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课件网) After Twenty Years 外研版（2019）必修一 Unit 4 Senior one Reading Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, the students will be able to: Sequence and summarize the key events from the “past agreement” to the “present waiting” using a timeline, and outline the basic plot of the story. Analyze by examining key details (e.g., appearance, words, actions) and demonstrate their understanding of the characters’ dual identities and complex traits by completing a character profile. Evaluate and justify by comparing their predictions with the actual ending; to explain how O. Henry’s twist ending is constructed and to justify their own opinions on the characters’ choices between friendship and duty. I'm Lynn. I am an English teacher. But today let’s try something different. I am not only your English teacher today, but also the Keeper of Records （档案管理员）. You are not just my student today, but an observer（观察员） Now, open your letter! Inside are three pieces of paper! The story Clue Cards Guidelines for observers Let’s discover the secret of Case 1904: After Twenty Years ! I. Piece together the story Read quickly and find out characters and setting (time and place). I. Piece together the story Put information in one sentence. who, what, when and where I. Piece together the story A man and a policeman have a chat about the man’s old friend Jimmy outside a shop in New York on a cold, dark night. I. Piece together the story 1. Why is the man standing outside the shop 2. Why did the man and Jimmy part twenty years ago 3. Have they corresponded with each other during the past twenty years Read carefully and finish Activity 2 Will the two old friends meet as promised？ I. Piece together the story II. Unmask the Characters Step 1— Appearance (Clue Card 1) _____ scarfpin with large diamonds _____ with small diamonds club _____ _____ police cap scar cigar a nice watch What is your impression of the man Character profiles II. Unmask the Characters Clue Card 2— American Gold Rush By the early 1900s, although cities like New York were rich, many ordinary people lived a hard life and had few opportunities. As a result, the idea of going west to find gold became very attractive. It meant a chance for a fresh start and a better life. Gold seekers traveled to the West with simple tools to search for gold in rivers. However, life was full of difficulties, competition, and danger. It was hard to get rich by honest work. Many people found that the easiest way to become rich was to take risks and break the law. II. Unmask the Characters Character profiles Name Jimmy Identity Bob Did Jimmy keep the promise How many characters are there Focus on Clue Cards 3-4 and finish Step 2. II. Unmask the Characters Clue Card 3 — A Note Original Ending of the story double identities II. Unmask the Characters Silky Fox(unknown name) with a scar on his face, is wanted by police for criminal elements. ... ...
