Unit 8 Literature Lesson 1 The Last Leaf课件（共18张）2024-2025学年高二英语北师版（2019）选择性必修3

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Unit 8 Literature
Lesson1 The Last Leaf
Reading
By the end of this period, students will be able to:
1. know the main characters and plots of the story;
2. analyze the emotional ups and downs from the detailed descriptions;
3. explore the meaning of hope and friendship based on the development of the story and ending.
Learning objectives
Who is the author
O. Henry
Lead-in
Born: September 11, 1862
Greensboro, North Carolina
Died: June 5, 1910 (aged 47)
New York City, New York
Notable Works:
The Last Leaf
The Gift of the Magi
The Furnished Room
Movement/ Style: local colour
Who is the man
O. Henry
Introduction
How much do you know about O. Henry Find some background information about him.
1. Where was O. Henry from
a. UK b. France c. USA
2. As a writer, he was most famous for ___.
a. novels b. short stories c. poems
3. He started the writing style of ____.
a. surprising endings
b. humorous starts
c. sad endings
Pre-reading
Read the story quickly and find the information below.
Sue, Johnsy, the doctor, and
Mr Behrman.
The story took place in November in Greenwich Village, New York City.
Mr Behrman dies of pneumonia because he painted an ivy leaf for Johnsy in the rain.
main characters
When and where
What happened in the end
Pre-reading
The structure
The
Last
Leaf
Beginning
Development
Climax
Ending
Para.
Para.
Para.
Para.
1-2
12
7-11
3-5
A. Johnsy’s hope
B. Johnsy is dying
D. The background
C. The truth
While-reading
Read carefully, find the words of time and complete the timeline.
In November, Johnsy _______.
The doctor ____.
Johnsy counted the leaves on the ivy vine and thought ________.
Behrman and Sue looked out the window and found _______________.
The following day, Johnsy ______.
The doctor ______.
Mr Behrman______.
The next morning, Johnsy_________ ______________.
The next day, Mr Behrman ______. The janitor found _______ the day before.
________________________________________________________
In November, Johnsy _____________________.
The doctor _______________________.
Johnsy counted the leaves on the ivy vine and thought _______
___________________________________________________.
Behrman and Sue looked out the window and found _______________.
got sick with pneumonia
said she might not get better
that she must die when the last ivy leaf falls
one leaf left
The next day, Mr Behrman ______. The janitor found ___________ _____________ the day before.
died
Mr Behrman
in bed with pain
The following day, Johnsy ____________________________.
The doctor _________________________________.
Mr Behrman _____________________.
The next morning, Johnsy ______________________________
____________________________________________________.
asked to look out the window and saw the leaf still there
saw the leaf was still there
said she would live and get better
was sick with pneumonia
Johnsy was ill.
Johnsy counted the leaves outside.
There was only one leaf outside the window.
The following day, the last leaf was still there. Johnsy survived.
Mr Behrman died.
1. What do you think Sue’s comment “it’s Behrman’s masterpiece” means
It was painted true to life that Johnsy didn’t even find it was a picture. It is the best art he ever painted because it kept Johnsy
hopeful and alive.
Post-reading
2. What do you think the story is trying to express
The story is trying to express how people love and take
care of each other. It also invites readers to think about attitudes towards life.
3. Does the ending of the story surprise you If yes, how What do you think of such an ending
It is surprising because the reader expects Johnsy to
either die or recover, but the reader does not think that
Mr Berhman would be affected by Johnsy’s sickness.
“In November, a cold, unseen stranger, whom the doctors called Pneumonia, arrived in Greenwich Village.”(para.2)
“I want to go sailing down, down, just like one of those poor, tired leaves.”(para.6)
“Johnsy’s eyes were open, but they weren’t watching her. Instead, she stared ot the window and counted backwards:’Ten, nine, eight, seven...’” (para.4)
“Didn’t you wonder why it never moved an inch when the wind blew Ah, dear, it’s Behrman’s masterpiece...”(para.13)
personification
the vividness of details
simile & personification
the surprising but logical ending
Why did O.Henry write in this way
Writing styles of O.Henry
hints:
simile (明喻)
personification(拟人)
the vividness of details
(生动的细节描写)
the surprising but logical ending(惊人但合逻辑的结局)
　　Sue and Johnsy were 1._______(friend) and they lived in one studio. Unfortunately，Johnsy suffered from Pneumonia and 2._____ (lie) on the bed，staring out the small window and counting backwards “Ten，nine，eight，seven...” She said feebly she must go when the last leaf fell.The doctor told Sue to encourage her to think 3._____________(hopeful) thoughts，about the future，about living. At the same time，she went to fetch Mr Behrman 4._____ was a failed painter to be a model for her drawing. A cold rain was falling, 5.______(mix) with snow. The next morning there was still one leaf. And another terrible night，it was still there.Johnsy lay for a long time,6._______(look) at it.Then she saw the life’ energy and wanted 7.______(live).With the help of the doctor and Sue，Johnsy was out of danger 8.__________(gradual).But the bad news was 9.____ Mr Behrman died.And they knew the secret that the last leaf was just a painting drawn by him 10.___ that terrible night.
friends
lay
more hopeful
who
mixed
looking
to live
gradually
that
on
Practice
Summary
Write a passage about the details when Mr Behrman drew the last ivy leaf.
Please pay attention to his actions and feelings.
Homework