(
课件网) After Twenty Years Unit 4 Developing ideas ——— BY O. HENRY ——— Do you know who he is Have you read any stories of him O. Henry 欧.亨利 O.Henry 1. O. Henry is his _____ name. 2. He is a world famous American _____ writer. 3.He often focused on _____ of ordinary people in New york city at that time. 4. His stories are best known for _____ endings. pen short story surprise everyday life Chapter 1 After twenty years Reading Review Skim the text and fill in the blanks. Basic elements of a story The basic elements of a story should include settings, characters and plot. After Twenty Years 1.Why is the man standing outside the shop now A.Because he is waiting for his friend Jimmy. B. Because he is going for a walk C. Because he is going on a patrol(巡逻) 2.Why did the man go to the west A. To travel in the west. B. To let Jimmy leave New York. C. To make his fortune. Read Para. 1 and find answers to the questions. Jimmy: the only place The man: make a fortune The West Read for answers Jimmy Bob Different choices drove them to different paths... Lost track of each other Chapter 2 After twenty years Scanning Twenty years ago The next morning After a year or two After twenty years tonight time I _____ here with Jimmy, my _____ I was to start the West to _____ ____ I came _____ to stand in this door, and it’s worth it if my old partner _____ dined best chum make a fortune a thousand miles turns up We_____ each other lost track of During the twenty years I_____ around over it_____ kept hustling pretty lively Read for the man’s story What is the surprise ending for this story O. Henry’s ending 通缉 便衣警察 catch/ arrest unexpected(出乎意料) but reasonable(合情合理) “Life is a matter of choices, and every choice you make makes you.” — John C. Maxwell Dilemma of the story JIMMY faced with the dilemma 进退两难 Jimmy had mixed feelings. He knew what his duty was, he also cherished their friendship. However, this doesn’t mean covering for his mistakes,but helping him to recognize and correct them. Justice Friendship vs Chapter 3 In twenty years Writing Write an ending to the story Use expressions that describe: settings characters actions Stepping out of jail into the cold wind, Bob, now 58, felt lost and helpless... After 20 years Stepping out of jail into the cold wind, Bob, now 58, felt lost and helpless. “Twenty years is a long time,” he smiled bitterly, not knowing where to go. He had no family, and had never heard a word from Jimmy again since that cold, dark night. “Was he ashamed of having a friend like me ” Bob longed for an answer.“Excuse me, sir, are you Bob ” Bob heard the voice of a young man. “Yes.”He turned around and was surprised to find a familiar-looking man in his thirties. “Have we met before ” “No, sir,” replied the man. “My father told me to meet you today. I have a note for you from him.” Doubtfully, Bob unfolded the note. His hands were shaking by ... ...
