Period 4 Reading II
and Listening
Unit 5 Music
全单元课件
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Free talk
In pairs discuss how your life would change if you became famous overnight. Make a list of the change.
A story about a frog
Hello, everyone. My name is Freddy.
When Freddy was young, he was a little tadpole.
As time went by quickly, he soon became a grown-up frog.
I like singing especially when I am feeling down.
One dark night, Freddy sat on the water lily pad and dipped his long, thin legs into the water. Suddenly…
Suddenly, he heard some beautiful music across the lake.
……
Then what would happen?
Listen to the tape for the first time and do the true or false exercise.
F
T
T
Listening-I
F
Freddy had changed from a frog to a man.
He felt lonely in his lake till he met his friends on the lily leaf.
The singers of the band sing very loudly.
Freddy thought he could sing as well as the other singing frogs.
Freddy the frog dipped his ________legs into the water. Within a few short weeks he had changed from a small tadpole into the _________________ he was now. he smiled to himself. Then suddenly he heard a __________________ that carried far into the _________of the quiet night. Freddy looked up. “ Other frogs! I must try and find them,” he thought. “It’s so hard being ______________on my own.”
He began to swim slowly towards the sound. Suddenly he _____________ a large lily pad. On it sat
long,thin
beautiful animal
fine, deep sound
darkness
a grown-up frog
knocked into
Listening-III
listen to the tape again and fill in the blanks
______________frogs and they were______________________ Freddy climbed onto the leaf. “Can I sing with you?” he asked _______. “Of course,” they said. He __________________ and began.
Help! I need somebody,
Help! Not just anybody.
Help! You know I need someone. Help!
When I was young and ____________________
I never needed anybody’s help in any way.
But now______________
three confident
playing the instruments
opened his mouth wide
so much younger than today
these days are gone
quietly
I’m not so self-assured.(confident)
Now I find – I’ve ___________
I’ve opened up the doors.
(chorus)
Help me if you can, I’m ____________
And I do _________ you being around.
Help me get my feet back on the ground.
Won’t you please, please help me!
changed my mind
feeling down
appreciate
Summary
Can you summarize the main idea of the story in one sentence?

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This story is about a frog who joined a frog band and became a singer.
Help
We formed a band and soon we became famous and went to Britain to give performances.
Then what would happen in Britain? Would the band succeed or fail?
Did the band enjoy being famous?
Where did they go at last?
Reading-I----skimming
Read the text in detail and answer the following questions in pairs.
What was Freddy’s most exciting experience in London?
What happened when the program was over?
What problem was caused after they became truly stars?
Reading-II----detailed reading
In what specific ways did Freddy’s life change?
became rich
became popular
have many fans
was followed everywhere
was discussed by people
couldn’t have a peaceful and quiet life
…
…
What’s the main idea of the story?
Summary
Freddy and his band’s life was greatly influenced after they became famous.
on a brief tour
show their devotion
the congratulations afterwards
an exciting invitation
give a performance
go wrong
personal life
be regularly discussed
feel upset and sensitive
Useful expressions
短期旅游
表现热情
之后的祝贺
一次让人激动的邀请
做表演
变得糟糕
个人生活
被经常讨论
感到不安和敏感
Discussion
In small groups imagine you are Freddy and his group and you are back at the lake. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being famous. Make a list of your ideas and develop them into a short conversation. All of you must take part. Prepare to act it to the class.
A: Freddy. What’s up ? You looks upset.
F: Yes. I become more sensitive now. You see there are so many fans followed me even when I go to the toilet. I hate it.
A: Calm down, my friend. This is the disadvantage of being famous. But ,you have lots of fans who care about you and you can live in such a big house.
F: You are right! Being famous provides me with fame and money. Every coin has two sides.
A: So be relax. It is said that you will visit China next month, which is a great country.
F: Yeah, I am looking forward to it….
Homework
Express your opinion on the following questions.
What do you think are the advantages of being famous?
What are the advantages of not being famous?
Do you think you would enjoy being famous?
Listen to the tape for the first time and answer the following question.
What did Freddy find when he swam slowly towards the sound?
He found three confident frogs sitting still on the leaf and playing the instruments.
Listening-I
A: Freddy,
Language points for reading II
Take a break!
Period 5 Writing
Unit 5 Music
Period 5: 幻灯片67-90页
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SHE
Question 1
Warming up (2m)
Pepsi Cola
Question 2
Warming up (2m)
music
Question 2
Warming up (2m)
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Pepsi Cola music
Question 2
Warming up (2m)
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You
Pepsi Cola Inter-school Music Festival
百事可乐校际音乐节
Question 3
Warming up (2m)
Do you want to form your own band to take part in this music festival?
Make a list of the things you have to consider when forming a band.
Task 1 Group Work
Competition (4m)
Discuss the thing that is most difficult for you to decide and give your own information.
Discussion (5m)
Task 2 Group Work
Why not write an e-mail to Freddy, and ask him for advice.
Freddy and his band
Task 3 Write an email
Pay attention to the form of the letter.
(salutation)
Dear Freddy,
My name is_______. I am beginning a band with my friends. However, we have never been in a band before. Could you please give us some advise? I would like to know ______(the question)_____________.

____________________( body )(give information to show Freddy why you need help)________________________________________ ________________________________________________.

______________(closing)(thank Freddy for his help)__________
__________________________________.
(complimentary close)
Yours sincerely,
(signature)
_______
structure
raise your question
give information
finish the letter politely
Expression
What’s your opinion about…?
Could/ Would you…?
What do you think…?
I prefer…
I like…best because…
My favourite …is …
I am fond of …
I enjoy …
We’ll be grateful for your help.
Any advice will be a great help.
Dear Freddy,
My name is_______. I am beginning a band with my friends. However, we have never been in a band before. Could you please give us some advise? I would like to know ______(the question)_________________.

____________________( body )(give information to show Freddy why you need help)__________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
___________________________________________.

______________(closing)(thank Freddy for his help)______________
___________________________________________.
Yours sincerely,
_________
Read Freddy’s reply and see whether you can get the answer to your question.
Task 4 reading
Task 4 Reading
Reading (3m)
Dear students in Class *,
I’m honored that you would ask me for advice. As you know, our band was formed in a very unusual way. However, we have learned a lot about being a band since then.
First, you will need to agree with what kind of music you want to write and play. You had better play one kind of music if you want to become famous. Next you will need to come up with a name for your band—something that is different.
Then, make a special time for practicing and stick to it. You will also want to give several performances for friends and family to get their ideas on your musical ability.
Above all, just have fun!
Yours sincerely
Freddy
students@hotmail.com
advice for forming a band
Form your own band according to Freddy’s advice, and fill in the application form for the music festival.
Task 5 Group Work
Practice (5m)
Fill in the application form.
Pepsi Cola Inter-school Music Festival
Homework
Finish the application form.
Take a break!
Period 6 Speaking
Unit 5 Music
Period 6: 幻灯片91-100页
Fill in the application form.
Pepsi Cola Inter-school Music Festival
Ask some group to talk about their band.
Who would you like to be your manager? Your best friend? Your deskmate? Your parents? Your …? Or…?
Manager
Task 1
Choose a manager
classical music
folk music
rock’n’ roll
rap
country music
Music kind
Jazz
Make a list of the songs to play
Task 2
Invite a guest to give performances in your concert. Who do you like best? Why do you want him/her to give performances?
Task 3
Choose a performance guest

Useful expression
Homework
Find out a famous singer or musician. You may go to the Internet or the library, or even teen magazines to find the information. Discover what is unique about this person and why he/she loves music.
Take a break!
Language points for Reading I
Language points for Reading II
Video data
Language Data Bank
1. dream of sth./doing sth.梦想…
dream of a better future
dream of becoming famous
When she was young, she dreamt of being