1、By the end of the class,students will be able to1.know the key elements of the virtual choir.2.learn to use skimming and scanning to fully master the text.3.express their own ideas about the given topics using critical thinking skill.4.feel the power of music“Music is the universal language of manki
2、nd,and it can bring people together”.B2U5Lead-inLead-inA real choirA_choirvirtual with the help of cameras and the Internet connectionA real choirWhoWhereHowThe Virtual ChoirWhyWhatPre-reading What else do you want to know about the virtual choir?PredictionActivity 1 Skim the text quickly to divide
3、it into 3 parts and match each part with the main idea.The influence of the virtual choir.The general introduction of the virtual choir.The creator and creation of the virtual choir.Reading Tip1 The first or the last sentence of each paragraph might be helpful.12-34While-readingExplorationActivity 2
4、 Read Part 1(Para.1),and finish the following blanks.Who can take part in a virtual choir?_.Where can people take part in a virtual choir?_.How to make a virtual choir?Equipment:_and _.Making process:first,_;second,_;last,_.What are the advantages of the virtual choir?It helps _.It enables _ _.It ha
5、s proved _.Part1Who can take part in a virtual choir?_.Where can people take part in a virtual choir?_.How to make a virtual choir?Equipment:_ and _.Making process:first,_;second,_;last,_.Part1Anyoneput the videos together into oneupload videos onto the InternetAnywherean Internet connectiona video
6、camerarecord themselvesActivity 2 Read Part 1(Para.1),and finish the following blanks.What are the advantages of the virtual choir?It helps _.It enables _ _.It has proved _.Part1connect ordinary people togetherthem to add their voices to those of other individuals and to be a positive influence on t
7、he lives of many peoplebecome part of the global communityActivity 2 Read Part 1(Para.1),and finish the following blanks.Eric Whitacre An award-winning composer and conductorActivity3 Scan Part 2(Para.2-3)to find the detailed information about Eric Whitacre and his virtual choir.Part 2 Scan Scan a t
8、ext to find important information such as dates,numbers,and names.Reading Tip2:TimeWhat happened to Eric Whitacre?1970He was _.1988-1995He studied music at _.1997-2007In 1997,he received _ in musical composition in New York.Over the next 10 years,his _compositions began to become quite pooular among
9、 choirs and singers.2009He first got the idea for the virtual choir.His first virtual choir,Lux Aurumque,used singers from different countries;received views on the Internet.Since then,the virtual choir has become a worldwide _.2014He formd the Virtual Youth Choir for _._ young people from_countries
10、 sang“What if”.TimeWhat happened to Eric Whitacre?1970He was _.1988-1995He studied music at _.1997-2007In 1997,he received _ in musical composition in New York.Over the next 10 years,his _ compositions began to become quite pooular among choirs and singers.the University of Nevadaborna masters degre
11、eoriginalTimeWhat happened to Eric Whitacre?2009He first got the idea for the virtual choir.His first virtual choir,Lux Aurumque,used singers from _different countries;received_ views on the Internet.Since then,the virtual choir has become a worldwide_.2014He formd the Virtual Youth Choir for _._ yo
12、ung people from_countries sang“What if”.millions of122292UNICEF80185phenomenonQ：Why did he get the idea for the first virtual choir?A：Because he was _ by his fans.largerHis first virtual choir was really _.popular,successful andWith Whitacres continous efforts,the choir was becoming_.more and more p
13、opular,successful and influentialinspired influentialPart 3Q:What is the influence of Whitacres virtual choir?A:The virtual choir is a wonderful way for people around the world to sing with one voice,and thus make the world a better place.Activity 4 Read Part 3(Para.4),and answer the question.Post-r
14、eadingThe Virtual ChoirIs a virtual choir totally virtual?No,it isnt.There are many real things in a virtual choir.Post-readingGroup discussionWork in groups,and discuss what are real in a virtual choir.Sentence structures:We think/In our opinion/As far as we are concerned/From our point of view/In
15、our eyes/In our view,_ is/are real.PresentationA virtual choir is like a real choir.A virtual choir is like a real choir.A virtual choir is more than a real choir.A virtual choir is more than a real choir.Music is the universal language Music is the universal language of mankind,and it can bring peo
16、ple together.of mankind,and it can bring people together.SummaryThe Virtual ChoirWhatHowWhoWhyWhereWhat is a virtual choir?What are the advantages?What is the influence?Why did Whitacre create it?Where can people take part?How can people make one?Who is the creator?Who can take part?1.Design a brochure to introduce Eric Whitacre and his virtual choir,and you should pay attention to the timeline.2.Try to attend a virtual choir through the Internet and feel the power of the virtual choir by yourselves.Homework
