(
课件网) Unit 1 Honesty and responsibility Reading 1.Analyse the plot of the short story; 2.Identify the writing techniques of the short story; 3.Appreciate the ending of the short story; 4.Develop a deeper understanding about honesty and responsibility. Learning objectives After Twenty Years Do you know the writer O. Henry What do you know about him William Sydney Porter(original name)(1862-1910) A world-famous American short story writer. O. Henry(pen name) Pre-reading During his lifetime, O. Henry published 10 collections(作品集) and over 600 short stories. In his stories, he often focused on the everyday life of ordinary people in New York City at that time. His stories are best known for their surprise endings. Witches’ Loaves 《女巫的面包》 A Service of Love 《爱的牺牲》 The Gift of the Magi 《麦琪的礼物》 The Last Leaf 《最后的常春藤叶》 After Twenty Years 《二十年后》 Major Works The Green Door 《绿色门》 Hearts and Hands 《心与手》 Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen 《两位感恩节的绅士》 While the Auto Waits 《汽车等待的时候》 Before you read the story, think about: 1.What is the most difficult choice you have made in your life so far 2.Do you think time can change a person Why or why not Now read the short story—After Twenty Years on Pages 2-3. barely ten o’clock in the doorway of a store(New York) Bob, Jimmy, a policeman Skim the story and complete the elements of the story. Activity 1 Fast-reading for the elements of the story. Story Setting When Where plot Who Character While-reading 1. Introduction: Jimmy went to see his friend Bob at the agreed location. 2.Rising action: _____ 3.Climax: _____ _____ 4.Falling action: 5.Resolution: Activity 2 Read the short story and complete the plot diagram below. _____ _____ Plot refers to a series of events within a story, which are put in sequence according to the principle of cause and effect. To analyze the plot, we try to grasp its five main elements—introduction, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution. TIP Analyzing the plot 1. Introduction: Jimmy went to see his friend Bob at the agreed location. 2.Rising action: _____ 3.Climax: _____ _____ 4.Falling action: 5.Resolution: _____ _____ Bob met Jimmy, and the two talked about old times. Bob realized that the man was not Bob received a note from Jimmy his best friend, Jimmy Wells. The man arrested Bob. Wells that explained his actions. Ⅰ. Introduction:(read Lines 1-29) Jimmy went to see his friend Bob at the agreed location. 1.What do we know about “Big Joe” Brady’s restaurant from the passage A．It was a famous restaurant in the neighbourhood. B．It was run by Bob and Jimmy together. C．It was still in business after twenty years. D．It was the place where Bob and Jimmy had promised to meet. √ Activity 3 Careful-reading for details deep thinking 2.Why did Bob choose the doorway as the meeting place A. Because he wanted to meet his best friend in no time. B. Because he ... ...
