1、Learning aims: 1. Learn the text and know something about dances.2. Try to retell the text 一、 自主学习自主学习全优课堂Period Lesson 4, P39 - P43，并完成其中相关的练习。 二、课内探究1、预习展示与点评。（7）2、即练即评：英语周报第15期B4版 L4 随堂练习。（8）3. Reading. Read the text quickly and put the sentences below in the correct gaps in the text. Use the str
2、ategies to help you. (10)a) In the mid-1980s, breakdancing became popular. ( 5 )b)They are easy to learn and are usually danced in couples. ( 3 )c)Other kinds of folk dances are the sword dance and the colourful peacock dance. ( 2 )d)One of the most famous ballets is called “Swan Lake” ( 1 )e)In the
3、 1960s, people danced without touching their partner. ( 4 )4: Careful reading. Try to find some important information about the text . (15)BalletFolk dancePopular or social danceWhere and when it beganin Italy and France;during the 15th centurycome from ordinary people;traditional stylescome from fo
4、lk dances;popular for only a short timeHow it is performedtells a story with music andactions but no wordsgroup dances; are taught from generation to anotherare danced in couplesExamples or typesSwan LakeSleeping BeautyThe White-haired Girlthe dragon dancethe lion dancethe Sword dancethe peacock dance; the YanggeWaltz;tap dancing; the Tango;the Cha-Cha; Rock n rollbreakdancing
