A Teaching Plan forUnit 5 Lesson 2
Beijing Opera
高一英语备课组
(一) 教学目标
1．语言知识目标
掌握、理解以下生词和词组combine，treasure，mask，acrobatics，costume，male，female，clown，symbol，represent，play an important role，with a flag on each side，an army of thousands。
2．语言技能目标
听：能运用预测，抓主旨，获取重点词等方法，听懂英语采访节目。
说：能够用英语交谈关于Beijing Opera的一些话题，如：the history，the roles，the skills needed，the singing styles，the costumes 等。
读：课后能去收集，读懂有关Beijing Opera和Cantonese Opera的中英文章，并能说出两者的异同。
写：能用120个左右的单词写出一篇Beijing Opera英语介绍。
3．情感态度目标
通过对Beijing Opera的教学，增强学生对中国文化瑰宝的了解和热爱；让学生体验用英语交流的成功与喜悦；培养他们的合作精神、互助精神。
（二）教学重点和难点
1.教学重点
能运用预测，抓主旨，获取重点词等方法，听懂英语采访节目；能够用英语交谈关于Beijing Opera的一些话题。
2. 教学难点
学生对Beijing Opera的话题不是很熟悉，他们在理解听力采访时有一定的困难；有的学生在用英语谈论Beijing Opera时不是很有信心。
(三)教学过程
Part1 Prepare for listening
Step 1 Word study
I. Study some new words (treasure、acrobatics、mask、costume) by showing some pictures.
II. Match the following words with their meanings. Then use the words to complete the sentences:
bine a). the clothes worn in a play or film
2). treasure b).mix two or more things
3). mask c).something with special value
4). acrobatics d).movements of one’s body in a skilful way
5). costume e).something that covers one’s face
1.This golden ring is a real___________.
2.My mother sewed my ____________ for the school play.
3.I love watching ___________ but it looks very difficult!
4.The first step in making a cake is to _________ the milk and butter.
5.The singer wore a __________ that was made of wood.
Step 2 Lead in
The teacher asks the students if they have watched Beijing Opera and if they can talk about it.
Show a video about Beijing Opera to the students. While watching it, ask them to pay attention to the instruments used.
Step 3 Prediction
Predict the answers to the following questions according to your general knowledge:
1.When did Beijing Opera start
A. the late 18th century.
B. the late 19th century.
C. the late 20th century.
2.How many main roles are there in Beijing Opera
A. 4 B. 8 C. 12
3.What are the main instruments played in Beijing Opera
A) Violin B) jinghu C) drum D) piano E) guitar
Part2 While Listening
I. Listen to the first part and do the following exercises.
1. Beijing opera is a national _______ of China. The art started in the late 18th century and it combines acting, _______, singing, music, dancing and _________.
2. Match the main roles with their names.
sheng male roles with brightly painted faces
dan female roles
jing clown roles
chou male roles
(Show some pictures about the main roles in Beijing Opera. )
II. Listen to the second part and choose the best answer to each question.
1. Where was Beijing Opera performed at the beginning
A. On the open-air stages; B. In the theatre; C. In the concert.
2. Why does it have very loud music and a sharp singing style
A. Because the crowds like such music and singing;
B. Because they can be heard over by the crowds;
C. Because some audience would fall asleep.
3. Why do performers wear brightly coloured costumes
A. People can see them clearly
B. To be more beautiful
C. People like bright colours.
III. Listen and read the last part and finish the following exercises:
Match each meaning with the picture on Page 24:
They are in the city. Pic.1
She is in a carriage. Pic. 2
They are in their new bedroom. Pic.3
She is on a horse. Pic.4
Part3 Post Listening
I. Finish the information spider and do a summary:
II. Speaking in pairs:
Suppose your partner is a foreigner. He/She is interested in Beijing Opera. Have a talk about Beijing Opera in pairs.
History Started in the late 18th century.
Skills needed Combines acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics.
Main roles Four roles: sheng, male role; dan, female role; chou, clown role; jing, role with brightly painted face.
Style of the music and singing In the early days, the music had to be played loudly.The performers had to sing with sharp voice.In order to be heard over the crowds.
The costumes If the costumes weren’t in bright colours, the crowds wouldn’t be able to see them clearly.
III. Homework:
1). Surf the Internet for the information about Cantonese Opera and the compare it with Beijing Opera.
2). Writing: Write a composition about Beijing Opera.
Singing styles
Costumes
Skills needed
Main roles
History
Beijing Opera(共21张PPT)
Leliu Middle School
Objectives
1.To practise thinking of possible answers before listening. (prediction)
2.To practise getting the general idea when listening.
3.To practise identifying key words while listening.
4.To talk about Beijing Opera.
national treasures
mask
acrobatics
costume
combine
treasure
mask
acrobatics
costume
A. clothes worn in plays or films
B. mix two or more things
C. sth. with special value
D. movement of one’s body in a skilful way
E. sth. that covers one’s face
Please do Ex.3 on P24.
1. This golden ring is a real___________.
2. My mother sewed my ____________ for the school play.
3.I love watching ___________ but it looks very difficult!
4.The first step in making a cake is to _______ the milk and butter.
5. The singer wore a __________ that was made of wood.
二、Use the words to complete the sentences :
treasure
costume
acrobatics
combine
mask
combine, treasure, mask, acrobatics, costume
Watch it carefully!
一、Predict the answers to the following questions:
1.What are the main instruments played in Beijing Opera a) violin b) jinghu
c) drum d) piano f) guitar
2. When did Beijing Opera start ______
A. the late 18th century.
B. the late 19th century.
C. the late 20th century.
3.How many main roles are there in Beijing Opera ____
A.4 B.8 C.12
A
A
jinghu
drum
2. Listen to the first part and do the exercises :
Beijing opera is a national _______ of China.The art started in the late 18th century and it combines acting, _______, singing, music, dancing and _________.
Match the main roles with their names.
sheng A. male roles with brightly painted face masks
dan B. female roles
jing C. clown roles
chou D. male roles
treasure
talking
acrobatics
Listen to the second part and answer the questions:
1.Where was Beijing Opera performed at the beginning
2. Why is the music so loud and singing so sharp
3.Why are the costumes in bright colours
A. On the open-air stages ; B. In the theatre; C. In the concert.
A. People can see them clearly B. To be more beautiful C. People like bright colours.
A. Because the crowds like such music and singing; B. Because they can be heard over by the crowds; C. Because some audience would fall asleep.
A. On the open-air stages
B. Because they can be heard over by the crowds.
A. People can see them clearly
Match the meanings with the pictures :
Pic.1 They are in the city.
Pic.2 She is in a carriage.
Pic.3 They are in their new bedroom.
Pic.4 She is on a horse.
Symbols(象征) in Beijing Opera
Listen and read the last part of the programme.
1.Is the stage of Beijing Opera simple or complex
2.Do symbols play an important role in Beijing Opera
Post-listening: Summary
Finish the information spider and
let’s see what we have learned.
Beijing Opera
history
main roles
skills needed
Late 18th century
Four roles
Singing,dancing
acrobatics
Acting,talking
costumes
Bright colours
singing styles
sharp
Speaking
Suppose your partner is a foreigner.He/She is interested in Beijing Opera. Have a talk about Beijing Opera in pairs.
Example：
A: Hi, Lihua. I have been in China for 3 months. But I can’t
understand Beijing Opera very well. Can you tell me sth.
about it
B: Of course, Beijing Opera is a national treasure.
A: When did it start
B: ….
outline
Example：
A: When did Beijing Opera start B: ...
A: Could you tell me something about the style of the music and singing in Beijing Opera B:…
A: What skills when they perform B:…
A: Why are the costumes in Beijing opera often very bright B:…
A: What does it represent when a lady walks with a flag on each side ......
Beijing Opera
History Started in the late 18th century.
Skills needed Combines acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics.
Main roles Four roles: sheng, male role; dan, female role; chou, clown role; jing, role with brightly-painted face.
Style of the music and singing In the early days, the music had to be played loudly.
The performers had to sing with sharp voice.
In order to be heard over the crowds.
The costumes If the costumes weren’t in bright colours, the crowds wouldn’t be able to see them clearly.
1.Surf the Internet for the information about Cantonese Opera and compare it with Beijing Opera.
2.Write a composition about Beijing Opera.
Homework
Thank you!
Four roles
Sheng-
male role
Dan-
female role
Jing-
male role
with a mask
Chou-
clown
role
1
2
3
4
