(
课件网) The Gift of Possibility Lead-in A B C D What was the gift in the passage? The credit for what I had accomplished and permission to go forward. What was the story in the passage? Theme Age 27 Siblings 10 brothers and sisters Relationship Status single Birth Place Puerto Rico Growing Place Puerto Rico, New York Education college The writer's profile Paragraph 2 Paragraph 2 Do you think the writer is a gentleman or a lady? Why? Gentleman Lady Paragraph 2 Esmeralda Santiago (born May 17, 1948) is a Puerto Rican author and former actress known for her novels and memoirs. Paragraph 2 New York Puerto Rico What was the writer's dream in America? Did it come true? I spent much of my life seeking solitude. Every part of me wanted to be alone. Paragraph 2 Paragraph 2-3 How did the writer feel on Christmas? lonely and eager for love and company boyfriend family friends acquaintances broke up returned to Puerto Rico went home were involved in their own lives ironic (讽刺的) In the past leave home be independent a sharp contrast Happiness Place Changes of feeling Theme on the street lonely Paragraph 1 Para 1 Surroundings crowded songs Others' activities be accompanied lonely Shoppers, hawkers, and gawkers whirled and swirled around me. Rhyme(押韵) Paragraph 2-4 Para 1 Para 2-3 Surroundings crowded songs Others' activities be accompanied lonely Current state alone Surroundings blinking lights eager for love and company Para 4 Surroundings lots of goodies Flashback even more depressed Paragraph 4 Flashback How did the writer celebrate Christmas in Puerto Rico? a sharp contrast Christmas experiences with family life alone on Christmas ?! 13 27 struggle independent educated healthy adventurous Paragraph 5 What did Joseph and Mary do? Why did the writer mention Joseph and Mary? Joseph and Mary ? seek shelter The writer ? similar positive Para 1 Para 2-3 Para 4 Para 5 Surroundings crowded songs Others' activities be accompanied lonely Current state alone Surroundings blinking lights eager for love and company Surroundings lots of goodies Flashback even more depressed hopeful Inspired by Joseph and Mary Did the writer suggest her sadness directly? How did the writer convey this to us? Writing technique a sharp contrast beautiful and crowded surroundings, Christmas experiences personal feelings show tell more than Writing technique Use more specific details than general statements to show what you want to say in writing. Writing technique detailed description rhyme contrast flashback irony What can you learn from the passage? self-recognition Read about others’ story Reflect on ourselves Realize self growth give receive more than material gifts recognition encouragement bravery optimism Writing After the Mid-term exam, choose a special gift for your best friend/ yourself. Write down the reasons. To whom: _____ What gift: _____ Why: 1._____ 2._____ Write down at least 8 complete sentences. My gift Be tha ... ...
