Lesson4Let’sDance

Unit5 Lesson4 Lets DanceTeaching aims:1. Learn basic information about three types of dances ;2. Improve your reading ability by making contextual connections ;3. Improve your speaking ability in the form of an interview.Teaching difficulties:1. Students dont know the English names of different dances.2. It may be hard for them to make a conclusion on making contextual connections.Teaching tools: Video,projectorTeaching procedures:. Lead in1. Say hello to the students.2. Watch a short video about seaweed dance.3. See pictures of Micheal Jackson and the famous dance Moon Walk to draw their attention. Reading1. Pre -readingLet students know different dances and the English names by pictures.2. Contextual connections(1) Let students do Ex.3 on Page 28 and then check the answers.(2) Ask one student to tell the students his ways and then correct the ways together.(3) Underline the reading strategies and let them to read it loudly.3. Fast readingGive them 4 minutes to judge right from wrong.(1) Ballet began in Italy and America . _(2) Folk dances come from ordinary people. _(3) The dragon dance and the lion dance are popular during the Spring Festival. _ (4) In many parts of China, people of all ages perform Yangge in the street during festivals. _(5) Popular dances are usually popular for a long time. _(6) Rock n roll dances were popular during the 1970s. _4. Careful readingRead the whole text and fill in the form.BalletFolk DancePopular DanceOrigin(起源)began in _during the_ century from _from _Features(特色)tells a story with_but no_ styles of dancing, _ dances taught from one _ to anotherpopular for a _ time, _ to learn, danced in _ Example1._2._3._1._2._3._4._5._1._2._3._4._5._6._Ask one student to show his paper and check it together. Practicel Complete the dialogue and act it out with your partner. A: Hi,_? do you like dancingB: Yes, I do.A: So what is your favorite dance?B: _. BalletA: Why do you like it?B: _. Because it looks beautiful and elegant A: Yes, youre right. Can you tell me more information about it?B:Sure._. It began in Italy and France.Swan Lake is one of the most famous ballet performances in the worldA: Wow. Thanks. I have learned a lot about it from you.B: Thats OK. _? What about youA: Well. Im fond of break dance. I took part in many competitions.B: Great. You must be a master(高手).A: Thank you. By the way,_? What dance would you like to learnB: Id like to learn Cha-Cha, because it gives people a warm and naughty feeling.A: Yes. Thanks for your participation.B: _. Youre welcome/Not at all/Thats OK. Summ