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课件网) Lesson 1 The Last Leaf (1) --by O. Henry Unit 8 Literature O.Henry (1862 – 1910) About the Author O. Henry (1862 – 1910) was an American short story writer. He created many great works, including The Gift of the Magi, The Cop and the Anthem, and The Last Leaf. He was known as “The father of the modern American short story”，one of “The world’s three greatest short story writers”(the other two are Maupassant莫泊桑 and Chekhov契诃夫). His works also featured some surprising endings, bringing readers deeper thoughts and surprises. 1. Be a producer: Apperciate the story’s language. 2. Be a director: Catch the actors’ emotion changes. 3. Be a playwright: Have the ability to continue the script. To be a filmmaker: Greenwich Village is a place where the art people came together, hunting for apartments with north-facing windows and low rents. At the top of a three-story building, Sue and Johnsy had their studio. In November, a cold, unseen stranger, whom the doctors called Pneumonia, arrived in Greenwich Village. Mr Pneumonia placed his icy finger on Johnsy; and she lay, barely moving, in her bed staring at a blank wall under her blanket. The doctor took Sue aside and claimed, "She has one chance in - let us say, ten. And that chance is for her to want to live. Try to encourage her to think more hopeful thoughts, about the future, about living." Part 1 “Be a producer” Read Para 1-3 When: Where: Who: What: When Where Who What In November Greenwich Village, where the art people came together Johnsy, Sue, the doctor Sue got Pneumonia，so the doctor comforted Johnsy. 十字爆炸：天选之子，不论走廊，四周起立，最晚得之。 Part 2: “Be a director” Part 2 : “Be a director” 1. How can we describe Johnsy, Sue and Mr Behrman Johnsy Sue Mr. Behrman kind selfless caring helpful sensitive pessimistic sensitive pessimistic caring helpful kind selfless Talk in pairs sensitive pessimistic caring helpful kind selfless 真情再现： 每位组长为导演，选两人（不限性别）分饰Johnsy和Sue，演出生无可恋，演出友情迸发…… Sue：What are you counting, dear Johnsy: They are falling faster now. Three days ago, there were almost a hundred. But now, there are only five left now. Sue: Oh, dear, the wind blew them away, it is natural. Johnsy: When the last one falls, I must go, too. Sue: I never heard of such nonsense(荒谬的想法). Johnsy: I’m tired of waiting, let me go. Sue: Try to sleep, dear, you will be well. What did the last ivy leaf mean 1.to plot(情节) A. a masterpiece(杰作) 2.to Johnsy B. a thread(线索) 3.to Behrman C. a symbol of hope of life Without Behrman’s sacrifice, Johnsy wouldn’t have the chance to recover. Talk in groups: Why conflict Part 3: “Be a playwright” If this story weren’t finished, how do you continue this story Brainstorm with your partners… 知道Mr. Beherman为她所做的一切后，Johnsy的眼泪喷涌而出。看着那最后一片常春藤叶子，Johnsy更加悲伤地哭了起来。尽管她还很虚弱，但是她还是决定去看 ... ...
