Unit 5 lesson 2 Beijing Opera

Teaching plan

Book 2 Unit 5 lesson 2 Beijing Opera （Lesson 2 is designed in 2 periods）

Objectives

Ss will be able to know something about Beijing Opera

Ss will be able to learn some useful words related to Beijing Opera

Ss will be able to learn some strategies of Listening for understanding

Ss will be able to retell something about Beijing Opera.

Ss will be able to act out a role play using permission , informal or formal

This lesson is divided into 2 periods

 

Teaching Process

Period 1

1)Warm up

Look at the four pictures on p 24 While listening to a piece of Beijing Opera.

Ask Ss questions: How many …? What do you think of …? Can you name some famous actors and actresses? Do you think people enjoy watching Beijing Opera? Why or why not?...

Ss will finish up the Ex.1  1)-3) on p24 , text book and then get the keys on screen or blackboard.

The Ss will look at some pictures about Beijing Opera masks and match the main roles with their names. And they will finish up the Ex.1 4) on p24

Ss will finish up Ex2 on p 24 meanwhile the teacher will say “Look at the pictures and try to guess where they are. Pay attention to the costumes the actors and actresses wear and the stage designs.” Match each statement with a picture. And the keys will be given on the screen.

2) Learn new words with pictures on screen and then Ss finish up the Ex.3 on p 24

3) Learn Listening Strategies on p24. There are the Strategies on the screen

·Before listening, read the questions.

·Use your general knowledge to think of possible answers.

·Listen and identify key words to help you answer the questions

·The first time you listen, try to get the general idea and take notes.

·The second time you listen, listen carefully and try to note down the answers.

The teacher will show “One Listening strategy by one example”

4)Ex.4 on p25 Listen to the first and second part of a TV program. Use the strategies to answer the questions.

What skills do Beijing Opera actors need to have ? The skills are ____ _______ _____ …

Where was Beijing Opera performed at the beginning ? Places ____ ,_____,________...

Why does it have very loud music and a sharp singing style? Because ___,____...

Why do performers wear brightly colored costumes? Because ________________.....

The Ss will get a handout and finish filling in the blanks.

5)Ex.5 on p 25 Listen and read the last part of the program. Then answer the questions the Ss will finish up “filling in the blanks”

What does the stage look like in Beijing Opera?

How do symbols play an important role in Beijing Opera?

6)Retell something about Beijing Opera. SS are individualized with assignment in groups.

 

Period 2

1)Sum up the useful words for doing permission

2) Learn useful words of permission

3) Act out a situational play in group or class. SS are individualized in groups.

4)Homework:

Write an essay on Beijing Opera.

Murmur the Beijing Opera in Chinese and English

Or fill in the blanks of the Beijing Opera in English