unit 2 The universal language 教学设计.doc

Unit 2 The universal language 教学设计 Teaching A ims and requirements ◆ R ead a review about a production of the opera Turandot and read about the history of music from jazz topop ◆ L isten to instructions from a teacher and information about people ◆ T alk about music and ask questions to gain more information ◆ W rite the life story poser ◆ Make a web page about a singer ora band Teaching P rocedures e to the u nit Step 1: Brainstorming Music plays an important role inour daily life. Have you ever had the experience of listening toa piece of music and feeling that it is written just for you? Music can be used to express many feelings, such as love, sorrow, friendship and peace. Although people from different areas of the world have different styles of music, we can still understand each other ’s music. Without music, what would our lives be like? How much do you know about music? Now let’s try to say some words about music: ● Music: classical music, pop music, folk music, swing music, blues, jazz, rock and roll, rap, opera …● People related to music: musician, singer, composer, pianist, violinist …● Musical instruments: guitar, piano, violin, drum … Step 2: Sharing information 1. Work in groups of four and discuss the four pictures on page 17. Picture ofa jazz band What are the people doing in this picture? What do you know about jazz? (Jazz isa musical art form. At the end of the 19th century, jazz music was the most popular type of music. Jazz was started in New Orleans in the USA and most jazz musicians at that time were black. It has been called the first original art form to develop in the USA. Early jazz musicians made money by playing in small bands. Often, jazz musicians made up the music as they were playing. Early jazz came from folk music and later developed into something else of its own.) Do you know any famous jazz musicians? (Louis Armstrong, one of the most famous jazz musicians, was born in New Orleans. He created wonderful jazz music with his trumpe