Reading(1)：TurandotinBeijing.docx

M8U2 Reading: Turandot in BeijngStep One: Lead-in:Watch a video and tell: What is an opera?_Step Two: Reading strategy1. What is a review?_2. How is a review of an opera usually organized?1 It usually starts with some_.2 It goes on to_.3 Then it gives some other important information such as _.4 Finally it gives a_. It may include lots of words_ . Step Three: Fast-reading Match paragraphs with related information.the background information of the opera ( )the brief description of the story ( )other information about the performance ( )the writers comments ( )Step Four: Detailed-readingPart 1: Background information(1) The author:_(2) The setting:_(3) _were used to announce the start of the opera.(4) What is the writers evaluation(评价) of the setting? _Part 2: About TurandotWatch a short video of Turandot.1. The characters and relationship_2. Read for the plot of the story (Paras. 3-7) 1). Does Calaf answer the riddles correctly?2). How does Turandot feel when Calaf answers her riddles?3). Seeing this, what does Calaf say?4). What does Turandot do then?5). What does Liu do at last?6). Does Turandot knows his name before the deadline? 3. Group work 1: Story retellingTips:falls in love with. solve the riddles guess his nameDoesnt want to get married desperate to know.seizes Cs father & Liu resist telling the name kills herselfexpresses her love for him dies for him unite in marriage4. Group work 2: The personalities of the characters Use some adjectives to describe the main characters.suggested words:self-willed任性的 devoted (loyal) brave committed坚定的 cruel kind affectionate深情的 stubborn selfless cold-hearted intelligent not merciful. 5. Further discussion: about the theme.1). Firstly, Turandot is cruel and cold-hearted. What contributes to Turandots transformation(转变)?_2). What is the theme (主题)of the story?_Part 3: Other information about the performancethe director: _the conductor: _the main actors and actresses: _Part 4: Comments Find out descriptive words that reflect feelings.The performance was_. (L3)There could not be a more_ setting.(L9)The weather was also _ for a performance outdoors. (L10)The production combined the very _ of Western and Chinese talents. (L45)The music was conducted by Zubin Mehta, a _conductor. (L46)They were_ (L50)A general comment : _ (Para9)Step Five: Expansion:Watch a video about Chinese opera and tell:1. What is Chinese opera? How much do you know about it?_2. Group work 3: Opera sharingTalk about a Western or a Chinese opera that you are familiar with. You can introduce the main characters, the setting and the plot. Or you can talk about the actors or actresses, the director and the conductor. Homework:1.Read the script of Turandot, and try to perform the short play in groups.2. Write