英语人教版八年级下册Unit 8 A country music song c.docx

Unit8 ReadingA country music song changed her life forever窗体顶端Teaching Objectives By the end of the period,the teacher must enable the students to: 1. Understand the passage and master some reading strategies. 2. Summarize the passage by making notes and underlining the main ideas. 3.Guiding students to learn to introduce a favorite singer or writer by the mindmap. 4. Be more aware of the importance of the music. Teaching key points and difficult points 1、 Getting the students to understand the passage and master some reading strategies.2、Guiding students to learn to introduce a music type by relating their own favorite singers or writers.Sentence like “It made sb. think about”She came to realize”“It brings us back to”It reminds us that“.Teaching MethodsTask-based language teaching approach,the communicative approach and translation method.Teaching ProceduresStep1:Leading-in 1. Enjoya song(Play a short video) Whatdoyouthinkofthissong? Whatkindofsongisit? 2.Have Ss read the title together. Tip1:Thetitleisveryimportantforreading.Step2While Reading1.Fast Reading(Tip 2 : Topic sentence is usually the first/last sentence.) Trytomatchthemainideaswiththethreeparagraphs Para 1.WhatsSarahsdream? Para2.Whatscountrymusic? Para3.WhosSarahs?2.CarefulReading(1) Para. 1 a.Whos Sarah is from . Studied in England.Sarah is a of American .b.Read for detailsMusic brings change ?What did she use to do?used to fight overFive years agoheard a songAfter thatcame to realize T:So,music teaches her to love others with heart.(2) Para.2 a.What is country music? It is a kind of music from the states of America.b.Read for detailsThe value of country music ?1.1Have Ss read Para.2 to find the value of country music The value of country music 1.It good old days,when people were kind to each other and trusted one another2.It the best things in life are free,laughter,friends,family,and the beauty of nature and the countryside.1.2 Have Ss read these two sentences and then try to memorize them.1.3 Memory Challenge:The group that can best memorize the two sentences can get the scores.(3) Para.3 Whats Sarahs dream? Go to For what?Sarahs dream Nashville Garth Brooks hope to one day3.Retelling (summary):Tip 3: Summarizing can help you better understand the text.Step3AfterReading (1)How to talk about your favorite singer? what name where fromwhat kindhow do you like When famous how many(CDs)Tip 4: Mind map can help us consolidate our reading.(2) Teacher talk about her favorite singer (Jay Chou )and how did he changed her.(3) Writing:My favorite singer/writerStep4 Summary This class we learned1. something about country music.2. Four reading tips : Title Topic sentence Summarizing MindmapStep5 Homework1.Perfect your writing.2. Optional:Listen to the song of Garth Brooks and try to learn One.Step6 Teachers words(Play a piece of music by Garth Brooks) We all like music, music can make us happy,relaxed or excited, it can bring us into a wonderful world. Enjoy music, enjoy your life, enjoy yourself !