● the type of music Joni Mitchell plays ● where she grew up

● the start of her career ● what her songs are about

● what else she is famous for ● the popularity of her music

Sample conversation:

S1: What type of music does Joni Mitchell play?

S2: She plays jazz, folk and pop music.

S3: Where did she grow up?

S4: She grew up in the state of Saskatchewan in Canada.

S5: When did she start her career and what did she do at that time?

S6: In the 1960s, she started playing folk music in coffee houses in New York and soon started

writing and recording her own music.

S7: What are her songs about?

S8: Her songs are very poetic and describe her observations about people and places, love and

friendship.

S9: What else is she famous for besides music?

S10: She is also famous for her talent in art, painting for instance.

S11: How popular is she and her music?

S12: She is a songwriter and singer, a giant of modern music. Many other musicians admire her and have been greatly influenced by her and her style of music.

T: Wonderful. Let's do fast-reading. Please read the article quickly, and try to describe Joni Michell in your own words.

Ss: She is a songwriter and singer, a giant of modern music. She is also a talented artist.

T: Now work in pairs and discuss these questions in Activity 15. Make notes about your answers.

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