(
课件网) Unit 5 The Value of Money Reading and Thinking The million pound bank note Practice reading a scene from the script of The Million Pound Bank Note for basic comprehension. Acquire the basic elements and characteristics of a play. Analyze the main character’s characteristics. Develop a correct view on money and life. Learning aims Lead in If you have a million pound bank note, what would you do with it Tick the things you would do with a million-pound bank note. do some science research share with friends run a business help the poor buy a big flat plan a trip This man really got a million pound bank note in Mark Twain’s play. How did that happen title of play--剧本题目 scene--场次 character names--人物 stage instructions--舞台说明（括号里斜体部分） What are the basic elements of the play lines--台词 narration--旁白 Title of play Scene(场次) Character names Narration （旁白） Lines （台词） Stage instructions （舞台说明） The elements of the play A play has a unique format and style. Most plays are in the form of a dialogue. In order to better understand a play, we should pay attention to the instructions or tips included in a play. Narration always gives information or comment on the action of the scene or the motivations of characters. Skimming Look through the passage and answer the questions. 1. How many characters(人物) are there in the scene Who are they Who are the main characters Four Two brothers: Roderick and Oliver; Henry; Servant Two brothers and Henry 2.What is the main idea of the passage _____ made a bet on whether a penniless man _____could live for one month in London with nothing but _____ Two rich brothers, Oliver and Roderick Henry a million-pound bank note. Read for the ideas Task1. Read for details 1. How does Henry want the brothers to help him 2. Why do you think Henry does not want the brothers' charity 3. Why do you think the brothers chose Henry for their bet 1. How does Henry want the brothers to help him 3. Why do you think the brothers chose Henry for their bet He would like them to offer him a job. Because he is a pride and honest man who thinks that it is important to live by hard work. 2. Why do you think Henry does not want the brothers' charity Because he looks poor. Then when they talk to him, they discover that he is penniless, friendless but honest and hard-working. He is perfect for their bet. Task2. Read for feelings 1. Who Me, sir 2. Well, I can't say that I have any plans. As a matter of fact, I landed in Britain by accident. 3. I'm afraid I don't quite follow you, sir. 4. Well, it may seem lucky to you but not to me! If this is your idea of some kind of joke, I don't think it's very funny. 5. Well, why don't you explain what this is all about 1. Who Me, sir surprised 2. Well, I can't say that I have any plans. As a matter of fact, I landed in Britain by accident. anxious 3. I'm afraid I don't quite follow you, sir. puzzled/confused 4. Well ... ...
