(
课件网) Stage and Screen--When Hamlet meets Peking Opera When Hamlet meets Peking Opera 01 04 02 03 Learning objectives Learn about the features and differences of Peking Opera and the western opera Hamlet through texts and a video; Summarize the main idea by focusing on key points, and understand the structure of the passage with a mind map; Recommend Peking Opera to our foreign teacher using the features of Peking Opera learned in the article. Explore the significance of adapting Hamlet for a Peking opera version and performing it worldwide; Watch the video clip and guess what it is! Introduction Introduction What do you know about Hamlet Introduction William Shakespeare (1564-1616) Hamlet is a (comedy/ tragedy) written by . Prince Hamlet is called upon by the supernatural (鬼魂) of his father to take revenge (复仇) upon his uncle, Claudius, who has murdered his brother the king, seized the throne (王位) and married Gertrude, Hamlet’s mother. tragedy William Shakespeare Introduction The most famous phrase spoken by Prince Hamlet, referring to the choice to be made between dying or continuing to live is “ ”, To be or not to be If you were to adapt Hamlet for a Peking Opera version and perform it, what changes should be made Brainstorm costume and facial makeup Sheng Dan Chou Jing performer’s movements stage set jinghu sanxian orchestra / musical instruments stage property (道具) What will happen when Hamlet “meets” Peking Opera Prediction Understanding ideas 1. What is the writing type of the article 2. Look through the article, find the elements, and summarize the main idea in one sentence. To find out whether Peking Opera is easier than a Shakespeare play to understand, a went to see - the Peking Opera version of Hamlet. foreign high school student The Revenge of Prince Zidan √ narration (记叙文) exposition (说明文) argumentation (议论文) Elements (要素): who, what, why… 3. What is the author's purpose in writing the passage A. To prove that Peking Opera is a better way to perform Hamlet. B. To inform the readers how to perform Hamlet through Peking Opera. C. To share the unique experience of seeing a Peking Opera version of Hamlet. D. To make a comparison between Eastern and Western cultures. Understanding ideas How did the author’s feelings change How do you know it Draw a mind map or chart to present your finding. Understanding ideas BEFORE DURING AFTER Confident Curious Surprised Impressed Seen productions and read plays Easier Chinese instruments Costumes and masks Music and voices Movements Stage Strong emotion CLUES Time Feeling TIME FEELING One possible mind map: 1. How do you understand the title When HAMLET meets PEKING OPERA after reading Read and think It actually implies the combination of western classics and Chinese cultural treasure. 2. What is the significance of adapting Hamlet for a traditional Chinese opera, and performing it in many parts of the world Read a ... ...
