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Unit 5 The Value of MoneyPeriod 2Reading and Thinking
导学案
1. Know the writer Mark Twain and its representative works.
2. Learn the main idea of the play and understand the implied meaning.
3. Critically think “ Is money everything”
1. Learn the main idea of the play and understand the implied meaning.
2. Critically think “Money is everything”
Step 1 Lead in---Small talkWe know money is very important. We can use money do a lot of things. So what would you do if you had a million-pound bank note ?
Step 2 Before reading---About Mark Twain
The Million Pound Bank Note is partly selected from the works by American writer Mark Twain. Now let’s know more about the greatest writer in the 19th century. Mark Twain(1835-1910), once said, “To believe yourself to be brave is to be brave; it is the only essential thing.” His main novels: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer(《汤姆索亚历险记》） The Prince and the Pauper (《皇子与贫儿》) The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (《哈克贝利费恩历险记》)
Step 3 While reading --- Task 1
Read the text and answer the following questions.Q1: What bet did Roderick and Oliver make ? Q2: How did Henry come to Britain ?
Q3: How does Henry want the brothers to help him ?
Q4: Why do you think Henry does not want the brothers’ charity ?
Q5: Why do you think the brothers chose Henry for their bet ?
Step 4 While reading --- Task 2
According to the text, think about what kind of person Henry was and give the reasons.
- He was __________. Evidence: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 2. He was __________. Evidence: ______________________________________________________________________
Step 5 Post reading --- Study the language
Understand implied meaning or feelingSome sentences have an implied meaning which is not clearly stated. This implied meaning often indicates people’s feelings, attitudes, or motives. You can find this implied meaning by looking at the context. You have to read between the lines because the real messages are often hidden beneath the literal meaning.
- Read these sentences and describe Henry’s feelings using suitable adjectives.1) Who? Me, sir ?(__________)2) Well, I can’t say that I have any plans. As a matter of fact, I landed in Britain by accident.(_____)3) I’m afraid I don’t quite follow you, sir.(__________)4) Well, it may seem lucky to you but not to me ! if this is your idea of some kind of joke, I don’t think it’s very funny.(__________)5) Well, why don’t you explain what this is all about ?(__________)
- Explain what the speakers mean by saying these sentences.1) I went to the American consulate to seek help, but...Anyway, I didn’t dare to try again. 2) You mustn’t worry about that. It’s an advantage. 3) What luck ! Brother, what luck ! 4) Oh, this is silly.
Step 6 Post reading---RetellComplete the passage according to the text.
Henry, a San Francisco businessman, found himself (1) _______(carry) out to sea by a strong wind. When he was just about to give himself up, he (2) ___________(spot) by a ship, so he landed in London (3) ___accident. Hungry and alone, he walked on the streets of the city when he was (4) ____________ (expect) called into a house, (5) ______two rich brothers, Oliver and Roderick, gave him a letter and told him not to open it till two o’clock of the day. Not (6) ________(know) it was a million pound bank note, Henry left the house and went into a cheap restaurant to stuff his stomach. Everybody was rude to him (7) _________he looked poor. Then, to his surprise, he handed the owner a million pound bank note to pay (8) ___the meal. Seeing the note, all the people in the restaurant became polite and tried their best (9) ________ (please) Henry. Don’t you think it’s (10) ___most incredible tale in the world?
Step 7 Critical thinking
Some people think money is very important, please write an essay with the topic “Is money is important?” and present your own idea.
Step 8 Homework
4 students in a group, one acts Roderick, one Oliver, one servant and the fourth one acts Henry Adams, then listen to the tape, pay more attention to the difference between Amr English and Brit English in pronunciation, stress, tone.
答案：
Step 1 Lead in---Small talkWe know money is very important. We can use money do a lot of things. So what would you do if you had a million-pound bank note ?I can use it to buy my favorite things like a mansion, a luxurious car, investment for more money, and help people in need, ...
Step 2 Before reading---About Mark Twain
The Million Pound Bank Note is partly selected from the works by American writer Mark Twain. Now let’s know more about the greatest writer in the 19th century. Mark Twain(1835-1910), once said, “To believe yourself to be brave is to be brave; it is the only essential thing.” His main novels: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer(《汤姆索亚历险记》） The Prince and the Pauper (《皇子与贫儿》) The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (《哈克贝利费恩历险记》)
Step 3 While reading --- Task 1
Read the text and answer the following questions.Q1: What bet did Roderick and Oliver make ? Whether a man has a million-pound bank note could live a month in London.Q2: How did Henry come to Britain ? By accident. He was sailing out the bay when he was carried out to sea by a strong wind and was spotted by a ship for England.
Q3: How does Henry want the brothers to help him ?He wants the brothers to offer him work.
Q4: Why do you think Henry does not want the brothers’ charity ?
Because he is an honest man and he wants to earn his living by working hard.
Q5: Why do you think the brothers chose Henry for their bet ?Because Henry is penniless, honest and can’t get any help from someone.
Step 4 While reading --- Task 2
According to the text, think about what kind of person Henry was and give the reasons.
- He was honest. Evidence: 1) Well, I can’t say that I have any plans. Well, to be honest, I have none. 2) I don’t want your charity. I just want a job that earns an honest income. 3) He promised not to open the envelope until 2 o’clock. 2. He was hard-working. Evidence: Could you offer me work here? I just want a job that earns an honest income.
Step 5 Post reading --- Study the language
Understand implied meaning or feelingSome sentences have an implied meaning which is not clearly stated. This implied meaning often indicates people’s feelings, attitudes, or motives. You can find this implied meaning by looking at the context. You have to read between the lines because the real messages are often hidden beneath the literal meaning.
- Read these sentences and describe Henry’s feelings using suitable adjectives.1) Who? Me, sir ?(surprised)2) Well, I can’t say that I have any plans. As a matter of fact, I landed in Britain by accident.(honest)3) I’m afraid I don’t quite follow you, sir.( puzzled )4) Well, it may seem lucky to you but not to me ! if this is your idea of some kind of joke, I don’t think it’s very funny. (angry)5) Well, why don’t you explain what this is all about ?(confused)
- Explain what the speakers mean by saying these sentences.1) I went to the American consulate to seek help, but...Anyway, I didn’t dare to try again. The American consulate didn’t give him any help and might insult him, which made him gave up asking for help form American consulate forever.2) You mustn’t worry about that. It’s an advantage. We would help you. We want to find a person like you who can’t also seek any help.3) What luck ! Brother, what luck ! Roderick is very excited about finding such a right person.4) Oh, this is silly.
Now that you give it to me, I can open it. It’s silly of you to ask me to open until 2 o’clock.
Step 6 Post reading---RetellComplete the passage according to the text.
Henry, a San Francisco businessman, found himself (1) _______(carry) out to sea by a strong wind. When he was just about to give himself up, he (2) ___________(spot) by a ship, so he landed in London (3) ___accident. Hungry and alone, he walked on the streets of the city when he was (4) ____________ (expect) called into a house, (5) ______two rich brothers, Oliver and Roderick, gave him a letter and told him not to open it till two o’clock of the day. Not (6) ________(know) it was a million pound bank note, Henry left the house and went into a cheap restaurant to stuff his stomach. Everybody was rude to him (7) _________he looked poor. Then, to his surprise, he handed the owner a million pound bank note to pay (8) ___the meal. Seeing the note, all the people in the restaurant became polite and tried their best (9) ________ (please) Henry. Don’t you think it’s (10) ___most incredible tale in the world?
答案：1.carried 2. spotted 3. by 4.unexpectedly 5.where
6. knowing 7.because/as 8. for 9. to 10. the
Step 7 Critical thinking
Some people think money is very important, please write an essay with the topic “Is money is important?” and present your own idea. Money is not everything Everybody wants to get wealth.In today’s material world,making money or becoming wealthy symbolizes a person’s success and capability. Many people just make every effort, pay any price to attain greater wealth. With money,they can buy nice, large apartments in nice neighborhood. With money they can own luxurious cars. Wealth seems to bring all happiness in life. But is wealth the only road to happiness? Not really. There are many things in the world, which are beyond the means of money, such as friendship, love, health and knowledge. People are so preoccupied with struggling for money that they have no time or would not take the time to form or maintain friendship. What happiness can they feel living as lonely miserable creatures without love or friends in the world even if they accumulate tremendous wealth? In my opinion, people can’t do anything without money,but money is not everything. What money will bring you depends on your personal belief and goal in life. If you are kind enough to help others, especially the poor,money is a good thing to you. With it,you can do much more for the benefit of people and your country, and it will add to your own happiness. If you want money just for your own needs, you’ll never be satisfied or happy. In a word,you should have money spent for more people. Only then can money be the source of your happiness.
Step 8 Homework
4 students in a group, one acts Roderick, one Oliver, one servant and the fourth one acts Henry Adams, then listen to the tape, pay more attention to the difference between American English and British English in pronunciation, stress, tone.
答案：Step 1 Lead in---Small talk
Unit 1, we went on many festival travel, today let’s go a culture trip. Find San Francisco on the map and discuss this question in groups: What do you know and want to know about the city?
San Francisco is a city in California on the West Coast of the US. It is famous for its Chinatown and its sports teams. Besides, it is one of the wealthiest cities in the US by average income, and is often considered one of the best cities in the world to live in.
Step 2 Before reading---Predict the content
Format: dairy
The heroin: Li Lan
Where she visit: visit San Francisco, US
Therefore, we can know the article is about Li Lan recorded what she saw, heard, did and felt in her dairy after visiting San Francisco, US. So it may be a travel journal.
Step 3 While reading --- Task 1
Read the text and answer the following questions.Q1: Where has she been to and which does she plan to visit ?(the captalised words) Has been to: Redwood Forest, Napa Valley, Mission District, the Golden Bridge, a local museum, Chinatown Plan to visit: Richmond DistrictQ2: When did the earthquake happen in the city of San Francisco ? In 1906
Q3: Why did Chinese immigrants（移民）go to San Francisco ? To seek their fortune in the gold rush.
Q4: Where did Li Yan go for dinner?
A Cantonese restaurant
Q5: How is the article organized ?Time order/Timeline(morning, afternoon, evening and tomorrow)
Step 4 While reading --- Task 2
Classify and organize informationWe can better understand a passage by classifying or organising the information, e.g. dates, numbers, opinions. Organising means putting things in order, e.g. according to how old, how much, what kind. Sometimes it is a good idea to draw a diagram to organise the information in the passage.Read the text again and complete the timeline of Li Lan’s trip.
Camped in the Redwood Forsest;Visited Napa Valley and the Golden BridgeBefore coming to San Francisco
Went to a historical museum.afternoonExplored the neighbourhood; learnt about Mission School art; ate Mexican -Chinese noodles from a food truckmorningWill go to a jazz bar in the Richmond DistricttomorrowWent to Chinatown to enjoy some home style cookingevening
Step 5 While reading ---Task 3
Answer the questions using information from the travel journal.
Q1: What impressed the writer first about San Francisco ? The beautiful old buildings, many sitting on top of big hills. Q2: What is so special about the Mission District ? The Mission District is a vibrant, historical area full of culture and life.
Q3: What examples of ethnic diversity can you find in the journal ?The Mission District which is full of people from Mexico or Central America; Mexican-Chinese noodles from a food truck; Chinatown.
Step 6 Post reading ---Critical thinkingDiscuss these questions in groups.
Q1: Have you ever been to a place that has a diverse culture ? What do you think about the culture diversity ?
One culturally diverse place that I have been to is Harbin, the capital city of Heilongjiang Province. I went there last year with my family to see the Ice and Snow Festival, and I was amazed at how the culture as different to most other Chinese cities. There is a big Russian influence there, with beautiful Russian architecture and lots of interesting restaurants. I learnt that Harbin is called “the Oriental Moscow” and that many Russians settled there to help build the railway over 100 years ago.
Q2: What are the benefits and challenges of cultural diversity ?
The benefits: People are able to experience a wide variety of cultures, making their lives more interesting, and it can deepen the feelings for our national culture, it is also helpful for us to learn about other outstanding culture, which helps improve the ability to respect others.
The challenges: People may have trouble communicating or understanding each other, and it may lead to disappearance of some civilizations and even make some people think “The western moon is rounder than his own.”
Step 7 Post reading---RetellComplete the passage according to the text.
Today, I arrived back in San Francisco, and it feels good (1) _____(be) back in the city again. The city succeeded in (2)_________ (rebuild) itself after the earthquake that (3)________ (occur) in 1906, and I
stayed in the Mission District, enjoying some delicious noodles mixed with cultures.
In the afternoon, I headed to a local museum (4)____ showed the historical changes in California. During the gold rush, many Chinese arrived, and some opened up shops and restaurants in Chinatown to earn a (5)_____ (live). Many others worked on (6)______ (farm), joined the gold rush, or went to build the railway that connected California to the east. The museum showed us (7)____ America was built by immigrants from (8)________ (difference) countries and cultures.
In the evening, I went to Chinatown, and ate in a Cantonese restaurant that served food on (9)________(beauty) china plates. Tomorrow evening, I’m going to (10)__ jazz bar in the Richmond District.
答案：1. to be 2. rebuilding 3. occurred 4. that 5.living
6. farms 7.how 8. different 9. beautiful 10. a
Step 8 HomeworkReview what you have learned today and fill in the table.
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