(共30张PPT)
A New Chapter
Learning objectives
By the end of this class, we will be able to
describe the changes and unchanged things of the Rainbow Bookstore.
2. infer the reasons behind the changes and the
author’s feelings.
3. understand the title “A New Chapter”.
4. hold a positive attitude to the changes and
promote the devotion and inheritance spirit.
Lead in
What happens in the video
Times change.
Changes around us
(Li Hua’s story)
Li Hua
I bought The Little Prince in yesterday and it was delivered just now. And now I can read it.
Li Hua’ grandpa
I bought books in Xinhua Bookstore. I rode my bike for two hours to get my book. But sometimes I waited for a few months when it was out of stock. (缺货)
Li Hua
Li Hua’ grandpa
changes past present
the way of buying books
the speed of delivery
physical bookstore
online bookstore
slow
fast
What conclusions can you draw from these charts
steady
rapid
Will the physical bookstores disappear in the future
More and more people are choosing to buy books online instead of in physical bookstores.
Changes within the text
(Rainbow Bookstore’s story)
Predict
present
past
old/ humble
new/creative
change
Predict what the title “a new chapter” means.
Read for structure
1. Now read the passage and check your answer.
2. Figure out the genre and divide it into two
parts
1. Now read the passage and check your answer.
It means ___________ to the Rainbow Bookstore,
from the _______ past to the________ present.
1. Read the passage and check your prediction.
2. Figure out the genre(体裁) and divide the
passage.
a new period
humble
creative
Read for structure
para1-4
para5-8
narration
记叙文
Read for details
50 years ago
till now
at the Rainbow
bookstore
Casey Jennifer I
why
where
who
when
what
how
5W1H
why
(Jigsaw-reading in pairs.)
in the past
at present
In the future
·old Casey
·Jennifer
·a dusty shelf
old but comfortable furniture
a large board for comments
·shelves selling stationery…
a café selling organic food
a big screen for comments
·read books and share ideas
chat with Casey
·more community events
(book readings…)
·couldn’t stay in business
·open for business
What changes have taken place in the bookstore
2
3
Tips:
·owners
·facilities
·activities
·business
condition
What has brought the bookstore into the 21st century
change
AI
E-book
VR
Robot
Read for details
where
who
when
what
why
how
50 years ago
till now
at the Rainbow
bookstore
I Casey
Jennifer
5W1H
from the old to the new
Why did the old bookstore lose customers
outdated
·prefer e-books
·attracted by chain stores
and online discounts.
Why can the new bookstore attract more customers
·a place for literature-loving
members to get together
·share experience that
couldn’t be downloaded
creative
Read for details
where
who
when
what
why
how
50 years ago
till now
at the Rainbow
bookstore
I Casey
Jennifer
5W1H
from the old to the new
from outdated
to creative
How did/do I feel in different periods Why
When Action Feeling Why
past heard the news
hurried to the store
left the store
present went back to the store
joined Casey
heartbroken
sympathetic
sad
surprised
pleased
I had sweet memories about the bookstore.
The bookstore is still here.
social
bond
Read for details
where
who
when
what
why
how
50 years ago
till now
at the Rainbow
bookstore
I Casey
Jennifer
5W1H
from the old to the new
changed & unchanged
from out of date
to creative
from heartbroken
to pleased
Think and Share
I’m so pleased to see that everything I wanted it to
offer to the community is still here.
What does everything mean
It means something doesn’t change in the process of changing.
physically
What remains unchanged in the Rainbow bookstore
·old brick exterior
·read/sell books
·share ideas and comments
on the books…
·devotion spirit
mentally
·inheritance spirit
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020
2000
devotion
inheritance
1960
change
unchanged
Think and Share
How do you understand the title “a new chapter” now
It means a new period to __________.
everything
Changes beyond the text
(Lao Wang’s story)
Read for use
Read for use
Write a suggestion letter to help Lao Wang open the new chapter according to what you have learned today.
Dear Lao Wang,
Knowing that your bookstore is on the verge of bankruptcy, I’m writing to offer you my suggestions for perfecting your bookstore and increasing its popularity.
Hopefully, my ideas will be helpful. Meanwhile, what you want to offer to the town remains.
Yours,
Li Hua
change 1
change 2
…
Times change, unavoidable，
To change
accept and adapt to it!
But never forget why you started,
stay true to your initial heart!
Homework
1. Polish your suggestion letter.
2.Retell the Rainbow Bookstore’s story to people around you based on 5w1H.
Thank you!
