外研版 (2019)必修 第二册Unit 4 Stage and screen教案

【新教材】必修第二册 Unit 4 Stage and screen （外研版）

教学设计

Period 1 Starting out & Understanding ideas

本单元的主题语境是“人与社会”——影视、戏剧艺术

Starting out部分：本部分学习内容包括六幅海报，分别呈现了蕾舞剧、演唱会、川剧、春晚、话剧和相声这六种不同的艺术形式；一段视频介绍了中国的剧院德和园大戏楼和英国的剧院环球剧场。

Understanding ideas部分：该板块呈现一篇记叙文，文章从西方人的视角描写观看中国版《哈姆雷特》——《王子复仇记》的感受，介绍中国京剧的艺术特点，展现京剧的艺术魅力。

1. Compare and describe the grand theatre and the globe theatre of Germany and Heyuan, and preliminarily form cross-cultural consciousness;

2. Skimming and intensive reading to understand the article, summarize the main idea of the article and obtain detailed information;

3. According to the time clues, retell the watching feelings of "prince's revenge" in the first person and talk about their favorite art forms and TV programs;

4. Identify and use appropriate English to express different art forms and TV programs, reflect on the artistic charm of Peking Opera, enhance the sense of identity and national pride of traditional Chinese culture, and stimulate the sense of mission of inheriting and carrying forward traditional Chinese culture.

Key points:

1. Get the video content accurately, and master the English expressions of different art forms and TV programs;

2. Complete relevant reading tasks, obtain information from the text and integrate them, and retell them in the first person;

3. Comprehend the artistic charm of Peking Opera based on text, and enhance the sense of identity and national pride of traditional Chinese culture.

Difficult points:

1. Describe your favorite art forms and compare the similarities and differences between Chinese and foreign theaters;

2. Retell the text according to the time clues and reflect on the artistic charm of Peking Opera.

1. Let the students preview the contents of this section according to the guide plan, find out the new vocabulary, and understand the new vocabulary according to the context or consult the dictionary.

2.Watch the movies Hamlet and the prince's revenge;

3.Read the text on pages 38 - 39.

Step 1 Revision

Go over the new words we learned in last class(on page 116).

Step 2 Lead-in

Activity 1

1.T presents 6 posters which represent 6 different types of entertainment and asks Ss to answer 3 questions:

(1)Which of these types of entertainment are you most familiar with?

(2)What other types of entertainment have you seen?

(3)Which do you like most? Why?

2.Ss look at 6 posters which represent 6 different types of entertainment and answer 3 questions. 

Step 3 Watching and thinking

Activity 2

1.T asks Ss to watch a video and answer 3 questions.

(1) What theatres are mentioned in the video?

(2)What are the differences between them?In what ways are they similar?

2.Ss watch the video and discuss in pairs to answer 3 questions.

Keys:

(1)The Deheyuan Grand Theatre and the Globe Theatre.

(2)Differences: The Deheyuan Grand Theatre is a Chinese-style theatre built in the Qing dynasty for the royal family, with Peking Opera as the main performance form. The theatre has three stages representing happiness, prosperity and longevity. Under the longevity stage, there is a well and five ponds. The first Globe Theatre was built in London by a group of actors including William Shakespeare. It burnt down in 1613 and was rebuilt close to the site of the original building. The theatre has a round shape and the stage area has three main elements.

Similarities: Both of the theatres have a long history. They are both specially designed for better stage effects.

Step 3 Pre-reading

Activity 3

1. T asks Ss to look at the pictures of two performances and talk about their differences and similarities, thinking about the following questions:

(1)What are the names of the plays?

(2)Besides language, what are other different aspects between them?

Before Ss answer questions,T plays a video of Peking Opera.

2. Ss discuss in groups and share their answers with class.
3. T introduces Peking Opera and guide Ss to pay attention to differences between Western drama and Peking Opera.

Step 4 Fast reading

Activity 4

1.T asks Ss to read the passage quickly and find out what aspects of Peking Opera most impressed the author by guiding the skills of reading.

2.T can guide Ss to read the last paragraph and see if they can find out the answer.

3.T asks Ss to choose the author’s purpose in writing the passage.

(1)To prove that Peking Opera is a better way to perform Hamlet.

(2) To inform the readers how to perform Hamlet through Peking Opera.

(3) To share the unique experience of seeing a Peking Opera version of Hamlet.

(4) To make a comparison between Eastern and Western cultures.

Step 5 Careful-reading

Activity 5 (Cooperation)

1. T asks Ss to complete the chart in Activity 4.

2. T asks Ss to retell the viewing experience in the first person with the help of the chart.

3.Check the answers with class.

Activity 6 (details understanding)

1. T asks the Ss to read the passage carefully and complete the table.

Answers：1.time　2.confident　3.surprised

2. (If there is enough time.)Read the text carefully and choose the best answer according to the text.

1．Why did the author go to see The Revenge of Prince Zidan?

A．To confirm that Peking Opera is easier to understand.

B．To make sure it has a long history.

C．To enjoy the Peking Opera version of Hamlet.

D．To find out the differences between Hamlet and its Peking Opera version.

2．What began to change the author’s view on Peking Opera?

A．The main characters. B．The exaggerated movements.

C．Jinghu. D．The stage.

3．What can we learn from Paragraph 4?

A．The characters were performers as well as athletes.

B．Prince Hamlet did a backflip before.

C．The author didn’t like the play.

D．The Revenge of Prince Zidan is a success.

4．What does “I was on the edge of my seat” mean in Paragraph 5?

A．He wanted to leave. B．He loved the performance.

C．He was sick of the performance. D．He felt uncomfortable.

Answers：1－4.ACDB

Step 6 Comprehending

Activity 7 (Think & Share)

T asks Ss to discuss the two questions in groups. 

1. Why does the author say “The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes”?

Because this show combines music, singing, drama, poetry and costume design with explosive effect. In the author's opinion, this show is perfect and meets all his requirements.

2. How could you help a friend from overseas understand Peking Opera?

①orchestra; ②performers’ movements; ③stage set; ④costumes and masks

Step 7 Homework

1. T asks students to read the text again and understand the passage better.
2. Complete the Exx in learning plan.
3. Write down the difficult sentences.

1、通过语篇学习，学生能否理解文章内容，是否了解了文章的主旨大意；

2、通过本节内容学习和观看视频，学生是否体会到了京剧的艺术魅力；

3、通过本节内容学习，学生掌握了阅读的方法——find out the main idea.