1、Unit5 MusicUnit5 MusicReading for writingReading for writingWrite a speech Write a speech Learning objectives:In this class,you will be able to 1.acquire the important details of the speech;2.summarize the general outline of a speech;3.identify and use the language features of a speech(6 rhetorical
2、devices 6种修辞手法);4.draft,revise and share a speech about how music can change a persons life.2.What is the function of music?Activity 1 Lead-in1.How did you feel about the song?Activity 1 Lead-inHow did music change her life?Sarach WilliamsSarach Williams1.What was Sarahs problem?2.How did music help
3、 her during her difficult time?3.What is her advice to others?Listen and read the speech below and answer the questions.Activity 2 Read for detailsAnswer the questions.1.What was Sarahs problem?Sarah had a serious disease which was Sarah had a serious disease which was difficult to curedifficult to
4、cure.Answer the questions.2.How did music help her during her difficult time?It made her feel much better because It made her feel much better because music music is the is the“medicine of the mindmedicine of the mind”.”.Answer the questions.3.What is her advice to others?Her advice to others is to
5、use music to help Her advice to others is to use music to help when you have problemswhen you have problems.Sarahs experienceClose the speechThank the audience at the endIntroductionPurpose of the topicWelcome the audienceSarahs feelingActivity 3 Read for outlineThe Outline of a Speech Welcome the a
6、udience Para1 Introduce yourself Propose the topicPara2 Personal anecdotePara3 Personal feelingPara4 Close the speechThank the audience at the end Activity3 Read for outlineClosingBody beginningActivity 4 Read for language features similemetaphorpersonificationquoterepetitionrhetorical question1.Rhe
7、torical devices Activity 4 Read for language featuresLife was justLife was just like like a box of a box of chocolates,you never know chocolates,you never know what youre gonna get.what youre gonna get.simile is a direct comparision bewteen two ideas using the words“like”and“as”simileActivity 4 Read
8、 for language featuresa comparision that makes an implied or hidden connection between two ideas.The business man is a real foxmetaphorActivity 4 Read for language featurespersonificationgiving a non-human object human attributes(特征特征)The sky weeps.Activity 4 Read for language featuresquoteTo quote
9、is to repeat a short passage,word,phrase,or sentence that came from somewhere or someone else.as Longfellow says,“Music is the universal language of mankind.”Activity 4 Read for language featuresrepetitionRepetition is the use of the same word or phrase in a poem,speech,ete.I came,I saw,I conquered.
10、Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth.Clap along if you know what happiness is to you.Clap along if you feel like thats what you wanna do.Activity 4 Read for language featuresrhetorical questionA rhetorical question is a question that is
11、nt meant to elicit an answer,but is asked to make a point.How could I be so stupid?1.Match the names of rhetorical devices to the lettered sentences in the speech.metaphor _ personification _quote _ repetition _rhetorical question _simile _AEFBCDABCDEF1.The song made me feel so much better.2.Music g
12、ave me happiness.3.it made my spirits fly like a kite in the wind.4.Music gave me strength and brought me relief.5.It was the rock I leant on.6.music gave me hope and a sense of satisfaction.7.It spoke words of encouragement to the deepest part of my being.2.Pick out the phrases and sentences about
13、how music can make us feel.Activity 5 Group work1.Work in groups.Think of ways that people experience music,and how music can help people.Activity 5 Group worksinging listening playing give encouragementprovide joyexpress emotions-share similar feelingsbring about happinessmake listeners strong-expr
14、ess feelings from heartimagine a dream worldhave fun-ways of experiencing musicActivity 6 Write a speech 1.Think about your experience with music and how it has changed your life,or how the life of someone you know has been changed by his/hers experience with music.2.Fill inthe blanks below with som
15、e of the rhetorical devices you hope to use in your speech.Activity 6 Write a speech Activity 6 Write a speech 3.Write your own speech with music according to the structure of the speech and the rhetorical devices.Tip:pay attention to your/his/her experience and the effect of music on your/his/her l
16、ife.Activity 6 Write a speech Hello,my name is _,and Im here to talk about _._ _.Activity 6 Write a speech The structure1.Does the writer follow the typical structure of a speech?2.Does the writer organize the speech in paragraphs?Yes/NoThe content 3.Does the writer explain how music has changed his
17、/her/someone elses life?4.Does the writer talk about how music makes him/her/someone feel?Yes/NoThe rhetorical devices 5.Are some of the rhetorical devices included and used properly?Yes/NoOthers 6.Is the first word in each sentence capitalised?7.Does the writer use correct punctuation?Yes/NoActivit
18、y 7 Show time Dont rush.Pause between sentences and after important points(or jokes).Speak with enthusiasm and energy,using your hands or other gestures if appropriate.Smile,when appropriate.Make sure the speech is easy to read and highlight important words and points.Stand straight and look up at t
19、he audience often.Activity 7 Show time Hello!My name is John,and Im here to talk about the power of music over words.Two years ago,my grandmother passed away,and music has helped me cope since then.Sometimes words cannot describe what we are feeling,but music can.As Hans Christian Andersen once said
20、,“Where words fail,music speaks.”Music is like a special language that everyone can understand.Have you ever heard a piece of music and remembered an important time in your life?Activity 8 Appreciation quotesimilerhetorical questionPerhaps when something important happened,or when you felt really ha
21、ppy or sad.I feel this way about a piece of classical music by Eric Satie called“Gymnopedie No.1”.It reminds me of my grandmother.It is like an old friend comforting me when I hear it.This music helps me remember how much I miss her.It helps me remember all the great times we had.And music helps me be grateful for that time together.If you struggle to find the words to help you,music can be your guide.personificationmetaphorHomework 1.Polish your draft according to the checklist.2.Deliver your speech to your friend by following the tips.
