人教课标版高中英语选修8Unit1reading(共32张)课件

1、M8 Unit 1 Louis Armstrong: Grandfather of JazzM8 Unit 1 Louis Armstrong was an American trumpeter, composer and singer who was one of the most influential figures injazz.trumpetHollywood Walk of FameLouis Armstrong trumpetHollywoWhat a wonderful worldI see trees of green, red roses tooI see them _ f

2、or me and youAnd I think to myself what a wonderful world. I see _ of blue and _ of whiteThe _ blessed day, the _ sacred nightAnd I think to myself what a wonderful world. The colors of the _ so pretty in the skyAre also on the faces of people _ _I see friends _ hands saying how do you doTheyre real

3、ly saying _ _ _. I hear babies _, I watch them _Theyll _ much more than Ill never knowAnd I think to myself what a wonderful world checkbloomskiescloudsbrightdarkrainbowgoing byshakingI love youcrygrowlearnWhat a wonderful worldI see trAbout JazzJazz originated from African American communities of N

4、ew Orleans in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It emerged in the form of independent traditional and popular musical styles.Jazz has its root in Blues (布鲁斯) and Ragtime (拉格泰姆)。Jazz makes heavy use of Improvisation(即兴) and swing notes(摇摆节奏)，which is a combination of Af

5、rican American African American and European American musical cultures.About JazzJazz originated from Please read the title and the first paragragh and predict what we are going to learn about Louis Armstrong.Task1: Prediction The text briefly introduces the _ and _ of a great jazz musician, Louis A

6、rmstrong.achievementspersonalities Please read the title and the Please read the passage and make a timeline to show the important events in Louis Armstrongs life. Task 2 : Reading Please read the passage and Date Event19011913 He was sent to a school where he learnt how to play drums trumpet.1915-1

7、917He was noticed by a famous musicain,who taught him about jazz and found him jobs in bands.Born in New Orleans.1917 He worked in one of the best bands in town.1917-1922 He improved as a musician.Date EveDate Event19241932 He began travelling to Europe.1971 He died in his sleep at his home in New Y

8、ork. He began recording his music and became a popular jazz star.1922-1923 He began travelling to other cities, introducing jazz to audiences.Date EventPara 1Para 2Para 3Para 4Para 5Para 6What the subject is and who it is about.Birth and early life.The effect of his arrest and time in a boys school

9、on his future.Musical career from 1922 to 1932.Life achievements in music and in other areas.Death and fame after death.What is the topic of each paragraph?Para 1What the subject is and 1. The purpose of the passage is to _let people know how poor Armstrong once roduce only Armstrongs music c

10、areer.let people learn know how to play jazz.D. introduce Armstrongs achievements and his life.ComprehendingD1. The purpose of the passage 2. All the followings are true except_. A. Armstrong stayed in a school for prolem boy two years . B. He began his music performance when he was about 14. C. Gov

11、ernment appointed him as goodwill ambassador. D. He also published his two books.C 2. All the followings are trueComprehension (group study)3. How did Armstrong make a living when he was a boy? (para 2)4. How did he get his job in one of the best bands in town? (para 3)5. What did Louis do when he i

12、mproved as a musician? (para 4)6. In what areas are his achievements mentioned? (para 5)Comprehension (group study)3. 3. How did Armstrong make a living when he was a boy? (para 2)He often went shopping in rubbish bins outside fancy restaurants and sang on the streets to earn a few cents from passer

13、s-by.4. How did he get his job in one of the best bands in town? (para 3)He was taught to play drums and trumpet in a school for problem boys.He went to listen and learn at clubs where jazz musicians played.Joe noticed him and taught him about jazz and find him jobs in bands.He took over his job in

14、1917.3. How did Armstrong make a li5. What did Louis do when he improved as a musician? (para 4)He travelled around USA to introduce his particular jazz to enthusiastic audiences.H recorded his music so that musician from everywhere would listen to him.6. In what areas are his achievements mentioned

15、? (para 5)As well as playing with his band and recording his music, he acted in over 50 movies and wrote two autobiographies.He used his fame to help in the fight for equal rights for all American citizens.5. What did Louis do when he i Group work. Please discuss with your group mates and match the

16、suitable examples to describe Louis Armstrongs personalities and achievements.Task 3 : Discussion Activity 1 Group work. Please discuss wiA. Although some boys in his situation might have turned to crime to get money for food and clothing, Louis never did. Instead he and several other boys sang on t

17、he street of New Orleans to earn a few cents from passers-by.B. As well as playing with his band and recording his music for almost 50 years, Louis Armstrong acted in over 50 movies and wrote two autobiographies. C. He spoke publicly about the rights of black people in America, using his fame to hel

18、p in the fight for equal rights for all American citizens.achievementpersonalitypersonalityA. Although some boys in hisD. He was able to communicate with people from many different backgrounds - rich and poor, famous and ordinary, educated and uneducated, musicians and non-musicians. For this reason

19、 the government encouraged him to travel to foreign countries, especially Europe and Africa, as an unofficial goodwill ambassador.E. Louis Armstrong is still remembered today as the most important person in the early history of jazz. F. Although he became rich and famous, Louis Armstrong continued t

20、o live a simple life in a working-class neighbourhood.personalityachievementpersonalityD. He was able to communicate The factors that can make a person become a great person?personalityachievementBEACDFActivity 2 Add more words and expressions related to personality and achievement and share them wi

21、thyour partner.The factors that can make a pe In groups, find out and underline the following sentences in the text, which may be used in the further writing.Activity 3 In groups, find out and un1 有些人被认为伟大，并不仅因为他们的成就，同时也因为他们的性格。2 其中一个这么伟大的人就是路易斯阿姆斯特朗，毫无疑问是一个对爵士音乐最有影响力的人。3 1901年出生在新奥尔良，路易斯是如此的贫穷以致他经常

22、在上好餐厅门口的垃圾箱里捡别人吃剩的饭菜。4 他公开谈及在美国黑人的权利，用他的名誉去为黑人争取全体美国公民应该享有的平等权利。5 虽然他富有而且有名，路易斯阿姆斯特朗仍然与劳苦大众为邻，过着简朴的生活。6 时至今日，路易斯阿姆斯特朗仍被铭记成为在早期爵士音乐历史上最重要的一个人。1 有些人被认为伟大，并不仅因为他们的成就，同时也因为他们的1 Some people are considered great, not just because of their achievements but also because of their personalities.2 One such per

23、son is Louis Armstrong, who is without a doubt the most influential jazz musician of all time.3 Born in in ,Louis was so that4 He spoke publicly about the right, using his fame to help5 Although he became rich and famous, Louis Armstrong continued to live a simple life in a working-class neighbourho

24、od.6 Louis Armstrong is still remembered today as the most important person in the early history of jazz. 1 Some people are considered gAfter reading the text of Louis Armstrong, can you use a proverb to describe his life? Which one do you think is the most suitable?Activity 41 An apple a day keeps

25、the doctor away. Do as the Romans do. It is never too old to learn. God helps those who help themselves. 4 God helps those who help themselves. After reading the text of Loui人教课标版高中英语选修8Unit1reading(共32张)课件 Suppose you are a successful person and youll be back to our school , giving a lecture on My

26、idol to our students so as to encourage them.Task 4: Writing You can choose Louis Armstrong or other people you appreciate. The following things should be included: The personality and achievement of your idol, using examples to describe it. Your assessment about your idol. Suppose you are a successfuPart 1: _Part 2: _Part 3: _Part 4: _personalityachievementending: assessmentopeningexamplesexamplesRelated words and expressionsRelated words and expressions