1、Unit 4 Stage and screenUnderstanding ideas Translation a play written by Shakespeare _满怀信心满怀信心追溯到追溯到以以开始开始get across(to)_把把转化转化为为充满活力充满活力t transformintoransformintofull of confidence full of confidence d dake back to/date fromake back to/date froms start with/begin with tart with/begin with(向向）解释清楚，
2、传达）解释清楚，传达莎士比亚写的戏剧莎士比亚写的戏剧full of energy full of energy clap ones hands_事实上事实上On the edge of ones seat _reason and emotion _把把和和结合起来结合起来Tick all the right boxes_the Peking Opera version of Hamlet_The Revenge of prince Zidan_登登上舞台上舞台拍手拍手In fact In fact 极为激动极为激动理智与情感理智与情感combine with combine with 事事情发
3、展如人所愿，一切顺利情发展如人所愿，一切顺利京京剧版的哈姆雷特剧版的哈姆雷特 王王子复仇记子复仇记 登上舞台登上舞台 Learning objectives To summarize the main idea by focusing on key points,and understand the structure of the passage;To understand the detailed information of the changes of the authors feelings and the reasons behind;To be more confident ab
4、out our own culture and be more open-minded as well as critical about cultural integration(文化融合文化融合).author?plot?How much do you know about Hamlet?HamletStep 1 Pre-readingHamlet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare.Prince Hamlet is called upon by the supernatural to take revenge upon his uncl
5、e,Claudius,who has murdered his brother the king,seized the throne and married Gertrude,Hamlets mother.“To be,or not to be”is the opening phrase spoken by Prince Hamlet in play Hamlet,Act III,Scene I.These are possibly the most famous words in English literature and introduce Hamlets meditations upo
6、n life “To be or not to be”refers to the choice to be made between dying or continuing to live.Look at the pictures of two performances and talk about their differences and similarities.Consider the following：orchestra costumes and masks stage set performers movementsShengDanChouJingRoles in Peking
7、OperasanxianOrchestras in Peking Operajinghuerhuyueqinshengdrumclappersbass gong gongcymbalCostumes in Peking Opera:graceful,elegant,and brilliant in colour and designStage:square platforms exposed to the audience The basic skills of Peking Opera include dance movements and special acrobatic movemen
8、ts while singing or reciting,which are necessary requirements mastered by all actors and actresses.Opera(in the Western tradition)An opera is like a play in which everything is sung instead of being spoken.It incorporates a number of the performing arts,such as acting,scenery,costume,and sometimes d
9、ance or ballet.The singers who sing and act out the story are on the stage,and the orchestra is in front of the stage but lower down,in the orchestra pit,so that the audience can see the stage.Step 2 While-reading 1.What is the writing type of the article?A.narration(记叙文记叙文)B.exposition(说明文说明文)C.arg
10、umentation(议论文议论文)To be a fast reader Elements（要素）（要素）:who,what,why.Step 2 While-reading 2.Look through the article,find the elements,and summarize the main idea in one sentence.To find out whether Peking Opera is easier than a Shakespeare play to understand,a _ went to see _-the Peking Opera versio
11、n of Hamlet.To be a fast reader foreign high school student The Revenge of Prince Zidan Step 2 While-reading3.Choose the authors purpose in writing the passage.To be a fast reader A.To prove that Peking Opera is a better way to perform Hamlet.B.To inform the readers how to perform Hamlet through Pek
12、ing Opera.C.To share the unique experience of seeing a Peking Opera version of Hamlet.D.To make a comparison between Eastern and Western cultures.Step 2 While-reading3.Choose the authors purpose in writing the passage.To be a fast reader A.To prove that Peking Opera is a better way to perform Hamlet
13、.B.To inform the readers how to perform Hamlet through Peking Opera.C.To share the unique experience of seeing a Peking Opera version of Hamlet.D.To make a comparison between Eastern and Western cultures.To be a careful reader Step 2 While-readingBefore the performance-para_FeelingsReasons 1 _ 2 cur
14、ious1 He thought he _.2 He wondered if Peking Opera is easier than a Shakespeare play to understand.1&2full of confidenceknew a lot about HamletTo be a careful reader Step 2 While-readingDuring the performance-para_FeelingsReasons 3&4surprisedThe costumes and masks _1 _ were amazing.2 The voices _.3
15、 The stage _.4 The movements of the characters were _.sounded really uniquewas really simplesimply incredibleTo be a careful reader Step 3 While-readingAfter the performance-para_FeelingsReasons impressedHe felt _ _5the strong emotions of love,anger,fear,and grief in the performance.Before the perfo
16、rm-ance_curiousHe thought _ _.He wondered if Peking Opera is easier than a Shakespeare play to understand.During the perform-anceAfter the perform-anceTHE REVENGE OF PRINCE ZIDAN_impressed_ were amazing.The voices _.The stage _.The movements of the characters were _.He felt _.full of confidence he k
17、new a lot about Hamlet.surprisedThe costumes and maskssounded(really)uniquewas(really)simple(simply)incrediblethe strong emotions of love,anger,fear and grief in the performance.Step 3 Post-readingStarting with an orchestra playing traditional Chinese instruments,the opera brought a completely new s
18、ound to my Western ears.At first,I thought what I heard was a violin but later I learnt that it was an instrument with two strings called jinghu.Then,seeing the main characters come on stage,I was surprised!The costumes and masks were amazing.The performers of course sang in Chinese,but the music,ex
19、aggerated movements and mime helped get the meanings across to the audience.The voices themselves sounded really unique-some of the female voices were so high that I was sure they could break glass!And the stage was really simple:a decorated whip represented a horse,and a screen with Chinese charact
20、ers,a study.Using such techniques,the opera had transformed a small stage into the whole universe.This part is written in order of _timeStep 3 Post-readingRetell the whole Retell the whole process of watching process of watching the showthe showStarting with an orchestraAt first,.but later,.Then,san
21、g,get across,voice.And the stage.Easily my favorite part.I thought I knew a lot about Hamlet.And it was changed until the Peking Opera came to town.(1)_(start)with an orchestraplaying traditional Chinese instruments,I thought(2)_ I heard was a violin,but later I learnt that it was an instrument(3)_(
22、call)jinghu.Then I saw the main(4)_(character)come on stage.The costumes and masks were(5)_(amaze).The music,exaggerated movements and mime helped getthe meanings across to(6)_ audience.Using such techniques,the operaComplete the passage according to the text.Starting whatcalledcharactersamazingthe(
23、7)_(transform)a small stage into the whole universe.The performance was so wonderful that everyone clapped their hands.So if you want to see a show with(8)_(explode)effect,The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes!had transformedexplosive1.Why does the author say“The Revenge of Prince Zi
24、dan ticks all the right boxes”?Because this show combines music，singing，drama，poetry and costume design with explosive effect.In the authors opinion，this show is perfect and meets all his requirements.Think&Share 2.How could you help a friend from overseas understand Peking Opera?I can introduce som
25、e knowledge about Peking Opera such as its orchestra，costumes and masks，the stage set，performers movements and recommend some excellent plays in Peking Opera to them.Thinking criticallyls it a good idea to use Peking Opera to convey the same themes as western operas?Why or why not?Peking Opera can break down cultural barriers(隔阂隔阂)and promotes cultural exchanges.
