(共31张PPT)
Unit 4
Stage and Screen
Warm-up
Review New Words
运动,动作 n.
方面 n.
解释清楚,传达
女(性)的 adj.
技巧,手法 n.
使改观,使变形、使转化 v.
宇宙,天地,万物 n.
难以置信的 adj.
令人印象深刻的,特别吸引人的 adj.
精力充沛的,充满活力的 adj.
movement
get across
female
technique
transform
universe
incredible
dazzling
energetic
aspect
Warm-up
Review New Words
拍(手),鼓(掌) v.
边缘 n.
极为激动
强烈的情感 n.
愤怒、怒火 n.
悲痛 n.
(使)结合、(使)组合 v.
诗,诗歌 n.
爆炸(式)的,爆发的 adj.
事情发展如人所愿,一切顺利
explosive
combine
poetry
tick all the right boxes
clap
edge
on the edge of one's seat
emotion
anger
grief
Warm-up
Review New Words
opera
revenge
prince
version
string
exaggerated
mime
whip
backflip n.
n.(乐器的)弦
adj.(声音或动作)夸张的
n.(演戏等时的)做手势(或其他示意动作)
n. 鞭子
直体后空翻
n.歌剧
n.报复.报仇
n.王子
n.版本
Unit
Look at the posters and answer the questions.
Which of these types of entertainment are you most familiar with
What other types of entertainment have you seen
Which do you like most Why
Starting out
Lead-in
Watch the video and answer the questions.
1. What theatres are mentioned in the video
2 .What are the differences between them In what ways are they similar
Watch the video and answer the questions.
1. What theatres are mentioned in the video
1. The Deheyuan Grand Theatre and the Globe Theatre.
Differences: The Deheyuan Grand Theatre is a Chinese-style theatre built in the Qing Dynasty for the royal family, with Peking Opera as the main performance form. The theatre has three stages representing happiness, prosperity and longevity. Under the longevity stage, there is a well and five ponds. The first Globe Theatre was built in London by a group of actors including William Shakespeare. It burnt down in 1613 and was rebuilt close to the site of the original building. The theatre has a round shape and the stage area has three main elements.
2 .What are the differences between them In what ways are they similar
Similarities: Both of the theatres have a long history. They are both specially designed for better stage effects.
2 .What are the differences between them In what ways are they similar
Look at the pictures of two performances and talk about their differences and similarities. Consider the following:
orchestra
costumes and masks
stage set
performers’ movements
Understanding ideas
Pre-reading
Sheng
Dan
Chou
Jing
Roles in Peking Opera
sanxian
Orchestras in Peking Opera
jinghu
erhu
yueqin
sheng
drum
clappers
bass gong
gong
cymbal
Costumes in Peking Opera: graceful, elegant, and brilliant in colour and design
Stage: square platforms exposed to the audience
The basic skills of Peking Opera include dance movements and special acrobatic movements while singing or reciting, which are necessary requirements mastered by all actors and actresses.
Opera (in the Western tradition)
An opera is like a play in which everything is sung instead of being spoken. It incorporates a number of the performing arts, such as acting, scenery, costume, and sometimes dance or ballet. The singers who sing and act out the story are on the stage, and the orchestra is in front of the stage but lower down, in the orchestra pit, so that the audience can see the stage.
How much do you know about Hamlet
author
plot
…
Hamlet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. Prince Hamlet is called upon by the supernatural to take revenge upon his uncle, Claudius, who has murdered his brother the king, seized the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlet’s mother.
“To be, or not to be” is the opening phrase spoken by Prince Hamlet in play Hamlet, Act III, Scene I. These are possibly the most famous words in English literature and introduce Hamlet’s meditations upon life – “To be or not to be” refers to the choice to be made between dying or continuing to live.
Read the passage quickly and answer the following questions.
Read the passage and find out what aspects of Peking Opera most impressed the author.
(2) Find out the writing purpose of this passage.
(3) Find out the main idea of each paragraph.
Fast reading
How the characters moved on the stage most impressed the author.
(2) Choose the author’s purpose in writing the passage.
1 To prove that Peking Opera is a better way to perform Hamlet.
2 To inform the readers how to perform Hamlet through Peking Opera.
3 To share the unique experience of seeing a Peking Opera version of Hamlet.
4 To make a comparison between Eastern and Western cultures.
(3) Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
A. The writer experienced Peking Opera.
B. The writer was familiar with Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
C. The writer was attracted by Peking Opera.
D. The history of Peking Opera.
E. The writer’s favorite part of the show.
Before the performance
During the performance
After the performance
Para 1~2
Para 3~4
Para 5
According to the main idea of each part, divide the passage into three parts.
Complete the chart (P40) with words and expressions from the passage.
1. full of confidence
2.he knew a lot about Hamlet
3. surprised
4. The costumes and masks
5. sounded (really) unique
6.was (really) simple
7.(simply) incredible
8. the strong emotions of love, anger, fear and grief in the performance
Careful reading
Careful reading
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions.
How did the writer feel until Peking Opera came to town
How many years has Peking Opera exist
What helped the audience get meanings in the opera
What did the writer think of Peking Opera before experiencing The Revenge of Prince Zidan
What emotions did the writer feel in the performance
How did the writer feel until Peking Opera came to town
How many years has Peking Opera exist
What helped the audience get meanings in the opera
What did the writer think of Peking Opera before experiencing The Revenge of Prince Zidan
What emotions did the writer feel in the performance
Confident.
Over 200 years.
The music, exaggerated movements and mime.
He wasn’t sure if he would enjoy it.
The strong emotions of love, anger, fear and grief.
Conclusion
If you want to see a show that combines music, singing, drama, poetry and costume design with explosive effect, The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes!
Post reading
1. Why does the author say “The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes”
Because this show combines music,singing,drama,poetry and costume design with explosive effect. In the author’s opinion,this show is perfect and meets all his requirements.
2. How could you help a friend from overseas understand Peking Opera
I can introduce some knowledge about Peking Opera such as its orchestra,costumes and masks,the stage set, performers’ movements and recommend some excellent plays in Peking Opera to them.
Think & Share
Assignments
1. 自主预习《学习与测评》P76-P81
2.完成课时跟踪检测(十三)