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Unit 5 The Value of Money
Period 4 Reading for Writing教学设计
The topic of this part is “Write a dramatic scene”.
The section is the continuous part after Henry Adams went out of the restaurant. This is Act 2, Scene 1, during which Henry went into a tailor’s shop and wanted to have a suit coat because his coat was worn in several places. Just like the experience in the restaurant, he was treated impolitely at first, but he was treated like a upper class gentleman when he showed the million pound bank note. So it is a second check for the humanity before and after the million pound bank note(money).
This play is partly selected from American writer Mark Twain, whose language feature is realistic and ironic. The Million Pound Bank Note is one of his realistic and ironic novels. The play tells that two old and wealthy brothers Rodrick and Oliver hit an amazing idea that if an intelligent and honest man who had nothing or nobody to rely on but a million bank note was trapped in London, what would be he and his life ? The two brothers argued about it and couldn’t convince each other, so they found such a person to make a bet. Henry Adams was just right. They gave him the million pound bank note to him. The following results made them and readers quite surprised. Henry could get free dishes, free accommodation, free clothing and higher social status because of people’s ingratiation. Besides, he even received a passion from a beautiful lady, the bank interest about ￡30,000 and a decent job. He lived a happy life from then on. The writer described the ugly image of people facing the million pound bank note with the cartoon writing skill and uncovered the cruel reality that money is everything in the capitalist regime.
1. Read quickly to get main idea; read carefully to get the detailed information.
- Learn the characteristics of writing and language.
- Learn to write a new scene for the play where Henry will try to use the bank note.
- Learn to correct others’ writing.
1. Learn the characteristics of writing and language.
- Learn to write a new scene for the play where Henry will try to use the bank note.
Step 1 Lead in ---Small talk
We know that money is important, and is it everything? What’s your opinion ?
I think money is not everything. Because money can help you buy a house but can’t help you buy love; money can help you eat delicious food but can’t help you live forever. I think money is very important. For example, money can help people change their views on you, just like Henry Adam.
Step 2 Before reading ---Get the main idea
What is the main idea of this part ?
Henry was given a cold welcome when he entered the tailor’s shop at first. While he showed the million pound bank note, he got great respect from the owners and clerks.
Step 3 While reading
Read the text and answer the following questions.Q1: Where does Henry go ? What does he want ? He goes to a tailor’s shop to have a suit coat because his coat is worn in several places.
Q2: What do the clerks show Henry at first ? Why ?a cold welcome because of his poor look/appearance.
Q3: What makes the people in the store change their attitudes towards Henry ?the million pound bank note
Q4: Why would the owner be willing to wait for a long time to get paid ?
Because the owner want to make up to the millionaire(Henry)
Q5: Is it right to judge people by their clothes ? Why or why not ?
No, it’s not right. Because everyone should be treated friendly, and there are a lot of people who were poor at his or her early age, but later he or she became successful.
Step 4 Post reading
Summarize the elements of the play.Character namesDialogue
Narration
Scene
Stage directions
Title of the play
本单元的写作任务是戏剧剧本创作。戏剧是一种综合的舞台艺术, 它借助文学、音乐、舞蹈、美术等艺术手段塑造舞台艺术形象, 揭示社会矛盾, 反映社会生活。戏剧剧本属于记叙文。在写作形式上以对话为主, 应主要包括戏剧人物、人物的语言、舞台说明性文字等。
Background informationHenry, holding the bank note, goes into a 1._______, as his coat is worn.Step 5 Post reading---Summary
Detailed information At first, the 2._______ look down upon Henry. They show him some cheap clothes coldly. After Henry shows 3._________, they are astonished. And then they begin to serve Henry very carefully.
EndingThey ask Henry to see a lot of well-made clothes and the 4.________ himself shows Henry out warmly.
Answers: 1.tailor’s shop 2. clerks 3. note 4. owner
Step 6 Before Writing---The requirement
根据下面提示, 写一篇80词左右的戏剧, 介绍亨利带着100万英镑的支票去理发的过程。
亨利正走在大街上, 看见了一家理发店, 决定去理发; 理发师用粗鲁的态度接待了他; 亨利坐在椅子上等待; 理发师问他是否付得起理发的费用; 理发结束后, 亨利出示了百万英镑的支票; 理发师十分吃惊, 并告诉他可随时光临。
Step 7 Writing---Words and phrases
1. barber 理发师
2. haircut 理发
3. shocked 震惊的
4. wear a big smile 灿烂的笑容
5. in a rude manner 以粗鲁的方式
6. walk down the street 在大街上行走
7. a sign for... ……的标志
8. much too long 太长
9. come back 回来
10. whenever/no matter when 无论何时
Step 8 Writing---make sentences
- 亨利正在大街上行走, 就在这时, 他看到一家理发店的标志。 Henry is walking down the street. At that time, he sees a sign for a place that cuts hair.
- 您能看到, 我头发太长了。You can see that my hair is much too long.
- 无论什么时候, 只要您想回来就回来。Please come back whenever you want.
- 您仅有很少的头发要理! You only have too little hair to cut !
- 为您服务是我的荣幸！It is my honour to serve you!
Step 9 Writing
(Henry is walking down the street when he sees a sign for a place that cuts hair. He decides to have it cut. )
H=Henry B=Barber
H: Good afternoon, I’d like to have my hair cut, if I may. (The barber looks at Henry’s hair and continues cutting another man’s hair. ) Er, I’d really like a haircut. As you can see it’s much too long.
B: (in a rude manner) Yes, I can see that. Indeed, I can.
H: Fine, well, I’ll have a seat then.
(He sits in one of the barber’s chairs. The barber turns to look at Henry. )
B: It’s quite expensive here, you know! Are you sure you can afford it?
H: Yes. I think so.
(After his hair is cut, the barber tells Henry how much he must pay. Henry shows the barber the bank note. )
B: Why Mr. . . (looks shocked)
H: Adams. Henry Adams. I’m sorry. I don’t have any change.
B: Please don’t worry! (wearing a big smile) Nothing to worry about! Nothing at all! Please come back whenever you want, even if you only have too little hair to cut! It will be my honour to serve you!
Step 10Pair work
Exchange drafts with a partner. Use this checklist to help your partner revise his/her draft.
- Are all the elements of a play included and in good order ?
- Do the character use suitable language ?
- Are the stage directions clear and useful ?
- Is the plot clear and exciting enough ?
- Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors ?
Step 11 Homework
Perform you scene before the class.
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