Unit 5 The Value of Money Reading for Writing 课件-2024-2025学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第三册

Unit5 The Value of Money Reading for Writing 1 He was hungry ,penniless,and poorly dressed when he first appeared in London steet. Prediction:After eating a good meal,where would he probably go next? Maybe he would go to buy some clothes. ACT 2 SCENE 1 In the tailor’s shop. Predict:What would happen there?Would the rule of “Money talks”also work there ? 有钱能使鬼推磨。 1. What is the style of the writing? a screenplay/script (剧本) 2. What elements does a screenplay consist of ? Title of play Scene Narration character names Stage directions Lines of dialogue Fast reading 3. Summarize the main idea and divide the text into two parts Henry received different treatment(待遇) from three ________(who?)and ____________(who?) in a _______________(where?) before and after he takes out ______________________. the owner the million pound bank note clerks tailor’s shop Part 1 Part 2 5 Read for details Read Part 1 and answer the questions. 1. Where does Henry go? What does he want? 2. What do the clerks show Henry at first? Why? 3. What are the attitudes of the clerks and the owner to Henry at first? He goes to a tailor’s shop. He wants new clothes. They show him ready-made clothes, because he looks poor and these clothes are cheaper. rude, impolite, impatient, disgusted, angry... Underline expressions showing the characters’ feelings (in a rude manner) (pulling the 3rd clerk aside and whispering) (looking at him with a frown) (trying not to show he's angry) See him there. Ready-made suits? Downstairs. you’d better serve him quick and get him out quick! It's all we have in your size. I suppose a gentleman like you only carries very large bills. rude disgusted impatient angry Part1 words action & facial expressions judge him by appearance/ look down upon Good! Now we can see the author mainly uses vivid descriptions of words as well as action and facial expressions to show the feelings of the characters. Read for details Read Part 2 and answer the question. 3. What are the clerks and owner’s attitudes after seeing the note? 1. What makes the people in the store change their attitudes towards Henry? 2. Why would the owner be willing to wait for a long time to get paid? They change their attitudes after seeing the million-pound note because they think that he is rich. Perhaps he thinks that Henry will come back and buy a lot more clothes in the future or tell his wealthy friends about the shop. shocked, patient, over-polite, flattering, honoured, hopeful... words action & facial expressions shocked patient over-polite honored hopeful (The clerk drops Henry’s coat. Then he folds the bill and slowly unfolds it again, as if looking at something he can’t believe is there) (with a broad smile) Would it… could it be the one…Oh, take off this coat, sir….Allow me, sir! This way, sir. Oh, it’s perfect!...for some King but he’ll just have to wait… We can wait forever! That’s very normal! A business man… Part2 Underline expressions showing the characters’ feelings show high regard / shower him with flattering words Is it right to judge people by their clothes? Why or why not? Please give at least two reasons. Discussion No, it’s not right, for two reasons. First, everyone has dignity(尊严) and should be treated with the same respect; Second, you cannot judge someone before you know all the facts about this person. Dressing well or having a lot of money doesn’t mean someone is a nice person. Sometimes appearances are deceptive(欺骗的). Pay more attention to the inner part. Why do they have such a change in attitude? snobby, shallow, money first What is Mark Twain’s purpose in writing this work? Criticize the money-first trend in society at that time; Spread an idea that money is not everything. Money is a good servant and a bad master. Writing a dramatic scene Activity 1 Discussion Work in groups. Brainstorm a place that Henry will go to. Activity 2 Write a draft. Version 1The Million Pound Bank NoteAct 1, Scene 4Narrator: Henry is walking along the street with the bank note in his hand when he sees a barber’s shop. Since his hair is too long, he decides to have a hair cut.Henry: (entering the shop) I want to have my hair cut.Barber: (impatiently) Wait for a moment. I am quite busy now. Sit on that chair to wait your turn.Henry: (approaching the chair and sitting on it) All right. (After about half an hour)Barber: (looking at Henry with a frown) I am not sure if you have enough money to pay. You know, it costs much.Henry: There is no need for you to worry about it. You’d better not judge people by their clothes. I can definitely afford it.Barber: (cutting Henry’s hair carelessly) Well, it’s done. It’s time to pay for the bill. It costs 30 pounds. Henry: I am afraid that you can’t give me the change. I carry only one large note.Barber: Are you kidding? Please pay your bill now.Henry: (takes out the bank note and hands it to the barber) Here you are.Barber: (in a great shock) Oh, dear! (suddenly smiles broadly) My honorable customer, let me serve you once again. This time I will make your hair style cooler.Henry: No, that’s enough. Please give me my change. I have got to go now.Barber: (returning the note to Henry). You needn’t pay the bill. It’s my great honor to serve you. Welcome back to my shop whenever you can. (bowing to Henry) Version 2Henry Goes the the Barber’sNarrator: Henry is smiling as he leaves the restaurant. He has had more than enough to eat. As he is walking down the street, he sees a sign for a place that cuts hair. In a shop window, he looks at his own hair. Since it is too long, he decides to get it cut.Henry: Good afternoon, I’d like to get a haircut.(The barber takes one look at Henry and continues cutting another man’s hair. Er... I would like to have my hair cut. It’s much too long.)Barber: (in a rude manner) Yes, I can see that.Henry: Fine, well, I will have a seat and wait for a moment.(After some time, the barber finishes cutting the other man’s hair, takes his money and then turns to look at Henry.)Barber: It seems that you haven’t had your hair cut for a long time. You must be a sailor.Henry: Not exactly. But I was at sea for long. Barber: All right, then, get in the chair.Henry: Thank you.(They both become quiet. After his hair is cut, the barber tells Henry how much he must pay.Henry shows the barber the bank note.)Barber: (looks shocked) Er, do you have small notes?Henry: I am terribly sorry, I don’t have any small bills.Barber: Of course you wouldn’t.(wearing a big smile) Nothing to worry about! Please come back at any time. It will be my honor to serve you! $$