(
课件网) LESSON 3 A MUSICAL GENIUS UNIT 7 ART To read and talk about Ludwig van Beethoven; To read for general understanding; To read for specific information and deep understanding; To understand words and expressions in context; To learn how the musical genius Beethoven wrote and conducted his Symphony No. 9; To learn about and practise word building. LEARNING OBJECTIVES To answer the comprehension questions; To get key information in the text; To summarize the text after reading; To learn words and expressions in context; To identify topic sentences of each paragraph and part. KEY POINTS AND DIFFICULT POINTS LEADING IN LEADING IN Who is he Born in Germany Composed more than 130 musical works Be regarded as one of the greatest composers became deaf at the age of 26 and was completely deaf in later years LEADING IN Who is he Ludwig van Beethoven I will take fate by the throat, and it will not bend me completely to its will. ACTIVATE AND SHARE What do you know about Ludwig van Beethoven Complete the quiz. 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. √ √ ACTIVATE AND SHARE What do you know about Ludwig van Beethoven Complete the quiz. 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. √ √ READ AND EXPLORE Everyone knows that Ludwig van Beethoven is a musical genius but few might know how he created Symphony No. 9 in D minor and how its first show went. predict what this passage is about READ AND EXPLORE Read the text quickly and answer the following question. What's the main idea of the text A. A musical genius. B. Achievements of Beethoven. C. Beethoven and his Symphony No. 9 in D minor. D. Beethoven's Symphony No.9 in D minor. √ READ AND EXPLORE What is the main idea of each paragraph Para 1 The brief introduction of Ludwig van Beethoven. Para 2 How the ninth symphony was completed. Para 3 The before atmosphere of the performance. Para 4 The audience’s reaction and the composer’s performance. Para 5 After the play, the audience’s reaction and the composer’s performance. Para 6 Caroline’s memories about Beethoven’ performance. READ AND EXPLORE Match main ideas of each part. Para 1 Para 2 Paras 3-6 General information of Beethoven Composing of Symphony No. 9 Performance of Symphony No. 9 READ AND EXPLORE Beethoven achievement 130 musical works nationality German job great composer problem hearing loss READ AND EXPLORE Read the text carefully and answer the following question. 1. Where did Beethoven compose his Symphony No. 9 in D minor A. In Germany. B. In Canada. C. In France. D. In Austria. 2. (T or F) Before the performance, Beethoven believed that the performance would be a success. √ F RE ... ...
