9AUnit 8 Detective stories - Listening&Speaking 课件(共22张PPT)

(共22张PPT)
Unit 8
Surprise Endings
Listening & Speaking
Review
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the missing part
the event (with given words)
the whole story
Picture 1
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Christmas; feel sad;
only one dollar and eighty-
seven cents;
couldn’t afford
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The next day would be Christmas. However, Jim and Della felt sad because they had only one dollar and eighty-seven cents and they couldn’t even afford a Christmas present for each other!
recall + retell
two possessions;
be proud of;
Hair Goods;
sell;
get the money;
Picture 2
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Jim and Della had two possessions which they are both proud of---Jim’s gold watch and Della’s beautiful hair. So Della went to the Hair Goods to sell her hair and Jim decided to sell his gold watch in order to get the money for a Christmas gift for each other.
recall + retell
a watch chain;
a set of combs;
match;
give up sth. for sb.
Picture 3
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With the money, Della bought a watch chain to match Jim’s gold watch; Meanwhile; Jim bought a set of combs to match Della’s beautiful long hair! They both gave up the most precious things for each other!
recall + retell
The next day would be Christmas. However, Jim and Della felt sad because they had only one dollar and eighty-seven cents and they couldn’t even afford a Christmas present for each other! Jim and Della had two possessions which they are both proud of---Jim’s gold watch and Della’s beautiful hair. So Della went to the Hair Goods to sell her hair and Jim decided to sell his gold watch in order to get the money for a Christmas gift for each other. With the money, Della bought a watch chain to match Jim’s gold watch; Meanwhile; Jim bought a set of combs to match Della’s beautiful long hair! They both gave up the most precious things for each other!
Repeat the whole story!
Speak up
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What do you think of
“The gifts”
2. Which part do you like
most
They are talking about the story.
Hi, I am Wendy!
Hi, I am Jim.
What do they think of the story
Jim Wendy
Opinion
Supporting details
not enjoy
fantastic
too simple
out of date
surprise ending
Della and Jim
touching/moving
Although they have different opinions, they are disagreeing instead of arguing with each other!
How to disagree in a polite way and present your own opinions
Beginning statements:
I’m sorry, but I’m afraid…
I’m sorry, but I don’t agree. ……
Perhaps, you are right, but I think….
I’m sorry that you feel that way. ……
Other beginning statements？
Other beginning statements!
I see. But in my opinion,…
I understand where you are coming from, but ……
I see your point of view, but….
That’s interesting, but the way I see it.
I’m not sure I agree with that, but…
They went to a lecture.
Wendy and Jim are listening to a lecture about the writer.
Title of the Lecture: The life of O. Henry
1862 O. Henry was born as William Sydney Porter.
1887 He began writing for (1) __________ and magazines.
1896 He was accused of (2) _______ _________. He ran away to Central America.
He returned to the US because (3) ___ ___ ___ ______. Then he was sent to
(4) _____. There he began writing (5) ____________ under the name “O. Henry”.
He left prison. Later he moved to (6) ______ ______ ______ and began
(7) a _________ ______ _______.
1910 He died at the age of (8) _______.
newspapers
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Blank filling!
stealing money
his wife was dying
prison
short stories
New York City
successful writing career
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Quiz!
Tasks:
give a speech about the life of O. Henry.
give their opinions about him.
After the lecture…
After the lecture!
In my opinion, Henry is a successful writer because he is good at capturing details.
I think O. Henry is a loving husband and father.
In my opinion, he is a fantastic short story writer, because he created the famous O. Henry ending.
For me, his short stories are fantastic because they are full of surprising endings.
Whom do you disagree with
I’m sorry, but I’m afraid…
I’m sorry, but I don’t agree. ……
Perhaps, you are right, but I think….
I’m sorry that you feel that way. ……
I see. But in my opinion,…
I understand where you are coming from, but ……
I see your point of view, but….
That’s interesting, but the way I see it.
I’m not sure I agree with that, but…
Perhaps, you are right. But I think he is a man of no responsibility because he ran away after he did something wrong.
I think O. Henry is a loving husband and father.
For me, his short stories are fantastic because they are full of surprising endings.
I see your point of view, but I think his short stories always end the same way with nothing new.
Homework.
Option 1 : PREPARE a speech--“the life of O. Henry” in your own
words and PRESENT in class.
Option 2: Make a dialogue according to the following 2 situations.
Situation 1 Jim thinks Middle School students should wear casual clothes to school, but you disagree and want to show your opinion.
Situation 2 From Anna’s point of view, Middle school students shouldn’t do housework at home because they have too much pressure from schoolwork. You disagree with her and show your opinion.
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