1、,牛津高中英语第八模块,Unit 1 The written word 江苏泰州二中 黄蕾,Appreciating literature,Reading,1.Do you like literature? What kind of literature do you like best?2.Can you list some famous Chinese and foreign writers and their works?,Questions,Chinese literature,foreign literature,Do you know?,1. Do you know classic
2、 literature and its definition ?,2.Do you know Charles Dickens and his works?,Introduction to Dickens,Charles Dickens was born on 7 February 1812 in Portsmouth, England. He had a happy childhood after his family moved to Chatham. At the age of 12, Dickens had to leave school because his father was i
3、mprisoned for debt.,The poverty and adversity Dickens experienced as a child greatly influenced his later views on social reform. Before his death on 9 June1870, he wrote about 15 major novels and many short stories, most of which are famous for their surprise endings.,Works by Charles Dickens,雾都孤儿
4、圣诞颂歌 双城记 艰难时世 远大前程 大卫科波菲尔, Great Expectations Oliver Twist A Christmas Carol Hard Times A Tale of Two Cities David Copperfield,Read the text quickly and answer these questions.1.Why dont many people like the classics? 2.What is written on Charles Dickenss gravestone? 3.How old is Pip when the story
5、begins?,1.Because they think they are old-fashioned and boring, and have nothing to do with life today. 2. On his gravestone it reads, “By his death, one of Englands greatest writers is lost to the world.” 3. Pip was then seven years old.,Divide the whole passage into four parts and summarize the ma
6、in idea of each part.,Part1,para.1,The definition of classic literature.,Part2,Part3,Part4,para.2,para.3,para.4-11,Many people dont like classic literature. (they think classics are old-fashioned and boring ),The authors idea about classic literature. (she doesnt think they are old-fashioned and bor
7、ing ),The author gives us interesting facts about Charles Dickens and his book, Great Expectations.(para.4-5)Charles Dickens: Englishs greatest writer (para.6-11):Great Expectations,Definition,popular,Reasons,differs,old-fashioned,boring,existence,adapted,form,Read Para.1-3 silently, and fill in the
8、 form.,How,Mist,Character,Plot,Twist,England in the early 1800s,Read Para.4-11 silently, and fill in the form.,Find the character development of Pip:At 7: . At 18: . In London: developed . ；hoped to be a gentleman and . At the end: understood that wealth does not buy happiness and friends are .,an o
9、rphan living at his sisters home,got a big fortune from a stranger,the shortcomings of being shallow,more important than a fancy education,win love from Estella,having prejudice against his old companions,1. Would you like to read Great Expectations? Why or why not?2. What kind of person was Pip? Wh
10、y?,Discussion,1.What does a persuasive essay try to do?,To convince the reader to adopt a certain point of view.,2. Whats the writers point of view in this essay?,To persuade us to appreciate classic literature.,Reading Strategy,Firstly the writer asks us to reconsider our ideas about classic litera
11、ture, secondly she gives us interesting facts about Charles Dickens and his book, Great Expectations, which makes us want to read the book at the end of the essay.,3. How does the author tries to convince the reader?,Listen to the tape and then fill in the blanks.,Great Expectations is my favorite b
12、ook. It was written by one of Englands greatest _, Charles Dickens, and is now seen as classic literature. The main character in the novel is_, a poor boy from England. He lives With his mean sister and her _, Joe.,authors,Pip,husband,The story is set in _ in the early 1800s. It is a misty night whe
13、n the story begins. Mist is a _ for danger and uncertainty used throughout the _. Later in the story, Pip receives a large sum of money from a stranger. He uses the _ to move to London without any companions. He settles there so he can become an educated _.,England,symbol,novel,fortune,gentleman,Pip
14、 changes from a pleasant young man into a very _ one. What it means to be a gentleman is an important _ in Great Expectations. Pip is not really a gentleman because he is prejudiced against Joe. The best part of the story is when Pip makes the acquaintance of the man who gives him his fortune.,shallow,theme,1. Find more information about classic literature. 2. Find the result of Great Expectations and write a summary about the story of Great Expectations.,Homework,
