内容正文:
SB1U2 Onwards and upwards
Developing ideas - Three Days to See(page26-28)
Pre-reading:
Look at the charts and answer the questions.
1 Are the numbers different from what you expected? In what way?
2 What special assistance can people with disabilities make use of in thier daily lives?
People with limited mobility problems could use wheelchairs, walking sticks, handrails...
People who have reduced vision could use
special pavements for the blind, Braille signs...
Stephen Hawking
Helen Keller
Beethoven
Zhang Haidi
Many people have made great achievements despite disabilities, can you name some inspiring models?
Share the information of the life and achievement of Helen Keller.
Helen Keller (1880 –1968) was an American writer, lecturer and social activist. Aged just 19 months old, she became ill and lost both her hearing and sight. With the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan, she overcame her disabilities and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Background Information
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Background Information
Writings: ☆The Story of My Life《我生活的故事》
☆Out of the Dark《走出黑暗》
☆Three Days to See《假如给我三天光明》
☆The Practice of Optimism《练习乐观》
☆The Song of the Stone Wall《石墙之歌》
☆The Open Door《打开的门》
Sayings: ☆Keep your face to the sun, so you won't see the shadow.
把脸一直向着阳光,这样就不会看到阴影。
☆To live every day as the last day of life.
把活着的每一天看作生命的最后一天。
☆The greatest tragedy in life is not in the past, but in the future.
人生最大的灾难,不在于过去的创伤,而在于把未来放弃。
Helen Keller
Let’s learn more about Helen Keller
Turn to page 26 and read the passage about her.
Fast reading:
Task 1: What is the genre of the passage?
A. Narrative (记叙文)
B. Essay (散文)
C. Argumentative writing (议论文)
Fast reading:
Task 2: Find out the structure of the passage.
1. How many parts can we devide the passage into?
Draw a mind map if possible.
2. Wh