1、Unit 5 MusicReading and Thinking Learning GoalsIn the class, we will1. identify the key elements（元素）（元素） of the virtual choir by using different reading skills.2. figure out the timeline of Eric Whitacres lifetime.3. practise analysing(分析) the text and making inferences(推断).Lets enjoy a video.choirs
2、ingers/performersconductoron stage in a music halla traditional the virtual choir What else do you want to know about a virtual choir?Can you guess what a virtual choir is?+ the InternetWhat the virtual choir is and its advantages.P1The creator of the virtual choir.P3The influence of the virtual cho
3、ir.P2P4The creation and development of the virtual choir.creatorcreation and developmentinfluenceWhat the virtual choir is advantagesSkimming:Pay attention to the first and the last sentence in each paragraph. 1._ themselves while they _ on videomember:place:equipment: （设备）procedures:(制作步骤)anyoneany
4、wherea video camera and an Internet connection2. _ the videos onto the Internet3. put many videos together into _Read Para.1 to find out what a virtual choir is and how it worksrecorduploadone videoperform aloneThe virtual choir has proved to be a positive influence on the lives of many people.Have
5、these members got what they want in the virtual choir?Eric Whitacre An award-winning composer & conductorTip : ScanScanning is reading the text quickly to find specific information, such as numbers, names and dates.Eric Whitacre was born in the USA.Whitacre attended the University of Nevada, las Veg
6、as.Whitacre got a masters degree from the Juilliard School in New York.Whitacres _began to become quite popular among choirs and singers. 2 January 19_19_ - 199519_Over the next 10 years708897original compositionsAccording to Para.2, which of the following can best describe Eric Whitacre?A. Passiona
7、te for music and professional(专业的专业的).B. Humorous and talented in music.C. Hard-working and posed pieces of music by himselfI think Eric Whitacre is _,because.(proof)in 2014in 2009first got the idea for the virtual choir. His first virtual choir used _ singers from _ different countries; received mo
8、re than _ views on the Internet.18512millions offormed the Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF，_ young people from _ countries sang “What If”.229280What does the data in Para.3 suggest?A. Eric Whitacre has become a famous conductor.B. The virtual choir has become more and more popular around the world.C.
9、 There are too many people in the virtual choir.a worldwide phenomenonI think it suggests that. because.What is the authors attitude towards the virtual choir?A. Positive B. Negative C. We dont know.“The virtual choir is a wonderful way for people around the world to sing with one voice and thus mak
10、e the world a better place.”wonderfulmake the world a better placepositive wordsSummary 1. Reading skills:Predict（预测）（预测） the content of the text through its title and images.Gather specific information by scanning the text.Make inferences by analysing the text.Summary WhatWhatWhoWhoHowHowInfluenceI
11、nfluence_ can take part in it;_themselves when performing alone;_onto the Internet;put into _ _ online.Eric Whitacre;personal information;learning experienceAnyoneAnyonerecordrecorduploaduploadoneonevideovideoHis_compositions became popular;_by a video of a girl.It has become a worldwide_.originalor
12、iginalInspiredInspiredphenomenonphenomenona_way to sing; make the world a _placewonderfulwonderfulbetterbetterTHE VIRTUAL CHOIRThousands of people are singing together.They may come from different countries and speak different languages.However, at this momment, they were connected with each other by music.Thank you !
