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课件网) Reading 2023.8.27 English with Stamy What do you know about them masterpiece classics of world literature What do you know about them highly successful writers writers of great works dreamt of seeing their works in print may have spent years giving up their weekends and free time to write What do these words mean to them Read para.1 to find out the real meaning of these words. Read para.1 to find out the real meaning of these words. These words are parts of the response from a publisher. How will the sentence end Why They are usually used to show rejection. We regret to inform you that your book is rejected/ turned down/ refused. How would you feel when reading this if you were them (in a more implicit way) How would they feel about these words dread disappointed self-doubt anxious worried angry sentence dread doing sth dread to do sth = dare not do sth = worry about sth Read the last paragraph and predict the content of para.2-4. rejection acceptance Read the last paragraph and predict the content of para.2-4. (Introduction) (Conclusion) (Body) A lot of successful writers have previously faced rejection. Perseverance is the key to success. How can writers turn “rejection” into “acceptance” 3 examples Why are the 3 writers mentioned in the passage Read the body part and complete the diagram on page 21. A lot of successful writers have previously faced rejection. Perseverance is the key to success. A lot of successful writers have previously faced rejection. Perseverance is the key to success. J.K.Rowling Harry Potter She was told her book was too difficult for children and it was rejected 12 times by publishers Harry Potter became a global success. J.D.Salinger The Catcher in the Rye He received criticism and rejections from several publishers. His book became an immediate best-seller after it was published. Bronte sisters Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and Agnes Grey Women were not encouraged to become writers at that time. Their book of poems written under male names sold only 2 copies. Their books are regarded as classics of world literature. “Literature cannot be the business of a woman’s life, and it ought not to be.” As the then Poet Laureate, Robert Southey, wrote to one of them: What can you learn from these writers How do you understand the sentence “I honour endurance, perseverance, industry, talent; because these are the means by which men achieve great ends…” (Excerpts from Jane Eyre) Choose another suitable title for the passage. Not complete Not true Main idea Overall Topic Don’t forget （turn）off the light when you leave the room. He said he much regretted not （be）able to help. He has been trying （solve）the problem. Seeing the teenagers, I can’t help （ think）back to my boyhood. Remember （send）in your entries by Wednesday to this address. Adam forgot （make）an appointment with me ye ... ...
