课件23张PPT。Section B
2a-2eUnit 8
Have you read Treasure Island yet?Free talk: What kind of music do you like? Why?Before-reading Let’s enjoy a song: The River
Do you like this song? What can you see in the video?
2.What kind of music is it?Garth Brooks , one of the most famous American country music singersCan you believe that a country music song can change one’s life?the beauty of nature and countryside
country musictitle n.标题Predict（预测）(学习策略）Tip 1: The title is very important for reading. While-readingWhat happened to sarah?What’s Sarah’s dream?
Who is Sarah?
What is country music?Para1
Para2
Para3 Skimming 略读（ Topic sentence ，match连线）Strategy: Read and underline the main ideas.Careful readingPara 1Para 1
Who is Sarah?
Where is she from?
What does she like?Para 2
What is country music?
What is country music
about? Para 3
What is Sarah’s dream?
Who is Garth Brooks? SarahPara1: Who is Sarah?Strategy: Read and underline the main ideas.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.Para 1WhowhereWhat kind of music she likesMain idea:Fill in the blanks:
Sarah used to ,
but now she because of a country music song.fight over almost everything with her familymisses her familyWhy did a Country Music Song Change her life forever?before…After that…Heard a country music song Used to fight over …Came to realize…Country MusicPara2: What is country music?Para 2Country 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 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 HomeWhat is country music about?country music：many songs these days：southern南方的
modern life
old days
success
laughter笑声
beauty
trusted one anotherkey words
关键词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 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.
Strategy: Read and underline the main ideas.Para 2Main idea:
Country music is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America. It reminds us of a time when people were kind to each other and trusted one another.SarahGarth Brooks3.What’s Sarah’s dream? Para 3Sarah 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
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.
Q: What is Sarah’s dream?whoWho is Garth Brooks ?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
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.
Para 3Main idea:
Sarah’s dream is to visit Nashville, and she hopes to see Garth Brooks sing live one day.Strategy: Read and underline the main ideas.
What’s the purpose of writing this passage?
（n. 意图）ThinkingTo show us what kind of music Sarah likes.
To tell us to love music and enjoy our life. Writing Use the notes you made to write a short summary of the passage. Write no more than 100 words.
(AB组可参考the text analysis, CD组可参考main ideas)2dAfter-reading
Music Changed Sarah’s Life
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ the text analysis （分析）Sarah’ experience
2. Country music
Sarah’s dream
Garth Brooks
1. who2. where3. Why： used to…heard …came to …1. Kind of music3. about 2. the home of…go to …to see… musician
Success: has sold… Music Changed Sarah’s Life
Sarah is an American girl who used to fight over almost everything with her family. While she was studying in England, she heard a country music song which made her think of her family and friends. She became a fan of country music. Country music is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America. It is about belonging to a group and reminds us of a time when people were kind to each other and trusted one another. Sarah’s dream is to visit Nashville, and she hopes to see Garth Brooks sing live one day.
Summary This class we learned1. something about______________.2. Three reading tips :
Title Topic sentence
Summarizingcountry music We all like music, music can make us happy, relaxed or excited…, it can bring us into a wonderful world. Enjoy the music, enjoy the life.Thanks for listening! Homework
Surf the Internet to find more information about country music.
Writing a passage about your favorite singer, use the notes you made in 3a.
