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B2U5 The Virtual Choir Reading and Thinking
Learning objectives:
By the end of this period, you will be able to:
Know the structure and learn what is a virtual choir
and how it is created.
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Learn how to scan for the specific information.
Understand the positive influence of the virtual
choir and introduce it in your own words.
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Activity 1: Lead in （视频）
Traditional choir
Perform on stage
Wear uniforms / dressed formally
With a conductor
The number of performers is limited
Virtual choir（视频）
Activity 2: Read for general idea
The text mainly talks about
____________________________,
So it may be an ______________. (narration (记叙文) /exposition(说明文)/argumentation (议论文) )
What’s the type of the text
Look at the picture and the title, and predict what the text is about, then judge the type of the text.
some information of virtual choir
exposition
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Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para.1 A. The person who created the virtual choir
Para. 2 B.The influence of the virtual choir
Para. 3 C. The development of the virtual choir
Para. 4 D. A brief introduction of the virtual choir
Activity 3. Read for the detailed information.
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Read and finish the mindmap.
A brief introduction
of the virtual choir
Who&Where
How to make one
·It connects______________ with the same interest in music ;
·It enables them to become part of the ______________
Benefits
What we need
People_________ themselves alone on video. These videos are____________the Internet , and then they are put __________into one.
a video camera ;
an ___________________
Para. 1
Internet connection
record
uploaded onto
togethter
ordinary people
global commnity
Anyone from anywhere
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1. Scan and circle (圈出) the information
The man who came up with the idea for a virtual choir.
Eric Whitacre.
The place where he studied musical composition.
University of Nevada.
Tips: Look through quickly to find important information such as dates, numbers and names
Para. 2
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2 Jan.1970 1988 1995 1997 Over the next 10 years
His original compositions became popular
_________at the University of Nevada
Graduated from university
____________ in musical composition
Born in the US
Passion
Profession
Efforts
Studied music
a master ' s degree
2. Find the information to finish the timeline.
development of Internet
3. What factors (因素)made the creation of the virtual choir possible
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1. Who gave Whitacre the idea to create the first virtual choir
Timeline Events
In 2009 Inspired , Lux Aurumque had _185_ singers from 12 different countries. It has received millions of views on the Internet.
Since then The virtual choir has become a worldwide phenomenon.
23 July 2014 The Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF was seen on stage. Altogether,2,292 young people from 80 countries joined in to sing Whitacre ' s song "What If"
Para. 3
2. What can you get from the numbers below
popular
world-famous
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What's the author's attitude towards the virtual choir
Para. 4
A negative
B. positive
C.neutral(中立的)
wonderful
better
Activity 4：Share readers' reflections
Discussion:
Does a virtual choir really bring people together Why or why not
1.______
2.______
3....
yes
no
1.______
2.______3....
Sample: Our group opinion is that a virtual choir can/can't bring people together. The reasons are as follows. First,.... Second,.... Third,......
Presentation
Communicate with each other
Help some people in need
Open the world with music
Imput happiness
Relax and love this world
Voice together
Inspire each other
Realize the dreams
Tie ordinary people
Unite against diffficulties
Achieve a sense of satisfaction
Lead the world to a better place
Let’s enjoy music and embrace our life!
What if （视频）
1. I have fully understood the structure of the text.
2.I have learned about the creation and development of the virtual choir.
3. I can apply(运用) scanning while reading.
4. I have understood the positive influence.of the virtual choir and can introduce it in my owe words.
5. I have been greatly inspired by modern technology.
Reading and Thinking
Assessment chart
1. I have fully understood the structure of the text.
2.I have learned about the creation and development of the virtual choir.
3. I can apply(运用) scanning while reading.
4. I have understood the positive influence.of the virtual choir and can introduce it in my owe words.
5. I have been greatly inspired by modern technology.
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1.Watch the TED talk made by Eric Whitacre to learn more about the virtual choir.
2. Create your own mini English virtual choir (2-4 persons )during the weekend using the app.
Assignment
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Have a nice day!
Thank you!
