1、Unit 5 Art worldReading (II)I. Teaching aims and learning objectivesBy the end of the lesson, students should be able to:1. have a better understanding of Tan Dun and his music styles;2. use the important words, phrases and sentences correctly;3. retell the main parts of the passage. II. Teaching co
2、ntentsNew words and phrases: present, winner, control, flow, successfully, traditional, bell, though, boundary, medal, composer, central, be famous for New structure: Each time a medal was presented to a winner at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, the award music was played.When he was very young, Tan
3、 showed an interest in music.Since he had no musical instruments then, he made music with common objects like stones and paper.As a composer, perhaps he is best known for winning an Oscar for his music in the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.Tan made over 50 sounds from water by controlling the s
4、peed of water flow.The music for the Beijing Olympics uses traditional Chinese music and the sounds of an ancient Chinese bell, though it is in a Western style. III. Focus of the lesson and predicted area of difficulty1. Understand some sentence structures in the context. 2. Make a further understan
5、ding of the whole article. IV. Teaching ProceduresStep 1 Lead-in T: Look at the pictures. Lets play a word puzzle.(amazing, instrument, stone, bridge, Oscar“music”)T: Yes, let me tell you. This is my hero. His music is amazing. Without instruments, he makes music with common things like stones. He h
6、elps build a bridge between the East and the West. He won an Oscar for his music. So who is he?T: Right, he is Tan Dun. What is he? What award has he received? Is it a great success for him?(composer, musician, winner, success, successful, successfully)T: Please say something about Tan Dun and his m
7、usic according to the three parts below. 【设计意图：通过 word puzzle 和 word map 的形式轻松再现 Reading 中的部分词汇，以music 这个关键词引导学生回顾谭盾和他的音乐。】Step 2 PresentationT: How can Tan become so successful in music? Lets go through his music journey and know more about him.【设计意图：以谭盾的音乐历程为主线整合文本，再次阅读课文，分析并操练其中的重点句型。】1. Part One
8、 Tans Early Music StepT: Read Lines 6-11, 17-22 in a group of four, and answer the following questions.(1) Why does Tan Dun love the sounds of the rushing water and the blowing wind? Tan Dun loves the sounds of the rushing water and the blowing wind, because, to him, the best music comes from nature
9、.(2) Why did he make music with common objects like stones and paper?Since he had no musical instruments then, Tan made music with common objects like stones and paper.(3) Why does Tan use them a lot in his music?As he likes the sounds of nature, Tan uses them a lot in his music.T: Yes, we uses beca
10、use, since and as to tell the reasons.【设计意图：利用表格的形式整合内容，初步呈现 because、since、as 引导的原因状语从句，为下一课时语法教学作铺垫。】T: Interest is the best teacher. Tan Dun showed an interest in music when he was very young. That is, he was interested in music when he was very young.T: Look! Tan Dun shows an interest in playing
11、music with paper. = Tan Dun is interested in playing music with paper.T: What about the other musicians?Lang Lang shows an interest in playing the piano.= Lang Lang is interested in playing the piano.Jay shows an interest in playing the guitar.= Jay is interested in playing the guitar.【设计意图：以兴趣为话题，引
12、出短语 show an interest in，并变式操练 be interested in，通过谈论三个音乐家对音乐的兴趣，活用两个句型，体现语言在用中学的规律。】T: Tan likes the sounds of nature. How does he make 50 sounds of water? Please enjoy a video called Water.Yes, he makes 50 sounds of water by controlling the speed of water flow.T: Tan controls the speed of water flow
13、 well and makes perfect music. The speed of water flow is under control and 50 sounds from water are created.T: What do you think of Tans musical talent?【设计意图：通过欣赏视频水乐，学生可以更真切地解谭盾音乐的特色，通过 how 的提问，学生了解 by controlling 是方式状语。操练 control 作为动词和名词的用法，并引导学生思考谭盾的音乐创作追求。】2. Part Two Tan Duns Achievement (超级链接
14、)T: Boys, read Lines 1-5; girls, read Lines 12-16. Tans music is so special, and he has received great achievements. What are they?T: Lets enjoy part of the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Pay attention to its music. (Lines 6-11, 17-22) (Lines 1-5, 12-16) (Lines 23-32)Tans Early Music Step Tans
15、 Music Achievements Tans Music StyleTan Dun is best known for winning the Oscar for his music.= Tan Dun is famous for winning the Oscar for his music. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is also best known for Best Photography Award.Best Music Award.Best Art Direction Award.T: A medal was presented to Ta
16、n Dun, an Oscar winner at the 73rd Oscar. Tan Dun, an Oscar winner was presented a medal at the 73rd Oscar. So this is a presentation of the medals of Oscar.T: (颁奖背景音乐) Look! This is a presentation of the medals at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Who are these famous Chinese winners?A medal _ a badm
17、inton winner, Lin Dan at the Beijing Olympics.Lin Dan, a badminton winner, _ a medal at the Beijing Olympics.(Guo Jingjing, a diving winner; Zou shiming, a boxing winner)【设计意图：利用卧虎藏龙同时获得四项奥斯卡的成就，鼓励学生灵活运用 be known for；再现 2008 北京奥运会中国运动健儿获奖的场景，让学生操练 be presented to ，并进行变式训练。】3. Part Three Tan Duns Mus
18、ic Style（超级链接） T: Read Lines 23-32 together.What is included in the award music?Yes, the Chinese traditional music Molihua and the ancient bell. The music is also in a Western style.The music uses traditional Chinese music and ancient bells, though it is in a western style. = It is in a western styl
19、e, but the music uses traditional Chinese music and ancient bells.Though/Although there are many differences between the East and the West, Tan has successfully brought Chinese and Western music together.= Tan has successfully brought Chinese and Western music together though/although there are many
20、 differences between the East and the West.There are many differences between the East and the West but Tan has successfully brought Chinese and Western music together.【设计意图：通过欣赏北京奥运会的颁奖音乐，引出谭盾的音乐特色，在语境中理解though (although)/but 的关系，学会替换练习。 】Step 3 Practice1. An introduction to Tan Dun T: Suppose you
21、would like to introduce Tan Dun to others at the English corner. Here is your report. Complete it with the information youve learnt.2.Group discussionT: Tan Dun has helped built a bridge between the East and the West, the past and the present, common objects and musical instruments. Thats Tans music
22、 dream.Now lets have a discussion in groups. What else are without boundaries besides music?T: Yes. I quite agree with you. Love has no boundaries. People, no matter from the east or the west, should love each other. Art and friendship have no boundaries too.【设计意图：通过对音乐无国界的认知，引导学生开展更多无国界的讨论。】V. Homework Make an English poster, including Tan Dun, Tan Duns music and your feelings about his music.