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Reading and Thinking
B3U5
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Teaching objectives
At the end of the lesson, Ss are expected to:
1. identify the basic elements of a play script;
2. sort out the main plot in the scene;
3. analyze the personalities of Henry through finding out some evidence in the text;
4. predict or design the following plot according to the given plot.
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Key points
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Lead-in
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Think about the following questions:
1. Have you ever thought about becoming rich overnight?
2. If it really happened, what would you do?
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Pre-reading
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Skim the passage -What is the style of writing?
a screenplay/script
title of play
scene
character
narration
lines of
dialogue
stage
directions
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“
This play is adapted from Mark Twain’s short story, published in 1893, by the same title.
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Screen adaptations
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Reading
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task: Read after the tap and try to imitate the intonation and the tone.
What information can you get from the aside?
30s
background/setting
(where,who,what)
What are the differences between Henry and the brothers?
The conflict
arises.
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what is the trigger of the conflict?
It is the bet that brings the two sides of conflict together.
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Why do the rich brothers choose Henry to make the bet?
ROI
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what kind of person is Henry? Collect evidence.
Henry’s words Henry’s personality
Thank you.
Not at all. Go right ahead,
Well, to be honest, I have none.
I don’t want your charity. I just want an honest job.
If this is you idea of some kind of joke, I don’t think it’s very funny. Now if you’ll excuse me, I think I’ll be on my way.
polite
honest
independent and dedicated
straightforward/direct
a different nationality
in a difficult situation
great personality
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Read the scene to finish the “monologue” of Henry.
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I am Henry Adams from_______________. I used to work for__________________in America. However, about a mouth ago, I found myself carried out to sea by ____________when I was__________. Mercifully, I___________________