课件24张PPT。Lesson 19 Experiment in Folk Extensive ReadingExtensive ReadingTeaching Objectives:
To read and understand newspaper articles.
To practise reading for main idea.
To help students get awareness of the link between hardworking, persistence, bravery and a successful musician or singer.
Resource used:
Two newspaper articles & lesson19 in Unit5
A song on the InternetRhythm of the rainOr click the titleListen to “ Rhythm of the rain”: What feelings does the singer show in his song?C. Sadness and love.A. Anger and happiness. B. Joy and disappointment. A newspaper article and its questions: Passage A
As you explore music, you will find much that is familiar to you. You will find music which tells of interesting places and exciting things to do. You will find music which expresses feelings that are often your own.
Music is an expression of the people. As you explore, you will find music at work, and in worship. You will find music expresses love of country, love of nature, and love of home.
Music is also an expression of the composer. As an artist, the composer expresses his own musical ideas. He studies the materials of music and discovers ways of using them. He looks for new kinds of musical expressions.
Music can suggest activities and feelings, which we all share. We can enjoy a successful piece of music, playing and singing music, dancing and listening to music of the people and the artists of different times and places. 1. The second paragraph mainly tells us…
A.?about different kinds of music
B.?that music is based on the activities and feelings of people
C.that music is everywhere
D. that music is popular among people
2. What is the best title for this passage?
A. Music
B. Music and People
C.Music and Its Composer
D. Music That Is Familiar to Us Discuss what kind of questions they are related to and how to deal with them.Reading1. Main idea 主旨大意
2. Detail information 事实细节
3. Making a conclusion 推理判断
4. Guessing the meaning of a word or a sentence 猜测词义
To which type of the reading questions do you think the questions above belong?Reading for main ideaThe ways of asking questions, such as
The main idea of this passage is that ___ .
The passage is mainly about ___ .
The best title/headline for the passage is ___ .
The topic/subject discussed in this passage is ___ .
From the passage we can learn that ___ .
The last passage is chiefly concerned with ___ .
Which of the following best states the theme of the passage ?How to deal with such questions?(1)Practice:
Read the topic sentence and give a title !
1. Smoking cigarettes can be an expensive habit.
A. The Habit of Smoking Cigarettes
B. Expensive Cigarettes
C. The Expensive Habit of Smoking Cigarettes
2. Coffee is a popular drink that is served in different ways around the world.
A. A Popular Drink --- Coffee
B. Coffee around the world
C. Different Ways of Serving Coffee
( C )
( A )3.New Zealand has some industry but agriculture is more important.
A. Industry in New Zealand
B. Agriculture in New Zealand
C. Agriculture and Industry in New Zealand
4. The car was invented just a century ago. You may know all kinds of cars’ names, but many people don’t know who was the inventor of the first car.
A. how the first was made
B. who invented the first car
C. the history of the first car( B )( B)Discussion: How to deal with the questions related to main idea (of a sentence or a passage)
Find the topic sentence of each paragraph.
(It often lies in the firstlast sentence of each part.)
Pick out the key words.
Try to get the main idea.
Pay special attention to the words:
however / but / although / yet / not only… but also
for example / the most important example
first / second / next / then / last / finally
also / besidesReading strategies 1.The second paragraph mainly tells us:
Music is an expression of the people. As you explore, you will find music of people at work, and in workshop… (B)So read Passage A and answer its questions, using Reading strategies: that music is based on the activities and feelings of people2.What is the best title for this passage?
P1. …, you will find much that is familiar to you.
P2. Music is an expression of the people .
P3. Music is also an expression of the composer(作曲家).
P4. Music can suggest activities and feelings, …
Music and People( B )Passage B
1.He is only 20 years old, but has already had five years of experience in the world entertainment. He is Edison Chan.
2.Edison Chan has attracted much attention since joining entertainment circles. His attractive appearance has certainly helped, but he’s also received help from heavyweights like the Chairman of Emperor Entertainment Albert Yueng and superstar Jackie Chan陈龙. Even late movie and pop idol Leslie Cheung张国荣 once wrote songs for him.
3.With such support, Edison slid easily into the industry --- singing, acting and filming in commercials. He soon became one of Hong Kong’s most popular rising stars. His big break came with his performance in “Infernal Affairs”. Another milestone was “Twins Effect”, which took over 15 million Hong Kong dollars in its opening week.
4.Edison had always dreamed of being a basketball player, but he was forced by his father to model and act from an early age. When he was 15 years old, he shot a commercial with Hong Kong superstar Leon Lai黎明, which attracted the attention of Emperor Entertainment.5.But not satisfied with acting alone, Edison has turned his hand to singing. He is finding time between shoots to make his album and music video. He said he thoroughly enjoys himself when he’s busy working.
6.This young boy said, “ I think that now I can better understand what it is to be an actor and know more about the media. I’ve changed a lot since I first entered the circle. Therefore I will try my best to keep up a good relationship with the media. But they should know there are always some things I can’t say. Sometimes they can realize I’m also an ordinary person.”
7.With this “ I don’t care” attitude, Edison has built his career on his public image of being a cool, bad boy.
3. What is the best title ?
A. The Secret of Edison Chan’s Success
B. Idol(偶像) of Today in Entertainment World-Edison Chan
C. I Don’t Care
D. Edison Chan and Media(媒体)(B)(C)Practise reading Passage B and answer its questions, using Reading Strategies again:4. What can we learn from Chan from the last passage?
A. He wanted to be an actor as a young boy.
B. He doesn't like singing.
C. He doesn’t care what the media says.
D He is a bad boy. ( C ) With this “ I don’t care” attitude, Edison has built his career on his pubic image of being a cool, bad boy.Discuss what are the reasons for Edison Chan’s success ?His young age
His good look
The help from some famous people
His father’s hope
His own hard work
His good relationship with the media√√√√√√Kong Xiangdong
( 孔祥东 )Experiment in Folk --- Kong goes for folk!Why can Kong be a world-famous musician?
- is brave enough to try something new
- has a mother who is a great music lover
- has talent
- is a hardworking man
-can persevere
until his success
-loves ChinaUsing Reading StrategiesWhat kind of singers or musicians do you want to be?How can you be a successful singer or musician? 退出The end
