Unit 3 The Meaning of ColourSection A Welcome to the UnitThe Teaching important points:1. Free Talk about Colours2. The Meaning of Colour3. Colours in Different Cultures4. Colours in Your LifeTeaching procedureI. Free Talk about Colours1. Can you name these colours?2. Names of different colours :1)black brown gray pink purple red silver blue white yellow green 2)More names of colours (Refer to your dictionaries!)What is brought into your mind when you see them?II. The Meaning of Colour1. What’re the meanings of the colours?colourIn ChinaIn the WestRed Orange Green White YellowPurpleBlue Gray BlackThe Meaning of Color (Only Reference)Purple: royal, precious, romantic, sacredBlack: conservative, mysterious, sophisticated1Silver: sleek, glamorous, richWhite: purity, innocence, softness, honestyBrown: earthiness, order, simplicity, friendliness Red: action, bravery, revolution, courage, vitalityPink: love, beautyOrange: vitality with enduranceYellow: wisdom, joy, happiness, intellectual energyGreen: life, nature, harmony, fertility, well beingBlue: youth, liberty, truth, peace, justiceGray: Sorrow, security, maturityIII. Colours in Different CulturesEach country has its own national flag with its own pattern and colours.Discussions:1. the patterns and colours of national flags2. national flowersTulip Peony Sunflower Cherry Blossom Cactus Maple Rose3. talk about Masks4. Colours for WeddingsIn the West and in ChinaIV. Colours in Your Life1. Can you think of any examples of the use of a particular colour on a special occasion?2. Think of a foreign country. What colour do you associate with that country? Why?3. What colour would you choose to represent your character? Why?V. Homework21. Talk more about colour2. Preview the reading3. W...