Unit 5 Music Reading and Thinking 导学案（虚拟合唱团）-2026-2027学年人教版高中英语必修第二册

Unit 5 Music Period 2 Reading and Thinking 导学案（虚拟合唱团） 2026—2027学年 人教版高中英语必修第二册 （教材第52—53页） 一、学情分析 授课对象为高一学生。经过初中阶段的学习，学生已具备一定的词汇量和基础阅读能力，能通过寻读找到时间、地点、人名等具体信息。但遇到篇幅较长的课文时，不少学生只停留在“找答案”的层面，不太会主动梳理段落之间的逻辑关系，也不习惯去思考作者为什么这样写。音乐这个话题学生比较感兴趣，平时都有手机听歌、刷音乐短视频的经历，但虚拟合唱团这种形式大多数学生没有接触过，需要用视频和背景知识做铺垫。武汉学生对抗疫期间的云端合唱有印象，可以从这里切入，拉近课文与生活的距离。 二、学习目标 1. 语言能力：掌握与音乐相关的核心词汇与表达，能运用寻读和精读策略读懂课文，获取关键信息。 2. 文化意识：了解虚拟合唱团的运作方式和社会意义，认识到科技让更多普通人有机会参与艺术表达。 3. 思维品质：能梳理课文的段落结构，判断作者的写作目的和态度倾向，对虚拟合唱团的利弊有自己的看法并能说出理由。 4. 学习能力：学会用思维导图整理文章脉络，能在小组合作中完成辩论和口头展示。 三、学习重难点 重点： 1. 理解虚拟合唱团的定义、运作形式和社会价值。 2. 按时间顺序梳理Eric Whitacre的学习和创作经历，说清虚拟合唱团的由来。 3. 在具体语境中正确运用单元核心词汇。 难点： 1. 分析课文的组织结构，判断作者的写作目的、读者对象和态度倾向。 2. 结合课文信息和生活经验，围绕“虚拟合唱团是否真正把人们连在了一起”展开有依据的辩论。 四、课堂探究 Part Ⅰ Lead-in Activity 1 Watch and discuss Watch a short video of a virtual choir performance, then talk with your partner about the questions below. (1) Have you ever watched or joined an online music performance? Share what happened. (2) Back in 2020, many people in Wuhan took part in online choirs to cheer each other up. Why do you think music is so important when times are hard? (3) Look at the title and the picture in your textbook. What do you think this passage is mainly about? Part Ⅱ Scanning Read the passage quickly. You do not need to read every word — just find the information below. Item Answer The man who had the idea for a virtual choir Where he studied musical composition The name of his famous composition Number of singers in his first virtual choir Part Ⅲ Intensive Reading Activity 1 Read Paragraph 1 carefully and answer the questions. (1) What is this paragraph mainly about? (2) Who can join a virtual choir? (3) A virtual choir is different from a real choir. Complete the table. Difference Virtual choir Real choir Form Place Who can sing Number of singers Activity 2 Read Paragraph 2 and finish the tasks. (1) What made Eric Whitacre fall in love with classical music? (2) Complete the timeline about Whitacre's life. In 1970: _______________________________________________ In 1988: _______________________________________________ In 1995: _______________________________________________ In 1997: _______________________________________________ Over the next 10 years: _______________________________________________ (3) This paragraph has many numbers — years, degrees, and so on. Does the writer need them? Why or why not? (4) What can we learn from Whitacre's story about learning music? (5) Why does the writer talk so much about Whitacre's background before getting to the virtual choir? Activity 3 Read Paragraphs 3 and 4 and answer the questions. (1) What gave Whitacre the idea to create his first virtual choir? (2) What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? (3) What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? (4) Does the writer like the virtual choir? Find one sentence from the text to prove it. Part Ⅳ Reading from the Writer's Side 1. Why did the writer write this article? Choose the best answer and say why. A. To teach readers how to make a virtual choir video. B. To introduce the virtual choir and help readers see its value. C. To sell Eric Whitacre's new album. D. To say virtual choirs are better than real choirs. 2. Who do you think this article is written for? How can you tell? 3. How does the writer make this article believable? Think about the facts, numbers, and Whitacre's story. Part Ⅴ Structure Activity 1 Match each paragraph with its role in the passage. Para. 1 ______ A. How the virtual choir was created and became successful Para. 2 ______ B. The meaning and influence of the virtual choir Para. 3 ______ C. What a virtual choir is and how it works Para. 4 ______ D. Eric Whitacre's life and musical background Activity 2 Draw a mind map of the passage. The key words below may help you. Key words: virtual choir, definition, Eric Whitacre, life experience, inspiration, 185 singers, worldwide phenomenon, significance Part Ⅵ Vocabulary Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words and phrase in the box. Pay attention to tense and part of speech. ordinary remind perform award effort individual fall in love enable stage studio original prove onto opportunity 1. Last night I went to see my friend's new rock band ____________ on ____________ at a small local music festival. 2. This new pop song ____________ me of an old song that was ____________ sung by Billy White but later made popular by another singer. 3. I'm so happy! My favourite singer just won a music ____________. This ____________ that all the ____________ she put into her work was worth it. 4. I ____________ with rap music when I was a teenager. Listening to it ____________ me to relax and forget about my problems. 5. Five years ago, he was finally given a(n) ____________ to record his song at a(n) ____________. Ever since, his success has shown the world that even ____________ people can become famous. 6. Nowadays millions of musical performances are uploaded ____________ the Internet every day by different ____________ who may or may not be professional musicians or singers. Part Ⅶ Debate & Creative Thinking Activity 1 Class debate Topic: Does a virtual choir really bring people together? Work in groups of four. Two speak for the pros and two for the cons. Use facts from the text and examples from your own life. Your notes: Pros: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Cons: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Activity 2 Think about Wuhan (1) Suppose our school wants to start a "Wuhan High School Students' Virtual Choir". What would you do to make it happen? Write down at least three steps. (2) What song would you choose for this choir? Say why in one or two sentences. (3) Write a short paragraph (about 80 words) to introduce your idea to your classmates. Use at least three words or expressions from the text. 参考答案 Part Ⅰ Lead-in (1) 学生自由回答，可提及在线演唱会、K歌软件、音乐短视频等经历。 (2) 学生自由回答。音乐能给人安慰和力量，让身处困境的人感到不孤单；抗疫期间的云端合唱也成为人们互相鼓励、共渡难关的一种方式。 (3) The passage is mainly about what a virtual choir is, how it started, and what influence it has on people. Part Ⅱ Scanning Item Answer The man who had the idea for a virtual choir Eric Whitacre Where he studied musical composition Juilliard School in New York The name of his famous composition Lux Aurumque Number of singers in his first virtual choir 185 singers from 12 countries Part Ⅲ Intensive Reading Activity 1 (1) It is about what a virtual choir is and how it is different from a real choir. (2) Anyone who is interested in music can join. (3) Difference Virtual choir Real choir Form video recorded live Place on the Internet (any place) stages or concert halls Who can sing anyone interested in music usually professionals Number of singers not limited limited by the programme Activity 2 (1) He fell in love with classical music after hearing Mozart's music for the first time at university. (2) In 1970: He was born in the USA. In 1988: He began studying music at the University of Nevada. In 1995: He graduated from university. In 1997: He received a master's degree in musical composition from the Juilliard School in New York. Over the next 10 years: His original compositions became popular among choirs and singers. (3) Yes. Numbers and dates make the introduction clear and believable. They help readers follow the order of events and see how one thing led to another. (4) It tells us that passion and persistence can lead to unexpected achievements, and that it is never too late to start learning something you love. (5) Because Whitacre's musical background and achievements are the foundation of the virtual choir. Without his story, readers would not understand why and how the virtual choir came into being. Activity 3 (1) A video of a girl singing one of his works gave him the idea. (2) It is about how Whitacre created his first virtual choir and how it became a hit. (3) It is about the meaning and value of the virtual choir. (4) Yes. The last sentence says, "The virtual choir is a wonderful way for people around the world to sing with one voice and thus make the world a better place." Part Ⅳ Reading from the Writer's Side 1. B. The writer introduces what a virtual choir is, who started it, and why it matters. The purpose is to inform readers and help them see the value of this new art form. 2. It is probably written for general readers, especially young people and music lovers. The language is simple and the topic is introduced from the basics, so it does not assume professional knowledge. 3. The writer uses facts and specific numbers (185 singers, 12 countries, years and degrees) to make the article reliable. The story of Whitacre also makes the topic more relatable and inspiring, rather than just a dry introduction. Part Ⅴ Structure Activity 1 Para.1 — C Para.2 — D Para.3 — A Para.4 — B Activity 2 思维导图参考结构：中心为 Virtual Choir，分四条主干： ① Definition & Form (Para.1): video recorded, online, anyone can join ② Creator: Eric Whitacre (Para.2): born 1970, studied at Nevada and Juilliard, popular compositions ③ Creation (Para.3): inspired by a girl's video, 185 singers from 12 countries, worldwide phenomenon ④ Significance (Para.4): connects ordinary people, makes the world a better place Part Ⅵ Vocabulary 1. perform; stage 2. reminds; originally 3. award; proves; effort 4. fell in love; enabled 5. opportunity; studio; ordinary 6. onto; individuals Part Ⅶ Debate & Creative Thinking Activity 1 参考要点 Pros: • People from different countries can sing together online, which is like a huge stage that brings everyone closer. • Singing the same song helps people share feelings and values, making them feel connected even when they are far apart. • It gives ordinary people a chance to perform, which they might never have in a real choir. Cons: • People cannot meet face to face, so there is no real interaction or the energy of a live performance. • It is not the same as singing together in the same room — the feeling is different. • Not everyone has good equipment or Internet, so some people may be left out. Activity 2 参考要点 (1) 学生自由回答。可参考：选一首大家熟悉的主题歌 → 在各班招募参与者 → 发放录音教程和伴奏 → 收集视频并剪辑合成 → 举办线上首映并分享到学校公众号。 (2) 学生自由回答。可选择《明天会更好》《Heal the World》《茉莉花》等，理由言之成理即可。 (3) 参考范文：I think our school should start a Wuhan High School Students' Virtual Choir. Any student who loves music can take part. We can record ourselves at home and upload the videos onto the Internet. This will enable us to sing with one voice and connect students from different schools. It is a wonderful opportunity to show our passion for music and our love for Wuhan. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $