Project(1): Putting on a play教学设计

Module 6 Unit1 project Putting on a play Teaching aims: After this class, the students will be able to: 1.Have a good understanding of the two short plays; 2.Form groups to discuss and prepare their own performances. 3. Act out their short plays with their group members.

Teaching important and difficult points: Help students to act out one of the plays

Teaching procedures: Step 1 Lead-in Step 2 Fast Reading. Ask the students to read the scripts quickly and then do some exercises.. A. The invisible bench 1. Find out the basic elements of first short play. Basic elements of a play: The invisible bench characters: setting: theme: 2.Answer the following questions. 1. Is there a bench in the courtyard? 2. What does the word ‘invisible’ mean? 3. Is this a comedy? Why or why not? B The important papers 1. Find out the basic elements of second short play. Basic elements of a play: The important papers characters: setting: theme: 1. Who do you think is the main character in the play? 2. What does the King actually want? 3. Why are the others unable to understand him? Step

3 Listening: While listening, please pay attention to the pronunciation and intonationin each play. After listening, please do some exercises. 1. The invisible bench

2. The important paper

Step 4 Learn how to make a play. 1.

Planning: A.Get into groups (5Ss per group)

B.Decide which play to act out C.Clear task for each student: Who will be the director(导演)? Who will be the actors / actresses? Who will find props(道具)? Who will make costumes (戏服)? 2. Preparing: Actors and actresses should try to remember all their lines(台词). All props needed should be found. All costumes needed should be made. Director should be in charge of all things related to the play. ★Try to act out the true feelings and expressions of the characters! 3.

Producing: Practice your play before performing to your classmates. Step

4: Presenting: Present your play to the others. Act out the short play and Judgment

﹡which group’s performance is the best? ﹡who is the best actor or actress?

Step5: Homework