1、Unit 2 The universal languageProject and assessmentLets watch a short video,and tell what the writer is doing and why.Record her favourite lyrics Favourite song What activities would you do for your favourite songs?Put them into favouriteBuy music albumLearn to sing or playMake a profileMaking a pro
2、file of an English songProfile:n.a description of sb/sth that gives useful informationAs a class,discuss English songs you know and like.Then in groups,choose a song research.ATips:1.Open your music players,favourite2.think of your favourite singer,pick a song from him or her3.Think of your favourit
3、e typeAs a group,research your chosen song.Use the ideas below to help you.BSongBackgroundSinger/bandLyricsStyleMeaningBasic informationSongBackgroundExample:Try Everything History background Story from composer or producer Album/where it is from Process of creationIt is the theme song from Disneys
4、2016 hit film Zootopia.SongSinger/bandExample:Try Everything Who she/he is Story between the song and singer Other famous works Reward It was sung by Shakira,who took on the role of a pop singer named Gazelle in the film Zootopia.SongLyricsExample:Try Everything Famous line Line you like mostLost to
5、 myself,but Ill just start againI keep falling downI keep on hitting the groundI always get up now to see whats nextBrave heart,persistence,never give upSongStyleExample:Try Everything Name of the type Feature(rhythms and beats)EffectsIt combines rhythms from Western and Latin American pop musicIt h
6、as a strong beat and a catchy chorus.SongMeaningExample:Try Everything From lyrics From the music From the singers voiceIt has an uplifting message about the determination to work hard towards your goals.As a group,put together your information to make your profile.Use the example below to help you.
7、Then present your profile to the rest of the class and sing the song as a group.CCD pattern as background picture.(album coverage,poster,note pattern)A cartoon character from Zootopia.(singer,character from lyrics,theme)Topic and descriptionOther ways to present your profilePowerPoint(link,action,mo
8、re details)Video(playing music,vivid information)Lets present your worksAnswer the following question s to assess your performance.Then work in groups and exchange your answers with your partners.Reading-main idea of unitWriting-expression of preferenceReading famous musicianProject-teamworkLanguage
9、-vocabularyLanguage-grammarLearning-strategyLearning-planningThe sound of Music(1965)It is a musical drama film about how a family strengthen their love for each other through music.This long-lasting classic film is widely known around the world and its catchy songs are still well loved today.Watch
10、it to find out more about this touching story.typethemeimportancemusicVie de Beethoven(Romain Rolland)It revewals a lifelike impression of Beethoven.Readers can get to know that Beethoven was a strong and pure man,and that despite all his sufferings,he never gave up and emerged as a conqueror.Read the English version of the book to learn more about the talented musician.contentdetailSuggested versionWrite a presentation draft for your profile and make presentation.
