(学案)Unit 7 Art Lesson 3 A Musical Genius

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Unit 7 Art
Lesson 3 A Musical Genius
【教学目标】
Students will be able to
1. read and talk about Ludwig van Beethoven
2. read for deep understanding
3. summarise information
4. learn about and practise word building
【教学重难点】
1. reading for deep understand
2. summarising information
【教学过程】
1. Do you know any famous musicians? Who is your favourite?
2. What do you know about Ludwig van Beethoven?
3. Scan the story and answer questions.
(1) What is Beethoven most famous for?
a. His piano performances.                b. Conducting orchestras.                c. Composing music.
(2) Where was Beethoven born?
a. In Germany.                                        b. In Canada.                                c. In France.
(3) What big challenge did Beethoven face?
a. He became deaf.                                b. He became blind.                        c. He was unable to walk.
(4) How many pieces of music did Beethoven write?
a. More than 100.                                b. More than 200.                        c. More than 300.
4. What can you find about Beethoven’s composing of Symphony No. 9 and its first performance?

General information
Composing of Symphony No. 9
Performance of Symphony No. 9

5. Take notes and answer the questions.
(1) When and how was Symphony No.9 completed? What was Beethoven thinking when he finished the symphony?
(2) How do you think Beethoven felt while he was conducting the orchestra? Find evidence from the text.
6. Pair Work: Choose one of the following topics to introduce to your partner.

• Beethoven as a musician
  

• The performance of Symphony No. 9
  

7. Group Work: Think and share.
1. The description of Beethoven’s behaviour in the performance shows that he was deaf.
(1) Can you find the hints?
(2) Why did most of the audience have no idea that he was deaf?
2. How did Caroline feel when she said “The one person in the room who didn’t hear the symphony—and never would—was the very man who composed it.”?
8. Pair Work: Which part of the story about Beethoven impressed you most? Why?
9. Find some pieces of Beethoven’s music online. Discuss how you feel when listening to his music.
10. Find information about another musical genius you know of or want to know more about. Share it in class.