unit3写作.doc

TEACHING AIMS：了解美国的乡村音乐和英国的甲壳虫乐队。教学过程：Step 1 LEAD-IN :listen to a song and ask the Ss to talk abou the music theyknow. Present the topic coountry music. Step 2 Listen to the song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” sung by John Denver & Read the lyrics of the song and try to understand what the song tries to express.Give the brief introduction to Country Music.Step 3 Enjoy the song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” and think of the fo-llowing questions.1) What do you think of the song?2) What is the main idea of the song?3) What does the song try to express?4) Why do you like / dislike it?Step 4 Get the students to write their understanding of the song by completing the following sentences.    I think the song _.It mainly descrides _.In the song, words such as _are used to express _.The theme of the song is _.The style of the music is _.Id like to listen to this song when _because _.Step 5 Give the brief introduction to the Beatles of the UK.Step 6 Read the following statements and make predictions. Write B for the Beatles and CM for Country Music._ 1) They are No.3 among the 100 top world celebrities according to Forbes lists._ 2) It is a major kind of American popular music._ 3) They voiced young mens emotions and the philosophy of the time._ 4) They were influenced by Afro-American rhythm-and-blues as well as Indian music and religion._ 5) It has a simple style and is relaxing to listen to._ 6) They never copied anyone, and they created their own rich and original music.Step 7 HOMEWORK1.              Learn to sing the song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” after class and then hold a Karaoke contest.2.             Consult the data about  country music & the Beatles on the Internet