1、Do you know of any other famous pianists?What do you know about Chopin?Li YundiBeethovenRichard ClaydermanChopinWhat do you want to know about Chopin?Writers describe events in a certain order.Finding the order of the events will help you understand what you are reading.2b READING STRATEGY（阅读策略）:FIN
2、DING THE ORDER OF EVENTSSkimming:Skim the following paragraphs and put them in order by numbering them1 to 3 Tips:（温馨提示）Focus on the beginning sentence312Scanning:Scan the article and sum up the key information about Fryderyk Chopin by completing the chart below.Tips:（温馨提示）You dont need to read ever
3、y sentence carefully.Just look for clues（线索）and write down the correct sentences.Scanning:Scan the article and sum up the key information about Fryderyk Chopin by completing the chart below.when what he didIn 1810When he was seven months oldWhen he was six years oldA year laterIn 1825When he was 25
4、years oldIn 1849he was born in a small village in Polandhis family moved to Warsawhe started to take piano lessonshe began to give concertshe became the best pianist in Warsawhe became seriously illhe diedPairwork:Discuss with your parters if you have any problems.(小组内答疑解惑）Chopin became seriously il
5、l when he was only 25 and continued tohave bad health into his old age.The world lost a musical talent,but his spirit continues to live in his works today.They called him the poet of the piano because his music could touch the hearts of his listeners.得了重病一直到老他的健康状况都很糟糕音乐天才触动听者的心灵 1810when he was sev
6、enmonths oldmoved toWarsawwhen he was sixyears olda year laterthe bestpianistwhen he was 25 years oldSummary:Summarize Chopins life based on the time 18491825观察与思考：通过阅读，你能总结出文章是从哪几个方面介绍Chopin的？ChopinPersonal informationInformation about his familyReasons for being famousjobYear of birthPlace of birt
7、hImportant things that happened in his lifePairwork:Talk about Chopins life by asking and answering the following questions.Whos Chopin?When and where was he born?How old was he when he started playing the piano?When did he start writing music?How long did he play the piano and write music?Why was h
8、e famous?When did he die?Discussion:Discuss the following questions.1)Do you think Chopin is a musical talent?Why or why not?2)Do you want to be like him?What would you do?Name:Lu XunYear of birth:1881Place of birth:Shaoxing,Zhe Jiang1904:went to Japan to study medicine1909:came back to China and worked as a teacher1918:began to write articles 1936:died in ShanghaiReasons for being famous:His novels were very famous.Today people all over China still like his novels very much.Groupwork:Take turns to talk about Lu Xuns life.
