Unit 6 sectionB
reading
A Country Music Song Changed Her Life Forever
Do you know this TV show?
Today I'm the director(导演)of the voice of china.
那姐
I want to invite a country music singer to join my team.
This morning,
I got a message from Dr. Na(那英)...
Show
Time
G.E.M.
Angelababy
Olive
Cass
Task:
to find a country music singer
找出乡村音乐歌手
Who sang a piece of country music ?
Question
G.E.M.
Angelababy
Olive
Cass
Task1: Title Reading (阅读标题)
What will we read
in it?
What's the topic(主题) of this article?
A Country Music Song Changed Her Life Forever
Who is “her”?
“change”means make a big difference to someone
Sarah
Reading strategy 1(阅读策略1):
The title can be helpful to predict the text(预测文章).
Task2: Skimming (略读)1分钟
Read the article and match each paragraph with the main ideas, then circle the key words that support your opinions.
Paragraph 1 Sarah's Dream
Paragraph 2 Sarah's Change
Paragraph 3 American Country Music
通过圈出每段关键词获得段落大意
Para.1
When Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family. But five yeas 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.
Paragraph 1 Sarah's Dream
Paragraph 2 Sarah's Change
Paragraph 3 American Country Music
Para.2
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.
Paragraph 1 Sarah's Dream
Paragraph 2 Sarah's Change
Paragraph 3 American Country Music
Para.3
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 the Country Music Hall of Fame and 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 sings live one day!”
Paragraph 1 Sarah's Dream
Paragraph 2 Sarah's Change
Paragraph 3 American Country Music
Reading strategy 2(阅读策略2):
The first sentence(首句)of each pragraph and the key words(关键词) can be helpful to get the main idea.
Task3: Scanning (寻读)2分钟
Reading carefully to find specific(特定的) information.
Read and underline the answers.
阅读并在文中划出答案
First paragraph
Who is Sarah?
Where is she from?
What does she like?
Second paragraph
What is country music?
What is country music about?
Third paragraph
What is Sarah's dream?
Who is Garth Brooks?
Para.1
When Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family. But five yeas 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.
Who is Sarah?
She is a young girl.
Para.1
When Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family. But five yeas 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.
Where is she from?
She is from the US/America.
Para.1
When Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family. But five yeas 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.
What does she like?
She likes American country music.
Para.1
When Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family. But five yeas 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.
What did she used to be like?
Para.1
When Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family. But five yeas 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.
How was she after that?
Para.1
When Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family. But five yeas 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.
What made her change five years ago?
country music
We can make a summary(总结)
Sarah is a girl from .
She used to with her family, but a country music song her, and now she loves very much.
young
the US
American country music
fight over
changed
第二段比较了两种不同类型的音乐,分别是什么?
Para2 has compared two different kinds of music, what are they?
Songs these days
Country music
Para.2
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.
What are songs these days about?
be proud(自豪) of being a
member(成员) of a group
集体归属感
What do songs these days remind us?
Songs these days are not about belonging to a group.
Para.2
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.
What is country music?
Country Music is a ___________ kind of music from the __________ states of America. Nashville, Tennessee is the ________ of country music.
traditional
southern
home
China is the home of panda.
请用“the home of”造句
Para.2
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.
make someone think of something
What does country music remind us?
Different songs in different times.
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Songs these days
(如今的歌曲)
Country music
(乡村音乐)
What it is about
(关于什么内容)
What it reminds us
(使我们想起什么)
___________
in the US
belonging to _______
the __________days
the ____________
of ________ and _________
The _______ things in the life are _______.
Different songs in different times.
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Songs these days
(如今的歌曲)
Country music
(乡村音乐)
What it is about
(关于什么内容)
What it reminds us
(使我们想起什么)
___________
in the US
belonging to _______
the __________days
the ____________
of ________ and _________
The _______ things in the life are _______.
modern life
importance
success
money
a group
good old
best
free
Para.3
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 the Country Music Hall of Fame and 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 sings live one day!”
What is Sarah's dream?
Para.3
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 the Country Music Hall of Fame and 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!”
Who is Garth Brooks?
Garth is Sarah's idol.
Reading strategy 3(阅读策略3):
While reading,make notes(做笔记) and underline(划线) the main ideas can be helpful to understand the text.
Guess the meaning of the words(猜测词义)
1. It reminds us that the best things in life are free-----laughter, friends, family,and the beauty of nature and the countryside.
A. no pay(支付)
B. you can do anything you want
C. have much time
2. I hope to see him sing live one day!
A. having life
B. watching a show with our own eyes
无法用金钱衡量
Reading strategy 4(阅读策略4):
Connect the context can be helpful to understand some words.(联系上下文可以帮助理解词语的含义)
Deep thinking:
Is there a song that has touched you deeply?
有没有一首歌曾经深深地打动你?
a band(乐队)
a writer
a movie
a book
a singer
My favorite band is MayDay.
Their songs remind me of my school-days(学生时代).
They make me feel that I'm always 18 years old.
Task 4: Discuss and Show
1.课前准备——各组搜集与“文学和音乐”有关的某位歌手,某位作家,某部电影,某首歌曲的资料及图片,能简单介绍并提炼总结一句标题,描述自己的感悟,再合作制作成PPT。(明确任务,合理分工,合作完成)
2.小组展示——各组成员到台前用PPT合作展示作品。 (12分钟)
小组展示的时候,其他同学认真做笔记,
结束之后评选出你最喜欢的队伍,并说出你的理由!
注意:
Team 1
Team 2
Team 3
Team 4
Friendship
友谊
Cooperation
合作
Assistance
互助
Progress
进步
Every work has its own meaning.
每部作品都有其自身的意义。
Which team do you like best? why?
你最喜欢哪个队伍?说说你的理由。
Homework: Summarizing (总结)
According to the thinking-map(思维导图),write a short summary in your own words.
Good bye!
Thanks for your listening !
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