unit 5 music teaching plan1

Unit 5 Music
Period1 Warming up and reading
Lead-in
There’s saying: without music, life is a journey through a desert. What does it mean --- music is very important in our daily life. Why
produce a lively and happy atmosphere and bring people relaxation after hard work
make life more lively, interesting, colorful;
make things better for people to understand and enjoy;
express one’s feeling;
help one forget their pain and tiredness;
develop one’s love for his country, friends, family and relatives;
help people to work together and remember things well.
Music is a universal langage.
Warming up
Brain-storming: can you name any music style
Jazz: Music of American Negro origin, very romantic.
Classical Music: Serious and traditional style
Orchestra: Groups of people play different musical instruments together
Choral: Many people get together to sing.
Folk Music: Music or song in the traditional style of a country
Rap: Talking and singing, also means “Hip-Hop”
Rock’ n ‘Roll Very loud sound with strong beat
Country Music: Type of music that comes from the folk music of the southern and western US.
Listen to different kinds of music and number the pictures
Discussion: what kind of music do you like better Chinese or Western, classical or modern why
Pre-reading
1. Do you know any famous band List some: Westlife, Flower, SHE, Back Steet Boys, the Beatles
2. Do you know anything about the Monkees It is a band with 4-person that was very popular in the 1960S in America and as well as a TV show of the same name and it based on “The Beatles”. The band used instruments rarely seen on TV at that time. Now it is still popular in the world today.
3. Look at the title and pictures in the reading passage. Can you predict what it is about
Reading
Listening: How many bands are mentioned in the passage What are the names
Which band is “the band that wasn’t ”
Fast-reading: Find out the topic sentence in each paragraph and summarize the main idea.
para1. Have you ever wanted to be a famous singer or musician
Para2. Most musicians meet and form a band because they like to write and play music .
Para3. However, there was one band that started in a different way
Para4.Their attractive performances were copied by other groups and their fans supported them fiercely.
Main idea::
Para. 1 dreaming of being a famous musician or singer
Para. 2 how musicians form bands
Para. 3 how The Monkees got their start
Para. 4 how The Monkees became serious about the music business
3) Careful reading
1.) para1-2 How do people get to form a band
Members High school students
Reasons They like to write and play music.
Places They practice their music in someone’s home.
Forms They may play to passers-by in the street or subway.
Results They can earn some extra money. They may also have a chance to dream of becoming famous.
2.) para 3-4 How do the Monkees formed and became a real band
Beginning of the band It began as a TV show
Style of the performance They played jokes on each other as well as played music
First music and jokes Most of them were based loosely on the band called “the Beatles”
Development of the band They became more serious about their work and started to play their own instruments and write their own songs like a real band. They produced their own records and started touring and played their own music.
Changes of the band The band broke up in about 1970, but reunited in the mid-1980. They produced a new record in 1996, which was a celebration of their time as a real band.
Post-reading
How do you understand the title “the band that wasn’t ”
The Monkees was not a band before they appeaed in the television show and therefore didn’t follow the usual path to musical success. Also their desire to succeed in the music business took time to develop.
What do we learn from the Monkee’s story
Period2 Using language
1. Lead-in: A story about a frog Freddy. When Freddy was young, he was a little tadpole. As time went by quickly, he soon became a frog. One day, Freddy sat on the water lily leaf and slid his long, thin legs into the water. Suddenly, he heard some music across the lake.…… Then imagine: what would happen
2. Listening: Listen to the tape for the first time and answer the following question.
What did Freddy find when he swam slowly towards the sound
He found three confident frogs sitting still on the leaf and playing the instruments.
Listen for the second time and finish Ex3 and 4
3. Reading: we are going to read more about Freddy’s life
Fast reading: Did Freddy and his band get a great success in Britain (Yes, they got a great success and became very popular in Britain.
Detailed reading
What was Freddy’s most exciting invitation in London (His most exciting invitation was to sing in a TV program called “Top of the Pops”)
What happened when the program was over (The telephones in the same room started ringing and everybody was asking when they could see Freddy and his band again)
What problem was caused after they became stars (They were followed everywhere and their personal life was discussed by people.)
Did Freddy and his band leave Britain at last (yes, Freddy and his band left Britain and went back to the lake, because it’s painful for them.)
4. Discussion: What do you think are the advantages and disadvantage of being famous
(Became popular/became rich/have many fans/ couldn’t have a peaceful and quiet life/was discussed by people/was followed everywhere…)
Period3 Grammar
直接位于介词之后的关系代词只能是which或whom，构成介词+which（指物）；介词+whom（指人）两种结构。
He is a library assistant from whom I borrowed some books.
It is a famous school from which he graduated 3 years ago.
2. 名词/代词(all, both, none, neither, either, some, any等)/数词(含基数词，序数词，分数和百分数)/最高级＋of＋which/whom= of＋which/whom＋名词/代词/数词
These are books written by Mark Twain, one of which（=of which one）was read to me by my father
She has two sons, neither of whom（=of whom neither）is a teacher.
Recently I bought an ancient Chinese vase, the price of which was very reasonable.
China has thousands of islands, the largest of which is Taiwan Island.
3.关系代词whose+名词 引导的定语从句可转化为 the+名词+of+ which / whom 或 of+ which/whom+ the +名词结构；of 表所属关系。
I live in a room whose windows are all broken.=I live in a room of which the windows are all broken.
= I live in a room the windows of which are all broken.
This is my teacher whose handwriting is excellent. = This is my teacher the handwriting of whom is excellent.= This is my teacher of whom the handwriting is excellent.
4.介词+关系代词+名词
He didn’t put the things where they belonged, for which reason he got his punishment.
I may have to work late, in which case I’ll telephone.
He spent four years in college, during which time he studied medicine.
In the office, I never seem to have time until after 5:30 p.m., by which time many people have gone home.
4.“复合介词短语＋关系代词which”引导的定语从句，常与先行词用逗号隔开，定语从句常用倒装句。
He lived in a big house，in front of which stood a big tree.他住在一座大房子里，房前有棵大树。
I stay at the hotel at the back of which is a small garden.我住在后面有一座花园的旅馆。
5、from where/since when为“介词＋关系副词“结构. 注意from which与from where 引导的定语从句的区别,当先行词为地点名词时,应该选用from which；当先行词为表示地点的介词短语或副词短语时,应该选用from where
We stood at the top of the hill, from where we can see the town.
I have bought that house from which I can enjoy the beautiful scene of Yangpu Bridge.
They climbed to the top of the tower, from where they could see what was happening in the distance.
That was written in 1946,since when the education system has undergone great changes.
6.关系副词when, where, why 可以相应地转化为：介词+which结构。
This is the house where I lived two years ago.=This is the house in which I lived two years ago.
Do you remember the day when you joined our club =Do you remember the day on which you joined our club
7.有一些动词短语中的介词是固定搭配，不可以拆开，一般还是放在动语之后，不提前：
look for/after/forward to, care for(照顾，喜欢)，hear of/about/from, take care of，go in for
He is the student (who/whom/that) the teachers are looking for.
The number of the children (who/whom/that) she takes care of is 30.
Period4. Speaking and Writing
1. Brief revision
Hello, boys and girls. In unit 5, we have learnt a lot of things about music, such as music style, musical instruments and one of the famous band, the Monkees.. Ok, have you ever dreamt of having your own band Today, I give you a chance to imagine you are going to form a band
2.Discussion and Band show.
*Band name: We are _______________ band!
*Band members: These are ________,_____,_______, _________,________
*The music style: Our band plays ________________.
*Who play instruments (or need not):___________
*Who sing songs: _____________________________
*Choose an English song for your “band” to perform.
3: Difficulties with their own bands
What difficulties will you meet after forming your own band You can tick out your difficulties.
money □music □time □place □instruments □parents’ support
people’s taste for your music □chances □records □performances
guidance □cooperation with band members □fame□failure
Write down some questions about your difficulties.
Remember to use the expressions of asking for advice below:
What do you think I should….
What do you think would be good for…..
Do you think it would be a good idea to….
What if …..(means: What would happen if)
Problems: 1.What would we do if we don’t have enough money
I suggest you should play in corners, and then you will be given some money, with which you can buy better instrument.
2. How to get good chances to show our band
It’s difficult to get chances. At first, there are few people coming to listen to your band, and then they tell their friends and people around them, after that you will play bigger. Gradually your band will get good chance.
3. What do you think whether people have a taste of your music or not
If you enjoy playing the music, other people will do it as well. The most important thing is that you have a good time, and your audience will also have a good time.
4. How to find good music to sing
I think you can start buying your favorite songs and when you are good, you can sing his songs, and maybe you can create your own songs .Then you have a mixture of your own songs and your favorite songs.
5. What can I do if parents are against playing band
It’s a difficult question. Maybe, in my opinion, you can tell you parents to come and see your band, and then they will be proud of you when you are singing on the stage. They think my son is very promising and then they will appreciate your music.
Writing:
Dear Tony,
We’re honored that we could give you some advice and I hope you will benefit from it. Everything is difficult at the start.
First, if you don’t have enough money, you can play some concerts or play to passers-by in the street or subway.
Next, I think you should find some time to stay with your members. If you do this, your band members will be friendly to each other, although I know your members are busy.
Last, I suggest you should persuade your teacher after class for your band.
Above all, where there is a will, there is a way!
Your elder brothers/sisters
Dear Tony,
We’re honored that we could give you some advice and I hope you will benefit from it. Everything is difficult at the start.
First, I think you should play to the passers-by in the street or subway so that you can earn extra money to improve your instrument.
Next, you should save time as much as possible, such as you can practise music when people have dinner.
Last, it’s most important that you should communicate with each other to understand their views.
Above all, where there is a will, there is a way!
Period5 Words
1. roll
vt.&vi. 1. to (cause to) move along by turning over and over（使）滚动Tears were rolling down her cheeks. 2. to move steadily and smoothly along(as) on wheels(车轮)滚动；转动The train rolled slowly into the station. The waves rolled over the sand. 3. (of a ship)to swing from side to side with the movement of the waves摇摆;摇晃The ship rolled so heavily that we were all sick.
2.dream n．梦；梦想；理想　v．做梦，梦见
dream of/about (doing) sth./ dream a nice dream/realize one’s dream/with a dream of/
3.pretend vt.假装；装扮；vi.(不及物动词)扮演；假扮某种行为或某个角色，如在戏剧中假扮；自称；提出要求；假装；矫作 搭配 (1)pretend to be doing假装正在做某事(2)pretend to do假装做某事(3)pretend to have done假装已经做过某事了
He pretended to be sleeping
He pretended to have finished his homework when his mother came back.
Let’s pretend we live in a cave. ( to imagine )
4. attach vt./vi. 系上(=tie/fasten)；缚上；附加；连接
(1) He attached his horse to a tree. 他将马栓在树上。
(2 ) He attached a stamp to the letter. 他给信贴上邮票。
(3 ) This hospital is attached to our medical department. 这所医院附属于我们医学系。
(4) Do you attach any importance to what he said 你认为他说的话重要吗
(5) We are much attached to each other. 我们之间感情深厚。
(6) I attach a copy of my speech to the letter for your reference. 我随信附上一份演讲稿件供你参考
5. form vt. 使组成；形成；构成 n. 形式，表格
(1) Miss Hong formed her students into eight little groups. 洪小姐把学生编排成8个小组。
(2) She has formed the habit of seeing films on the Internet. 她已经养成在网上看电影的习惯。
(3) We have formed a football team. 我们组织了一个足球队。
(4) The boys formed a plan to visit Stratford. 男孩们订了参观斯特拉特福的计划。
(5) Please fill in this application form, giving your name, address and business.请填这份申请表，写上姓名、地址和职业。
(6) Churches are often built in the form of a cross. 教堂常常建成十字形。
6. earn [ :n] vt. 赚；挣得；获得
(1) He earns twice as much as I do. 他挣的钱是我挣的两倍
(2) His courage earned him the admiration and respect of his colleagues. 他的勇敢博得了同事们的赞扬。
(3) The women earn their living by making sweaters. 这些女子以织毛线为生。
7. perform vt.&vi. 表演；履行；执行
(1) perform an experiment做实验(2) perform a task执行任务(3) perform one’s duty履行职责
(1) The surgeon performed the operation very successfully.外科医生很成功地做了那次手术。
(2) I think the actors performed very well 我认为演员们表演得非常好。
(3) In order to perform all his duties and promise, he began to perform the plan. 为了履行他的全部职责和诺言，他昨天开始执行计划。
8. familiar adj.熟悉的；常见的；亲近的
(1) I am familiar with your manager and his idea. (2) The singer is familiar to every one of us.
9. rely on＝depend on 依赖，依靠
rely on/upon sb./sth.依赖某人(物)
rely on/upon sb.doing＝rely on sb.to do指望/相信某人会做
rely on/upon it＋that从句　相信……事情；指望……事情
(1)We must rely on our own efforts. 我们必须依靠自己的努力。
(2)We know he is not to be relied on. 我们知道他是靠不住的。
(3)We can rely on him to help us. 我们可以指望他帮助我们。
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10. break up打碎，分裂，解体
(1) The meeting began at three and broke up at five. 会议在三点钟开始五点钟散会（结束）。
(2) The police had to employ force to break up the fighting crowd警察不得不使用武力驱散打斗的人群
(3) Their marriage didn’t last very long and ended in breaking up.他们的婚姻没有持续很久，最终破裂了。
(4) There were many small pieces of glass on the floor because the glass dropped and broke up.
地上有很多碎玻璃片因为那个玻璃杯掉下来打碎了。
11. in cash用现金；有现金 Are you paying in cash or by cheque 你用现款还是用支票支付 .
12. or so大约
She will stay here about five days. = She will stay here five days or so/ approximately(around/some) five days
13. sort out分类，整理，挑出来
(1) I sorted out the shoes into pairs and then put them into the boxes. 我把鞋一双双理好然后放在鞋盒里。
(2) We must sort out the red balloons from the yellow ones.咱们得把好红色的气球拣出来, 同黄色的分开。
14. above all 最重要的是(most important of all), 首要的是
(1) A clock must above all be exact. 钟最重要的是必须准确。
(2) Above all, you must collect the necessary materials. 首先，你必须把必要的资料搜集起来