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Let’s brainstorm and review different types of novels.
Types of novel
Classic social novel
Historical fiction
Fantasy
Science fiction
Mystery
Adventure
What’s your favourite type of novel? What have you read recently?
I have always loved reading ...
I have read a / an ... recently.
/ˈriːsntli/ adv. not long ago
Types of novel
Classic social novel
Historical fiction
Fantasy
Science fiction
Mystery
Adventure
Peter and Fu Xing are talking about a novel. Look at the picture. What novel are they talking about?
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
/ˈwʌndəlænd/ n. a magic world
Drink Me
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. Who is the little girl ?
What is the name of the movie?
Have you ever watched the movie?
Have you ever read the book?
Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland
S1: Who has watched the movie?
S2: Both Peter and Fu Xing have watched the movie.
S1: What part of the story does the picture show?
S2: When Alice drinks from a bottle and grows smaller ...
S1: Who has read the book?
S2: Fu Xing has read it.
3a. Read the conversation. Who has read the book?
3b. Complete the table with the information from the conversation.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Writer Type of novel Main character Main subject
Lewis Caroll
Favourite part
Alice finds a _________.
Alice drinks from a _______ and grows _______.
Alice realizes she has forgotten the _______ on the table, but she cannot _______ it because she has grown too small.
Alice eats a ___________ and grows ________.
3b. Pair Work. Check the answers
with your partner.
A: What kind of novel is it?
B: She can't reach the key.
...
B: Fantasy classic.
A: Who is the main character?
B: Alice.
A: What problem does Alice have after she becomes smaller?
3b. Complete the table with the information from the conversation.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Writer Type of novel Main character Main subject
Lewis Caroll
Favourite part
Alice finds a _________.
Alice drinks from a _______ and grows _______.
Alice realizes she has forgotten the _______ on the table, but she cannot _______ it because she has grown too small.
Alice eats a ___________ and grows ________.
fantasy
Alice
tiny door
bottle
smaller
key
reach
magic cake
bigger
Growing up
fantasy
Alice
tiny door
bottle
smaller
key
bigger
Growing up
Grammar: Find all sentences using Present Perfect Tense
What have you read recently, Fu Xing?
I’ve just finished Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.
Have you ever read it, Peter?
I’ve never read it, but I’ve watched the movie.
I’ve always preferred the book to the movie.
Yes. I’ve always loved reading fantasy books.
2. Role-play: Listen and Imitate
Classroom Activity Steps
Step 1: Listen Carefully
Focus on the voices of Peter and Fu Xing.
Step 2: Imitate & Repeat
Pay attention to their tone (excited/curious/friendly) and try to repeat aloud.
2. Role-play: Perform the Conversation
Class Activity Steps:
Dialogue Prompts:
1. Invite pairs to perform in front.
2. Try to act out without looking at books!
Peter: ... read recently ...
Fu Xing: ... just finished ... Have you ever ...?
Peter: ... never ..., but ... / ... favourite part ...?
3d. Talk with a partner about a book you have both read.
Share what you know about it.
A:Have you ever read ...?
B:Yes, I have. It's a fun story, isn't it?
A:Yes! Do you remember ...? / What's your favourite part?
反意疑问句
Let's Start Talking!
Item Journey to the West Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone The Time Machine The Final Problem The Three-Body Problem Around the World in 80 Days The Romance of the Three Kingdoms Oliver Twist
Title Journey to the West Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone The Time Machine The Final Problem The Three-Body Problem Around the World in 80 Days The Romance of the Three Kingdoms Oliver Twist
Writer Wu Cheng'en J.K. Rowling H.G. Wells Conan Doyle Liu Cixin Jules Verne Luo Guanzhong Charles Dickens
Type of novel a classic fantasy novel a classic fantasy adventure novel a classic science fiction novel a classic detective mystery story a classic hard science fiction novel a classic adventure travel novel a classic historical fiction novel a classic social novel
Events in the story A monk and his three disciples (helpers) travel to the West to get Buddhist scriptures (经书), overcoming countless difficulties along the way. A young boy discovers he is a wizard, attends Hogwarts School, and fights the dark wizard Voldemort. A scientist invents a time machine, travels to the far future, and sees the development of humanity. Sherlock Holmes faces his enemy Professor Moriarty in a deadly showdown at Reichenbach Falls. A physicist discovers an alien civilization, causing a war between the alien civilization and the human civilization. A gentleman makes a bet(打赌) to travel around the world in 80 days, starting an exciting global journey. Three kingdoms fought one another for over a hundred years. A young boy is forced to steal things. In the end, the bad people are punished, and the boy has a happy life.
Favourite character Sun Wukong (Monkey King) Harry Potter The Time Traveller Sherlock Holmes Luo Ji / Ye Wenjie Phileas Fogg Zhuge Liang / Guan Yu Oliver Twist
What I have learnt the spirit of perseverance and courage the power of friendship and bravery the importance of scientific imagination the wisdom of logical reasoning the meaning of human civilization and survival the courage to challenge and explore the world a lot of ancient Chinese idioms and historical wisdom how poor people lived in London in the 1800s
3. Share and Evaluate
Class Activity Process
1. Share with Class
Invite volunteer pairs to stand up and present their conversations.
2. Give Feedback
Evaluate together: Is the language correct? Is the conversation interesting?
Class Presentation Time
1. Watch & Understand
2. Read & Imitate
3. Dub the Movie
4. Award Ceremony
Extension Activity 1: Movie Dubbing
Watch the Alice in Wonderland clip .
Repeat lines with subtitles; focus on pronunciation.
Dub for characters (no subtitles) & record your voice.
Vote for the "Best Dubber" in our class!
Extension Activity 2: Appreciation of the Original Work
The original book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is renowned for its witty dialogues and surreal scenarios. Let's explore its beauty together.
Step 1: Context & Characters
Review the main plot and get to know the unique personalities of Wonderland's inhabitants.
Step 2: Language Appreciation
Read key excerpts and focus on how the author uses puns and logic games in dialogue.
Original Charm: Wit & Fantasy
Alice & The Cheshire Cat: A Classic Exchange (Chapter VI)
"Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?"
"That depends a good deal on where you want to get to," said the Cat.
"I don't much care where—" said Alice.
"Then it doesn't matter which way you go," said the Cat.
"—so long as I get somewhere," Alice added as an explanation.
"Oh, you're sure to do that," said the Cat, "if only you walk long enough."
This conversation is absurd(怪诞) yet humorous, and it contains a profound(深远的) philosophy:
"Keep moving forward, the journey itself will give you direction."
Without a goal, the path loses its meaning. However, if you keep walking persistently, you will eventually reach somewhere.
Humor and Truth
Appreciation: Finding Meaning in the Journey
Excerpt 2 (Chapter IX) - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Alice:"And how many hours a day did you do lessons?" said Alice, in a hurry to change the subject.
Mock Turtle:"Ten hours the first day," said the Mock Turtle: "nine the next, and so on."
Alice:"What a curious plan!" exclaimed Alice.
Gryphon:"That's the reason they're called lessons," the Gryphon remarked: "because they lessen from day to day."
Curious Lessons
The clever wordplay about "lessons" lessening day by day.
The Clever Pun
(谐音双关)
The author uses a smart pun: "lesson(课程)" sounds exactly like "lessen(减少)". This wordplay is the core of the humor, making the conversation witty and unexpected.
Appreciation: The Absurd(怪诞的) Humor
What's the Moral?
Growing up is like Alice's adventure.
It is full of unexpected changes and challenges. Sometimes you feel too small, sometimes you feel too big.
But through all these experiences, you learn, you grow up, and you go on your own journey.
Embrace the journey, shape who you are.
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