人教版八年级下册 Unit 8 Have you read Treasure Island yet?Section B 2a-2d 课件 (共20张PPT)

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Unit 8 Have you read Treasure Island yet
Section B (2a-2e)
New words & phrases:country music, forever, abroad, actually, ever since, fan, southern, modern, success, belong, one another, beauty, million, record
Learn the sentence patterns of the lesson, and understand American country music.
Through reading, students can summarize the content of the whole article, and can reasonably use the language to describe the content of the article.
New words
fan 粉丝，迷
laughter 笑
beauty 美丽，美
forever 永远
abroad在国外，到国外
success n. 成功
million 一百万
record n. 唱片;
v. 录制；录(音)
modern 现代的
I like pop music,
My favorite group is TFboys.
When I listen to their music,
I feel enjoyable and relaxing.
Warming up
1. Do you have a favorite singer or band
2. Do you have a favorite song
3. What facts do you know about your favorite singer, band or song
Discuss the questions with a partner.
I like...
My favorite singer/band is...
When I listen his/her/their song, I feel...
Let's enjoy a beautiful song.
What kind of the music is it
The History of Country Music
Country music began in the 1920s. Then in the 1940s and 1950s. It came to Nashville. Nashville is called "country music's shrine (圣地)".
Predicting
From the title and the picture, the passage may talk about _______ and ______________.
a girl
country music
（A girl has changed because of country music.）
Skim the text and get the main ideas.
What is country music
Sarah's dream.
Some information about Sarah.
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3
Listen and read the passage and complete the fact sheet.
Country Music Fact Sheet
Where it is from: __________________________________
What kind of music it is: ____________________________
A famous country music place in Nashville:
________________________________________________A famous country music singer: ______________________
The number of records he has sold: ____________________
the southern states of America
a traditional kind of music
Country Music Hall of Fame Museum
Garth Brooks
more than 120 million
While reading, make notes or underline the main ideas in the text. After reading, write a short summary in your own words. This can help you better understand the text.
Tips
Read paragraph 1 then write short answers to the questions below.
When Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family. But five years ago, while she was studying abroad in England, she heard a song full of feelings about returning home on the radio. It made Sarah think about her family and friends back in the US. She came to realize how much she actually missed all of them. Ever since then, she has been a fan of American country music.
Who is Sarah
Where is she from
What does she like
She is an American girl who used to fight over almost everything with her family.
America/ the US.
Country music.
Read paragraph 2 then write short answers to the questions below.
Country is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America. Nashville, Tennessee is the home of country music. Many songs these days are just about modern life in the US, such as the importance of money and success, but not about belonging to a group.
However, country music brings us back to the “good old days” when people were kind to each other and trusted one another. It reminds us that the best things in life are free — laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside.
What is country music
What is country music about
It's a traditonal kind of music.
It reminds us of a time when people were kind to each other and trusted one another.
Read paragraph 3 then write short answers to the questions below.
Sarah hasn't been to Nashville yet, but it is her dream to go there
one day. She has already read a lot about the place and done some research on it.She knows that there is a Country Music Hall of Fame Museum in Nashville. There are also always a lot of great country music concerts with famous musicians and singers, like Garth Brooks. Sarah has already listened to most of his songs. "Garth is one of the most successful musicians in American history. He's sold more than 120 million records. I hope to see him sing live one day!"
What is Sarah’s dream
Who is Garth Brooks
Her dream is to visit Nashville.
One of the most successful musicians in American history.
Sarah is an _________ girl. She likes _____________. She is a ___ of country music. Country music is a
__________ music from the southern states of America. Many songs are about __________ in the US, such as the ___________ of ________ and ________. Sarah’s______ is to go to Nashville because Garth Brooks is there. She likes to listen to his songs. Garth is one of the most _________ musicians in American history.
Use the notes you made in 2c to write a short summary of the passage. Write no more than 100 words.
American
country music
fan
traditional
modern life
importance
money
success
successful
dream
1. Being kind to each other
2. Trusting one another
3. Best things in life laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside
Summary
Music is a melody,
is some memories,
is a story,
is sometimes a kind of company.
音乐，是一种旋律，是一些回忆，
是一个故事，是有些时候的某种陪伴。
Thank you !