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《 高 中 英 语 》 ( 上 外 版 )
选择性必修第四册第四单元 Approaching Classics
授 课 教 师 :
课时
授课内容
1
Getting Started/ Reading A
1
Reading A/ Vocabulary Focus
1
Reading A/ Grammar in Use
1.5
Listening, Viewing and Speaking
1
Reading B
0.5
Critical Thinking
1
Writing
1
Further Exploration/ Self-assessment
《 高 中 英 语 》 ( 上 外 版 )
选择性必修第四册第四单元
学习目标 Learning Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to ...
1. 在语境中掌握课文核心词汇的意义,并运用核心词汇表达 相关信息与观点;
master the key words and expressions in context and use them
properly to express topic-related information and voice opinions;
2. 构建与经典相关的主题词汇语义网; build the word web about classics;
3. 总结经典作品的特征及讨论阅读经典的意义。
summarize the features of literary classics and discuss the meaning of reading classics.
First, he felt very sad as though he himself had been mutilated.
He even regretted hook in the
fish
“A man can be destroyed but not defeated.”
He thought of DiMaggio’s handicap to
search for ins iration and encoura ement.
As an experienced fisherman, he knew the pattern of what could happen the inner part of the current
He decided
The shark took the old man’s harpoon and rope
The fish was bleeding, whmic ght attract more sharks
But he successfull cheered himself He believed that mau .is not made for defeat.
The internal struggle
Paragraphs 3-11
Though the fierce shark had been killed, the old man still faced a crisis …
The problems
Paragraphs 1-2
to arm himself again and see the positive side.
The solution
Paragraphs 12- 14
Review
when he reached
.
He swung over and over again, wrapping himself in two loops of the rope.
His tail lashed.
His jaws clicked.
Key words and expressions
How does the shark and the old man fight
How did the shark struggle
The shark
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swing v. swing-swung-swung
1. to move backwards or forwards or from side to side while hanging from a fixed point; to make sth do this (使)摆动,摇摆,摇荡;
Translate: 当鲨鱼挣扎时,船猛烈地地左右摇晃。
When the shark struggled, the boat swung fiercely from one side to the other.
2. to move or make sth move with a wide curved movement(使) 弧线运 动,转弯, 转动
e.g. The boat found the current and swung around.
3. to change or make sb/sth change from one opinion, mood, etc. to
another(使)改变(意见、情绪等)
Translate: 渔夫的情绪从沮丧变为了振奋。
The fisherman’s emotions swung from depression to cheerfulness.
He swung over and over again, wrapping himself in two loops of the rope.
swing n.
1. a swinging movement of rhythm 摆动;挥动;扭转;强劲节奏 Translate: 老人对准鲨鱼挥拍一击。
The old man took a wild swing at the shark.
2. a change from one opinion or situation to another; the amount by which sth changes 改变;改变的程度
mood swings 情绪起伏
Paraphrase: Facing such a pressing problem, the old man’s mood swung.
=Facing such a pressing problem, the old man experienced mood swings.
He swung over and over again, wrapping himself in two loops of the rope.
wrap … in…
to enfold, envelop, or enclose someone or something in some material. 用 …把 …裹起来
Translate: 受伤的手被裹上了绷带。
The bleeding hand is wrapped in bandage.
He swung over and over again, wrapping himself in two loops of the rope.
lash v.
1. to move or to move sth quickly and violently from side to side (使)
迅猛摆动, 甩动
2. to fasten sth tightly to sth else with ropes捆绑;捆
His tail lashed.
click v.
1. to make or cause something to make a short sharp sound (使) 发出
咔哒声,咔哒(或咔嚓)响
Translate: 相机咔嚓一声,拍摄下了这条巨大的鲨鱼。
The camera clicked and captured the huge shark.
2. to choose a particular function or item on a computer screen, etc.,
by pressing one of the buttons on a mouse or touchpad (用鼠标或在触
控板上)点击,单击
Translate: 点击按钮,你就能得到有关《老人与海》 的更多信息。
Click the button, and you will get more information about the Old
Man and the Sea.
His jaws clicked.
click n.
1. the act of pressing the button on a computer mouse or touchpad 点
击,单击
2. a short sharp sound 咔哒声,咔嚓声
His jaws clicked.
The old man had a boat to sail away from the shark, a harpoon to hit it, and some rope to tie his catch.
l How does the shark and the old man fight
What weapons does the old man have
The old man
harpoon n.
a weapon like a spear that you can throw or fire from a gun and is used for catching large fish 渔猎标枪;鱼叉
The old man had a boat to sail away from the shark, a harpoon to hit it, and some rope to tie his catch.
Translate: The fish dived as the harpoon struck it.
叉一碰到鱼它就潜入水中。
Because it has been mutilated. The old man feels as if he himself had been hit.
Do you know why the old man
does not like to look at the fish
anymore
l How does the shark and the old man fight
The old man
mutilate ['mju:t le t] v.
to damage sth very badly严重损毁,毁坏
e.g . The bad news is that the fish was badly mutilated.
Because it has been mutilated. The old man feels as if he himself had been hit.
Because the big fish he caught is bleeding and the smell of the blood would invite more sharks. He felt painful about the fish being attacked and regretted hooking the fish.
Why does the old man regretted
hooking the fish
l How does the shark and the old man fight
The old man
bleed v. bleed-bled-bled
to lose blood, especially from a wound or an injury 流 血, 失血
Because the big fish he caught is bleeding and the smell of the blood would invite more sharks. He felt painful about the fish being attacked and regretted hooking the fish.
Fill in the blank: 被鲨鱼毁伤之后, 这条鱼开始大量流血。
Having been mutilated by the shark, _ _ _badly
hook v.
to catch a fish with a hook 钓(鱼)
e.g. At the first cast, I hooked a huge fish, which weighed ten kilograms.
Because the big fish he caught is bleeding and the smell of the blood would invite more sharks. He felt painful about the fish being attacked and regretted hooking the fish.
hook n.
a curved piece of metal, plastic or wire for hanging things on, catching
fish with, etc. 钩;钓钩;挂钩;鱼钩
Both his hand injury and DiMaggio’s bone spur are
handicaps. Just like bone spur troubled DiMaggio, hand injury made the old man suffer. The old man thought of DiMaggio to search for inspiration and encouragement.
l What does the old man’s struggle with the shark suggest about the nature of humanity
Why does the old man think of DiMaggio
handicap n.
(becoming old-fashioned, sometimes offensive) a permanent physical or mental condition that makes it difficult or impossible to use a particular
part of your body or mind 残疾;生理缺陷
Translate:老人的伤使他想起DiMaggio的生理缺陷,从中他获得了鼓舞。
The old man’s injury reminds him of DiMaggio’s handicap, from which he found encouragement.
handicap v. to make sth more difficult for sb to do 妨碍;阻碍
Translate: 失去鱼叉和绳子让老人处于不利的境地。
The old man was handicapped by the loss of harpoon and rope.
The sting ray stung it when the old man stepped on him
when swimming and paralyzed the lower leg and made the unbearable pain.
l What does the old man’s struggle with the shark suggest about the nature of humanity
How is the man’s heel injury
sting n. the sharp pointed part of an insect or creature that can go
into the skin leaving a small, painful and sometimes poisonous wound (昆虫的)鳌针,刺;(植物的)刺,刺毛
sting v. sting-stung-stung
to feel, or to make sb feel, a sharp pain in a part of their body(使)
感觉刺痛
e.g. His cheeks were stinging from the icy wind, but he had no choice but to wait since it would be the last ferry home. 刺骨的寒风吹得他脸颊
生疼,但他只能等,因为这将是他回家的最后一艘船了。
The sting ray stung it when the old man stepped on him
when swimming and paralyzed the lower leg and made the unbearable pain.
paralyze/paralyse v.
to make sb unable to feel or move all or part of their body使麻痹; 使
瘫痪
e.g. Some animals,to protect themselves in time of danger,can release
chemicals that paralyze predators.有些动物会在危险时刻释放一些化学物质 麻倒捕食者来保护自己。
to prevent sth from functioning normally 不能正常工作
e.g. The recession would paralyze the industry, leading to thousands of
workers changing jobs.这次危机将使整个行业受到重创, 导致成千上万的工人
转岗。
The sting ray stung it when the old man stepped on him
when swimming and paralyzed the lower leg and made the unbearable pain.
unbearable adj.
too painful, annoying or unpleasant to deal with or accept 难耐的; 无法接受的;难以处理的
Translate: 随着时间一点点过去,他手上的伤变得难以承受。
The sting ray stung it when the old man stepped on him
when swimming and paralyzed the lower leg and made the unbearable pain.
As time went but, his hand wound was becoming unbearable.
The old man knew quite well the pattern of what could
happen when he reached the inner part of the current. He knew more sharks would come at the big fish as they smelt the blood of it.
He decided to keep fighting despite the unbearable pain and
the danger.
He never lost his faith and was not defeated because he never
gave up on bringing in his fish and fighting against the coming sharks.
l What does the old man’s struggle with the shark suggest about the nature of humanity
What does the old man decide to do
toward the dangerous situation
current n.
the movement of water in the sea or a river;the movement of air in a
particular direction (海洋或江河的)水流,潮流; 气流
e.g. Under normal conditions, the ocean currents of the tropical Pacific travel from east to west.
The old man knew quite well the pattern of what could happen when he reached the inner part of the current.
current adj. of the present time当前的,流行的
e.g. Have you read the current issue of National Geographic Magazine
The old man is indeed a hero. In face of adversity, he never lost his hope or give in. Man is not made for defeat. A man can be destroyed but not defeated.
l Do you think the old man is a hero Why or why not
be made for
to be ideally suited for someone, something, or some activity
为 …而做, 最适宜的, 最理想的
e.g. DiMaggio was made for baseball.
Answer the question: What do you think you are made for
Man is not made for defeat.
defeats
armed
sailed unbearabwleith
bled
caught
last
intelligent
destroyed defeated
What other literary classics have you read or learned about
Can you make a similar introduction to us
Practice
l What is a classic What are its features
A classic
is a well-known work of high quality or of great significance in a certain field.
is a typical example of its kind.
the value of a classic endures the test of time and are well-recognized by the public
Brainstorm
topic-related expressions
topic-related expressions
Build a world web
Classic
Features of classics
Classic works
be of superb quality and well-established reputation
deal with subject of universal importance
portray the nature of things
the structure of reality
enduring timeless truths that
touch every person’s life
The Last Leaf
Robinson Crusoe
The Road Not Taken
Of Studies
……
be concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
suggest gracefulness and simplicity
be of high authority
be of great historical importance in a particular field
Build a world web
The style of a dress The line of a building
Origin ofSpecies
Classic
Features of classics
Classic works
l Why shall we read classics
You may refer to The Old Man and the Sea as an example. Please state your reasons and use as many expressions in
the word web as possible.
Discussion
1. Create your own version of word web about classics.
2. Write an introduction about a literary
classic. Make sure you illustrate what makes it a classic and state the meaning of reading it.
Assignments
T h a n k y o u !