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UNIT 5
The Value of Money
人教版2019必修第三册
Reading for Writing
contents
1. Lead in
2. Pre-Reading
3. While-Reading
4. Writing Practice
5. Homework
Learning Aims
to read a scene from Million Pound Bank Note and appreciate the language features of it;
to summarize the six elements of an English play;
to learn to write a dramatic scene for the play.
Lead-in
An American named Henry Adams lands _________ in London. He has no money and on the street when he is stopped by two old and __________ brothers, Roderick and Oliver. To see whether a man with can a
month in London, the brothers and give Henry an with the big note in it.
Lead-in: Review
by accident
is wandering
wealthy
a milion pound bank note
survive
made a bet
envelope
Do you still remember the story in Reading and Thinking? Let’s retell it according to the pictures.
Wonderful job! Now, let’s move on to the reading part.
After leaving the brothers' home, Henry went to a small restaurant with the envelope.
Let’s watch a film clip and see what happened .
Lead-in: Watch the next scene of the film.
Lead-in: From the video, we know...
First
Adam is looked down upon.
Becausee
His shabby clothes.
Then
He is respected even flattered.
Because
The million pound bank note.
Look at the picture and guess where will Henry go next after leaving the restaurant?
Pre-reading
What will happen to him?
while-reading
Title of play
Scene
character
names
Stage directions
lines of dialogue
(Background
information: when,
where, who, what )
(what actors should do;
action, expression;)
what actors should say
Narration
Activity 1 Read for the six elements of the play
1. Where does Henry go? What does he want?
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.
Activity 2 Read for details
Read the scene and answer the questions.
2. What does the clerks show Henry at first? Why?
3. What are the clerks’ attitude towards Henry?
Find the evidence.
They look down upon Henry.
Read the scene and answer the questions.
1. In a rude manner 2. “downstairs”
3. pull aside and whisper: “you’d better serve him quick and get him out quick”
4. “I know what I am doing, I’ve got eyes”
5. look at him with a frown: “It’s all we have in your size”
6. trying not to show his anger: “I suppose a gentleman...”
Activity 2 Read for details
4. Why would the owner be willing to wait for a long time to get paid?
Perhaps he thinks that Henry will come back and buy a lot of more clothes in the future or tell his wealthy friends about the shop.
Read the scene and answer the questions.
Activity 2 Read for details
5. Is it right to judge people by their clothes? Why or why not?
No, it’s not right, for two reasons.
First, everyone has dignity 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.
Read the scene and answer the questions.
Activity 2 Read for details
Read the scene and divide the scene into 2 parts according to showing the bank note, and get the main idea of each part.
Activity 3 Read for the structure
Henry was treated
in the
tailor’s shop.
Henry was treated
in the tailor’s shop.
badly
flatteringly
Part 1
Henry
showed the note.
Part 2
Henry
showed the note.
Before
After
Activity 4 Read for the Plot
Before seeing the
million-pound bank note.
1.Henry is showed __________.
2.The clerk gives him a ______
coat.
3.The clerk becomes _______
because Henry can’t _____
at once.
After seeing the
million-pound bank note.
1.The clerk is ________.
2.The owner comes over and ___________________ at once.
3.They bring Henry to another part of the shop and begin measuring him, offering to make many suits for him.
4.They are ______ to wait a long
time to get paid.
downstairs
cheap
angry
pay
changes his attitude
shocked
glad
At the tailor’s shop
1. I’d like to have a suit coat.
2. I’d rather not pay you now. I’d like to pay in a month.
3. you shouldn’t judge people by their clothes.
4. I dare not buy all these things. You would have to wait a long time to get paid.
Activity 5 Read for the attitude of characters.
Henry’attitude
polite
kind
honest
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① (in a rude manner) See him there.
② Ready-made suits? Downstairs.
③ (looking at him with a frown)
It’s all we have in your size.
Clerks and Owner’attitude
④ It was made for some king but
he’ll just have to wait.
⑤ you don’t have to worry about that!
⑥ we can wait forever!
Before
After
rude, cold
impatient
flattering,
money-oriented (唯利是图的)
Activity 5 Read for the attitude of characters.
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The clerks and the owner are snobbyand shallow. They just judge a person by his clothes. They look up to the wealthy, and look down upon the poor.
It can reflect people’s attitude toward money at that time---Money First.
Activity 5 Read for the attitude of characters.
Activity 6 Critical Thinking
① To criticize the money-first trend in society at that time;
②To spread an idea that money is not everything.
Q: What is Mark Twain’s purpose to write this work?
Now let’s watch the film clip and pay special attention to their tones and facial expressions .
Activity 7 Video Time
Writing Practice
根据下面提示,写一篇戏剧。
After leaving the tailor shop, Henry wanted to have his hair cut, so what would happen to Henry in the barber shop? Please discuss and then write a short play for this part.
Write a dramatic scene for the play
How to write a dramatic scene?
体裁
时态
人称
剧情
本场核心
戏剧
第一、第二人称
一般现在时
Henry被瞧不起,百万英镑出现人物态度发生大转变
beginning; development; climax; ending
Analyze the six elements of a a dramatic scene.
Title of play
Scene
character names
Stage directions
lines of dialogue
Narration
At a barber shop
gestures; action, expression
what actors say
The Million Pound Bank Note
Act 2, Scene 2
Henry, the barbers
How to write a dramatic scene?
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Useful words and phrases
1. __________________ 在大街上行走
2. __________________ 理发
3. __________________ 理发师
4. __________________ 太长
5. __________________ 以粗鲁的方式
barber
haircut
in a rude manner
walk down the street
much too long
6. __________________ 震惊的
7. __________________ 灿烂的笑容
8. __________________ ······的标志
9. __________________ 回来
10. _____________________ 无论何时
shocked
wear a big smile
a sign for...
come back
whenever/no matter when
Useful words and phrases
1. 亨利正在大街上行走, 就在这时, 他看到一家理发店的标志。
2. 您能看到, 我头发太长了。
3. 无论什么时候, 只要您想回来就回来。
Henry is walking down the street. At that time, he sees a sign for a place that cuts hair.
You can see that my hair is much too long.
Please come back whenever you want.
Useful sentences
4. 你知道吧?这里很贵,你确定你付的起吗?
It’s quite expensive here, you know. Are you sure you can afford it?
5.为您服务是我的荣幸!
It is my honour to serve you!
6.请随时过来。
You must come whenever you want.
Useful sentences
The Million Pound Bank Note
ACT 2, SCENE 2
Narrator: Henry is walking down the street when he sees a sign for a place that cuts hair. He decides to have it cut.
Henry: Good afternoon, I’d like to have my hair cut, if I may. (The barber looks at Henry’s hair and continues cutting another man’s hair. ) Er, I’d really like a haircut. As you can see it’s much too long.
Sample Writing
Barber: (in a rude manner) Yes, I can see that. Indeed, I can.
Henry: Fine, well, I’ll have a seat then. (He sits in one of the barber’s chairs. The barber turns to look at Henry. )
Barber: It’s quite expensive here, you know! Are you sure you can afford it?
Henry: Yes. I think so.
Narrator: After his hair is cut, the barber tells Henry how much he must pay. Henry shows the barber the bank note.
Sample Writing
Barber: Why Mr...(looks shocked)
Henry: Adams. Henry Adams. I’m sorry. I don’t have any change.
Barber: Please don’t worry! (wearing a big smile) Nothing to worry about! Nothing at all! Please come back whenever you want, even if you only have too little hair to cut! It will be my honor to serve you!
Sample Writing
Summary and Assessment
Use the checklist to help each other revise the drafts.
Is the writing well-organised?
Is there an opening sentence in the first paragraph?
Does each paragraph include the necessary details?
Does the writer describe his/her feelings and emotions?
Does the writer use the-ing form correctly in the writing?
Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors?
Homework
根据下面提示,写一篇戏剧。
一个叫李明的隐形富豪走进了一家鞋店,不过他今天却衣衫褴褛,请展开想象看看接下来发生什么了?
Homework
Narrator: Inside the Shoe Store(Li Ming, dressed in tattered clothes, steps into the shoe store with some hesitation. )
Shop Assistant: (Sees Li Ming, frowns slightly, tone indifferent) Can I help you?
Li Ming: (Voice low) Yes... I want to look at your shoes.
SA: (Follows Li Ming, keeping a distance, tone still indifferent) These are all our latest models. If you just want to look, please don’t touch them to avoid damaging them.
LM: (Stops, tries to smile) I actually... do have the intention to buy. Could you show me this pair? (Li Ming points to a simple black shoe.)
SA: (Still somewhat impatient) This pair?
LM: (Nods, face showing gratitude) Thank you, I’ll try it on.
Sample Writing
The Transformation of Attitude
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The Transformation of Attitude
Sample Writing
LM: (Feels satisfied) This shoe is very comfortable. I’ll take it.
SA: (still somewhat dismissive) Ok, please come to the cash register to pay.
LM: (Hands the check to the shop assistant) Here’s the payment. (The shop assistant takes the check, then suddenly freezes, eyes widening in shock.)
SA: (Stammers, voice trembling) This... this is a million-dollar check! You... how could you...
LM: (Smiles slightly, tone calm) Is there a problem?
SA: (Quickly changes his demeanor, bows deeply, excessively respectful) No, no problem at all! Right away, I will personally handle this for you. Please wait a moment.
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The Transformation of Attitude
Sample Writing
Narrator: (The shop assistant completes the transaction, hands over the receipt and packaged shoes to Li Ming with both hands, face full of respect and apology.)
SA: (Voice trembling) Sir, thank you for your patronage. I am truly sorry for my previous behavior. Please forgive me.
LM: (Takes the receipt and shoes, smiles slightly without saying much) It’s okay, everyone makes mistakes. I hope you learn from this experience.
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Thank you for your attention!
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