【教师版】Unit 1 Period 5 Writing & Presenting ideas（配套）
Learning Objectives 1 To read the sample introduction for its main idea and analyse its structure, write a introduction to a literary work 2 To present your understanding of the most beautiful person
Learning activities
目标一: To read the sample introduction for its main idea and analyse its structure, write a introduction to a literary work Activity 1: Read the title and look at the picture, predict what the introduction is about. The Picture of Dorian Gray It is about Dorian Gray who cares about physical beauty. Activity 2: Read the introduction to the novel and answer the questions. This book by Oscar Wilde tells the story of Dorian Gray, a very handsome young man who spends his life only concerned with his own pleasure, regardless of the suffering he brings to others. The story starts with young Dorian having his portrait painted. His friend Lord Wotton talks about beauty and pleasure being the only important things in life. Fascinated by his words, Dorian wishes he could remain young and good-looking always, with his portrait growing old instead of him. Soon afterwards, Dorian is surprised to find his wish has come true, after he meets Sybil, an innocent actress who falls in love with him. Dorian heartlessly abandons her just because she performs poorly one night. When he learns that Sybil has killed herself, Dorian finds his face in the painting has taken on a cruel look. He hides the painting away so that no one else may see it. For the next 18 years, Dorian engages in various evil deeds. His portrait ages and reveals his inner ugliness. One day, he suddenly comes to be fearful of his past crimes and wants to start a new life. But his portrait remains the same and reminds him of everything he has done. Feeling desperate, he tries to destroy the portrait with a knife, but it is he who is killed. His body is discovered, old and awful, while his portrait is young and handsome once again. In the story, what matters most to Dorian Gray is that he is good-looking, not that he has a good heart. He sacrifices his true self in pursuit of physical beauty and pleasure, which leads to his destruction in the end. 1 What kind of person is Dorian Gray 2 What message do you think the novel conveys Suggested answers: 1 He is a person who only cares about himself and tries every means, good or bad, to get what he wants. 2 I thinks it suggests that it is more important to have a good heart than just having physical beauty. Activity 3: Read the introduction again and put it into three parts. PartsParagraphsMain ideasPart 1Para. 1general introductionPart 2Para.s 2~4plotPart 3Para. 5central theme
Activity 4: Choose another literary work with a focus on physical appearances and personal qualities, such as The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, and complete the notes. General introduction:______________________________ Plot:___________________________________________ Central theme(s):_________________________________ Now write about this literary work based on your notes. Activity 5: Work in pairs. Make improvements to each other’s introductions and share them with the class. Sample: Jane Eyre Jane Eyre, written by Charlotte Bront and first published in 1847, tells the timeless story of the love between a poor young governess and a rich and mysterious gentleman. After leaving the orphanage where she has spent most of her childhood, Jane Eyre goes to work as the governess of the daughter of a wealthy but troubled landowner. As she comes to know the great house and the people who live and work within it, Jane begins to uncover the secret responsible for Rochester’s temper and reticence. They fall in love, but just when their happily ever after seems to be in sight, that secret threatens to tear them apart. Jane Eyre looks at how people should not be underestimated because of the way they look - Jane might be small and plain, but she is also strong, courageous and independent. Although she is a woman and from a lower social class than Rochester, she wants to prove herself his equal in spirit.
目标二: To present your understanding of the most beautiful person Activity 1: Work in groups. Read the quote and discuss the questions. A human being should be entirely beautiful: the face, the clothes, the mind, the thoughts. From Uncle Vanya by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov 1 What is your understanding of the quote 2 What is your definition of “true beauty” 3 What qualities should a “beautiful person” have Suggested answers: 1 A person should be beautiful both in appearance and heart. 2 “True beauty” means a person who has a good heart. 3 A “beautiful person” should be kind-hearted, helpful... Activity 2: Think of someone you want to recommend as “the most beautiful person you know”. Choose someone you know and complete the table. NameDescription of him/herAppearance:PersonalityReasons to recommend him/her
Activity 3: Work in groups. Discuss who is “the most beautiful person you know” and agree on the best candidate. Use the information in Activity 2 to help you. NameDescription of him/herAppearance:PersonalityReasons to recommend him/her
Activity 4: Prepare a short presentation. Consider the following: 1 the structure of your presentation 2 useful words, expressions and structures Give your presentation and recommend your candidate to the class. Vote for the best presentation.
Summary: 1 Can you retell the theme of “The Picture of Dorian Gray” 2 Can you summarise the qualities of a beautiful person 【学生版】Unit 1 Period 5 Writing & Presenting ideas（配套）
Learning Objectives 1 To read the sample introduction for its main idea and analyse its structure, write a introduction to a literary work 2 To present your understanding of the most beautiful person
Learning activities
目标一: To read the sample introduction for its main idea and analyse its structure, write a introduction to a literary work Activity 1: Read the title and look at the picture, predict what the introduction is about. The Picture of Dorian Gray ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Activity 2: Read the introduction to the novel and answer the questions. This book by Oscar Wilde tells the story of Dorian Gray, a very handsome young man who spends his life only concerned with his own pleasure, regardless of the suffering he brings to others. The story starts with young Dorian having his portrait painted. His friend Lord Wotton talks about beauty and pleasure being the only important things in life. Fascinated by his words, Dorian wishes he could remain young and good-looking always, with his portrait growing old instead of him. Soon afterwards, Dorian is surprised to find his wish has come true, after he meets Sybil, an innocent actress who falls in love with him. Dorian heartlessly abandons her just because she performs poorly one night. When he learns that Sybil has killed herself, Dorian finds his face in the painting has taken on a cruel look. He hides the painting away so that no one else may see it. For the next 18 years, Dorian engages in various evil deeds. His portrait ages and reveals his inner ugliness. One day, he suddenly comes to be fearful of his past crimes and wants to start a new life. But his portrait remains the same and reminds him of everything he has done. Feeling desperate, he tries to destroy the portrait with a knife, but it is he who is killed. His body is discovered, old and awful, while his portrait is young and handsome once again. In the story, what matters most to Dorian Gray is that he is good-looking, not that he has a good heart. He sacrifices his true self in pursuit of physical beauty and pleasure, which leads to his destruction in the end. 1 What kind of person is Dorian Gray 2 What message do you think the novel conveys Suggested answers: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Activity 3: Read the introduction again and put it into three parts. PartsParagraphsMain ideasPart 1Part 2Part 3
Activity 4: Choose another literary work with a focus on physical appearances and personal qualities, such as The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, and complete the notes. General introduction:______________________________ Plot:___________________________________________ Central theme(s):_________________________________ Now write about this literary work based on your notes. Activity 5: Work in pairs. Make improvements to each other’s introductions and share them with the class. Sample: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________
目标二: To present your understanding of the most beautiful person Activity 1: Work in groups. Read the quote and discuss the questions. A human being should be entirely beautiful: the face, the clothes, the mind, the thoughts. From Uncle Vanya by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov 1 What is your understanding of the quote 2 What is your definition of “true beauty” 3 What qualities should a “beautiful person” have Suggested answers: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Activity 2: Think of someone you want to recommend as “the most beautiful person you know”. Choose someone you know and complete the table. NameDescription of him/herAppearance:PersonalityReasons to recommend him/her
Activity 3: Work in groups. Discuss who is “the most beautiful person you know” and agree on the best candidate. Use the information in Activity 2 to help you. NameDescription of him/herAppearance:PersonalityReasons to recommend him/her
Activity 4: Prepare a short presentation. Consider the following: 1 the structure of your presentation 2 useful words, expressions and structures Give your presentation and recommend your candidate to the class. Vote for the best presentation.
Summary: 1 Can you retell the theme of “The Picture of Dorian Gray” 2 Can you summarise the qualities of a beautiful person
