牛津译林版（2019）选择性必修第一册：Unit 2 The Universal Language Project 课件（13张ppt）

Unit 2
The universal language
Making a profile of an English song
To research an English song through cooperation and exploration
To use group work to write and present the profile
To evaluate and comment on each other’s profiles
As a class, discuss English songs you know and like. Then in groups, choose a song to research.
1. Which English song do you know and like most?
My Heart Will Go On; Let It Go; Yesterday Once More; You Raise Me Up; Do Re Mi; Take Me Home, Country Roads.
Preparation
2. Which song would your group like to research?
We want to choose “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver.
3. Why do you choose this song?
Because all of us like the style of country music, and this song is a typical example of country music, which describes the beautiful scenery of West Virginia. Its lyrics are simple and its music is beautiful.
Implementation
Song
Background
Singer/ band
Lyrics
Style
Meaning
As a group, research your chosen song. Use the ideas below to help you.
Take Me Home, Country Roads
Background
Singer/
band
Lyrics
Style
Meaning
Based on West Virginia, John Denver wrote this song in memory of his old golden days in his hometown.
…
Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia Mountain Mama
Take me home, country roads
…
Loving nature, missing
his hometown and his family
Country music
John Denver
As a group, put together your information to make you profile. Use the example to help you.
Learn the example of the English song Try Everything. Make your profile in groups and make adjustments when necessary.
Present your profile to the rest of the class and sing the song as a group.
Evaluation
Shall we vote on which one is the best and give reasons?
Make comments on each group’s work.
Polish up your profile based on the assessment.