Period Six(Integrating skills)Step 1 Homework checkingHave the Ss talk about pop music and rock music.Step 2 Reading Read the text pop and rock music and complete the outline below:
ComparisonPop music
Rock music Why is music importantto the musicians?Music is their career. They useMusic to become rich and famous.How are some written?One person has a strong feeling andexpresses it with music,and others help build the song.What are the songsabout?Most pop songs are simple storiesAbout love that make people feeleasy and forget about the real world.Step 3 DiscussionCompare traditional Chinese music and modern Chinese music. Start by completing the chart below, and then write a short essay in which you compare the two styles of music. Traditional Chinese music vs Modern Chinese musicComparisonTraditional Chinese music
Modern Chinese musicWhat instruments are used?When is the music played?Who writes the songs?What are the songs about?Step 4 Writing