Unit 2 Onwards and Upwards Understanding ideas 课件-2024-2025学年高二英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第一册

Unit 2 Understanding ideas We Regret to Inform You ... Look at these photos. Do you know about them? What do they have in common? J. D. Salinger Emily Brontё J. K. Rowling All of them are writers. Lead-in Activity 1 Look and speak J. D. Salinger Emily Brontё J. K. Rowling Research these writers on line and match them to the right information ___ has the same birthday as his/her most famous character:31 July. ___ may have written and hidden several unpublished works. ___ had to pay to have his/her poetry published Activity 2 Research and match Pre-reading J. D. Salinger (1919 – 2010) was an American author, raised in Manhattan, best known for his 1951 novel “The Catcher in the Rye”, an immediate popular succes, as well as his reclusive nature. His last original published work was in 1965; he gave his last interview in 1980. J. D. Salinger Emily Brontё Emily Bronte (1818-1848): a 19th century British female writer, her only novel "Wuthering Heights" is regarded as a classic of English novel history, and is an important representative of romantic fiction. J. K. Rowling J. K. Rowling: born on July 31, 1965, is a British author and screenwriter, best known for her seven-book "‌Harry Potter" series,which became a global phenomenon, making her one of the most successful authors of all time. J. D. Salinger Emily Brontё J. K. Rowling ___ has the same birthday as his/her most famous character:31 July. ___ may have written and hidden several unpublished works. ___ had to pay to have his/her poetry published J. D. Salinger received much critism on his manuscript for “The Catcher in the Rye” and rejections from several publishers, but he refused to give up, and continued to work on his novel throughout his war service. When it was eventually published, the book became an immediate best-seller and went on to sell millions and millions of copies. Read the passage and find out what problems the writer overcame. Read and answer While reading Activity 3 Read the passage and find out what problems the writer overcame. J. K. Rowing had spent years surviving on little money, spending all her time writing. received comments from the publishers. Nevertheless, she persevered, did not give up. After a total of twelve rejections, eventually, her “Harry Potter” became a global success. It was a time when women were not encouraged to become writers. The Brontё sisters’ response was to write under male’s name. They did not give up, and today their works “ Lane Eyre”, “Wuthering Heights”, and “Agnes Grey” are regarded as classics of world literature. Read the passage and find out what problems the writer overcame. Read the passage and fill the table. J. D. Salinger Emily Brontё J. K. Rowling Best known for Experience of rejection Eventual outcome The Catcher in the Rye several publishers became an immediate best-seller Wuthering Heights women were not encouraged to become writers regarded as classics of world literature Harry Potter received a total of twevle rejections became a global success Read and fill Activity 4 What qualities can you learn from these writers? the spirit of never giving up perseverance not caring about critism from outside great passion about writing facing straight up to rejection Discussion Post reading Activity 5 Have you read any books by these writers? Recommend one to your partners. Read and answer Activity 6 I have read “Wuthering Heights”, “ The Catcher in the Rye” and “Harry Potter”. All of them are great works. I recommend “ Wuthering Heights” most. Read the sentences from the passage and answer questions? We regret to infrom you ...” We are delighted to inform you...” What might come next in each sentence? Why does the author use them like this within the passage? Read and think Activity 7 We regret to inform you that your book is rejected / cannot be published ... We are delighted to inform you that your book is received /can be published... These are the words that every writer dreads receiving/is delighted to receive, but words every writer knows well. The response from a publisher comes back and the writer eagerly opens and reads it, their hearts sinking/rising when they reach that final sentence. Activity 8 Assignment 1. Share these writers and their works with your best friend. 2. Read at least one more books of these writers. Read and share Thanks! Thanks! $$