches, and write an introduction of I.M. Pei within one hundred words.
(2) Read the text by yourself, perceive the overall situation, and complete the following "passing through" exercises.
1. Add punctuation to the following.
Skyscraper ( ) Hanging system ( ) Waterside pavilion ( ) Uproar ( )
2. Collect idioms in the article and explain their meanings. (At least four)
3. What is "culture"? Can you talk about the meaning of "culture" in the topic?
4. What is the content of the first two paragraphs of the article? ?What role do these two paragraphs play in the full text?
5. In what order are the three subtitles of the article arranged?
6. The text is selected from I.M. Pei’s What deeds? Why did you choose these deeds? How were the details arranged when writing?
7. Find out the difficult problems in self-study.
8. Find out the description, discussion, explanation, and narrative parts of the article respectively, and understand their role in expressing the center.
Study? Discussion
(1) Introduction.
(2) Independent learning feedback: display and communication? pre-study tutorial? 1, 2.
(3) In-depth discussion: I.M. Pei has been engaged in architectural design for more than fifty years. He has designed many buildings and there are countless things to write about. The author has handled detailed writing and abbreviation very well. relationship. The combination of detailed writing and abbreviation is a major feature of this article. When introducing his repeated architectural miracles in the article, which parts are described in detail? Which parts are summarized? Why did the author arrange it?
(4) Read and appreciate the wonderful descriptions in the article.
In 1960, I.M. Pei established his own construction company. What he is most praised for in his architectural design is his concern for the interests of the common people. In New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland and Chicago, he designed many popular apartments that were both architecturally beautiful and economical. The three-story social apartments he designed in Philadelphia were very popular among working-class people. Therefore, Rice University in Philadelphia awarded him the honorable title of "People's Architect" in 1963; in the same year, the American Architectural Institute awarded him the New York Medal of Honor. The Washington Post praised his architectural design as an urban plan that truly serves the people.
Repeatedly creating architectural miracles despite criticism
It was the design and construction of the John F. Kennedy Library that truly made I.M. Pei famous and ranked among the world's architectural masters. At first, the Kennedy family did not pay much attention to I.M. Pei, the "newborn calf" among a large group of first-class architects who were selected, but he vividly described the design based on the building site, the selection of building materials, and how to give After giving this building a special purpose and significance, it was deeply appreciated by Kennedy's widow, Jacqueline. She asserted that no one can compare with the aesthetic world of I.M. Pei. I chose him after careful consideration. ?This library, which took 15 years to build and was completed in 1979, caused a sensation in the American architectural community due to its novel design, bold shape, and superb technology. It is recognized as one of the best masterpieces in the history of American architecture. The American architectural community declared 1979 the "Year of I.M. Pei" and awarded him the Gold Medal of the American Institute of Architecture for that year.
In fact, in 1978, the year before the John F. Kennedy Library was built, the successful design and construction of the East Building of the National Gallery of Art in Washington had established I.M. Pei’s status as a world architect. In order to make this building form a highly harmonious scenery with the surrounding environment, Pei carefully conceived and creatively connected platforms, stairs, slopes and columns of different heights and shapes to give people an unpredictable feeling. . Sunlight shines through the spider web-like skylight from different angles, reflecting a beautiful picture. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the "East Building", the then US President Carter praised it as a harmonious and comprehensive part of the city of Washington and a symbol of the growing connection between public life and artistic taste. He called I.M. Pei "rare" Outstanding architect?
The Louvre Glass Pyramid in Paris is the most brilliant building in France's Mitterrand era. Its design is unique and only the spire of the entire building is exposed from the ground. It is recognized as the greatest miracle of contemporary architectural art. This building, which ranks among the top ten wonders of contemporary architecture, is also the proud work of I.M. Pei. In the early 1980s, the French government solicited design proposals extensively, and the applicants were all famous architects from France and other countries. Finally, President Mitterrand came forward and invited 15 reputable museum directors in the world to submit design proposals. Selection decision. As a result, 13 curators selected I.M. Pei’s design. He designed a glass pyramid to be built in the Louvre's Napoleonic Courtyard using modern building materials and metal supports that could carry more than its own weight. Unexpectedly, once this matter was announced, it caused an uproar in France. People think that this will destroy the style of this 800-year-old ancient building, destroying both the Louvre and the Pyramid. However, President Mitterrand defied all odds and adopted I.M. Pei's design. In the same year, Pei won the Putzker Prize, known as the Nobel Prize in architecture. Nowadays, people not only no longer criticize, but also praise: "A huge gem flew into the courtyard of the Louvre." ?The architectural works designed by I.M. Pei often attract criticism when they are first built, but soon they always become the pride of the locals or a symbol of the city. That's where his success lies.
For decades, I.M. Pei has been responsible for the design of many museums, art galleries, commercial centers, skyscrapers, clock towers, and even rock concert halls across the United States, as well as in Canada, France, Australia, and Singapore. He has designed many large-scale buildings in , Iran, Beijing, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other places. His footprints and works can be said to be all over the world's major cities, and he is a well-deserved world-famous architect. According to rough statistics, in the past half century, I.M. Pei has designed more than 100 large-scale buildings and won more than 50 awards. Among the nearly 50 large-scale buildings he designed in the United States, 24 have won awards.
1. Read the selection carefully and complete the table below based on the content of the selection.
Achievements in the architectural design features of major buildings in the 1960s
In the 1960s, civilian apartments were built in Philadelphia, New York and other places
U.S. President Carter called it "rare" Outstanding architect?
Novel designs,
Bold shapes,
Superb techniques
1980s
Paris Louvre Museum
Glass Pyramid
2. Please find a statement that explains from the side that I.M. Pei’s architectural art is a miracle.
3. The modern Chinese dictionary explains the word "harmony" as: (several different things put together) that work well together. ?Harmony? is also one of the essences of Chinese culture. Please read the excerpt carefully and tell me whether I.M. Pei's architectural design reflects the characteristics of "harmony"? Please briefly describe the reasons based on the content of the excerpt.
4. In the fourth paragraph of the selected article, it is said that once this matter was announced, it caused an uproar in France. What does this matter refer to? Why did it cause an uproar again?
5. From criticism to pride and symbol? What does this mean? What inspiration did you get from it? What qualities of I.M. Pei can we see from it?
6. What if I.M. Pei Mr. Ming is visiting our school. As a reporter of the school newspaper, you will interview Mr. Bei. Please determine an interview topic based on the excerpt and design an interview question based on the topic.
Interview topic:
Interview questions:
Second lesson
Learning points: Try to figure out the patriotism of Master I.M. Pei. Improve your own personality and quality while appreciating the style and artistic life of the master architect.
Preview tutorial
In the last class, we discussed Mr. Ieoh Ming Pei’s outstanding achievements in architecture and realized the importance of combining appropriate details and multiple expressions in this article. Writing characteristics. In this lesson, we will try to figure out the patriotism of Master I.M. Pei, and use it as an example to improve our own personality and quality.
Read the third part of the text, think about and answer the following questions.
1. Where is his patriotism reflected? Find the relevant sentences.
2. Find out the sentences about roots, and how to understand a series of meanings about "roots"?
3. What valuable things have you learned from I.M. Pei?
Study and seminar
(1) Review introduction.
(2) Independent learning feedback: display and communication? pre-study guidance?.
(3) In-depth discussion: Understand the meaning of the following sentences.
1. Architectural works designed by I.M. Pei often attract criticism when they are first built, but soon they always become the pride of local people or a symbol of the city.
2. The roots of Chinese architecture are still there and can still sprout. Of course, it is not enough to simply trace the roots of history, we must also modernize. Once you have good roots, you can take cuttings and attach new and usable things to the old roots.
3. This building is one of the symbols of China in Hong Kong. It should be raised up and show some style and grandeur, which is also the pride of China. ?
(4) Read and appreciate the wonderful descriptions in the article.
It has been 66 years since I.M. Pei went to the United States to study, and later started a family and achieved fame on the other side of the ocean, but his deep love for China still lingers in his heart. His ancestral home is Suzhou and he was born in Guangzhou. He is often called "Suzhou native" or "Guangzhou native". The couple can still speak fluent Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanghainese and Suzhou dialect, and their daily clothing, home decoration and living habits still maintain the traditional Chinese characteristics.
In the early 1970s, Ieoh Ming Pei returned to his motherland after nearly 40 years for the first time to visit relatives and sightseeing, and he was filled with infinite emotions. After that, he came to China many times. He once said affectionately overseas: "My roots are in China." ?
The traditional Chinese architectural art left a very deep impression on I.M. Pei. Someone once asked him: Mr. Bei, do you believe in Feng Shui? Architects all believe in Feng Shui, not superstitious Feng Shui. There are several types of Feng Shui. For example, when we build a house, we have to place it with mountains and rivers at its back. This is also Feng Shui. I think we should believe in Feng Shui, but if Feng Shui is taken too far, it will become superstitious. I object to this. ?He expressed his personal views so candidly. The winding corridors and rockery pavilions of the Suzhou Garden, especially the complementary pattern of the buildings and the surrounding natural landscape, as well as the use of light and shadow aesthetics, can be traced in his decades of architectural design career, and he is located in Beijing. The newly built Xiangshan Hotel in Xiangshan Park is his meticulous work that combines modern architectural art with traditional Chinese architectural features.
The title of the selected article is "Changing Design, Unchanging Chinese Heart", and what "Chinese Heart" means.
2. In the first sentence of the first paragraph, "Marriage and career, success and fame" means,
"66 years" indicates that the purpose of writing this way is.
3. In the first paragraph, the specific expressions of his deep affection for China and still lingering in his heart are:
(1) ;(2);
(3) .