英语八年级下人教新课标Unit 8 Have you read Treasure Island yet? Section B Reading课件

课件24张PPT。Unit 8 Section B ReadingCountry roads take me home, to the place I ________.
West Virginia Mountain mama, take me home country road.
The radio reminds me of___________________.What do you think of the song? belongIt is a song full of feelings about ______________.returning homemy home far awaycountry musicThe facts of the songName : ______________________ Take Me Home, Country Road Singer:________________________A. John Denver B.Michael JacksonJohn DenverFrom:__________________________A. China B. the USthe USKind:__________________________A. modern life B. the beauty of nature and the countrysidebeauty of nature and the countrysideA. rock music B. country musicAbout:_________________________A. Say You Say Me B.Take Me Home Country Road. a famous American
country music singer John Denver
(1943---1997)This song was his great success. He sold more than 100 million records. (CDs)Country Music Hall of Fame Museum in Nashville
乡村音乐名人堂博物馆Music plays a very important part in our daily life. It belongs to everybody. If you are unhappy, music will make you happy. Music is the medicine to a broken heart.

---Leigh Hunt
(1784-1859.英国诗人) Without music, life is no value.

---Nietzsche(尼采)STWBT:
Read and understand A Country Music Song Changed Her Life Forever.
Take notes while reading.Title:A country Music song Changed Her life ForeverIt’s about ___________ and __________.country musica girl/SarahIs country music very important to Sarah?It changed her life forever.Let’s read the title and the picture and predict.=all one’s lifeSarah’s dream
Sarah’s changes
Country musicPara1
Para2
Para3Skimming（快速浏览）Match the topic of each paragraph.A Country Music Song Changed Her Life ForeverA Country Music Song Changed Her Life ForeverHow did the country music song change her life?Reading strategy: While reading, make notes or underline the facts in the text. After reading, write a short summary in your own words. This can help you better understand the text.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.Careful readingSarah’s changesPara 1Sarah’s change Used to
_____________________
_____________________.Ever since then
_______________
_______________________fight over almost
everything with her family.has been a fan of American country musicA. 与……打架 B 与……争吵How did Sarah change?Para 1missed her family Later
_______________One day, five years ago, _______________
_______________________heard a song full of
feelings about returning
homeCareful readingSarah used to fight with her family. One day, she heard a country music song. She missed her family a lot. Ever since then, she has been a fan of country music.Summary(归纳总结) for Para 1 :Let’s learn to summarize (归纳) !Para 2What is country music?
Where is it from?
How many kinds of music are mentioned?
What is the each kind about?Reading strategy: 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.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.Country musicPara 2modern life
in the US, such as _____
_________________________________ belonging to a group
brings us to __________
____________________
reminds us ________
____________________
____________________ Para 2Songs these daysCountry musicWhat is country music?
Where is it from?
How many kinds of music are mentioned?
What is the each kind about? the “good
old days” the best
things in life are free the
importance of
money and
successPara 3What is Sarah's dream?
What has she done to achieve her dream?
Who is Garth Brook?
What facts do you konw about him?Reading strategy: 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.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!”Paragraph3Sarah’s dreamComplete the following sheetWhat is Sarah’s dream:_____________________________
What has she done: ____________________________

A famous country music place in Nashville:
_________________________________________________
A famous country music singer: ______________________
The number of records he has sold: ___________________
She has already listened to most of his songs. She has already read a lot about the place and done some research on it. Country Music Hall of Fame Museum Garth Brooks more than 120 million records to go to Nashville one day.
to see Garth Brooks sing livePara 3to achieve
her dreamSummarizing （概括）Who is Sarah?
How did she change?What is country music?
What is country music

about? What is Sarah’s dream?
Who is Garth Brooks? According to the questions and use the main ideas you underlined to write a short summary (no more than 100 words).Let’s write! Sarah is an American girl who used to fight over almost everything with her family. One day she heard a country music song. It made her miss 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 What do you think are the best things in your life? Why?Discussionlaughter, friends, family, the beauty of nature and the countryside…Read the passage and write the summary.
Go the find out how did the American country
music from?Homework: