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Unit 8 Have you read Treasure Island yet? Section B(1a - 1d)
Teaching Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Discuss favorite singers/musicians, sharing preferences and reasons (1a).
Identify speakers’ opinions about a band from a listening text, improving note - taking and detail - catching skills (1b).
Extract band details (name, country, etc.) from listening, enhancing information organization (1c).
Survey friends and parents about music preferences, practicing conversational and reporting skills (1d).
Teaching Key Points & Difficulties
Key Points
Using reasons to explain music preferences.
Extracting and organizing details from a listening text.
Difficulties
Distinguishing between speakers’ opinions in a fast - paced conversation (1b).
Structuring survey results clearly in 1d.
Teaching Methods
Pre - listening Discussion (Music Preferences)
Listening Comprehension (Opinion & Detail Extraction)
Post - listening Survey & Reporting
Teaching Aids
Textbook, blackboard, multimedia, audio player
Teaching Procedure
I. Warm - up & Music Talk (7 mins)
Daily Question
Ask students: “Who’s your favorite singer or musician? Why do you like them? Does their music make you feel a certain way? ”
Let 3 - 4 students share, e.g., “I like Taylor Swift – her lyrics are relatable, and her songs make me feel happy.”
Lead - in to 1a
Say: “Today we’ll talk about music preferences (1a), listen to a conversation about a band (1b, 1c), and survey others about their music tastes (1d).”
II. 1a Activity – Favorite Musician Discussion (10 mins)
Instruction
Show 1a task: “Tell your partner your favorite singer/musician and why. Use phrases like ‘I like... because... Their music makes me feel... ’ ”
Example: “I like Jay Chou because his music mixes Chinese and Western styles. It makes me feel proud of our culture.”
Student Activity
Pairs discuss. Walk around to encourage: “Add how the music makes you feel – ‘excited’, ‘calm’, etc.”
Invite 2 - 3 pairs to share with the class.
III. 1b & 1c Activities – Listening for Band Opinions & Details (18 mins)
1b Pre - listening
Show 1b opinions about “The Toms” and tell students: “Listen to Alex and Dave. Write A (Alex) or D (Dave) next to each opinion.”
1b While - listening
Play 1b audio. Students mark A/D for each opinion (e.g., “The Toms must be popular” → D).
1c Pre - listening
Explain 1c: “Listen again to fill in the band details (name, country, etc.). Focus on specific info.”
1c While - listening
Play 1c audio. Students fill in:
Band name: The Toms
Country: US
Number of people: 5 (or as per audio)
Kind of music: pop, but sounds like rock
Why Alex likes: wakes him up
Why Dave likes: loves pop music
Play twice. Walk around to help: “‘5 members’ – check the audio again.”
IV. 1d Activity – Music Preference Survey (10 mins)
Instruction
Explain 1d: “Survey friends and parents: What music do they listen to? Why? How does it make them feel? Fill in the chart.”
Example: “Friend 1 listens to classical music – helps them focus, makes them feel peaceful.”
Student Activity
Students take turns surveying. Walk around to guide: “Ask open - ended questions – ‘Why do you like this music? ’ ”
Share survey results: “My mom listens to old Chinese songs – they make her feel nostalgic.”
V. Summary & Homework (5 mins)
Summary
Recap key points:
1a: Discussed favorite musicians with reasons and feelings.
1b: Identified speakers’ opinions about a band.
1c: Extracted band details from listening.
1d: Surveyed music preferences of others.
Write on the board:
Key Listening Skills: Catching opinions and specific details.
Homework
(1) Write a short report about your 1d survey (e.g., “My friend likes pop because it’s energetic... ”).
(2) Find a song by “The Toms” (or another band) and be ready to talk about it next class.
Blackboard Design
Unit 8 Have you read *Treasure Island* yet?
Section B (1a - 1d)
1a Favorite Musicians:
- Taylor Swift (lyrics relatable, makes me happy)
- Jay Chou (mixes styles, makes me proud)
1c Band Details:
- The Toms, US, 5 members, pop/rock, Alex (wakes up), Dave (loves pop)
Homework: Survey report; Find a song to share.
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