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8Unit2 Word Power教案

Period Three Word power

Teaching Aims:

1.Learn to read a passage of something about an orchestra and instruments used in an

orchestra.

2.Enlarge the students’ vocabulary.

Teaching Important Points:

1.Understand the meanings of words and expressions related to an orchestra.

2.Master the words in this part and use them freely.

Teaching Difficult Points:

1.Knowing the main idea of the passage.

2.Remember some new words about an orchestra.

Teaching procedures:

Step 1 Greetings

1.Greet the whole class as usual.

2.Check their homework if any.

Step 2 Brainstorming

1.What is an orchestra like?

2.What kind of music is performed by an orchestra? (classical music/opera)

3.Do you know any famous orchestras in China or in other countries around the

world?

Step 3 Vocabulary learning

1.Read the web page in Part A carefully, and then complete the following chart

written on the blackboard.

Complete Part B individually and then check answers with a partner to see if they have got the answers.

Suggested answers:

strings: harp, violas, double basses

brass: saxophones, trombones, tubas

woodwind: oboes, bassoons, piccolos

percussion: timpani, xylophones, gongs

2.Read the report and complete Part C individually referring to Parts A and B. Suggested answers:

(1) orchestra (2) chamber (3) symphony

(4) strings (5) brass (6) violins

(7) cellos (8) brass (9) trumpets

(10) Flutes (11) woodwind (12) bass drums

Step 4 Vocabulary extension

Please focus on Part D and complete it individually.

Answers to D:

the instruments in red: strings

the instruments in blue: woodwind

the instruments in green: brass

the instruments in yellow: percussion

Step 5 Homework