(1) 学会描写自己的学习习惯，并能写出自己对某种音乐的看法。

III．教学计划

　　本单元分六个课时：

　　第一课时：Introduction, Cultural Corner

　　第二课时：Reading and Vocabulary, Speaking

　　第三课时：Listening, Function, Everyday English

　　第四课时：Grammar (1), Grammar (2)

　　第五课时：Reading Practice

　　第六课时：Reading and Writing, Module File

IV．教学步骤：

Period 1 Introduction, Cultural Corner

Teaching Goals:

1. To arouse Ss' interest in learning about music born in America.

2. To get Ss to learn some words to describe music.

3. To get Ss to know something about American music.

Teaching Procedures:

Step 1. Introduction

Purpose: To arouse Ss' interest in learning about music born in America.

1. Ask Ss to think of the types of music to arouse Ss' interest in learning about music born in America

Suggested Answers:

　　There are many types of music: rock music, folk music, light music, rap-hop, country music, classical music, jazz, blues, soul music, gospel music

2. Let Ss work in pairs. Ask them to look at the pictures and answer the following questions.

(1) What is the difference between a choir and a band?

A ____________ is a large group of singers.

A _____________ is small group of musicians. They play music and may also sing.

(2) What instruments do jazz musicians play?

(3) What is the difference between the soul singer and the blues singer?

____________ is often quieter than ____________, and people don't usually dance to it.