Lesson2 Beijing Opera 教案Teaching aims:1.To practise using general knowledge to think of possible answers before listening.2.To practise getting the general idea when listening for the first time.3.To practise identifying key words to listen for. 4.To practise asking for, giving and refusing permission.Teaching material:Lesson2, Unit 5, Module 2Teaching aid: A multimedia computerTeaching procedures:Stage 1 Lead-in ■ In pairs, students look at the photographs and guess the possible answers to the questions, using their background knowledge. ■ Check the answers with the class. ■ Introduce more about Beijing Opera: 1.Beijing Opera dates back to the 18th century. 2.It is a combination of acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics. 3.The costumes are always in bright colour.Stage 2 Before you start■ Students study the words and the definitions in pairs and guess the possible definition for each word or phrase. ■ Check the answers as a class and make sure students understand all the new words.Stage 3 Look and judge1.When did Beijing Opera start?2. How many main roles are there in Beijing Opera?3. What are the main instruments played in it?4. Match the main roles with their names: sheng male roles with brightly painted faces dan female roles jing clown roleschou male rolesStage 4 Find out the definition■ Students study the words and the definitions in pairs and guess the possible definition for each word or phrase. ■ Check the answers as a class and make sure students understand all the new words.Step 5 ListeningUse the Strategies :Listen & answer the questions.1.What skills do Beijing Opera actors need to have?2. Where was Beijing Opera performed at the beginning?3. Why does it have very loud music and a piercing singing style?4. Why do performers wear brightly coloured costumes?Step 6 TapescriptStage 7 ReadingRead the last part of the programme and answer the questions:1.What does the stage look like in Beijing Opera?2.How do symbols play an important role in Beijing Opera?Stage 8 Useful ExpressionsStage 9 Listening■ Students listen to the dialogue and make notes about Li Ming and Zhu Meiling. ■ Play the dialogue two or three times if necessary. ■ Students can compare answers in pairs before checking answers as a class.Step 10 Function FileStep 11 SummaryStage 12 Assignment Have you ever seen any shows? Write a passage to describe one unforgettable show you have ever seen.
