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Unit 4 Unforgettable Films
Reading Further
Tom Hanks
Extensive Reading for More Information
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Grade
Reading Further
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Class
1. sort out the major events in one's life in time order;
2. search for more information related to the one involved;
3. learn to raise more questions in an interview;
4. analyze a man's personal qualities based on his life experience and achievements and develop respect and learn from them.
Learning
Objectives
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Pre-reading
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His basic information (age, birthplace, etc.)
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His major achievements as a film star
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His life experience (growth,failure, success)
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Stories about him and his wife and friends
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People's comments on him
What do you expect from the passage with the title “Tom Hanks”?
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Talk about Tom Hanks with your partner and write down some basic information you know about him. Then read the following passage to check.
Personal Data
Name: Date of birth: ____________
Birthplace: _________ Family members:___________
Personality: ________ Hobby:____________________
While-reading
Read the whole passage and sort out the major events in Tom's life in time order.
2016
1956
in high school
after leaving school
1990
1993
1994
1998
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Tip:Scanning
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2016
1956
in high school
after leaving school
1990
Born
Tried to become a star in NY
he got his first Oscar nomination for Big
he played a lawyer in Philadelphia (1993) and won that year’s Oscar
for Best Actor
1993
1994
1998
Took roles in school theatre perfomances
he played the slow-witted but lucky Forest Gump and received his
second Oscar
he starred as an army captain in Saving Private Ryan, a movie that won fi ve Oscars.
he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom
his childhood
beginning of his career
peak of his career
finest actor
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Describe what kind of person Tom Hanks is. Use adjectives and present supportive evidence from the passage.
e.g. He was shy because he came from a family where parents got separated.
Possible answers:
Successful
Lucky
Responsible
Tip:
Facts& Opinions
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After-reading
What else do you want to know about Tom Hanks?
With the questions in mind, read the following materials.
Then, re-write your questions and design an interview.
Work in pairs to play the role of a reporter from a TV station and the role of Tom Hanks.
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A Low-Balled Author, a Star With No Salary and a "Successful Failure" at the Box Office: 10 Forrest Gump Facts
Inside Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's Love Story: 30 Years of Family, Travel, Foot Rubs and the Best Damn Support System Ever
Oprah Winfrey Has Tom Hanks' Vote for President: But Will He Run for VP?
Tom Hanks and Tim Allen Get Emotional as They Wrap Up Toy Story 4
Tom Hanks Will Warm Your Heart As Mister Rogers In A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Trailer
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My questions:
How do you understand the line in Forrest Gump “Life is like a box of chocholate, you never know what you are going to eat.”?
Commitment in marriage is rarer in modern society. What kind of suggestions would you like to offer to young couples?
How do you balance your family and career?
What do you think of your new film?
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caring
easy-going
sharp
stable
sensitive
diligent
Act your interview out.
Can you list more personal qualities of Tom Hanks? Present your reasons.
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Items For Reflection Agree Partly Agree Disagree
Have I learned the words with unfamiliar meanings?
Have I grasped the major events about Tom Hanks in the text?
Can I ask more questions related to Tom Hanks?
Was I active in group work?
What do I still need to practice in the future?
Reflection
Assignment
Imitate (模仿)what you have learned in this class and design an interview between you and your idol. (认知策略)
Read the whole passage and complete the following table with the information you have gained.
Para. Time/
Achievement Experience/Supporting evidence
childhood had no good friends
_________in school theatre performances
beginning of his career tried to _________________
began by playing roles ________________
kept his career going by _________________
peak of his career in 1990,___________________________________
in 1993, ___________________________________
in 1994,___________________________________
in 1998, ___________________________________
the finest actor had many ___in China and was _____and _________by the audience
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took roles
become a star
on a television show
appearing in comedies
he got his first Oscar nomination for Big
he won that year’s Oscar for Best Actor
he received his second Oscar
he starred as an army captain in Saving Private Ryan, a movie that won five Oscars.
fans
loved
respected
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