The sounds of the world教案

october 9, 1973
elvis and priscilla presley divorce in santa monica, california.
t: how did he sing the song?
s: (ss probably answer) elvis presley sang the song wonderfully.
t: yes, can you say the sentence in another way beginning with the song as the subject.
s: (ss probably answer) the song was sung by elvis presley.
show the slide: elvis presley sang the song wonderfully.
the song was sung by elvis presley wonderfully.
then the teacher gives more examples and let ss themselves discover how the active voice and passive voice is formed. if necessary, t briefly explains the grammar item in this unit.    
step 2 reading
have the ss read the passage at page 75 and then rewrite the phrases in bold, using the active voice.
step 3 practice
1. do grammar exercises at page 75.
2. do checkpoint 11 grammar exercises at page 77.
the key to the classroom door _______________ (keep) by our monitor.
the theme song of the 1998 world cup ___________________ (perform) by ricky martin.
the performance ____________ (give) in the capital concert hall.
he knew that he _____________ (invite) to perform in the new year’s concert.
this song ____________ (play) all over the country now.
he wrote this song while his watch ____________ (repair ).
although it ___________ (play) many times, he still love this tune.
it was the first time he ____________ (award ) with a grammy.
3. do workbook exercises at page 147 and 148.
4. cover the workbook integrating skills reading: american country music.
1) first time: reading for information
2) second time: read to find sentences with the grammar patterns: the active voice and the passive voice, then do the changes
homework:
1. write an article about music trying to use as many sentences containing the grammar points as possible;
2. preview the integrating skills reading: pop vs rock
3. consult the website www. to get more information about pop music and rock music

period six
(integrating skills)
step 1 homework checking
have the ss talk about pop music and rock music.
step 2 reading
read the text pop and rock music and complete the outline below:
comparison pop music rock music
why is music important
to the musicians? music is their career. they use
music to become rich and famous. 

how are some written? one person has a strong feeling and
expresses it with music,
and others help build the song.
what are the songs
about?

 most pop songs are simple stories
about love that make people feel