Lesson 2 Beijing Opera

Teaching aims:

To practice using general knowledge to think of possible answers before listening

To practice getting the general idea when listening for the first time

To practice identifying key words to listen for

To practice asking for, giving and refusing permission

Teaching difficulties

To practice asking for, giving and refusing permission

To practice identifying key words to listen for

Teaching Aids: computer and cassette

Teaching procedures:

Ⅰ. Warming up

First listen to a piece of Beijing Opera

T: What kind of music is it?

S:

T: Yes, it is our cultural treasure-Beijing Opera. What do you think of Beijing Opera? Who can sing a piece of Beijing Opera for us?

S:

T: Thank you for your wonderful performance. How much do you know about it?

S:

T: Peking opera, the best-known Chinese Opera, was developed during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). It is a dramatic form that includes dance, theater, music, and skilled performance. Character types depend on vocal styles. Performers wear dramatic make up or masks.

T: Can you name some famous actors and actress? Who do you know is the best performer in China?

S: Cheng Yanqiu, Mang Lianliang, Qiu Shengrong and so on. Mei Lanfang.

T: show a slide of Mei Lanfang (introduce Mei Lanfang)

T: What role do they play in Beijing Opera?