1、TEACHING AIMS：了解美国的乡村音乐和英国的甲壳虫乐队。教学过程：Step 1 LEAD-IN :listen to a song and ask the Ss to talk abou the music theyknow. Present the topic coountry music. Step 2 Listen to the song“Take Me Home, Country Roads” sung by John Denver & Read the lyrics of the song and try to understand what the song tries
2、to express.Give the brief introduction to Country Music.Step 3Enjoy the song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” and think of the fo-llowing questions.1) What do you think of the song?2) What is the main idea of the song?3) What does the song try to express?4) Why do you like / dislike it?Step 4 Get the s
3、tudents to write their understanding of the song by completing the following sentences. I think the song _.It mainly descrides _.In the song, words such as _are used to express _.The theme of the song is _.The style of the music is _.Id like to listen to this song when _because _.Step 5Give the brie
4、f introduction to the Beatles of the UK.Step 6Read the following statements and make predictions. Write B for the Beatles and CM for Country Music._ 1) They are No.3 among the 100 top world celebrities according to Forbes lists._ 2) It is a major kind of American popular music._ 3) They voiced young
5、 mens emotions and the philosophy of the time._ 4) They were influenced by Afro-American rhythm-and-blues as well as Indian music and religion._ 5) It has a simple style and is relaxing to listen to._ 6) They never copied anyone, and they created their own rich and original music.Step 7HOMEWORK1. Learn to sing the song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” after class and then hold a Karaoke contest.2. Consult the data about country music & the Beatles on the Internet
