1、M8 Unit 1 Louis Armstrong:Grandfather of JazzLouis Armstrong was an American trumpeter,composer and singer who was one of the most influential figures in jazz.trumpetHollywood Walk of FameWhat a wonderful world I see trees of green,red roses too I see them _ for me and you And I think to myself what
2、 a wonderful world.I see _ of blue and _ of white The _ blessed day,the _ sacred night And I think to myself what a wonderful world.The colors of the _ so pretty in the sky Are also on the faces of people _ _ I see friends _ hands saying how do you do Theyre really saying _ _ _.I hear babies _,I wat
3、ch them _ Theyll _ much more than Ill never know And I think to myself what a wonderful world checkbloomskiescloudsbrightdarkrainbowgoing byshakingI love youcrygrowlearnAbout Jazz Jazz originated from African American communities of New Orleans in the United States during the late 19th and early 20t
4、h centuries.It emerged in the form of independent traditional and popular musical styles.Jazz has its root in Blues(布鲁斯布鲁斯)and Ragtime(拉拉格泰姆格泰姆)。Jazz makes heavy use of Improvisation(即兴即兴)and swing notes(摇摆节奏摇摆节奏)，which is a combination of African American African American and European American musi
5、cal cultures.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 Armstrong.achievementspersonalities Please read the passage and make a timeline to show the
6、important events in Louis Armstrongs life.Task 2:Reading Date Event19011913 He was sent to a school where he learnt how to play drums trumpet.1915-1917He 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
7、 in town.1917-1922 He improved as a musician.Date Event19241932 He began travelling to Europe.1971 He died in his sleep at his home in New York.He began recording his music and became a popular jazz star.1922-1923 He began travelling to other cities,introducing jazz to audiences.1.The purpose of the
8、 passage is to _A.let people know how poor Armstrong once was.B.introduce only Armstrongs music career.C.let people learn know how to play jazz.D.introduce Armstrongs achievements and his life.2.All the followings are true 2.All the followings are true exceptexcept_._.A.Armstrong stayed in a school
9、for A.Armstrong stayed in a school for prolem boy two years .prolem boy two years .B.He began his music performance B.He began his music performance when he was about 14.when he was about 14.C.Government appointed him as C.Government appointed him as goodwill ambassador.goodwill ambassador.D.He also
10、 published his two books.D.He also published his two books.Comprehension(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 improved as a musician?(para 4)6.In what areas are his achiev
11、ements mentioned?(para 5)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 passers-by.4.How did he get his job in one of the best bands in town?(para 3)He was taught to play dr
12、ums 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 1917.5.What did Louis do when he improved as a musician?(para 4)He travelled around USA to introd
13、uce 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?(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
14、 his fame to help in the fight for equal rights for all American citizens.Group work.Please discuss with your group mates and match the suitable examples to describe Louis Armstrongs personalities and achievements.Task 3:Discussion Activity 1A.Although some boys in his situation might have turned to
15、 crime to get money for food and clothing,Louis never did.Instead he and several other boys sang on the 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 autob
16、iographies.C.He spoke publicly about the rights of black people in America,using his fame to help in the fight for equal rights for all American citizens.achievementpersonalitypersonalityD.He was able to communicate with people from many different backgrounds-rich and poor,famous and ordinary,educat
17、ed and uneducated,musicians and non-musicians.For this reason 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.Althoug
18、h he became rich and famous,Louis Armstrong continued to live a simple life in a working-class neighbourhood.personalityachievementpersonalityThe factors that can make a person become a great person?personalityachievementActivity 2 Add more words and expressions related to personality and achievemen
19、t and share them withyour partner.In groups,find out and underline the following sentences in the text,which may be used in the further writing.Activity 3 1 有些人被认为伟大，并不仅因为他们的成就，同时也有些人被认为伟大，并不仅因为他们的成就，同时也因为他们的性格。因为他们的性格。2 其中一个这么伟大的人就是路易斯其中一个这么伟大的人就是路易斯阿姆斯特朗，毫阿姆斯特朗，毫无疑问是一个对爵士音乐最有影响力的人。无疑问是一个对爵士音乐最有影响力
20、的人。3 1901年出生在新奥尔良，路易斯是如此的贫穷以致他年出生在新奥尔良，路易斯是如此的贫穷以致他经常在上好餐厅门口的垃圾箱里捡别人吃剩的饭菜。经常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。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，路易斯虽然他富有而且有名，路易斯阿姆斯特朗仍然与劳阿姆斯特朗仍然与劳苦大众为邻，过着简朴的生活。苦大众为邻，过着简朴的生活。6 时至今日，路易斯时至今日，路易斯阿姆斯特朗仍被铭记成为在早期阿姆斯特朗仍被铭记成为在早
21、期爵士音乐历史上最重要的一个人。爵士音乐历史上最重要的一个人。1 Some people are considered great,not just because of their achievements but also because of their personalities.2 One such person is Louis Armstrong,who is without a doubt the most influential jazz musician of all time.3 Born in in,Louis was so that 4 He spoke public
22、ly about the right,using his fame to help 5 Although he became rich and famous,Louis Armstrong continued to live a simple life in a working-class neighbourhood.6 Louis Armstrong is still remembered today as the most important person in the early history of jazz.After reading the text of Louis Armstr
23、ong,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 the doctor away.2 Do as the Romans do.3 It is never too old to learn.4 God helps those who help themselves.4 God helps those who help themselves.Suppose you are a successful pe
24、rson and youll be back to our school,giving a lecture on My 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.You
25、r assessment about your idol.Part 1:_ Part 2:_ Part 3:_ Part 4:_personalityachievementending:assessmentopeningexamplesexamplesRelated words and expressionsRelated words and expressionsMake a rough draft:We can use some advanced sentence patterns provided in the text.ProverbThe factors that can make
26、a person become a great person?personalityachievementBrain-storming Arouse the students interest.Dear students,Its my great honor to be here.Im a successful person and I really want to share my personal experience with you.I want to talk about the most influential person in my life.She/He isMake a final draft:_ Pair work.Please try to evaluate the writing of each other,according to the standard form below.Task 5:Evaluation Total:_ Ask two or three students to present their writings and evaluation in the class.Output presentation Revise the article according to others evaluation.Homework
