Unit 2 Period 4 Extended reading（课件）英语译林版2020必修第一册

Period 4 Extended reading Unit 2 Let's talk teens 英语译林版2020必修第一册 MAMA'S BANK ACCOUNT Contents 1. Lead in 2. Pre-reading 3. Skimming & Scanning 4. Language features 5. Further thinking 6. Language points 7. Homework Learning objectives At the end of class, you will be able to learn how to understand a short story by analyzing its basic elements understand the way a mother loves her family learn to appreciate the language in this story 01 Lead in What is a bank account? Do you have one? If your family had to save money for something important, like a trip or a big expense, what are some small things you could all do together to make it happen? Let’s talk A bank account is a financial account maintained by a bank or other financial institution, allowing individuals to deposit, withdraw money, and manage their funds securely. It helps people save, track transactions, and handle daily expenses or larger payments. Bank account 02 Pre-reading Setting Charac-ters Plot Theme The US in the early 1900s Mama, Papa, Nels, Christine, the author, Dagmar In the author’s childhood, her family worked hard and supported each other so that they never needed to get money from Mama’s Bank Account. When she was older, she found out that the Bank Account did not exist. Mama made it up to make the children feel secure. A mother has deep love for her children and does whatever she can to protect them. Let’s fill in the blank Understanding a short story A short story has some basic elements: setting, characters, plot and theme. To understand a short story well, the reader needs to analyse all these elements. 1. Grasp the Plot and Key Events​ 2. Analyze Characters and Their Motives​ 3. Explore Themes and Messages​ 4. Notice the Language and Style​ 5. Consider Context and Perspective​ By examining these elements together, you can unlock a short story’s layers, appreciating both its surface narrative and deeper meaning.​ 03 Skimming & Scanning Why did the family always believe there was money in Mama's bank account?​ A. Mama showed them bank statements regularly.​ B. Mama's calm and confident attitude made them trust her.​ C. The children saw deposits being made into the account.​ D. The family never faced financial difficulties. 2.What was the real situation of Mama's bank account?​ A. It had a large amount of savings for emergencies.​ B. It was empty, but Mama managed finances wisely.​ C. The bank account belonged to Papa, not Mama.​ D. The family used the account to borrow money from the bank. Task 1: Read the short story and choose. 3.How did the family handle the crisis when Nels needed money for college?​ A. They withdrew money from Mama's bank account.​ B. Mama borrowed money from relatives.​ C. The whole family contributed by cutting expenses.​ D. Nels gave up the opportunity to go to college.​ 4.What is the main theme of the story "Mama's Bank Account"?​ A. The importance of saving money in a bank.​ B. Family unity and the power of trust in overcoming difficulties.​ C. The role of mothers in managing household finances.​ D. The necessity of higher education for children. Task 1: Read the short story and choose. 1. What was the “Little Bank” used for? 2.Why did Mama tell a lie about her Bank Account twenty years ago? Because she wanted to free them of worries about money. For unexpected and dangerous situations. Task 2: Read the short story and answer. ( ) Mama's bank account always had a significant balance to cover family expenses.​ ( ) The children never doubted the existence of money in Mama's account because Mama always spoke confidently about it.​ ( ) When the family needed money for the doctor's bill, they withdrew funds from the bank account.​ ( ) The family's financial stability was mainly due to Papa's high income and Mama's careful budgeting.​ ( ) The story ends with the children realizing that Mama's bank account was a symbol of her love and wisdom, not actual savings.​ Task 3: Read and identify true or false. F T F F T 04 Language features Let’s appreciate 1. Simplicity in Vocabulary and Sentence Structure​ The author predominantly uses straightforward vocabulary, avoiding complex or esoteric words. For example, in the sentence “It’s a good thing we’ve got the bank to fall back on,’ Mama would say, and we believed her,” words like “good,” “thing,” “got,” and “believed” are common and easily understandable. The sentence structure is also simple, with a clear subject-verb-object pattern. This simplicity makes the story accessible, allowing readers of various English proficiency levels to follow the narrative with ease. For example, “When Nels needed money to go to college, we all pitched in. We sold our old clothes, cut down on our food, and worked extra hours.” the phrases are casual and straightforward, presenting the family's actions clearly and concisely. Let’s appreciate 2.Warmth and Emotional Expressiveness​ The language is infused with warmth, which helps readers connect emotionally with the family's experiences. For example, “Mama’s voice was always calm and reassuring, and it made us feel safe, like nothing bad could ever really happen to us.” The use of adjectives “calm,” “reassuring,” and “safe” creates a cozy and comforting atmosphere, highlighting the emotional security Mama provided. Another example is “We were a poor family, but we didn’t feel poor because of Mama. She made our small house feel like a palace with her love and care.” The metaphor “made our small house feel like a palace” vividly expresses the impact of Mama's love, evoking a sense of warmth and contentment. These emotional expressions draw readers into the family's world, making them empathize with the characters' joys and struggles. Let’s appreciate 3. Understated Storytelling​ The narrative style is understated, with the author letting the events and dialogues speak for themselves. For instance, “When the doctor came, Mama paid him with a smile and said, ‘It’s a good thing we had the money in the bank.’ But I knew there wasn’t any money in the bank, and I knew Mama knew it too. Yet, she never let on.” The author simply presents the situation through actions and dialogues. This understated approach allows readers to infer the family's resilience and Mama's sacrifices, adding depth to the story while maintaining its simplicity.​ 05 Further thinking What is “the sense of security”? Without it, what would their life have been? What on earth does Mama’s bank account refer to? In the story, Mama created a "bank account" myth to maintain family confidence. Do you think this was an honest or deceptive act? How does trust within a family balance with truth-telling in challenging situations? 1. What is “the sense of security”? Without it, what would their life have been? What on earth does Mama’s bank account refer to? "The sense of security" refers to a feeling of safety, stability, and confidence that one is protected from harm or uncertainty. In the story, it is the reassurance the family feels knowing they have a "bank account" to rely on during tough times—a belief that eases anxiety and lets them face challenges without panic. Without this sense of security, the family might have been consumed by fear and division. Mama’s "bank account" is not a real financial savings account but a symbolic one. It represents her love, wisdom, and the family’s unity. 2. Do you think Mama’s act was honest or deceptive? How does trust balance with truth-telling in challenging situations?​ Mama’s act was neither purely honest nor deceptive; it was a selfless act of love. She prioritized her family’s emotional well-being over literal truth, using the "myth" to foster hope. In family relationships, trust is built on care and protection as much as honesty. During crises, gentle truths or temporary reassurances (like Mama’s) can preserve trust by preventing unnecessary panic—so long as they are rooted in love, not manipulation. Over time, sharing the full story (as the children eventually learn) can even deepen trust, as it reveals the lengths one is willing to go for the family’s good. 06 Language points 1. account n. 词源：源自拉丁语 “computare”，意为 “计算”，后来逐渐演变为表示与财务、描述相关的含义。​ 更多释义：作名词时，还可表示 “账单；报道；理由” 等。 作动词时，有 “报账；导致” 等意思，如 “His carelessness accounted for the accident.”（他的粗心导致了这场事故。） on account of 由于 on no account / not ... on any account  绝不要，无论如何都不要 take ... into account 把……考虑进去 account n. I've opened an account with Barclay's Bank. She gave the police a full account of the incident. He demanded that I give an account for my failure. 账户 叙述，描写 解释 辨析：count​ 词源：来自古法语 “conter”，意为 “数；讲述” 作动词时，可表示 “把…… 算入；认为是；有价值” 等， I count him as my best friend.​ 同义词：verb 有 “calculate”“reckon”“matter”。​ 反义词：在 “重要” 含义上，“mean nothing”（无关紧要）可视为反义表达；作 “计数” 讲时，无明确反义词。​ 例： Every vote counts in this election.（这次选举中每一票都很重要。）The count of students in the class is 30.（这个班的学生人数是 30。） 2. “For the rent”. Mama would count out the big silver pieces. rent . 作动词时，还可表示 “租借；出租（土地等）”， 作名词时，可指 “地租；租金额” 等。​ 同义词：noun 有 “lease”“payment”；verb 有 “lease”“hire”。​​ 例句：The rent for this apartment is very high. She rents out her spare room to a student. rent sth from sb 从……租赁 rent sth (out) to sb 把……出租给 eg She rents out two rooms to students. n. 租金；租用费 for rent 出租；招租 3. When Nels graduated from grammar school,… graduate v. 毕业 n. 毕业生 graduation n. 毕业 graduate from + 学校 从……毕业 graduate in +专业 以……专业毕业 例：She graduated from high school last year. He is a graduate of Beijing University. 【语境应用】 1. All three were __________________________ (同一所大学的毕业生). 2. She ______________ (毕业于) an American college in 2019. graduates of the same university graduated from 4. Eagerly, we gathered around the table. gather v. 聚集，收集 A crowd gathered to watch the performance. She gathered all the books and put them on the shelf. 作动词时，还可表示 “推测；给…… 打褶” 等， 如 “I gather from your words that you are angry.” （从你的话中我推测你生气了。） “The skirt is gathered at the waist.” （这条裙子在腰部打了褶。）​ 同义词：“collect”“assemble”“congregate”。​ 【语境应用】翻译。 1.这位教授正在为他的下一本书收集资料。 2.姐妹三人决定轮流做东，在各自的家里举行家庭聚会。 The professor is gathering materials for his next book. The three sisters decided to take turns to host family gatherings in their own home. 5. “I will work in Dillon’s grocery after school,” Nels volunteered. volunteer v. 自愿(做某事); 自告奋勇 volunteer to do sth / volunteer for sth. eg Aunt Mary volunteered to clean up the kitchen. volunteer n. 志愿者；主动提供帮助者；义工 She has been a volunteer in the hospital for three years.她在这家医院做志愿者已经三年了。 6. We all felt very good because we did not have to go downtown and draw money out of Mama’s Bank Account. go downtown 去市中心 draw sth from/out of sth 提取，支取 =withdraw sth from/out of sth pay money into...=deposit money into... 存钱进帐户 7. Whatever happened, we always knew we still had the Bank to depend upon. 1) 本句为主从复合句，whatever引导让步状语从句，whatever happened相当于no matter what happened, 意为“无论发生什么”； 2) 主句中含有一个省略了that的宾语从句; 3) to depend upon 为动词不定式短语作后置定语，修饰the Bank。 “疑问词 + ever”可引导让步状语从句，具有“不论”或“不管”之意。 1. 当whatever, whichever, whoever, whomever, whenever, however, wherever引导让步状语从句时，在口语中，可用no matter what / which / who / whom / when / how / where来替代。如： Whatever (No matter what) happened, he wouldn’t say a word. Whoever (No matter who) says so, it is wrong. Wherever (No matter where) you go, I will follow you. 2. whoever, whomever, whatever, whichever等还可引导主语从句、宾语从句等，这时不能用“no matter + 疑问词”结构来替代, 而是相当于anyone who, anything that。如： Whoever gets the job will have lots of work to do. I’ll do whatever you ask me to do. 07 Homework Review and answer：​ What role does "Mama's bank account" play in the family?​ How does the family overcome financial difficulties?​ What kind of person is Mama in your eyes? Please support your opinion with details from the article. 2. Work together to create a short skit based on the content of the article. It should show the scene where the family is facing difficulties and how Mama deals with them. The skit will be presented in the next class. Thank You! $$