Unit 6 The Media Lesson 1 From Page to Screen 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语北师大版（2019）选择性必修第二册

高中英语北师大版2019选择性必修第二册 Unit 6: The Media Lesson 1: From Page to Screen Teaching Aims Language Ability Master key vocabulary and phrases related to books, movies, and the media. Improve reading comprehension and discussion skills. Cultural Awareness Stimulate students' interest in classic literary works and their film/TV adaptations. Encourage active reading and critical viewing habits. Thinking Capacity Guide students to analyze the artistic differences between written and screen adaptations, fostering critical thinking about media representation. Learning Ability Improve the ability to extract key information from complex texts and develop a lifelong habit of engaging with media critically. Contents 01.Lead-in 02.Pre-reading 03.While-reading 04.Post-reading 05.Summary 06.Homework Have you ever watched a film adapted from a book? • Which is better: the original book or the film? • Why do you think so? Harry Potter 《哈利·波特》 Lead-in The Legend of 1900 《海上钢琴师》 Discussion Questions How do different media(books vs. films) tell stories differently? What are their unique strengths? 📖 The Book Version 🎬 The Film Adaptation Lead-in Pre-reading 1. What does “page” refer to? 2. What does “screen” refer to? 3. What does the title “From Page to Screen” mean? It means adapting books to make films or TV series. Page the book Screen the film While-reading Fast Reading (Skimming) Read the text quickly to fulfill this task. 1.What is the main topic of the passage? A. The history of adapted films B. The development of adapted films C. The challenges of book-to-film adaptations D. The benefits of adapted films While-reading Structure Introduce the topic and the writer’s opinion. Introduce the source material and two key questions. Analyze the main challenges for filmmakers. Give successful examples and draw a conclusion. While-reading Careful Reading (Scanning) Read Para. 1–2 carefully and fill in the blanks. The Source Materials classic novels short stories comic books stage plays non-fiction those written by ghost writers While-reading Read para. 3-6 Not close to the original Screenwriters have to ________ parts because of time limits. They may change _______, endings, or make _______. The cast Readers ________ characters in their own way. They have _______ ideas about characters’ look and sound. Technical reasons Some scenes are hard to film. ____________ has a huge impact on the film industry. Writer’s involvement Writers may be too close to the book and find it hard to adapt. Some writers are unsatisfied with the _________. leave out the plot additions visualise definite CGI technology film versions While-reading 1.Why do audiences often feel “the film is not like the book”? 2.What elements influence the success of an adaptation? 3.What is the writer’s final opinion? Because the film is short, so plots are left out, changed, or given different endings. Screenwriting, casting, technology, and respect for the original work. It is not a good idea to watch a film of a book you love, though some adaptations are successful. Post-reading Retell the challenges in your own words. 1.Not close to the original. (Screenwriters have to cut or change parts of the story due to time limits.) 2.The cast does not match the readers' imagination. (Readers have their own ideas about what the characters should look and sound like.) 3.There are technical difficulties. (Some scenes from the book are hard to film, even with modern technology.) 4.The original writer may not be satisfied with the film version. (Writers can be too close to their work to adapt it well, or they may disagree with the changes made.) Post-reading The Great Debate Topic: Books are always better than their film adaptations. Affirmative Side (For): Negative Side (Against): Argue that books allow for deeper character development and imagination, which films cannot fully capture. Argue that films can bring stories to life with visuals and music, reaching a wider audience and creating a unique art form. Summary Value Guidance The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media is known as media literacy. • Access:Finding reliable sources of information. • Analyze:Understanding how media messages are constructed. • Evaluate:Judging the credibility and bias of media content. • Create:Producing your own media content responsibly. Be discerning consumers and thoughtful creators in the digital age, not mere followers. Homework Create a short video (1-2 minutes) to introduce a book-to-film adaptation you like or dislike. Your video should: 1.Have a clear introduction and conclusion. 2.Include your personal opinion and reasons. $