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Unit 2 The universal language
Integrated skills
Introducing your favourite singer or band
Hello, everyone,I am delighted that today we will dive into the world of music. We will explore some famous singers, legendary bands and study together some lyrics, some stories behind the music. Hope we can have fun together.
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master listening, speaking, reading and writing skills related to music.
give a description of a radio programme and Jacky’s favourite band;
make a profile of an English song.
talk about your favourite singer or band with your partners;
By the end of the lesson, you are expected to
Learning Objectives
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If you want to promote your favourite singer or band, what would you do?
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How can you promote your favourite music, singer or band?
If you want to promote your favourite singer or band, what would you do?
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Jacky is listening to a school radio programme about music.
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A1 Listen to the radio programme and decide whether the following statements are true (T)or false (F).
1. Hot Hits and Super Sounds is being broadcast for the first time. T / F
2. The programme lasts for an hour every day. T / F
3. Listeners can choose songs to be played for their friends. T / F
4. Listeners’ stories will be shared on the radio every other week. T / F
Friday
month
When is the programme?
At 12 noon every (1) _____________
What is broadcast?
(2) ______________ as well as old catchy tunes
Different types of music, from the blues to jazz, from pop to
(3) _______________
Stories about (4) ____________________________
How can listeners take part?
Let the host know what they want to hear by getting in touch on
(5) ___________________
Share their personal musical journey and be invited to be (6) ________
A2 Listen to the radio programme again and complete the notes below.
Friday
Modern hits
rock and roll
singers, bands and their music
the school forum
guest DJ
Just give us a shout on the school forum, …
How can you promote your favourite music, singer or band?
Method 1 give a shout on the school forum to make your favourite song heard by more people.
Method 2 share your personal stories with music on the radio.
If you want to promote your favourite singer or band, what would you do?
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Jacky is reading an article about his favourite band.
If you want to promote your favourite singer or band, what would you do?
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The Fab Four?
“Fab” means “fabulous or extremely good”.
The Fab Four stands for the Beatles, which had four members.
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Part Paragraph(s) Main idea
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2
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Fill in the following table about its structure.
1-2
3
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The writer’s ____ for the Beatles
A brief ___________ to the Beatles and its _________
The writer’s _________ j______ with the Beatles and the Beatles’s _______ on him
star-struck
introduction
ourney
love
Reading Task 1: Skimming
popularity
influence
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How popular was the Beatles in 1965?
The whole country was in a state of “Beatlemania”.
Reading Task 2: Scanning
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Para 1:
rushed down the stairs as fast as I could to get nearer to the radio. I was their biggest fan! I turned up the volume and stood staring at the radio, holding my breath and waiting for the first notes of the song.
Para 2 :
unmistakable voice; I was theire biggest fan and I couldn’t wait to hear this song again and again until it became my favourite from my favourite band.
Can you find some sentences in the article that describe the writer as a crazy Beatles fan?
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Para 4:
I have in my collection every disc ever made by the Beatles.
I truly love their music and enjoy looking at their music journey from basic rock and roll, through their experimentation with more complicated and progressive sounds, and then back to the less complicated music of their final records.
Can you find some sentences that describe the writer as a crazy Beatles fan?
I have a good knowledge of their musical journey.
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Why are the Beatles the writer’s favourite band?
The Beatles’ music has accompanied him throughout his life. It has helped him look to the future with expectation and now it helps him reflect on his life with quiet satisfaction.
How can you promote your favourite music, singer or band?
Method 1 give a shout on the school forum to make your favourite song heard by more people.
Method 2 share your personal stories with music on the radio.
Method 3 write articles about your favourite singer or band.
If you want to promote your favourite singer or band, what would you do?
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Who is your favourite singer or band?
Among all the singers, ____ is absolutely my favourite,
As for my favourite band, ____ has been a constant presence in my life for many years,
My favourite singer / band
whose lyrics always resonate deeply with listeners.
whose melodies are catchy.
who created catchy tunes with deep emotions.
whose songs always give me a positive and upward feeling.
whose songs inspire young people to move on in the dark days.
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Whenever I listen to "She Loves You", I am instantly taken back to my teenage years .
feels like a time machine,
feels like a secret language
feels like an invisible hug
feels like a palette of emotions,
back to a specific moment, a feeling or even a scent in air.
that speaks directly to my
that wraps around me the
My favourite song
which can instantly take me
heart even without words.
second I press the play button.
where every note is a
color waiting to paint my mood.
Jacky is making a profile of his favourite song.
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Making a profile of an English song
song
Singer/Band
Lyrics
Background
Style
Meaning
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Pair Work
As a pair, choose one of your favourite songs to make a profile. Put together your information to design your profile and have one of you present it.
Presentation
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How can you promote your favourite music, singer or band?
Method 1 give a shout on the school forum to make your favourite song heard by more people.
Method 2 share your personal stories with music on the radio.
Method 3 write articles about your favourite singer or band.
Method 4 make a profile of your favourite song to share.
Method 5 sing the song.
If you want to promote your favourite singer or band, what would you do?
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Learning Objectives Score(1-5)
1.After learning, I am able to describe some detailed information of a radio programme.
2.After learning, I am able to describe some detailed information of Jacky’s favourite band.
3.After learning, I am able to talk about my singer or band with my partners.
4. After learning, I am able make a profile to show my favourite song.
5-完全能;4-基本能;3-不确定;2不太能;1-完全不能
Self-assessment
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Thank you for your cooperation!
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