(
课件网) Book 2 Unit 5 Music Period 5 Reading and Writing (Workbook) Learning Objectives By the end of this period, we will be able to: 1. analyze music background and lyrics to appreciate Cat’s in the cradle; 2. associate music with life to express personal feelings; 3. write a song review. Step 1 Lead in Activity 1. According to the picture, can you guess what the song is about name of the song writer and singer theme/content Background: The song's lyrics began as a poem written by Harry's wife, Sandy Chapin; the poem itself was inspired by the awkward relationship between her first husband, and his father. She was also inspired by a country music song she had heard on the radio. Chapin also said the song was about his own relationship with his son, Josh. Step 2 Appreciation Activity 2. Listen to the song, and fill in the blanks. planes Verse 1 My child arrived just the other day. He came to the world in the usual way. But there were to catch, and to pay. He learned to walk while I was away, and he was talkin' 'fore I knew it, and as he grew. He said, “I'm gonna be like you, Dad. You know I'm gonna be like you.” Chorus And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon,Little boy blue and the man on the moon. “When you coming home, Dad ” “I don't know when, but we'll get then. You know we'll have a good time then.” Verse2 My son turned ten just the other day. He said, “Thanks for the ball, Dad, come on let's . Can you teach me to throw.” I said, “ not today, I got a lot to do.” He said, “That's okay.” And he walked away but his never dimmed. And said, “I'm gonna be like him, yeah. You know I'm gonna be like him.” bills together play smile Step 2 Appreciation Activity 2. Listen to the song, and fill in the blanks. Verse3 Well, he came from college just the other day, So much like a man, I just had to say. “Son I'm proud of you, can you sit for a while ” He shook his head, and said with a smile, “What I'd really like, Dad, is borrow the . See you later; can I have them please ” Chorus And the cat's in the cradle, and the silver spoon, Little boy blue and the man on the moon. “When you coming home, son ” “I don't know when, but we'll get together then, Dad. You know we'll have a good time then.” car keys Step 2 Appreciation Activity 2. Listen to the song, and fill in the blanks. Verse 4 I've long since retired, my son’s moved away. I called him up just the other day. I said, “I'd like to see you, if you don't mind.” He said,“I'd love to, Dad, if I can find the time. You see my new a hassle and the have the flu. But it's sure nice talking to you, Dad. It's been sure nice talking to you.” And as I hung up the phone it occured to me. He'd grown up just like me, My boy was just like me. Chorus And the cat's in the cradle, and the silver spoon, Little boy blue and the man on the moon. “When you coming home, son ” “ I don't know when, but we'll get together then, Dad. W ... ...
