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课件网) Understanding ideas P18-21 Unit 2 Lessons in life 新外研版选择性必修Book 4 Learning objectives In this class, you will be able to get the main content of the text and understand the main idea of the book Tuesdays with Morrie; read the text to get the structure and language features; learn and master the ways of expression related to the topic in the text. Have you ever read the book MITCH ALBOM is an internationally renowned and best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and television broadcaster and musician. His books have collectively sold more than 40 million copies worldwide; have been published in 49 territories and in 47 languages around the world; and have been made into Emmy Award-winning and critically-acclaimed television movies. The author Pre-reading Look at the pictures and guess what the book is about. Read the reviews on the back cover of the book, Tuesdays with Morrie, and answer the questions. 1 1. What metaphor for life is used in the reviews 2. When people are described as “watching you kindly from further along the way”, what does this mean Life is compared to a journey in the reviews. It means these people are kind and have more experiences. Now let’s read and find out what the book is about. Read the passage quickly and get the structure. While-reading Fast reading Para. 1 The introduction to Tuesdays with Morrie Tuesdays with Morrie is about the weekly conversations between Mitch and Morrie. Para. 2 Arthur K’s comments on the book Arthur K found the book filled with joy and hope. Structure of this passage Para. 3 Amy wang’s comments on the book Amy wang felt herself given a deeper insight into the world. Para. 4 Marty’s comments on the book The book made Marty stop and think about the importance of creating his own values. Para. 5 Vivian’s comments on the book Morrie’s reflections on love and friendship made Vivian think about her life and all the good friends. Read the passage and decide how many stars the four people would give the book (five being the highest rating). Give your reasons. 2 Careful reading Choose the topics of the book mentioned in the passage and find the evidence. 3 joy and hope art friendship love death values power sorrow ...this gook is filled with joy and hope. Morrie's reflections on love and friendship made me think about my life... This book is about dying... In fact, far from being a book about death, it's a book about life. The book made ...think about..the importance of creating my own values. ...the big things-how we think, what we value... What lessons they learnt What they liked or disliked about the book 4 Organise information from the passage and complete the table. It was a pleasant surprise to find that 1_____ _____. As people learn how to die, 2_____. He was encouraged to 3_____ and make the most of each day. this book is filled with joy and hope they learn how to live appreciate what they h ... ...
