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U2 Extended reading
Para. 1
The first-ever performance of Symphony No. 9
Para. 2
Beethoven’s attitude in face of the loss of hearing
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Beethoven’s reputation and achievements
Beethoven’s life journey before his late twenties
Introduction to Symphony No. 9
Activity1: Explore the structure
Beethoven: a remarkable life
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Para. 5
Highlight
最精彩的部分
Life&
achievements
Is this article written
exactly in time order as
we predict?
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Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Life and work
Para. 5
Highlight
Flashback(倒叙)
Purpose:
1. to arouse interest
2. to create twists
Appreciation:
writing
techniques
This part is organized in the order of _____. How do you find that?
As a child
time
As a .
In his late .
enjoy a reputation as a wonderful young musician
study music
day and night
suffering the worst possible twist: gradual loss of hearing
Activity2: Know Beethoven’s life (para.2)
gifted
teenager
twenties
Did Beethoven tell his health conditions to others immediately?
“...how could I possibly admit a weakness in the one sense which should be more perfect in me than in others, a sense which I possessed in the greatest perfection...”
hearing loss
How did Beethoven feel at the loss of hearing?
Did he give in?
sad, depressed, upset, full of pains
Pair work: How did he struggle against fate?
Even in his darkest moments, however, Beethoven never abandoned hope. Despite his hearing loss, he was determined to find a way to continue living a life full of music.
When composing music at the piano, he would put one end of a pencil in his mouth and place the other end against the instrument so that he could feel the notes.
Activity3: Know Beethoven’s sufferings (para.3)
About the first movement(乐章/MVT)
The first movement starts _______, but suddenly the whole orchestra breaks into an __________ theme.
You can soon feel the ____________ coursing through the music.
About the second and third movements
They are full of ____________ and ______________, reflecting his _________ and ________________.
The music moves through technically difficult sections _________, showing his ______ as a composer.
About the fourth movement
All the different variations are connected into a final _________________.
Activity 4: Enjoy the music and appreciate the feelings
quietly
energetic
determination
desperate lows
uplifting highs
suffering
strong will
with ease
joyful chorus
genius
While-reading (para.4)
Life
Up
Down
enjoy a reputation
suffer a twist
gain remarkable
achievement
teenager
late 20s
1824
Task 5: Make a summary by drawing the charts of his life journey and Symphony No.9.
child
While-reading (para.4)
Movements
High
Low
1st MVT
2&3rd MVT
4th MVT
1st MVT
2&3rd MVT
4th MVT
Up
Life
Down
High
Movement
Low
Beethoven’s life
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9
is shown in
1st
2nd & 3rd
4th
Beethoven and his masterpiece
Music is a perfect reflection of his life.
Why is Beethoven regarded as one of the most remarkable musicians in history?
Because of his amazing achievements in music and his determination in his darkest days.
While-reading (para.5)
“I will take fate by the throat. It shall certainly never wholly overcome me.”
我要扼住命运的咽喉, 它将无法使我完全屈服。
Q: What qualities does Beethoven have as a musician?
studied music day and night (L11)
persistence
determined to live a life full of music(L23)
passion
determination
in a vast body of works written through his life(L9)
creativity
never abandoned hope(L22)
diligence
optimism
as a child(L10)
talent
Thinking:
What contributed to Beethoven’s remarkable life?
Have a discussion
music
gift / talent
positive attitude towards life
valuable qualities
2.What can you learn from him?
There are many factors contributing to Beethoven’s remarkable life. First, ______play (plays) a significant role in his success. Besides, when facing the worst life twist, he______________. Finally,___________________.
Life is full of ups and downs.As a student, I learn from him that_____________.
Post-reading
Activity 5: Describe the relationship between Beethoven’s life and his Symphony No.9
is shown in
Beethoven used music to show his life
Activity 5: Know Beethoven’s first-ever performance (para.1)
1. What was the audience’s response to Beethoven’s live performance?
2. How did Beethoven realize his success?
astonished, admired, moved,
respectful
broke into enthusiastic cheers
people all stood, clapped, and waved their hats and handkerchiefs
He was unaware of the audience response until one of the singers turned him around to face the crowd.
Activity7: Explain Beethoven’s remarkable life (para.5)
Group discussion
For his amazing achievements and for his even in his darkest days, Beethoven is regarded as one of the most remarkable musicians who ever lived.
hard work
brilliance
......
diligence
talent
optimism
determination
persistence坚持不懈
find out the qualities of Beethoven as a great musician;
Qualities of Beethoven
passion
Activity 6: Appreciate Beethoven’s qualities
creativity
intelligence
devotion
hard work
briiliance
Lie flat
Fight
back
Activity 6: Critical thinking
If you come across some difficulties and problems in your study and life, which way you prefer to choose and please give your reasons.
假如你是李华,你的好朋友Jack 因为学习遭受挫折,情绪低落。请你给他写一封信,以贝多芬的事迹为例,给他提些建议,鼓励他面对困难,迎接挑战。
Dear Jack
I’m sorry to hear that you are depressed because of the setbacks in your study. We have just learnt about the story of Beethoven and I really want to share with you.
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I sincerely hope my story will help .
Yours
Li Hua
Homework: writing
我要扼住命运的喉咙,它将无法使我完全屈服。——路德维希·凡·贝多芬
Thank you !
Video time
What can you hear in the video?
Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Which words are related to Beethoven?
English
German
conductor(指挥家)
singer
deaf
blind
rock
symphony
(交响乐)
classical music
pop music
/ ˈbei,təʊvən /
Learning objectives
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
1. tell the story of Beethoven’s remarkable life;
2. master the writing techniques of this article;
3. find out the qualities of Beethoven as a great musician;
4. describe the relationship between Beethoven’s life and Symphony No.9;
5. establish a right outlook on life and values.
Beethoven: a remarkable life
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