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Unit 8
Literature
To talk and read about literature
To listen for specific information
To write a short paragraph about a favorite book and the reasons why you like it
To discuss quotes about personal qualities
Let’s look at the different types of literature.
Literature includes the books, stories, poems and plays that are written down for people to enjoy.
1. Use the diagram to talk about the types of literature you enjoy reading and give your reasons.
literature
novels / fictions
short stories
drama
poetry
fables / fairy tales
…
I enjoy reading novels and my favourite author is Mark Twain.
fiction n. 小说;虚构的事
poetry n. 诗,诗歌;诗情,诗意
fable n. 寓言
drama n. 戏剧;戏剧表演;戏剧性事件
types of literature
Category of literature Description
Fiction poetry
drama
short story
novel
(science fiction / romance)
has a repeated rhythm
focuses on feelings
tells a story through action and speech
performed on stage
★ with only a few characters
★ with a simple plot
★ with many characters
★ with a more complex plot
rhyme n. 押韵
What do you know about novels?
What can you tell about novels?
What novels have you read recently?
Who is your favourite author?
I enjoy reading _____ because __________ and my favourite author is _______.
I enjoy reading _____ because __________ and my favourite author is _______.
romance n. 爱情故事;罗曼史;
detective n. 侦探,警探
fantasy n. 幻想作品
folk adj. 民间的,民俗的
historical adj. 历史的
Word bank
stimulating adj. 使人兴奋的;饶有趣味的
absorbing adj. 十分吸引人的,引人入胜的
dramatic adj. 激动人心的
subjective adj. 主观的;主语的
logic n. 逻辑;道理
2. Read the Text Builder carefully. Then listen to the dialogue and complete it by underlining the words or expressions you hear.
Genre
Science fiction, drama, novels, adventure/ romance/ detective stories, fantasy novels, children’s literature, poetry, short stories, folk tales
Text Builder
I like reading literary works the most, such as __________
_________________________________________________.
I find detective stories ________ and ___________.
I _______________________. I always _________________
_____________________.
It has a good ______, and the _______ is interesting!
literature
Reasons for Reading
fascinating, exciting, interesting, challenging, stimulating, absorbing, dramatic, subjective
read aloud and enjoy the description, enjoy the logic of the writing, love the mysteries in them
recite my favourite parts of the story, try to figure out contradictory messages / solve the riddles myself
Elements of Literary Works
character, setting, plot, rhyme, argument, detail, structure, tone
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science fiction, detective stories, novels and poetry
exciting
stimulating
love the mysteries in them
try to solve the riddles myself
plot
setting
tone n. 语气,口气
3 Use the text Builder to talk about the literary works you like to read and give your reasons.
I like reading literary works the most, such as science fiction, detective stories, novels and poetry.
I find detective stories exciting and stimulating. I love the mysteries in them. I always try to solve the riddles myself.
It has a good plot, and the setting is interesting!
Text Builder
An sample :
I love reading Chinese martial arts novels. They are like fairy tales for adults. I find them fascinating and absorbing because of the suspenseful elements. I enjoy the mysteries and try to solve them by myself. Additionally, the plots are rich, and the characters are distinct. The protagonists/heroes also usually have a noble and upright character.
(G = Girl B=Boy)
G: I see that you read a lot. What books do you often read?
B: I read a wide variety of books. Among all these books, I like reading literary works the most such as science fiction, detective stories,novels and poetry.
G: Wow! You mean you like detective stories?
B: Yes. I find detective stories exciting and stimulating. I love the mysteries in them.I always try to solve the riddles myself.
G: I've never read any detective stories. If I want to start reading this kind of stories, do you have any suggestion?
B: I suggest you read The Moonstone as a start. It's written in the 19th century. In fact, it's the first-ever English detective novel!
G: Well isn't it going to be boring? I mean, it takes place such a long time ago.
B: Oh no, it has a good plot, and the setting is interesting! Historical novels can teach you a lot about different eras and cultures.
G: OK. I’ll have a try.
B: I have a copy at home. I can bring it to you tomorrow.
G: Thanks a lot.
4 Listen to the dialogue. Answer the questions.
1. Why does Bob go to the library?
2. What kind of books is Bob looking for?
3. What does Bob need to do when he wants to take a book out of the library?
4. What’s the librarian’s opinion of real book?
Who are the speakers?
Where is the conversation taking place?
What topics might be discussed?
Might mean that the librarian will talk about ebooks and other types of books
Why does Bob go to the library?
2. What kind of books is Bob looking for?
3. What does Bob need to do when he wants to take a book out of the library?
4. What’s the librarian’s opinion of real book?
He wants to find books.
He is looking for books of Chinese poetry in English.
He needs to fill in and submit a registration form for a library card. Then, scan his library card and also scan the number on the book.
She prefers real books that she can hold in her hands.
Did knowing the questions help you when listening to the
dialogue? How?
(B= Bob L= a librarian)
B: Hello, this is the first time that I have come to this library. Can I ask for some
information?
L: Sure.
B: I'm doing a project on comparing English and Chinese poetry. Do you have any books of Chinese poetry in English?
L: Yes. We have big collections of literary works in different languages. Just come this way.. Here they are, on this shelf.
B: Oh, thank you.What do I need to do if I want to take a book out?
L: You just need to fill in and submit a registration form for a library card. Then, all you have to do is to scan your library card, and also scan the number on the book Then you may take the book out. The registration form is over there on that desk
B: Great thank you, Nowadays, many of my friends have e-readers or read articles online instead of reading real books, but I'm still used to holding books in my hands.
L: I know what you mean. Many people still like to read a real book-at least some of the time, anyway!
5 Choose one book that you enjoy reading and write a short paragraph about it explaining why you like reading it.
Quote…Unquote
Great literature is simply language charged with meaning to the utmost possible degree.
-- Ezra Pound
Literature is one of the most interesting and significant expressions of humanity.
-- Christine Gregoire
Literature and butterflies are the two sweetest passions known to man
-- Vladimir Nabokov
Poetry is simply the most beautiful, impressive, and widely effective mode of saying things.
-- Matthew Arnold
Great literature is simply language charged with meaning to the utmost possible degree.
-- Ezra Pound
From the speaker’s point of view, what makes great writing?
(Great writing comes from when writers care about the meanings of the words they use.)
What tools can you use to care more about the meaning of your words?
(Dictionaries and books written by great writer.)
This quote is saying that not every story is literature.
伟大的文学作品不过是由将蕴意发挥到极致的语言构成的。(埃兹拉·庞德)
Literature is one of the most interesting and significant expressions of humanity.
-- Christine Gregoire
We use books and art to understand people of the past.
What might people of the future say about us using our time’s literature?
Elicit a few popular pieces of literature and talk about what they mean. For example, a lot of literature now focuses on science, so people of the future might say that our society was interested in science and technology.
文学是人类最有趣且意义重大的表达方式之一(克里斯丁·格雷戈尔)
Literature and butterflies are the two sweetest passions known to man.
-- Vladimir Nabokov
What is the speaker of this quote comparing literature to?
Butterflies, nature.
Does this quote inspire you to read more, or to go out into nature?
What other “sweet passions” could you compare literature to so as to inspire others to read?
文学和蝴蝶是人类所知的两种最甜蜜的激情。(弗拉基米尔·纳博科夫)
Poetry is simply the most beautiful, impressive, and widely effective mode of saying things.
-- Matthew Arnold
This speaker was a poet a hundred years ago.
Do you agree that poetry is the best way to express an idea?
Do you think the speaker would have the same ideas today?
Possibly, or he might think that social media posts or photographs are the best way to express oneself.
诗歌只不过是最漂亮、最感人、最有力的说话方式,这也就是诗歌的价值。
(马修•阿诺德)
You just need to fill in and submit a registration form for a library car. (P107)
submit vt. : to give a plan, piece of writing etc to someone in authority for them to consider or approve
呈送,提交,呈递
eg Competitors for the painting competition must submit their entries by Friday.
【派生】
submission n. 提交,呈递
eg 15 December is the date for the submission of his essay.
Write a short paragraph about your favourite book. Try to use the sentence frames from the Text Builder.
I like reading ________ the most, such as _____________.
I find _______ stories _______ and _______. I love the __________ in them. I always ___________.
It has a good _____, and the ________ is interesting!
Text Builder
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