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课件网) Unit 8 Literature Lesson1 The Last Leaf Reading By the end of this period, students will be able to: 1. know the main characters and plots of the story; 2. analyze the emotional ups and downs from the detailed descriptions; 3. explore the meaning of hope and friendship based on the development of the story and ending. Learning objectives Who is the author O. Henry Lead-in Born: September 11, 1862 Greensboro, North Carolina Died: June 5, 1910 (aged 47) New York City, New York Notable Works: The Last Leaf The Gift of the Magi The Furnished Room Movement/ Style: local colour Who is the man O. Henry Introduction How much do you know about O. Henry Find some background information about him. 1. Where was O. Henry from a. UK b. France c. USA 2. As a writer, he was most famous for ___. a. novels b. short stories c. poems 3. He started the writing style of ____. a. surprising endings b. humorous starts c. sad endings Pre-reading Read the story quickly and find the information below. Sue, Johnsy, the doctor, and Mr Behrman. The story took place in November in Greenwich Village, New York City. Mr Behrman dies of pneumonia because he painted an ivy leaf for Johnsy in the rain. main characters When and where What happened in the end Pre-reading The structure The Last Leaf Beginning Development Climax Ending Para. Para. Para. Para. 1-2 12 7-11 3-5 A. Johnsy’s hope B. Johnsy is dying D. The background C. The truth While-reading Read carefully, find the words of time and complete the timeline. In November, Johnsy _____. The doctor ____. Johnsy counted the leaves on the ivy vine and thought _____. Behrman and Sue looked out the window and found _____. The following day, Johnsy _____. The doctor _____. Mr Behrman_____. The next morning, Johnsy_____ _____. The next day, Mr Behrman _____. The janitor found _____ the day before. _____ In November, Johnsy _____. The doctor _____. Johnsy counted the leaves on the ivy vine and thought _____ _____. Behrman and Sue looked out the window and found _____. got sick with pneumonia said she might not get better that she must die when the last ivy leaf falls one leaf left The next day, Mr Behrman _____. The janitor found _____ _____ the day before. died Mr Behrman in bed with pain The following day, Johnsy _____. The doctor _____. Mr Behrman _____. The next morning, Johnsy _____ _____. asked to look out the window and saw the leaf still there saw the leaf was still there said she would live and get better was sick with pneumonia Johnsy was ill. Johnsy counted the leaves outside. There was only one leaf outside the window. The following day, the last leaf was still there. Johnsy survived. Mr Behrman died. 1. What do you think Sue’s comment “it’s Behrman’s masterpiece” means It was painted true to life that Johnsy didn’t even find it was a picture. It is the best art he ever painted because it kept Johnsy hopeful and alive. Post-reading 2. What do you think ... ...
