1、Mei Langfang:Great Artist,Cultural AmbassadorBook4 Unit1 Video TimeObjectivesObjectives1.to watch the video to know about Mei Lanfang2.to discuss the achievement of Mei Lanfang3.to explore the hidden greatness of Mei Lanfang4.to develop Chinas art or music culture more popular Lead inQ1:What do you
2、know about Beijing Opera?Q2:What do you know about Mei Lanfang?Watch a video 1.female roles mon male roles 3.male roles with brightly painted masks 4.clown rolesa._b._ c._ d._1423Match Q3:Which role does Mei Lanfang act as?female role/dan roleCultural Notes Mei Lanfang Cheng Yanqiu Shang Xiaoyun Xun
3、 Huisheng The Four Greatest Masters of Beijing OperaAmong them,Mei Lanfang is acknowledged to be the symbol of Chinas performing art.He played a key role in bringing Beijing Opera to the world,leading to the international status and recognition that it has today.Mei Lanfang is still known today as o
4、ne of the masters of Beijing Opera.He played a key role in bringing Beijing Opera to the world,leading to the international status and recognition that it has today.Mei Lanfang is still widely remembered for his skill,his kindness,and his deep love for his country.Before You Watchn.大使Mei Lanfang:Gre
5、at Artist,Cultural AmbassadorAn ambassador is an important official who lives in a foreign country and represents his or her own countrys interests there.Try to match the time phrases with the events in Mei Lanfangs life.Before You Watch1.at age 82.in his 20s3.in19194.after eight years of attempt5.o
6、ver 50 years on stage6.in 19617.in 1894A.born in BeijingB.succeeded in taking Beijing Opera to the USAC.died of heart diseaseD developed a style called the“Mei Lanfang School”E began to travel and perform abroadF started to learn Beijing OperaG.became known internationally for his acting skillWatch
7、the video and check whether your matching is correct.uPay special attention to the time phrases in the video.1.at age 8 2.in his 20s 3.in19194.after eight years of attempt 5.over 50 years on stage 6.in 1961 7.in 1894While You WatchWhile You Watch1.at age 82.in his 20s3.in19194.after eight years of a
8、ttempt5.over 50 years on stage6.in 19617.in 1894A.born in BeijingB.succeeded in taking Beijing Opera to the USAC.died of heart diseaseD developed a style called the“Mei Lanfang School”E began to travel and perform abroadF started to learn Beijing OperaG.became known internationally for his acting sk
9、illCheck your answers in Before You Watch.Watch the video clip and complete the sentences.uTake notes while watching the video.1 The great Indian author Rabindranath Tagore _ about Mei Lanfang.2 In the USA,many fans _ after the performances to shake his hand.3 Mei Lanfang brought Beijing Opera abroa
10、d so that more people could _ of Chinese culture and art.4 When Japanese troops invaded China,Mei Lanfang _.was inspired to write a poemWhile You WatchCheck the answersuTake notes while watching the video.1.The great Indian author Rabindranath Tagore _ about Mei Lanfang.2.In the USA,many fans _ afte
11、r the performances to shake his hand.3.Mei Lanfang brought Beijing Opera abroad so that more people could _ of Chinese culture and art.4.When Japanese troops invaded China,Mei Lanfang _was inspired to write a poemstood in long queuesunderstand and appreciate the beautyWatch the video clip and comple
12、te the last sentence.4.When Japanese troops invaded China,Mei Lanfang _refused to do any performances for their entertainment.After You Watch1.How did Mei Lanfang become a legend in the art of Beijing Opera?2.Why is Mei Lanfang greatly loved by so many people?Watch the video again and think about th
13、e following questions.1.How did Mei Lanfang become a legend in the art of Beijing Opera?2.Why is Mei Lanfang greatly loved by so many people?3.Who else can you think of that has committed himself/herself to the development of Chinas art or music culture?4.Who else can you think of that has committed
14、 himself/herself to the development of China?Thinking聂耳Choose one person to make a mind map.You may include:l basic information,l achievements,l main events,l your objective evaluation to him/her.Assignment Give an oral introduction to Mei Langfang(including events in his life and the reasons why he is called a great artist and a cultural ambassador).Finish your mind map of the person chosen from this unit.Thank YouUnit 1 Mei Lanfang:Great Artist,Cultural AmbassadorBlackboard design Mei LanfangQi BaishiZhang DaqianNie Erambassaorhowwhatwhywork hard,skill,from old to new
