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课件网) Unit 5 The Value of Money Reading and Thinking 1.Identify the genre and find out the six elements of play writing. 2.Figure out some basic information and the plot by analyzing the narration, lines of dialogue and stage directions with the help of Timeline and Plot Mountain, focusing on WHO&WHAT. 3.Infer the characters’ characteristics and comment the characters, reconsider the relationship between humanity and money, come to a healthier understanding of the value of money. Do you know him Mark Twain (1835-1910) What do you know about the American writer Mark Twain Do you know any of his works Can you name any of them Mark Twain is the founder of American critical realism literature. Born in 1835, Mark Twain was an influential American author and humorist. He is mainly known for his witty humour and his novels, such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He died in 1910. The Million Pound Bank Note is one of his masterpieces. 马克·吐温是美国批判现实主义文学的奠基人。《百万英镑》是他的杰作之一。 马克·吐温 1,000,000 pounds! Victorian era (1819-1901) 1 bike≈ 5 pounds 1 student’s yearly tuition in college ≈_____ pounds A man with a wife lives a rich life in a year ≈____ pounds 100 300 Activity1: Talk about the name of the play-The Million Pound Bank Note. Q1: View the picture on the opening page,what is the man holding in his hand Q2: Suppose you have a million pound bank note, what will you do How will you spend the money Brainstorming 《汤姆·索亚历险记》 《哈克贝利·费恩历险记》 《密西西比河上的生活》 His famous works 《卡拉韦拉斯县著名的跳蛙》 Lead-in Early stage: Active & humor Mid-term: Satire(讽刺) Later period: pessimistic & desperate Writing style Learn About The Writer Lead-in buy a big house donate do some science research share with friends open schools for kids from poor families build shelters for homeless people protect the environment run a business travel save Brainstorming This man Henry really got a million pound bank note in one of Mark Twain’s works. Guessing ：How could that happen How about the man Let’s go to the reading text! What are the basic elements of a play While-reading title of play 剧本题目 A play usually consists of several acts. Each act can have several scenes. Stage directions （舞台说明） act 幕 scene 场次 characters 人物 narration 旁白 lines of dialogue 对话 stage directions 舞台说明 （括号里斜体部分） Task1: Read the play quickly, and answer the questions. 1. How many characters are there in the scene Who are they Henry Adams (a poor American businessman ) 2. Where did the story happen In the two old brothers’ house located in London. 3. What happened in Scene 3 The two old brothers gave Henry a letter with money in it to make a bet. Roderick and Oliver (two rich British brothers) a servant Fast-reading This man really got a million pound bank note in Mark Twain's novel. What do you think he did with the mon ... ...
