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Reading and Thinking
B2U5 The Virtual Choir
Reading and Thinking
Learning Objectives
Predict the content of the passage by reading the title and pictures.
Find some detailed information, summarize the main idea of each paragraph and draw the timeline of Eric Whitacre’s story by using the strategy of skimming, scanning and careful reading. key point
Inspire students to think about the significance of the virtual choir. difficult point
Step 1: Lead in
choir: a group of people who sing together.
reality choir
真人合唱團(tuán)
What is a virtual choir
Virtual Choir is a global phenomenon, creating an
online choir that brings
together singers from all
over the world. In a virtual
choir, people can sing together with hundreds of others while they are at home alone.
Activity 2: Read for general idea
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Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para.1 A. The person who created the virtual choir
Para. 2 B.The influence of the virtual choir
Para. 3 C. The development of the virtual choir
Para. 4 D. A brief introduction of the virtual choir
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What’s the type of the text
The passage is a/an____.
A. Narration(記敘文)
B. Argumentation(議論文) C. Exposition(說明文)
Activity 3. Read for the detailed information.
Skim& match
P2
P1
P3
P4
What is a Virtual Choir
Who created it
How was it created
How did it affect us
This passage is a/an _______
A. Narration(記敘文)
B. Argumentation(議論文)
C. Exposition(說明文)
Exposition is a piece of writing that is used to explain, describe, or give information. It answers the questions about what, how, and why.
Read Para 1 to get the information and fill in the blanks.
Introduction
What (Definition)
How (Process)
Why (Benefits)
A virtual choir is a group of people singing
but connected together through the .
alone
Internet
Where
.
Anyone
Who (Member)
.
Anywhere
themselves → the videos onto the Internet → many videos into one.
Record
Upload
Put together
1. helps __________________________________
2. enables ________________________________
3. proves to be _________________________
connect ordinary people together
them to add... and become...
a positive influence on...
Careful reading
Imagine having the opportunity to sing together with hundreds of other people while you are at home alone. You can do this in a virtual choir. Virtual choir members record themselves while they perform alone on video. These videos are uploaded onto the Internet, and then they are put together into one video that you can see online—a virtual choir.Anyone can take part in a virtual choir from anywhere—all you need is a video camera and an Internet connection. You do not even need a studio. A virtual choir helps connect ordinary people together. Many people do not have close friends or contacts who have the same interest in music. Many others do not have the chance to join a local choir. A virtual choir enables them to add their voices to those of other individuals and become part of the global community. It has proved to be a positive influence on the lives of many people. As one virtual choir member said, “Music helps me to... forget my problems. With music, I become someone else.”
Read para.1 and find out how a virtual choir works.
People, Place, Equipment（工具）, Process(過程)
What are the advantages of the virtual choir
EricWhitacpre
1. the personal profile (個人簡歷)
Careful reading
Para 2: Who created it
Identity
Birthday
University
Education background
University of Nevada
2 January, 1970
Master’s degree
Composer and conductor
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Read and finish the mindmap.
A brief introduction
of the virtual choir
Who&Where

How to make one
·It connects______________ with the same interest in music ;
·It enables them to become part of the ______________
Benefits
What we need
People_________ themselves alone on video. These videos are____________the Internet , and then they are put __________into one.
a video camera ;
an ___________________
Para. 1
Internet connection
record
uploaded onto
togethter
ordinary people
global commnity
Anyone from anywhere
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1. Scan and circle (圈出) the information
The man who came up with the idea for a virtual choir.
Eric Whitacre.
The place where he studied musical composition.
University of Nevada.
Tips: Look through quickly to find important information such as dates, numbers and names
Para. 2
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2 Jan.1970 1988 1995 1997 ______________
His original compositions became popular
_________at the University of Nevada
Graduated from university
____________ in musical composition
Born in the US
Love
Knowledge
Popularity
Studied music
a master ' s degree
3. What factors (因素)made the creation of the virtual choir possible
modern technology
2. Find the information to finish the timeline.
Over the next 10 years
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1. Who gave Whitacre the idea to create the first virtual choir
Timeline Events
In 2009 Inspired , Lux Aurumque had _185_ singers from 12 different countries. It has received millions of views on the Internet.
Since then The virtual choir has become a worldwide phenomenon.
23 July 2014 The Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF was seen on stage. Altogether,2,292 young people from 80 countries joined in to sing Whitacre ' s song "What If"
Para. 3
2. What can you get from the numbers below
popular
world-famous
was born in the USA
began studying music at the University of Nevada
fell in love with Mozart’s classical music
received a master’s degree in musical composition
graduated from university
his original compositions began to become quite popular
P2
What is a Virtual Choir
Who created it
How was it created
How did it affect us
Eric Whitacre
on 2 Jan,1970
in 1988
in 1995
in 1997
Over the next 10 years
award-winning composer and conductor
What’s the writer’s attitude towards the virtual choir
conclusion
Positive Negative or Neutral [中立]
Make Evaluations [評價] or Comments
Positive
What do writers usually do or include in
the conclusion part
Careful reading
Para 4: How did it affect us
How can you understand “sing with one voice”
Sing the same song
Share the same interest
Hold the same value
Work towards the same goal
1.What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a member of a virtual choir
A virtual choir helps connect ordinary people who have the same interest together. Taking part in it gives people a chance to become part of the people’s lives and has a positive influence on many people’s lives.
It may make people lose the opportunity to go out to meet people and to experience the pleasure of communicating face to face.
Advantage
Disadvantage
Discussion
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Activity 4：Share readers' reflections
Suppose one of you is Taylor, the other three are her friends. Taylor never hears of the virtual choir. Please try to encourage her to join in a virtual choir and make a dialogue.
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Dialogue:
Taylor: You know, I like music very much. But I can't find a choir to join in. Can you help me
Together: Of course, why not a virtual choir
Taylor: _____________________________________
S1: ________________________________________.
S2: ________________________________________.
S3: ________________________________________.
.......
Taylor: The virtual choir is such a wonderful new form. I can't wait to have a try. Thank you so much.
Together: You are welcome.
Reading and Thinking
Assessment chart
1. I have fully understood the structure of the text.
2.I have learned about the creation and development of the virtual choir.
3. I can apply(運(yùn)用) scanning while reading.
4. I have understood the positive influence.of the virtual choir and can introduce it in my owe words.
5. I have been greatly inspired by modern technology.
1. I have fully understood the structure of the text.
2.I have learned about the creation and development of the virtual choir.
3. I can apply(運(yùn)用) scanning while reading.
4. I have understood the positive influence.of the virtual choir and can introduce it in my owe words.
5. I have been greatly inspired by modern technology.
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