Unit 2 Project 课件-2022-2023学年高中英语牛津译林版（2020）选择性必修第一册

Project Making a profile of an English song Unit 2 The universal language Lead-in What English songs do you know? Best pop songs of all time “Thriller” by Michael Jackson “Like a Prayer” by Madonna “When Doves Cry” by Prince “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston “Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears “It's Gonna Be Me” by 'N Sync “MMM Bop” by Hanson “Everybody (Backstreet's Back)” by the Backstreet Boys ... Top pop songs in 2020 If you are going to make a profile of an English song, which song will you choose? Why? We want to choose "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver. Because all of us like the style of country music, and this song is a typical example of country music, which describes the beautiful scenery of West Virginia. Its lyrics are simple and its music is beautiful. Disscussion As a group, research your chosen song. Where can you get information? Books Magazines Newspapers Music apps ... What aspects should you research? Let's take "Take Me Home, Country Roads" as an example. Background Singer/Band Lyrics Style Meaning ... John Denver Singer/Band Based on John’s life in West Virginia,this song was written in memory of his golden days in his hometown. Background ... Country roads, take me home To the place I belong West Virginia Mountain Mama Take me home, country roads ... Lyrics Loving nature, missing his hometown and his family Meaning $