1、叶婷 江苏省通州高级中学Unit 2 The universal language Integrated skills(II)叶婷中小学一级教师南通市中青年名师张淳工作室成员曾获“一师一优课、一课一名师”部级优课南通市高中英语优课评比二等奖通州区教学“六认真”先进个人Have you heard about“Beatlemania”?Beatlemaina is a phenomenon that people show great craze about the Beatles,a world famous British rock band.Lead-inWhy are people cr
2、azy about singers or bands?They have their unique charms.They are being run by big businesses,who are doing everything they can to sell them to the public.Do you have a favourite singer or band?A singer or bandwork experiencefamily backgroundnameBasic informationClass workFeatures and influencesFeat
3、ures:A singer or bands innovations in music or performanceInfluences:A singer or bands personalities have a good impact on people or their music becomes popular and encourages numerous people.Your unforgettable memory The first time you listened to their songs,you felt excited or moved.When you felt
4、 down,you listened to their songs.Talk in pairs Your talk should include this singer or bands basic information,features,influences and your unforgettable memories related to the singer or band.You can use the following questions.Talk with your partners about your favourite singer or band Who is you
5、r favourite singer or band?What do you like about the singer or band?What are your favourite songs by the singer or band?How do you feel when you listen to them?What are the highlights of the singers or bands music career?Can you think of a memorable time when you listened to the singers or bands so
6、ngs?What was it like?QuestionsExpression 1:tell me more about Expression 2:Could you tell me more about?Which is better?why?Pay attention to the expressionsExpressionsAsking for further informationCould you tell me more about.?I wonder if you could say more about.Id like to know more about.Could you
7、 tell me something about that?Im really interested in.Could you tell me a little bit more?If you want to know more about your partners favourite singer or band,use the following expressions.PresentationPresent your dialogue in front of the whole class.Review Part BWritingStructureThe writers love fo
8、r the BeatlesA simple introduction to the Beatles and their popularityThe writers star-struck journey with the Beatles and the Beatless influence on himPart 1Main ideaPart 2Part 3Develop your writingMain ideaPart 1Part 2Part 3My favourite singer/band is _.At an early age,he/they _.Several years late
9、r,_.Part 1The main reason he/they becomes/become my favourite singer/band is _.He/They differed from other singers/bands in _.He/They immediately grabbed the attention of people._.Part 2I remember the first time I listened to his/their music._.I still recall feeling _ when I heard his/their voice._.
10、Ever since,if I am feeling _,his/their music _.Part 3LanguageUse words about emotions to tell readers how you feel.Adjectives expressing positive feelings include amazed,delighted,joyous,overjoyed,cheerful,excited,satisfied,relieved,energetic,calm and peaceful.You might use such words as lonely,anxi
11、ous,nervous,bored,depressed,frustrated,upset,worried and stressed when you describe how the music helps you get rid of negative feelings.TipI still recall feeling amazed and delighted when I heard Jacksons one-of-a-kind voice:the pleasant tone and catchy signature sounds he is famous for.Singing and
12、 dancing to Michaels songs became a fun family tradition.Ever since then,if I am feeling lonely or upset,his music has come to my rescue and turned my frown upside down.That is the power of the King of Pop.exampleFinishing your writingPay attention to the content,the structure,and the language of yo
13、ur writing.Checking your writingCheck your writing and exchange drafts between you and your partner.Pay attention to the following aspects:Punctuation Spelling Grammar Choice of words Style(formal/informal)StructureChecking your writingSelf-review What mistakes do you find in your writing?How can you correct them?Checking your writingPeer review What suggestions does your partner give to improve your writing?How can you improve your writing?HomeworkImprove your writing and read more articles written by your classmates.
