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课件网) Unit 2 Let’s talk teens Extended reading Kathryn Forbes’s Mama’s Bank Account What is an ideal home Predict from the picture Predict from the title Title Genre Mama and Her Bank Account Short story Setting A family living in the US in the early 1900s Analyze the basic elements Characters Mama, Papa, Nels, Katrin, Christine, Dagmar Analyze the basic elements Title Genre Mama and Her Bank Account Short story Plot Structure analysis helps understand the plot Analyze the basic elements Scene1 (1－5) Routine Scene 2 (6－15) Emergency Scene3 (16－22)Truth Everyone in the family would do something to help Nels go on to high school, so we didn’t have to draw money out of Mama’s Bank Account. Whatever happened, we still had the Bank Account to depend upon. There wasn’t a real bank account and Mama just wanted us to feel secure. Stories of Mama’s Bank Account Truth of Mama’s Bank Account Structure analysis Mama used the money wisely, which ensured we didn’t have to go to the Bank. Introduction to Mama’s Bank Account: Plot In Katrin’s childhood, her family worked hard and supported each other so that they never needed to get money from Mama’s bank account. When she was older, Kathrin found out that the bank account did not exist. Mama made up the bank account to make the children feel secure. Theme A mother has deep love for her children and does whatever she can to protect them. 1. How was the money distributed 2. Why did they budget so carefully 3. What is the personality of Mama 4. How did the children feel Scene ONE (1-5) ROUTINE 1. How was the money distributed They made a tight family budget. they lived poor and struggling life. 2. Why did they budget so carefully Pl...and count out the money Papa had brought home. P2 “For the rent.” Mama would count out the big silver pieces. P3 Mama would put one or two coins to the side. P5 ...Mama would look up and smile, “Good. We do not have to go to the Bank.”.... 3. What is the personality of Mama thrifty Wise & gentle organized optimistic 4. How did the children feel Find out the words and phrases which can reflect the children's feelings. P5 watch with anxious interest relax a little were so proud of Mama's Bank Account mixed feelings a warm, secure feeling Mama’s Bank Account What problem did the family come across What was the function of the “Little Bank” Did they want to go to the Bank Why/Why not Scene Two Emergency (P6-15) Nels wanted to go on to high school and it would cost a little money It was used for sudden emergencies. No. Maybe they thought the problem was not serious enough.They believed they could make it through. Nels: to work in Dillon's grocery Papa: to give up smoking Christine & I: to look after Elvington children Although they were poor, they were united.Everyone was willing to take on their responsibility to help the family. How did the family work together to get through this difficulty What is the per ... ...
