1、Unit 2 The universal languageMaking a profile of an English song To research an English song through cooperation and exploration To use group work to write and present the profile To evaluate and comment on each others profiles As a class,discuss English songs you know and like.Then in groups,choose
2、 a song to research.1.Which English song do you know and like most?My Heart Will Go On;Let It Go;Yesterday Once More;You Raise Me Up;Do Re Mi;Take Me Home,Country Roads.Preparation2.Which song would your group like to research?We want to choose“Take Me Home,Country Roads”by John Denver.3.Why do you
3、choose this song?Because all of us like the style of country music,and this song is a typical example of country music,which describes the beautiful scenery of West Virginia.Its lyrics are simple and its music is beautiful.ImplementationSongBackgroundSinger/bandLyricsStyleMeaningAs a group,research
4、your chosen song.Use the ideas below to help you.Take Me Home,Country RoadsBackgroundSinger/bandLyricsStyleMeaningBased on West Virginia,John Denver wrote this song in memory of his old golden days in his hometown.Country roads,take me homeTo the place I belongWest Virginia Mountain MamaTake me home
5、,country roadsLoving nature,missinghis hometown and his familyCountry musicJohn DenverAs a group,put together your information to make you profile.Use the example to help you.Learn the example of the English song Try Everything.Make your profile in groups and make adjustments when necessary.Present your profile to the rest of the class and sing the song as a group.EvaluationShall we vote on which one is the best and give reasons?Make comments on each groups work.Polish up your profile based on the assessment.