1、Unit 5 Music Using language教案Teaching goals 教学目标1 Target language目标语言a. 重点词汇及短语decide on, singto the music, stick to, in my heart, come outb. 交际用语1) I think we should.Should we go.?What if we.?What do you think.?How about.?We could.You could.If we.Lets.2) I prefer.I like . best because.My favourite
2、musician is .I am fond of.Why do you prefer.?I dont agree.I enjoy listening to.I dont like . very much.2. Ability goals能力目标a. Enable the students to decide on forming a band.b. Enable the students to discuss going to a concert and the plan to attend a concert.c. Enable the students to express what t
3、hey think of some kind of music and some musicians.3. Learning ability goals 学能目标a. Help the students to decide on a band.b. Help the students to discuss about going to the concert.c. Help the students to express their opinions about some music and musicians.Teaching important points 教学重点1. Let the
4、students express and support their opinions freely.2. Enable the students to form their bands and give their performances.Teaching difficult points 教学难点How to write a note for ones arrangement.Teaching methods 教学方法1. Pair work or group work to practice speaking2. DiscussionTeaching aids 教具准备1. A mul
5、tiple-media computer2. A projector and some slidesTeaching procedures & ways 教学过程与方式Step RevisionGreetingsRevision T: Id like some students to report their homework.Suggested answers to the translation1. When Mr. Smith visited Paris on a tour, he picked up French.2. When I met him the other day, he
6、told me that he was busy writing a novel.3. It occurred to me that he went to England yesterday.4. He didnt find a person to whom he could turn for help in the strange country.5. She is proud of her success. (Or: She takes pride in her success.)Step Speaking (page 39)This part aims at getting the st
7、udents to use their imagination. They can try forming their own bands. First let the students discuss their plans for organizing a band of their own in groups of 6. Ask them to discuss the following questions.1. What is the name of their band?2. What kind of band will it be?3. What English songs wil
8、l they play?At last, ask some bands to perform the songs they have chosen.Task 1 Forming a band T: You have already learnt about some famous bands and music. Can you form your own bands? Now, open your books and turn to page 39. Lets read the instructions. Id like you to form groups of 6 and plan yo
9、u own bands, and then Id like some bands to perform the songs you have chosen. Are you clear?Ss: Yes.Suggested answersGroup 1: Band name-Simple Plan A small groupThe song that will be performed: Perfect Group 2: Band name-Nickel BackClassical music groupThe song that will be performed: Voices of spr
10、ingGroup 3: Band name-Evanescence Pop groupThe song that will be performed-Bring me to lifeGroup 4: Band name-Red RosePop groupThe song that will be performed-My Heart will go onGroup 5: Band name-SuccessRock groupThe song that will be performed-Rhythm NationTask 2 English sayings about music (时间不足可
11、改为可下作业)Read some of the sayings on pages 39 and 40 and ask the students to write down their quotes about music and ask them to tell what they mean to the students. This part aims to stir the students interest in English by making them read the quotes in this part and collect their own quotes about m
12、usic. The teacher can ask them to read the sayings, and explain the difficult language points in the sayings. Then ask them to tell what the sayings mean to them. At last, ask them to work in pairs and write down their own quotes about music.Language points1. meanmean to do: plan to doa. Success mea
13、ns hard work.b. I had meant to see the film last night, but I had to work extra hours to finish the work.2. .stay with what is true in your heart.a. I dont agree with what he said.b. I am very satisfied with what you have done.3. What I have in my heart must come out.1) come out: become clearThe mea
14、ning of his story didnt come out well.2) in ones heart .What do you have in your heart?4. decide on / upon: make up ones mindShe decided on the red shoes. T: Read the sayings here and tell me what the sayings mean to you.S1: The first saying means a lot to me. I think music expresses ones mind and i
15、s fun. Also music helps us enjoy life. We can never imagine what life would be like without music.S2: I admire Beethoven for his spirit. He used music to express his thoughts, but never wrote for reputation and honor.S3: I think music makes our life more beautiful and without it life would be dull.S
16、4: Music is our company and it will follow us even if we are old. T: Very good! Do you know any other sayings about music? Now, with your partner, write your own famous quotes about music and tell what it means to you.After several minutesT: What are your quotes and what do they mean to you?S5: Noth
17、ing separates the generations more than music. By the time a child is eight or nine, he has developed a passion for his own music that is even stronger than his passions for procrastination and weird clothes.-Bill Cosby. It means that Music can reflect the generation gap. S6: Music is spiritual. The
18、 music business is not.Van Morrison. It means that music expresses our spirit and thoughts. But if a person writes music just for the purpose of making money, his music is of little value.S7: Music is the eye of the ear. It means music expresses ones thoughts and voice.S8: Music washes away from the
19、 soul the dust of everyday life.Auerbach. It means that music can exert a favorable influence on people.S9: Music takes us out of the actual and whispers to us dim secrets that startle our wonder as to who we are, and for what, whence, and whereto.R.W.Emerson. It means that music can make people thi
20、nk more about life and themselves.Step Talking (page 69)T: Well done. If there is a classical concert, you and your friends may decide to go. So it is necessary for you to discuss with your friends. Now turn to page 69. Lets go on with Talking. First, in groups of 4 discuss with your members and the
21、n write a note for anyone who would like to join you.Suggested answers to the discussiona. DiscussionI think we should take a taxi there.What if it rains?What do you think we get there before 5:00?How about meeting at the Peoples Restaurant?If we get there a bit earlier, wed better have dinner at th
22、e Peoples Restaurant?We could buy the tickets earlier.b. NotePossible Version 1Boys and girls, There will be a classical concert in the Peoples Theater on Friday. It is said to be good. Many famous stars will give their performances. It starts at 7:00. The tickets cost 20 dollars each. Well go there
23、 by taxi and first meet at the Xiang Jiang Restaurant and have dinner there before the concert starts. Please remember.Yours, Li Hua Possible Version 2Ladies and gentlemen, A classical concert will be held in Xin Xing Theater at 6:00 on Friday night. “The Red Rose” will give their performances. The
24、tickets cost 25 dollars each. We will meet at the school gate at 5:30 and go there by bus. After the concert we will get together to have dinner at Yun Ting Restaurant. Wed better take our umbrella in case it rains. Do remember.Yours,Xiao WenStep Speaking TaskTask 3 Discussion In this part the stude
25、nts work in pairs. Then discuss what music and musicians they like or dislike and give their reasons.T: Till now youve formed your own bands and arranged your plans to go to a concert. Id like to know the music and musicians you like or dislike and tell me the reasons. Lets work in pairs and discuss
26、 with your partners. Suggested answers1) what kind of music does you like, pop music or folk music? I like pop music. Because pop music tells about simple but strong human feelings and events-love, sadness, good times and bad times. Sometimes I think I relate to the music.2) I dont like rock music,
27、because it is too loud and I feel crazy when I listen to this kind of music. I dont agree with you. I think rock music can call up my excitement. Life needs excitement.3) I enjoy listening to John Mayer, because he is dedicated, and most of his works consist of soloacoustic, energetic, earnest songs
28、.4) My favourite musician is Janet Jackson and her song-Miss You Much is my favorite. 5) I like Ah Dus song. His songs are beautiful. I think I have the same feelings as the singer.Step AssignmentConsolidationT: Today we have practised forming our own bands, writing notes and talking about music and musicians. After class, I do hope you:1. Talk more about music and musicians with your classmates.2. Preview the new lesson about writing.
