Unit10 Reading Club: The Merchant of Venice作业设计 The Merchant of Venice作业设计 教学目标 By the end of this lesson, students will be able to Language objectives: Master the meanings and usages of “merchant, justice, court, debt, agreement, property, revenge, guarantee, in the hope of, in return for, break the promise/law, weigh the flesh and set out to do sth.” in the text; Improve their reading comprehension and language expression abilities Cultural objectives: Understand Shakespeare's literary achievements and the cultural background of the Renaissance; Enhance their cross-cultural awareness Emotional objectives: Have a deeper understanding of values such as friendship and justice; Cultivate their humanistic qualities and moral concepts 教学重点难点 Key Points Character Analysis: Lead students to thoroughly understand the main characters. For example, Antonio is kind-hearted and generous, Shylock is cold - blooded and greedy, and Portia is intelligent and brave. Analyzing the characters' words and actions to understand their personalities is vital for understanding the entire story. Plot Arrangement: Help students clarify the complex plot threads of "The Merchant of Venice", such as Antonio's borrowing of money, his inability to repay, and the court confrontation, enabling students to retell the story completely. Difficult Points Comprehension of Cultural Background: Students need to understand the cultural background behind the story, such as the social features, commercial culture, religious and ethnic conflicts in Venice during that period. These cultural backgrounds are crucial for understanding the characters' behaviors and the theme of the story, yet they may be rather abstract for students. Theme Exploration and Discussion: Guide students to explore the deep - seated themes ofthe text, such as the relationships and manifestations of justice, mercy, vengeance, friendship, and love within the story, and encourage them to conduct in-depth discussions on these themes, cultivating students' critical-thinking skills. Drama Performance and Emotional Appreciation: Organize students to perform the drama and require them to accurately convey the emotions and psychological changes of the characters. This demands that students not only understand the lines but also empathize with the characters' situations and emotions, which requires a relatively high level of students' comprehensive abilities. - 12 - Homework for this lesson is composed of a required part and an optional part. 1.Required homework Finish the Homework List on your own. (The key words, phrases and sentences will be included in the list, as well as the background knowledge and text content. ) 2.Optional homework(choose one) Write a short passage to express your attitude for Shylock or Portia and your reasons.(100 words) Write 3 sentences to introduce Shylock or Portia.(no less than 18 words for each sentence) (This kind of homework is designed to help students recall the text, c ... ...
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