(共31张PPT)
Unit 1 Face values
Writing & Presenting ideas
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.
Writing about a literary work
Lead-in
“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.”
我们都生活在阴沟里,但仍有人仰望星空。
Oscar Wilde
Ravenna (1878)
Poems (1881)
The Duchess of Padua (1883)
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890)
Lady Windermere’s Fan (1892)
Salomé (1893)
A Woman of No Importance (1893)
The Sphinx (1894)
An Ideal Husband (1895)
The Importance of Being Earnest (1895)
……
Oscar Wilde’s work
only novel
A movie clips (电影片段) about The picture of Dorian Gray
1 What kind of person is Dorian Gray
2 What message do you think the novel conveys
He is a person who only cares about himself and tries every means, good or bad, to get what he wants.
I thinks it suggests that it is more important to have a good heart than just having physical beauty.
Read the introduction to the novel and answer the questions.
Pre-writing
Analyse the structure of the introduction.
Part one
Part two
Part three
Para _____
Para _____
Para _____
General information
Central theme(s)
Plot
1
2-4
5
This book by Oscar Wilde tells the story of Dorian Gray, a very handsome young man who spends his life only concerned
This part introduces
the writer and the main character of the novel.
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
- Paragraph 1 -
with his own pleasure, regardless of the suffering he brings to others.
Analyse the introduction to the novel.
Soon afterwards, Dorian is surprised …
He hides the painting away so that no one else may see it.
For the next 18 years …
The story starts with young Dorian having his portrait painted …
- Paragraph 2-4 -
Analyse the introduction to the novel.
- Paragraph 2-4 -
This part introduces the main information based on ______________, with________________expressions to clarify the development and the ending of the story.
the time order
simple and brief
PLOT
Analyse the introduction to the novel.
Useful phrases
General information
Plot
Central theme(s)
03
02
01
written by,
first published in,
tell a story of,
be concerned with,
regardless of,
play a role of,
…
start with/at first,
soon afterwards,
after that,
ever since,
in the end/at last,
finally/eventually,
set out to
…
lead to, destruction,
in pursuit of,
attribute to,
as it turns out,
be fortunate in,
refer to,
…
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.
The third part is the summary of the character.
Analyse the introduction to the novel.
CENTRAL THEME
- Paragraph 5 -
Conclusion
1. General information
2. Plot
3. Central theme(s)
The introduction to the novel consists of three elements:
While-writing
List some more literary work with a focus on physical appearances and personal qualities, such as The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.
Snow White 《白雪公主》
The Happy Prince 《快乐王子》
The Phantom Of The Opera 《歌剧魅影》
Faust《浮士德》
……
Choose another literary work with a focus on physical appearances and personal qualities, such as The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, and complete the notes.
Now write about this literary work based on your notes.
Make improvements to each other’s introductions and share them with the class.
Pair work
Post-writing
Evaluation
Questions Your evaluation Evaluator
Does the introduction include the key points 4 2 0
Is the introduction organized properly and smoothly 3 2 1 How is the language 12 8 4 2 How is the handwriting 3 1 -1 Paper design 3 1 -1 TOTAL MARK
Jane Eyre, written by Charlotte Bronte 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 un cover 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.
Sample
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.
Sample
Presenting ideas
1. Work in groups. Read the quote and discuss the questions.
1 What is your understanding of the quote
2 What is your definition of “true beauty”
3 What qualities should a “beautiful person” have
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904)
Russian playwright Anton Pavlovich Chekhovis acclaimed as one of the greatest short fictionwriters in literary history. Although he was adoctor by profession, his works – including The Lady with the Dog and Ward No.6-were among the most influential in the developmentof the modern short story. His four famousplays, The Seagull, The Three Sisters, UncleVanya and The Cherry Orchard are performedregularly, and have been adapted for films manytimes. In them, Chekhov explores the themes oflove, desire, happiness, power, poverty and socialexpectations.
1 What is your understanding of the quote
2 What is your definition of “true beauty”
3 What qualities should a “beautiful person” have
A person should be beautiful both in appearance and heart.
“True beauty” means a person who has a good heart.
A “beautiful person” should be kind-hearted, helpful...
2. Think of someone you want to recommend as “the most beautiful person you know”. Choose someone you know and complete the table.
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.
4. Prepare a short presentation. Consider the following:
5. Give your presentation and recommend your candidate to the class. Vote for the best presentation.
1 the structure of your presentation
2 useful words, expressions and structures