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课件网) Extended reading Unit 2 Let's talk teens Mama and Her Bank Account Prediction Could you guess what might happen in the story based on the title “Mama and Her Bank Account” and the illustration 1.save a lot of money in the account 2.make full use of the money to invest 3.offer her family good living conditions and make them enjoy a happy life Task 1:Listen and answer the questions. 1.How many kids are there in the family 2.What was the Little Bank used for 3.What caused a big financial problem in the family 4.How did they overcome the problem 5.What is the secret of Mama’s bank account Reading How many kids are there in the family 2.What was the Little Bank used for It was used for sudden emergencies. L14 Nels wanted to go on to high school, but the family had not enough money. L11, L17 3.What caused a big financial problem in the family 4.Did they overcome the problem How Yes, the whole family worked together. Nels worked in Dillon’s grocery after school. Papa gave up smoking. Katrin looked after the Elvington children every Friday night with her sister Christine. L19 – L26 5. What is the secret of Mama’s bank account There is no bank account. L43 setting characters plot theme Task 2 Elements of a short story Setting Characters In the early 1900s in the US Mama, Papa, Nels, Christine, Katrin(the author), Dagmar Plot Theme In the author’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, she found out that the Bank Account did not exist. Mama made it up to make the children feel secure. A mother has deep love for her children and does whatever she can to protect them. Appreciate the sentences that describe the characters or mental activities of the characters. Task 3 Appreciation Mama would look up and smile, … (line 8) Mama gave him a bright smile and wrote down a number. (line 20) Description of gestures and facial expressions Then he took his pipe out of his mouth and looked at it for a long time. (line 21) Mama reached across the table and touched Papa’s arm. (line 23) Description of actions Papa seemed shorter, and Mama’s hair was silver now. (lines 38－39) Description of physical appearance Task 4 Read critically (Discussion) 1. Why did Mama make up such a lie to her children 2. What qualities has Mama shown her children 3. Which detail in the story impresses you most Why 1. Why did Mama make up such a lie to her children Because Mama wanted to provide a sense of security to her children and give them the courage to face up to difficulties. (L45) 2. What qualities has Mama shown her children responsible optimistic persistent considerate wise brave 3. Which detail in the story impresses you most Why Twenty years later, the daughter noticed for the first time how old Mama and Papa looked. (L38) This detail shows that our parents sacrifice a lot for us without any complaint or ... ...
