课件20张PPT。Unit 4 Stage and screenPeriod 1
Starting out & Understanding ideasLead-in film/
performanceactor/ actresstheatre/
cinemaballetcrosstalkconcertSpring Festival Galamodern drama Sichuan operaLook at the posters and answer the questions.Activity 1 Which type of entertainment is it? Look at the posters and answer the questions.Which type of entertainment is it? Activity 1 Watch a video and answer 3 questions.
(1) What theatres are mentioned in the video?
(2)What are the differences between them?In what ways are they similar?Activity 2 Activity 2 What theatres are mentioned in the video?Have you ever been to a theatre?
Would you like to go the Deheyuan Grand Theatre or the first Globe Theatre? Why?The Deheyuan Grand Theatre The Globe TheatreWhat are the differences between them?In what ways are they similar?Differences: The Deheyuan Grand Theatre is a Chinese-style theatre built in the Qing dynasty for the royal family, with Peking Opera as the main performance form. The theatre has three stages representing happiness, prosperity and longevity. Under the longevity stage, there is a well and five ponds. The first Globe Theatre was built in London by a group of actors including William Shakespeare. It burnt down in 1613 and was rebuilt close to the site of the original building. The theatre has a round shape and the stage area has three main elements.
Similarities: Both of the theatres have a long history. They are both specially designed for better stage effects.Activity 3 Pre-readingWatch and answer:This is an introduction of Peking Opera.
What do you know about it? Activity 3 Look and think Peking Opera or Opera in the West ?Activity 4 Look at the pictures of two performances and talk about their differences and similarities. Consider the following： orchestra costumes and masks
stage set performers'movementsActivity 4 Peking Opera
The costumes, often the most recognisable feature of Peking Opera, are graceful, elegant, and brillant in colour and design. They tell a character's sex and status at first glance, marking off people from all walks of life, noble or humble, civil or military. Accessories, including helmets and hats, constitute an integral part to bring
about dramatic stage effects.
Stages in most Chinese
theatres are square platforms
exposed to the audience on
three sides, even all sides sometimes.
There are very few props on the stage, Activity 4 Peking Opera
The costumes, often the most recognisable feature of Peking Opera, are graceful, elegant, and brillant in colour and design. They tell a character's sex and status at first glance, marking off people from all walks of life, noble or humble, civil or military. Accessories, including helmets and hats, constitute an integral part to bring
about dramatic stage effects.
Stages in most Chinese
theatres are square platforms
exposed to the audience on
three sides, even all sides sometimes.
There are very few props on the stage, Activity 4 Opera in the West
An opera is like a play in which everything is sung instead of being spoken. It incorporates a number of the performing arts, such as acting, scenery, costume, and sometimes dance or ballet. The singers who sing and act out the story are on the stage , and the orchestra is in front of the stage but lower down, in the orchestra
pit, so that the audience can see the stage.
Activity 5 1 To prove that Peking Opera is a better way to perform Hamlet.
2 To inform the readers how to perform Hamlet through Peking Opera.
3 To share the unique experience of seeing
a Peking Opera version of Hamlet.
4 To make a comparison between
Eastern and Western cultures.
Choose the author's purpose in writing the passage. Activity 6 full of confidence
he knew a lot about Hamlet
surprised
The costumes and masks
sounded (really) unique
was (really) simple
(simply) incredible
the strong emotions of love, anger, fear and grief in the performanceActivity 7 Read the passage carefully and complete the table.timeconfidentsurprisedActivity 7 Read the text carefully and choose the best answer according to the text.1．Why did the author go to see The Revenge of Prince Zidan?
A．To confirm that Peking Opera is easier to understand.
B．To make sure it has a long history.
C．To enjoy the Peking Opera version of Hamlet.
D．To find out the differences between Hamlet and its Peking Opera version.
2．What began to change the author’s view
on Peking Opera?
A．The main characters.
B．The exaggerated movements.
C．Jinghu.
D．The stage.Activity 7 3．What can we learn from Paragraph 4?
A．The characters were performers as well as athletes.
B．Prince Hamlet did a backflip before.
C．The author didn’t like the play.
D．The Revenge of Prince Zidan is a success.
4．What does “I was on the edge of my seat”
mean in Paragraph 5?
A．He wanted to leave.
B．He loved the performance.
C．He was sick of the performance.
D．He felt uncomfortable.Activity 8 Think Share:Why does the author say “The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes”?
How could you help a friend from overseas understand Peking Opera?
Because this show combines music, singing, drama, poetry and costume design with explosive effect. In the author's opinion, this show is perfect and meets all his requirements.1.T asks students to read the text again and understand the passage better.
2.Complete the Exx in learning plan.
3.Write down the difficult sentences.Homework
