U6 DesignLesson 3 Chinese Paper ArtObjectives ■ To practise scanning the text to extract specific information. ■ To practise intensive reading skills. ■ To practise using relative clauses. ■ To practise giving definitions of words with the help of relative pronouns. ■ To practise using vocabulary related to paper cutting. Resources used Grammar Summary 6, magazine pictures of Chinese paper cutting. Possible problems ■ Students may confuse the use of who, whom, that and which or may have doubts about when to omit the relative pronoun. ■ Students may also get confused about relative clauses introduced by whose: why it can refer not only to persons but also to objects; how to use it. Background Chinese paper-cuttings: Paper-cutting is one of China’s most popular forms of visual art. Paper and scissors are the usual materials utilized, but sometimes an engraving knife is also used. Paper-cutting has been a traditional art form for hundreds of years. It can be traced back to the 6th century; but only became apparent a few centuries after. Paper cuts are mainly used as decorations for religious and ornamental purposes. Routes through the material ■ If you are short of time, set some of the exercises for homework and omit Exercise 11. ■ If you have time, do the Option activities. ■ If you have two periods for the lesson, a suitable natural break is after Exercise 5 Language Power: pages 80-81. Mini-Grammar: 5. Reading Before you start Exercise 1 ■ Students look at all the paper cuts and give their opinions on which they like the most. ■ Encourage students to give reasons for their choices. Exercise 2 ■ Elicit from students on what occasions the Chinese use paper cuts. Encourag...
