上外版 高二年级 选择性必修三 第二单元 第 6 课时 学案（教师版）
I. Fill in the blanks to complete the plot of The Last Leaf.
(
Sue
’
s
friend
,
Johnsy
,
got
pneumonia
.
) (
The
doctor
told
Sue
that
Johnsy was
getting wel
l
.
) (
Johnsy
learnt
from
the
last
leaf
that she could not wait
to
die.
)
Sue told their friend Mr Behrman that Johnsy thought she would die when the last leaf fell.
Sue told Johnsy Mr Behrman drew the last leaf and died of pneumonia.
Q: What contributed to Johnsy’s change of attitude
Sue and Behrman’s continuous efforts.
II. Analyze the two friendships and the ending.
1. Fill in the chart with detailed DESCRIPTION about Sue and Behrman.
Words Actions
Sue - “Five what, dear ” - “Oh, I never heard of such a thing. … The doctor told me this morning that you had very good chances.” - “Try to eat a little now.” - “Try to sleep. … . I’ll not be gone a minute.” - … Sue went into the workroom to cry. Then she walked into Johnsy’s room, smiling and singing. - Sue stopped singing, thinking that Johnsy was asleep. - Sue began to paint and worked through most of the night after Behrman left. - And that afternoon Sue came to Johnsy’s bed and put one arm around her.
Thoughts & Actions Description of his death
Behrman - And he believed that it was his duty to do everything possible to help Sue and Johnsy. - Old Behrman shouted his anger over such an idea. - Mr Behrman died of pneumonia. - When people found him in his room, his shoes and his clothes were wet and as cold as ice. - And then they also found a lantern that he had taken outside and his materials for painting.
2. O. Henry’s surprise ending.
“Look out the window, dear, at the last leaf on the wall. Didn’t you wonder why it never moved when the wind blew It is Behrman s’ great masterpiece. ”
Q:
What did Sue mean by telling Johnsy that the last leaf was Mr. Behrman’s masterpiece What did friendship bring to Johnsy
Mr Behrman drew the last leaf which never moved when the wind was blowing and his drawing saved Johnsy’s life.
Friendship might bring warmth/support/hope/encouragement/determination/sense of
guilt/ … to Johnsy.
[The answer can vary. Contents above are for your reference.]
III. Discussion:
As Johnsy’s friends, what do Sue and Behrman have in common What are your comments on Sue and Behrman
[The answer can vary.]
IV. Assignment:
Read the whole story again, underline more description about the surroundings or the environment that helps highlight the friendship and give your reasons.(共14张PPT)
《 高 中 英 语 》 ( 上 外 版 )
选择性必修第三册第二单元
Cherishing Friendship
单元封面
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
Listening& Viewing
1
Speaking
1
Reading B
1
Writing
1
Critical Thinking&Further Exploration
元封面
《 高 中 英 语 》 ( 上 外 版 )
选择性必修第三册第二单元
学习目标 Learning Objectives：
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to ...
1. 能理清短篇故事中的人物及故事的起因、经过和结果;
- identify the main characters and plots of the short story;
2. 能借助细节描写，分析人物情感态度的起伏变化；
- analyze the emotional ups and downs from the detailed description;
3. 能结合人物关系和情节发展变化，探讨本故事中友谊 的意义。
- explore the meaning of friendship based on the development of the story and the ending.
What does “leaf” in the title stand for
Key elements of a short story
- Setting
- Character
- Plot
the last leaf
getting well
Behrman
drew/painted
die fell
1. When did Johnsy change her attitude towards death
2. What contributed to Johnsy’s change of attitude
pneumonia
Group 1
The friendship between Johnsy and Sue :
Para
Group 2
The friendship between
Behrman and these two
female artists:
Para
Sue Words
Actions
- “Five what, dear ” - “Try to eat a little now.”
- … Sue went into the workroom to cry. Then she walked into
Johnsy’s room, smiling and
singing.
Sample analysis:
The contrast between “to cry” and “smiling and singing” shows that Sue pretend to be delightful in front of Johnsy, hoping for her positive attitude towards the disease.
Sample analysis:
“dear” shows the intimacy between
Sue and Johnsy and “try to” indicates that Sue talked to Johnsy with great patience.
Sue Words
Actions
- “Five what, dear ” - “Try to eat a little now.” - … - …
- … Sue went into the workroom to cry. Then she walked into
Johnsy’s room, smiling and
singing.
-
…
Your analysis:
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Thoughts & Actions
- - And he believed that it was his dut to do everything
possible to help Sue and Johnsy.
- -
…
y p
Your analysis:
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Description about his death
- Mr Behrman died of
neumonia.
Behrman
…
…
-
-
O. Henry’s
Surprise Ending
- What did Sue mean by telling Johnsy that the last leaf was Mr. Behrman ’s masterpiece
- What did friendship bring to Johnsy
As Johnsy’s friends, what do Sue and Behrman have in common
What are your comments on Sue and Behrman
Discussion
Read the whole story again, underline more description about the
surroundings or the environment that helps highlight the friendship and give your reasons.
Assignment
感谢指正上外版 高二年级 选择性必修三 第二单元 第 6 课时 学案（学生版）
I. Fill in the blanks to complete the plot of The Last Leaf.
(
Sue
’
s
friend
,
Johnsy
,
got
.
) (
The
doctor
told
Sue
that
Johnsy
was
.
) (
Johnsy
learnt
from
that she could not wait
to
die.
)
Sue told their friend that
Johnsy thought she would
when the last leaf .
Sue told Johnsy Mr Behrman
the last leaf and died
of pneumonia.
Q: What contributed to Johnsy’s change of attitude
II. Analyze the two friendships and the ending.
1. Fill in the chart with detailed DESCRIPTION about Sue and Behrman.
Words Actions
Sue - “Five what, dear ” - “Try to eat a little now.” - ___________________________ - -
- … Sue went into the workroom to cry. Then she walked into Johnsy’s room, smiling and singing. - ___________________________ - -
Thoughts & Actions Description of his death
Behrman - And he believed that it was his duty to do everything possible to help Sue and Johnsy. - ___________________________ ____________________________ - ___________________________ ____________________________ - … - Mr Behrman died of pneumonia. - ___________________________ -
2. O. Henry’s surprise ending.
“Look out the window, dear, at the last leaf on the wall. Didn’t you wonder why it never moved when the wind blew It is Behrman s’ great masterpiece. ”
Q:
What did Sue mean by telling Johnsy that the last leaf was Mr. Behrman’s masterpiece What did friendship bring to Johnsy
III. Discussion:
As Johnsy’s friends, what do Sue and Behrman have in common What are your comments on Sue and Behrman
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IV. Assignment:
Read the whole story again, underline more description about the surroundings or the environment that helps highlight the friendship and give your reasons.
