GOAL 本课时目标：
Part 1 While-listening
Task 1 Exploration & cooperation--Teamwork√
Task 2 Listen in detail --Individual work
Task Name: Tea & Tangibility – Presenting the Art of Song Dynasty Tea WhiskingActivity Type: Group Project + English Video Demonstration Subtitled Video Idea: English-narrated exhibition or situational skit
(e.g., museum tours, international tea-ceremony experience events)
Your Task:Imagine you are cultural ambassadors introducing the Song Dynasty tea whisking tradition, “Dian Cha” (点茶), to a group of curious foreign visitors. Your group will create a short English video presentation demonstrating this ancient tea art.
Your presentation should cover the following points:
Historical BackgroundWhen and where was Dian Cha popular? Why was it significant in Song Dynasty society? (e.g., imperial banquets, literati culture, tea competitions)
Tools & ProcedureWhat tools are used? (e.g., tea bowl, bamboo whisk) How is the tea prepared and whisked? (mention “tea foam” and “white soup” 白茶汤) What is a “tea pattern” (茶百戏), and how is it created?
Cultural MeaningWhat values or aesthetics does Dian Cha reflect? (e.g., simplicity, mindfulness, elegance) How does it embody Chinese philosophy?
Comparison & Modern EchoHow does Dian Cha differ from America coffee? Can you still experience Dian Cha today? (e.g., tea art revivals, museum demonstrations)
Classroom ConnectionHow could English teachers introduce this tradition to students? What cross-cultural writing or speaking tasks could you design around it?
Useful Expressions:“Dian Cha is an ancient Chinese tea technique that involves whisking fine powdered tea into a smooth foam.” “It flourished during the Song Dynasty and was considered a refined cultural activity among scholars.”
“The visual effect of the white foam on green tea is sometimes compared to artistic ink painting.” “Unlike Japanese matcha, which is calm and meditative, Song-style tea focused on artistic expression and beauty.” “As an English teacher, I would use this as a cultural topic for oral presentations or comparative writing tasks.”
