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课件网) Unit8 Surprise ending Reading———The gifts Karida 2025 Learning aims Predict(预测）and understand the story’s plot（情节） development. Analyze the characters’ emotions （情绪）and personal qualities(品质）. Explore the theme（主题） by making inferences（推断）. 01 02 03 Contents 1. Lead-in 2. Before-reading 3. While-reading 4. Post-reading Lead-in birthdays graduation weddings Christmas Mother’s Day What do you know about … People in the West usually give gifts to others on special days. Match their gift-giving times in the box with the pictures below. Write the words in the blanks. Christmas Mother’s Day Weddings Birthdays Graduation What kind of gifts do you often receive on special days People give gifts as a way of showing thoughtfulness, love and affection. When we give gifts, it brings joy or pleasure to the receivers. How do you feel when you receive gifts from others Most of us will feel happy and surprised. But in O.Henry’s works, the surprises make you feel a little bit different. An ending in the style of O. Henry - unexpected yet logical. Why do people give gifts Before-reading Henry(William Sydney Porter) (1862-1910) one of three short story masters in the world an American short-story writer, a master of surprise endings He wrote extensively (广泛地) about the life of ordinary people in New York City. Name & Birth Occupation Influence Works Introduction of O·Henry The Last Leaf 《最后一片叶子》 The Cop and the Anthem 《警察与赞美诗》 The Gift of the Magi《麦琪的礼物》 What’s the theme of this story How about the ending Is there a surprise ending Let’s read the story. Let’s enjoy a short movie———The Gift of the Magi. While-reading Look at the picture, the title and Line1-6 of the short story on Page 115. Then answer the questions below. 1. When did the story take place On the day before Christmas. On Christmas Eve. 2. Who were the characters Della and Jim. 3. Why did Della count her money Because she wanted to buy a present. 4. What was Della’s problem She could not afford a present. time cause characters basic elements of the story Divide the story into three parts and summarize the main idea of each part. (Para. 1–2) The background information of the story. (Para. 3–8) Della sold her hair and bought her husband a watch chain. (Para. 9–17) Jim sold his watch and bought a set of combs for Della. Tomorrow will be Christmas, and I only have (1)_____ _____. I can’t (2)_____ for Jim. What should I do one dollar and eighty-seven cents afford a present I must buy a Christmas present for my dear Della. I must buy a Christmas present for my dear Della. What do we know about Jim and Della caring 关心他人的 loving 有爱的 Explore: characters and themes P117 There’s only one possession which I’m proud of — my (3)_____. I can (4)_____ to get the money. beautiful hair sell it I must buy a Christmas present for my dear Della. My (5)_____ is very valuable, but ... ...
