Unit 4 Exploring Literature Extended reading The Old Man and the Sea (Excerpt)课件-2025-2026学年高一英语译林版必修第二册

The Old Man and the Sea Speaker:叶 琴 A Battle for Dignity A Battle for Dignity Learning objectives The Old Man and the Sea By the end of this section, you will be able to: 1. describe the old man’s feelings during his struggle with the fish; 2. analyze the old man’s character and summarize the theme of this excerpt; 3. understand Hemingway’s writing style; 4. write an article to introduce it. Part1 Lead-in Lead-in Hi,Li! Have you heard the news? Our English teacher is organizing a party to recommend our favourite book. Of course! I love that fantastic news! What's your favourite book, Jane? Lead-in My favourite book is the Old Man and the Sea written by Ernest Hemingway. Wow! Sounds great! Could you please tell me something about it? The Old Man and the Sea 人不是为失败而生的,一个人可以被毁灭,但绝不能被打败。 Story Background 1950s Cuba: Aging fisherman Santiago sails alone, battling a giant marlin for three days to end his 84-day unlucky streak, testing human will against nature’s force. Inspired by a Cuban fisherman's true story, Hemingway wrote in Cuba (1950), completed in 8 weeks, won Nobel Prize. Part2 About the author: About the author 1.Read the following content and complete the chart. The author Nationality Career Good at describing Famous quotes Ernest Hemingway American Novelist and short story writer the adventures of tough men “One can be destroyed but not defeated.” About the author 2. Let’s watch the video to know more about Ernest Hemingway. Life experience: Writing techniques: Awards: served in both World Wars brief and straightforward the Pulitzer Prize the Nobel Prize in literature Part3 Storyline Round 1(line 7-11) Round 2(line 12-24) Round 3(line 25-33) Round 4(line 34-36) 11 Ambitious, confident, patient... 1.Watch the video about Round 1(line 7-11) and answer the following question. What personalities can you tell about the old man? 12 2.Watch the video about Round 2(line 12-24) and answer the following question. Did the old man feel disappointed after the failure? No, he didn't. From his words we can see that the old man was still confident of winning. 13 3.Watch the video about Round 3(line 25-33) and answer the following question. What can be inferred from the underlined sentence "Fish, you are going to have to die anyway?” A.Quite a few fishermen were chasing and hunting the fish. B. The fish had been seriously injured and couldn't live long. C. The old man had much confidence in catching the fish. D. As a matter of fact, the fish was too old to live any longer. 14 4.Watch the video about Round 4(line 34-36) and answer the following question. Why did the old man keep talking to himself while fighting against the fish? A. To rescue himself from great pressure. B. To remind himself of the hidden danger. C. To prevent himself from feeling tired. D. To give himself constant encouragement. 15 2. "Titanic Duel" 3. " The Plunder" 4. "Spirit Triumphant" Storyline 1. "Solo Voyage" 16 About the character: What words would you use to describe him? Santiago determined坚定的 tough坚韧的 strong-willed意志坚强的 brave 勇敢的 ... 17 About the writing technique: “I moved him,” the old man said. “I moved him then.”(Line 11) I moved him, he thought.(Line 13) But I will try it once more.(Line 36) I’ll try it again..(Line 39) I will try it once again.(Line 41-42) short, simple, repeated 18 character feeling the author the writing style The Old Man and the Sea the story About summary: 19 Part4 Writing About writing : Jane Invites you to voice call… Accept Decline Hello, Li Hua, it’s Jane! I woke up feeling unwell today and I’m afraid I won’t be able to attend tomorrow’s book recommendation session. But I truly hope everyone can discover the charm of The Old Man and the Sea. Could you please share this book on my behalf tomorrow? About writing : 假设你是李华,因为你的朋友Jane生病了,没法参加明天的读书分享会,请你写一篇文章来介绍《老人与海》,内容包括: 1.这本书的基本信息; 2.你的感受。 注意:1.词数不少于80词;2.可适当添加连接词使文章连贯。 About writing : The Old Man and the Sea *Today, I’d like to talk about... *The book I’m sharing is a timeless classic that... * “The Old Man and the Sea”, written by Ernest Hemingway, is a Nobel Prize winning novella. *The plot centers around... *On the surface, it’s a story about..., but on a deeper level, it’s a powerful allegory about... *I highly recommend this book to anyone who seeks a story that is both simple and deeply philosophical. *If you are looking for a quick read that will leave a lasting impact, ‘The Old Man and the Sea’is the perfect choice. About writing (sample): Ernest Hemingway's Nobel Prize-winning novella, The Old Man and the Sea, is a masterpiece of 20th-century literature. It tells the moving story of Santiago, an old Cuban fisherman who engages in an epic struggle with a giant marlin. Santiago embodies perseverance. Despite his physical weakness, he is spiritually unbreakable. His famous motto, "A man can be destroyed but not defeated," perfectly captures his indomitable spirit. Hemingway's writing style is characterized by its simple yet powerful prose, making the story a profound allegory about human dignity.Reading this book left me deeply inspired. It teaches us that true success is defined not by the final outcome, but by our courage and integrity when facing immense challenges. Santiago's journey is a timeless reminder of the strength within the human spirit. Let’s make a summary: *"But man is not made for defeat. A man can be destroyed but not defeated." *"Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is." 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