(共40张PPT)
Understanding ideas
Learning aims
1. To get the main idea of the text and basically understand the theme of the book Tuesdays With Morrie.
2.To perceive the textual structure and linguistic features of the text, and then use the relevant language to express yourselves.
3.To understand the key words and expressions in the passage and learn to use them in proper situations.
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1 Life in the story is compared to _________ 2 Rocks
Pebbles
Sand
Tea
3 What are the “rocks” in your life a jar.
the most important things in our life.
the other important things we need to keep our life going.
all the little things in life.
the time we can have a cup of tea and a talk with a good friend.
Look, think and say
things used as metaphors for life
Discuss the things used as metaphors
things in the picture metaphors for life (possible answers)
a roller coaster
a tree
a rainbow
a river
an unfolded book
ups and downs of busy life
living and growing independently in life
a symbol of good fortune
going on and finding a way out along the road ahead
studying hard and enrich your spiritual life
Have you ever read the following book
Try to describe it.
MITCH ALBOM is an internationally renowned and best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and television broadcaster and musician. His books have collectively sold more than 40 million copies worldwide; have been published in 49 territories and in 47 languages around the world; and have been made into Emmy Award-winning and critically-acclaimed television movies.
Introduction of the author
1.What metaphor for life is used in the reviews
Life is compared to a journey in the reviews.
2.When people are described as “watching you kindly from further along the way”, what does this mean
It means these people are older than you and have more life experiences.
Read the recommendations on the back cover of the book, Tuesday with Morrie, and answer the questions.
Pre-reading
Read the passage and decide how many stars the four people would give the book ( five being the highest rating). Give your reasons.
While-reading
Activity 1
Different readers, different comments on the book
Readers Stars given Reasons for his or her decision
Arthur K
Army Wang
He thinks highly of it, thinking it is inspirational and has made value his own life more. Besides, it encourages us to appreciate what we have and to make the most of each day.
She feels she has been a deeper insight into the words and can see things from a different point of view. It helps her establish her values.
Different readers, different comments on the book
Readers Stars given Reasons for his or her decision
He doesn’t think highly of it but feels it did teach him a lesson or two and it made him stop to think.
She was moved by the book, which made her think about her won life and the friends she had lost touch with.
Activity 2
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
1. What does Arthur K's opinion for the book
A. It is about death,so it is too pessimistic.
B. It will make people lose the hope of life.
C. It encourages people to fight with diseases.
D.It encourages people to make full use of each day.
2. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Amy Wang's opinion
A. Students should read the book.
B. Money won't always make people happy.
C. We should not set up our own values.
D. We can't be distracted easily by little things.
3. What does“it” mean in the sentence “But thinking back,it did teach me a lesson or two.”(Part 2 from the bottom)
A. My first impression of the book.
B. The book.
C. What I know about this book.
D. The characters of the book.
4. What could we learn about from the last paragraph
A. The book also deals with love and friendship.
B. Always keeping in touch with friends can be dfficult .
C. It's impossible to love and be loved at the same time.
D. Vivian has made many friends but none of them is reliable.
Activity 3
Organise information from the passage and complete the table.
It was a pleasant surprise to find that
.
What they liked or disliked about the book
Arthur K
Amy Wang
What lessons they learnt
As people learn how to die, ______ _____________. He was encouraged to _________________ and make the most of each day .
She thinks the book should be on
_________________. And she felt she was given ________________.
People should choose __________
themselves. She felt as if she had been woken up from a long sleep and finally _________________.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
this book is filled with joy and hope
they learn how to live
appreciate what he had
all school reading lists
a deeper insight into
the world
how they think,
what they value
opened her eyes to the world
Activity 4
Organise information from the passage and complete the table.
His first impression was that the book is just _______________. Nonetheless, he would recommend it because ________________.
What they liked or disliked about the book
Marty
Vivian
What lessons they learnt
The book made him stop and think about ____________________ and the importance _______________ .
The book made her cry because Morrie’s reflections on ______________ made her think about ___________.
People should always keep in touch
_______________________________. She was aware that people want to _______________________, knowing that _________________.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
made up of a collection of over-emotional thoughts and messages, many of which are repeated
it taught him a lesson or two and is something that’s a bit different.
how much he was influenced by popular culture
creating his own values based on love and open communication
her life and all the good friends that she has lost touch with along the way
love and friendship
with the good people they meet as they go through life
die feeling that they have lived life to the full
they are loved and have loved others as much as they could
Think back the key information and share their answers to the questions given.
① According to Morrie, what are “the big things” in life
② What is your understanding of Auden’s words: “Love each other or perish”
The big things in life are how we think, what we value.
We should be love who we love and who loves us, or elsethe life is meaningless.
Think & Share
③ How do you usually learn lessons about life Though experience or learning from other people
④ Can you critically evaluate other people's opinions and make your own judgments
Both I learn from one friend who earned lots of money at the cost of his own health that we should value our won life and those who love us.
Yes. I think that knowing necessary information can effectively, critically acquire, evaluate information and creatively use information based on facts.
Think & Share
Tuesdays with Morrie deals with the meaning of life and how 1. (live) it. Some readers have given their reviews of this book.
In the view of Arthur K, the book is more about life than death. Being 2. (weak) by a severe illness, Morrie anticipates his death and begins to observe everything as though through new eyes. Morrie's 3. (brave) towards the end of his life is inspirational, which 4. (encourage) us to appreciate what we have and to make the most of each day.
For Amy Wang, this book gives her a 5. (deep) insight into the world than ever and enables her to see things from a different point of view. What Morrie says and does makes her realize that 6. (make) a lot of money won't always make us happy and that it's up to us to find out 7. is important in our lives and establish our own 8. (value)．
As far as Marty is concerned, the book is just made up of a collection of over emotional thoughts and messages, many of which are repeated. 9. ,he recommends that people read it. After all, it is something that's a bit different.
In the eyes of Vivian, the book is about Morrie's reflections on love and friendship, teaching us to always keep in touch 10. the good people we meet as we go through life.
to live
weakened
bravery
encourages
deeper
making
what
values
However
Post reading
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1.distract vt.转移(注意力)；分散(思维)；使分心
(教材原句)While we are living, we tend to get distracted by unimportant things, such as gathering material possessions.
在我们活着的时候，我们往往会被不重要的事情分散注意力，例如积累物质财富。Don't talk to her—she's very easily distracted.
不要同她讲话——她很容易分散注意力。
It is not wise to easily get distracted by what others say about you.
容易被别人对你的评价分散注意力是不明智的。
【知识拓展】
(1)distract sb./sth. (from...) 使某人/某物(对……)分心
distract one's attention 分散某人的注意力
get/be distracted by... 被……分散注意力，被……分心
(2)distracting adj. 使人分心的 distracted adj. 注意力分散的
distraction n. 分散注意力的事；使人分心的事
【即学即练】单句语法填空
(1)I find it hard to study at home because there are too many (distract)．
(2)You shouldn't be distracted continuing your own path.
(3)Before you dive into working, writing or whatever else you need to do, turn off your cell phone and anything else that might prove to be (distract)．
distractions
distracting
from
2.possession n．[pl.]财产，财物； [U]拥有，具有
(教材原句)While we are living, we tend to get distracted by unimportant things, such as gathering material possessions.
在我们活着的时候，我们往往会被不重要的事情分散注意力，例如积累物质财富。
As the old saying goes, of all possessions a friend is the most precious.
俗话说，在所有的财富中朋友是最珍贵的。
The possession of a happiest man may not be the best, but he knows how to fully enjoy what he has.
最幸福的人所拥有的或许不是最好的，但他一定懂得如何充分享受自己所拥有的。
【知识拓展】
(1)in possession of... 拥有…… in the possession of... (某物)为(某人)所有
take/have possession of... 拥有……；占有……
(2)possess v. 拥有；具有；支配(不用于进行时)
【即学即练】单句语法填空
(1)All customers travelling on TransLink services must be possession of a valid ticket before boarding.
(2)He came here without friends or (possess) but made a big fortune later.
in
possessions
3.despite prep尽管；虽然
（2024·厦门市高二检测）Despite these concerns, the benefits of AI are numerous and undeniable.
尽管（人们）有这些担心，人工智能的益处颇多并且无可否认。
【知识拓展】
despite=in spite of 是介词（短语），后接名词、代词、或动名词，不能引导从句
despite the fact that…尽管…
【即学即练】单句语法填空
1. Her voice was shaking ______________________all her efforts to control it.
2. ________________________it was raining hard, we still went on working.
despite /in spite of
Despite the fact that
4.recognition n.承认，认可；认出 recognize v.承认；公认；认出
They simply insist on mutual(相互的) recognition and regard.
孩子们坚持相互认可和尊重。
【知识拓展】
beyond/out of recognition 使人认不出来
recognise...as/to be... 承认/认出……是……
It’s generally recognised that... 人们公认……
【即学即练】单句语法填空
1. Alexander tried to get his work ____________(recognize) in the medical circles.
2. It _____________(recognize) that one can’t survive without knowledge in the modern society.
3.He is beyond __________(recognize) now, because I only saw him in the boyhood.
1.recognised 2. is recognized 3.recognition
is recognized
recognized
recognition
1.lose touch with 与……失去联系
(教材原句)Morrie's reflections on love and friendship made me think about my life and all the good friends that I've lost touch with along the way.
莫里对于爱和友谊的思考使我想起了自己的人生，想起了这一路失去联系的那些好友。After the big earthquake, many people lost touch with their families.
大地震后，许多人与家人失去了联系。
I regret having lost touch with most of my friends from college.
我后悔与大学时期的大多数朋友失去了联系。
重点短语
【知识拓展】
(1)get in touch with sb. 和某人取得联系
keep/be in touch with sb. 和某人保持联系
(2)be out of touch with sb. 和某人失去联系
【即学即练】单句语法填空
(1) (keep) in touch with our friends is an important part of friendship.
(2)It is hard to get touch with Lily, for we haven't been in touch with each other since graduation.
Keeping
in
2.get through 浏览；接通电话
（教材原句）A box of tissues will be needed to get through this book!
读完这本书需要一盒纸巾。
I can't get through to this number. 我打不通这个号码。
【知识拓展】
get through (设法)处理; 完成; (使)正式通过; 用完, 耗尽
go through 经历；检查；查阅；(法律、协议、决定)获得通过
【即学即练】完成句子
1. I rang you several times but wasn’t able to _____________ (接通电话).
2. Everything is getting on/along well and we have ______________ (完成) two-thirds of the whole task.
get through
got through
3.It was evident that someone____________________（翻过） my possessions.
4.Most teenagers ____________（经历） a period of rebelling.（叛逆期）
had gone through
go through
1.“It's up to sb. to do sth.”意为“做某事取决于某人”
(教材原句)It's up to us to find out what is important in our lives and establish our own values.
我们应该靠自己去弄清楚生命中什么才是重要的，并树立我们自己的价值观。
It's up to you to decide whether to go or stay.
去还是留由你来决定。
(2024·全国甲卷)This issue won’t tell you what your ending should be—that’s up to you and the story you’re telling—but it might provide what you need to get there.这个问题不会告诉你你的结局应该是什么——这取决于你和你正在讲述的故事——但它可能会提供你需要的东西来达到目的。
【知识拓展】
(1)It's up to sb.＋whether... 是否……由某人决定
It's up to you. (交际用语)由你决定。
(2)up to 达到；到……为止；忙于；胜任
【即学即练】写出下列句中up to的含义
(1)(2023·全国乙卷)To make some of my landscape shots, I have traveled up to four hours away to shoot within a 10-minute time frame.
(2)We all agree that he is up to the position.
(3)What are you up to recently, Bob I have not seen you for ages.
完成句子 (4)你是否胜任这份工作取决于你自己。我希望你不要辜负你父母的期望。
. I hope you can live up to your parents' expectations.
多达
胜任
忙于
It’s up to you whether you are up to the job or not
2.as if引导表语从句
(教材原句)Reading this book made me feel as if I'd been woken up from a long sleep and finally opened my eyes to the world!
阅读这本书使我感觉自己仿佛从长眠中清醒了过来，终于睁开眼看世界！
The woman loves the children deeply as if she were their mother.
这位女士深爱这些孩子，就好像她是他们的妈妈一样。
The two strangers chatted on the high speed railway as if they had been old friends for many years.
这两个陌生人在高铁上聊天，好像他们是多年的老朋友似的。
【知识拓展】
as if/as though意为“仿佛、好像”，引导表语从句。常放在be、look、seem、sound、smell、feel等系动词之后。
(1)as if/as though既可引导表语从句也可引导方式状语从句，从句中可用陈述语气，也可用虚拟语气。当使用虚拟语气时，形式如下：
①表示与现在事实相反，从句谓语动词用过去时；
②表示与过去事实相反，从句谓语动词用过去完成时；
③表示与将来事实相反，从句谓语动词用would/could/might do。
(2)如果as if/as though引导的方式状语从句的主语和主句的主语一致，并且从句中有be动词的某种形式，则省略从句主语和be动词。
【即学即练】
单句语法填空
(1)Hurry up! It looks as if the train (go) to move in two minutes.
(2)The injured man acted as if nothing (happen)．
句式升级
(3)(普通表达)She walked here and there on the playground as if she was looking for something.
(高级表达)She walked here and there on the playground ．(省略句)
完成句子
(4)似乎你对中国文化真的很感兴趣。
It seems ．
as if looking for something
is going
as if you are really enthusiastic about Chinese culture
had happened
1.unite united reunited
2. weak weaken
3. brave bravery
4. inspire inspiration inspirational
5. normal abnormal
6. possess possession
7. recognize recognition
8. emotion emotional over-emotional
认知词汇
拓展词汇
despite
severe
journalist
pessimistic
value
anticipate
insight
half asleep widespread
over emotional
Summary
应用词汇
1. distract:distract sb./sth. (from...);distract one's attention;get/be distracted by...;distracting;distracted;distraction
2. possession:in possession of...;in the possession of...;take/have possession of...
3. recognition:out of/beyond recognition;recognize;be recognized as/to be...;It is recognized that...;recognizable
核心短语
1.be reunited with
2.far from
3.make the most of
4.point of view
5.establish one’s values
6.open one's eyes to sth.
7.a collection of...
8.open communication
9.get through
10.lose touch with
1.“It's up to sb. to do sth.”意为“做某事取决于某人”
eg:It's up to us to find out what is important in our lives and establish our own values.
2. as if引导表语从句
eg:Reading this book made me feel as if I'd been woken up from a long sleep and finally opened my eyes to the world!
重点句式
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．My brother seems to be a very (悲观的) person, but actually he's an ambitious guy.
2．The boys have been (期待)meeting their favorite football player in person.
3．As far as I'm concerned, it is (不正常的) for a girl to eat so much at a meal.
4．When he was reunited with his old friend, he has changed beyond (认可)．
5．With the (广泛的) use of the Internet, communications across the world have steadily developed over the years.
6．It is believed that happiness does not consist in how many (财产) you own.
课时重点回顾
pessimistic
recognition
anticipating
abnormal
widespread
possessions
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1．Concentrate on the main points of the argument and try not to get (distract) by incidental details.
2．The (normal) bleeding is your body's own red flag of danger. You'd better go and get a comprehensive physical examination.
3．As a matter of fact, illness and age changed him beyond (recognize)．
4．We anticipate (move) to the newly built school at the end of next month.
5．It's necessary for us to know our strengths and (weaken) before choosing the job.
distracted
recognition
abnormal
moving
weaknesses
Ⅲ.补全句子
1．这个方法被认为是非常高效的， 由你来决定是否用它。
The method is thought to be efficient and whether to use it or not.
2．我们错过了公共汽车，看来我们好像必须要乘坐出租车了。
We have missed the bus. .
3．微信使人们与他人保持联系更容易了。
WeChat makes it easier for people ．
4．这个问题还远远没有解决，还要再讨论。
, so it will be discussed again.
it’s up to you to decide
to keep in touch with others
The problem is far from being settled
It looks as if we’ll have to take a taxi
Life is measured by thought and action, not by time.
生命是用思想和行动而不是用时间来衡量的。
