Week 1 ppt, intro, flags, anthems

lyrics of the national anthem, what does the country value?
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The Star Spangled Banner
This song was written by Francis Scott Key as is
The Star Spangled Banner
Listen to the song.
How would you describe the music? In addition to
the instruments, this also means the rhythm and the sound of the singers’ voices.
Look at the words.
Identify five important words to the song. How would
you describe the words? What message do they convey?
Pull them together. Based upon the music and
US
UK
Starting Point: Flags
The flag of a country holds important meaning for
a country. Everything from its color to symbols (象 征) is important. Think for a few moments about the Chinese flag. With a partner, discuss its meaning. What does it show about China? Remember to speak in ENGLISH!
Name that landmark!
Number your paper from 1 to 10.
I will show you a picture of a landmark or famous
building from the two countries we’ll study. As you look at the picture, write down your guess for what the building or landmark is.
Colors
Red = strength & valor
White = purity and innocence Blue = vigilance, perseverance & justice
Shapes
Stars = the current number of states (50) Stripes = the 13 colonies that originally started the
Discuss with a partner.
God Save the Queen
While the UK does not have an official national
anthem, this song is sung at national sporting events and is recognized by many as representative of the British spirit.
UK & US of today Gain insights into cultural values and differences between the East and West. Receive an overview of Western family, education, holidays, government, & languages. Learn about and teach cultural topics of the UK & US today.
The Goals of This Class…
As we study the US and the UK, we have the
following goals:
Be able to identify key places in the UK & US. Learn major historical events that helped to shape the
Look at the words.
Identify five important words to the song. How would
you describe the words? What message do they convey?
Pull them together. Based upon the music and
British Flag: Union Jack
How would you describe this flag to someone?
What do you see in it?
Discuss with a partner.
Symbolism（象征) of the British Flag
American Flag: The Stars and Stripes
How would you describe this flag to someone?
What do you see in it?
Discuss with a partner.
Symbolism in the US Flag
Because we are speaking English, use the English
lyrics on your handout.
March of the Volunteers
Listen to the song.
How would you describe the music? In addition to
lyrics of the national anthem, what does the country value?
Discuss with a partner.
Homework
There are two parts to your homework:
1)
vocabulary and 2) reading There will be a quiz next class on the vocabulary, so learn it! Next week’s lesson will focus on the geography (地 理) of these two countries.
The flag we call “Union Jack” is actually made of a
flag of Ireland, Scotland, and England.
This represents the UNION of the three countries
under one nation, the United Kingdom.
the instruments, this also means the rhythm and the sound of the singers’ voices.
Look at the words.
Identify five important words to the song. How would
National Anthems
In addition to a flag, a nation will select a song, or
an anthem, to reflect the nation’s values. Think of Yi Yong Jun Jin Xing Qu (义勇军进行曲) for a moment.
Did you know?
The Union Jack is most properly called the Union
Flag, but that term is not as commonly used as Union Jack. The term "Union Jack" is attributed to various origins. The "union" is thought to come from the union of the three flags into one. “Jack" has for many centuries referred to a small flag flown from a boat or ship.
about a battle he witnessed during the War of 1812, a short struggle between the newly formed United States and it's former sovereign country, England. The music is a popular drinking song in England, so it was well known and made the song easier to learn.
you describe the words? What message do they convey?
Pull them together. Based upon the music and
lyrics of the national anthem, what does the country value?
SURVEY OF THE UK & USA
Introduction Gibbons Ms.
Introduction
As a SURVEY of English Speaking Countries, we will
focus mainly on the history and the culture of the United Kingdom and the United States. Looking at both cultures will help us to better understand Western culture. Group discussion will play an important role in how this course is taught. Be prepared to share with your classmates. Some of the material will come from your textbook. You will regularly have reading homework from this text. You will be expected to come to class prepared to discuss your reading.
God Save the Queen
Listen to the song.
How would you describe the music? In addition to
the instruments, this also means the rhythm and the sound of the singers’ voices.
United States of America
Did you Know?
America is very proud that her flag flies on the
moon. There are six American flags on the moon. This is a picture of astronaut Buzz Aldrin saluting the United States flag during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.