(
课件网) Unit7 Art Lesson3 A musical genius The Orchestra is playing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Guess the meaning of some words A music score consists of many notes. Wonderful music pieces are conducted by an excellent conductor who directs the musicians of an orchestra. Fast Reading: Scan Para. 1 and do the multiple choices 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. Occupation Birthplace Fast Reading: Scan Para. 1 and do the multiple choices 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. Life challenge Achievements Fast Reading: Match paragraphs with the following headings. Para 1 Para 2 Para 3-6 Composing of Symphony No. 9 General information Performance of Symphony No. 9 Intensive reading: Read the passage and fill in the table. Time feeling Evidence After finishing the symphony Before the performance During the performance After the performance Bethoven: Audience: Time Feeling Evidence After finishing the symphony Before the performance During the performance Bethoven: Audience: After the performance proud;satisfied;happy; excited;relieved sat back and smiled; proudly signed his name afraid;worried Bethoven was afraid that... concentrated;focused jumped about; waved his arms wildly; turned the pages madly absorbed;content;shocked excited;shocked continue conducting jumped to their feet; clapping;cheering; waving their hats Let's draw a mind map Post reading 1. 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.” 2. What qualities does Beethoven have 3. Do you think Beethoven is a genius What’s your understanding of “Genius” Think and share Quotes about genius 1. Genius only means hard-working all one’s life. 2. Doing easily what others find difficult is talent; doing what is impossible for talent is genius. 3. Genius is one percent inspiration,ninety-nine percent perspiration. Ambitious Great Enthusiastic Never give up Intelligent Unique Strong-willed Let's enjoy the most famous part in Symphony No. 9. Discuss how you feel when listening to his music. Homework 1. Improve your mind map. 2. Write a short passage to introduce Beethoven.
