(
课件网) Unit 5 The Value of Money Reading and Thinking （新人教版必修三） Acquire the basic information about the play. Learning Aims Analyze the main character’s characteristics. Appreciate Mark Twain’s ironic(讽刺的；反话的) language. Develop a correct view on money and life. ★ ★ ★ ★ Mark Twain （1835-1910） One of the greatest writers of the 19th century in America. His major writing style is humor and irony. (The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,1876) (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, 1881) Unit 5 The Value of Money Period 2 Reading and Thinking Early stage: Active & humor Mid-term: Satire(讽刺) Later period: pessimistic & desperate Writing style This man really got a million pound bank note in Mark Twain's novel. What did the young man do with the million-pound bank note Step 2.Pre-reading Main Characters Roderick & Oliver Two rich gentlemen made a bet on what would happen to a person if he was given a million pound note. Narrator: Two rich brothers, Roderick and Oliver, have made a bet. Oliver believes that with a million-pound bank note a man could live a month in London. His brother Roderick doubts it. They see a poor young man walking outside their house. It is Henry Adams. Roderick: Young man, would you step inside a moment, please Henry: Who Me, sir Roderick: Yes, you. Servant: (opening a door) Good morning, sir. Would you please come in (Henry enters the house.) Narration character line Stage directions The elements of the play Read the narration’s part and answer the questions. Q1: The brothers , Roderick and Oliver,have made a bet. What is it Q2: At this time, who do they see Q3: What is the difference between Henry and the brothers Narrator: Two rich brothers, Roderick and Oliver, have made a bet. Oliver believes that with a million-pound bank note a man could live a month in London. His brother Roderick doubts it. They see a poor young man walking outside their house. It is Henry Adams. What is the trigger（诱因） of this conflict Conflict (冲突) Step1: Read to understand the play’s background A bank note≠ A cash note Step2: Read to find out more about the play’s details. Q4: Did Henry come to London on purpose What hapened to him Q5: How did Henry want the brothers to help him Q6: Why do you think the brothers chose Henry for their bet Q4: Did Henry come to London on purpose What hapened to him Henry: Well, I can't say that I have any plans. As a matter of fact, I landed in Britain by accident. Henry: Well, I had my own boat. About a month ago, I was sailing, and towards night I found myself carried out to sea by a strong wind. The next morning I was spotted by a ship. Oliver: And it was the ship that brought you to England. Step2: Read to find out more about the play’s details. Q5: How did Henry want the brothers to help him Henry: I'm afraid I don't quite follow you, sir. Roderick:Tell us, what sort of work did you do in America Henry: I worked for a mining company. ... ...
