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Unit 7 A Good Read
Section B 1a-1e
Learning aims
1. analyse the plot structure, character relationships and cause-effect connections in The Secret Garden;分析《秘密花园》的情节结构、人物关系以及因果关联。
2.appreciate the themes of growth, hope and friendship in The Secret Garden and understand the cultural connotations behind the story. 理解《秘密花园》的成长、希望与友谊的主题并理解故事背后的文化内涵意义。
1a. Have you read any of these books? Share what you know about them.
Title:My Childhood Writer:Maxim Gorky
Main Character: Alyosha(阿廖沙)
Summary(概要,总结) of the story:
It is an autobiographical(自传的) work. It recounts(叙述) the author's(作者) childhood experiences, reflecting(反映) the social environment and people's living conditions at that time, and expressing the author's thoughts and feelings about childhood.
《童年》
马克西姆·高尔基
高尔基的乳名
Title:The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Writer:L.Frank Baum
Main Character: Dorothy Gale(多萝西·盖尔)
Summary(概要,总结) of the story:
Dorothy and her friends travel to find the Wizard of Oz, encountering(遇到) various magical adventures and facing challenges(挑战), which shows the importance of courage(勇气), kindness and friendship.
《绿野仙踪》/《《奥兹国的巫师》》
Title:A Dream of Red Mansions
Writer:Tsao Hsueh-Chin
Main Character: Lin Daiyu & Jia Baoyu
Summary(概要,总结) of the story:
It is one of the four great classical novels of Chinese literature(四大名著). The novel depicts(描绘) the rise and fall (兴衰)of the Jia family and the tragic(悲剧的) love story of Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu, revealing(揭露了) the complex(复杂的) social relations and the decline(衰败) of feudal society(封建社会).
《红楼梦》
Title:Treasure Island
Writer:Robert Louis Stevenson
Main Character: Jim Hawkins
Summary(概要,总结) of the story:
It is a classic adventure novel. The story revolves around the search for treasure, full of thrilling plots such as pirates, treasure maps and battles, which attracts readers with its exciting adventure story.
《金银岛》
Title:Red Star over China
Writer:Edgar Snow(America)
Main Character: Zao Zedong &Zhou Enlai
Summary(概要,总结) of the story:
This book is a reportage(报告文学) that records the author's interview experience in the revolutionary base areas(革命根据地) of northern Shaanxi. It introduces the situation of the Chinese Red Army and the Communist Party of China(中国共产党), allowing the world to understand the Chinese revolution(革命).
《红星耀中国》
Title:The Secret Garden
Writer:Frances Hodgson Burnett
Main Character: Mary, Colin, Dickon,Mr Craven
Summary(概要,总结) of the story:
It tells the story of Mary, a lonely girl, who revitalizes(使恢复生机) a secret garden and also redeem(弥补,救赎)s herself and her cousin Colin through the power of nature and friendship, emphasizing(强调) the healing(治愈的) power of nature and the importance of love and companionship(陪伴,情谊).
《秘密花园》
1b. Read the summary of the story The Secret Garden. Circle the characters in the story. How are they related to one another?
Mary
Mr Craven
Colin
uncle
son
cousin
friend
friend
Dickon
Unit 7 A good Read
Read the summary again. Complete the story mountain(故事山).
1c
Analysing(分析) a plot(情节)
A plot is a list of events that happen in a story. A plot usually has five parts. These parts combine to create a story that keeps the readers interested.
Beginning开端、起因
Problem问题/
surprising event主要事件
Buid-up发展
Climax高潮
Ending结局
Read the summary again. Complete the story mountain.
1c
her uncle
an old key
taken care of
Dickon
Colin
stronger
walk and run
returns home
开端
问题
发展
高潮
结局
Mary
Colin
Mary’s
原因
结果
去世
使想起
自从
状况
锁
B
F
C
D
E
A
1e Discuss the questions.
1. Who is your favorite character? Why?
Mary
Mr Craven
Colin
Dickon
Because he loves his wife very much and he takes care of Mary after her parents pass away.
Because she changes from a spoiled and selfish girl to a kind and helpful one who brings vitality to the secret garden and her cousin Colin.
Because he changes from a boy who was sad and couldn’t walk to a boy who is happy and can walk and run.
Because he works together with Mary to make the garden beautiful again and help Colin walk again..
2. Why do you think the book is named The Secret Garden?
A.Because nearly no one knows the garden. It was like a secret to everyone.
B.It's a place that's hidden and mysterious at first, and through rebuilding the garden, the characters find growth and happiness, making the garden a symbol(象征) of hope and transformation(转变).
3. What have you learnt form this story?
I've learnt that nature and friendship can help people overcome sadness and illness, and make people grow into better persons.
If we stay close to nature and treasure friendship, we will become healthier and happier.It is easy to read and gives us deep lessons about life.
Read the summary again. Complete the story mountain.
1c
her uncle
an old key
taken care of
Dickon
Colin
stronger
walk and run
returns home
开端
问题
发展
高潮
结局
Homework
1.Design a mind map of the passage by analysing its’ beginning, problem, build-up,climax and ending.
2.Write a simple book report of Secret Garden or other book you like.
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