(共20张PPT)
Unit8
Surprise ending
Writing
Karida 2025
Learning aims
Master the sturcture of a reading report.
Know how to write a reading report.
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Be able to describe a person and a short story.
Contents
1. Reveiw
2. Analysis
3. Writing
4. Writing suggestions
Tapescript
O. Henry was born in 1862 in the US as William Sydney Porter. When he was 25, he first began writing for newspapers and magazines. He did this because he was poor and he wanted to get more money to support his wife and daughter. In 1896, he was accused of stealing money while he was working in a bank from 1891 to 1894. Afraid of going to prison, he ran away to Central America.
When he was in Central America, he found out that his wife was dying, so he returned to the US in 1897 and was sent to prison. In prison, he began writing short stories to support his daughter. Since he didn’t want his readers to know that he was in prison, he wrote under the name “O. Henry”. After leaving prison, he moved to New York City and began a successful writing career. O. Henry died at the age of 47 in 1910. Today he’s remembered as one of the writers who invented the shortstory.
An ending in the style of O. Henry - unexpected yet logical.
Review the background of O·Henry.
书面表达
你刚学完欧·亨利的几篇短篇故事,请你根据下面的内容要点,写一篇名为“My Favourite Short Story”的读书报告,谈谈你对该作品的看法,内容包括:
1. 简单介绍作者;
2. 概括文章内容;
2. 说明作品令你最感动的地方;
3. 谈谈你的收获。
审
列
扩
连
查
抄
开头
结尾
写作步骤回顾
审
主题:读书报告
时态:一般过去时(介绍故事情节)、一般现在时
人称:第一人称、第三人称(为主)
结构:四段式
你刚学完欧·亨利的几篇短篇故事,请你根据下面的内容要点,写一篇名为“My Favourite Short Story”的读书报告,谈谈你对该作品的看法,内容包括:
1. 简单介绍作者;
2. 概括文章内容;
2. 说明作品令你最感动的地方;
3. 谈谈你的收获。
列
扩
1. 简单介绍作者:
O·Henry, born in ..., is a ...n author who is good at ...
2. 概括文章内容:
what, where, when, who, why, how...
2. 说明作品令你最感动的地方:
In fact, the plot moved me the most is that...
3. 谈谈你的收获:
From the story, I have learnt that ...
连
顺序:first of all; to begin with; moreover; what’s more; in addition;most importantly; last but not least...
逻辑:however; therefore; on one hand, on the other hand; not only, but also; to sum up; in conclusion...
列举:for example;for instance; such as...
查
根据要点、大纲或草稿检查文章词、句、语法的正确性和逻辑性。
抄
将自己列的大纲或草稿工整抄到作文本(试卷)上。
Writing
书面表达
你刚学完欧·亨利的几篇短篇故事,请你根据下面的内容要点,写一篇名为“My Favourite Short Story”的读书报告,谈谈你对该作品的看法,内容包括:
1. 简单介绍作者;(name,birth,occupation,masterpiece...)
2. 概括文章内容;(what, where, when, who, why, how...)
2. 说明作品令你最感动的地方;(what, why...)
3. 谈谈你的收获。(what I have learnt...)
首句:This is a reading report on the most touching story I have ever read—“...(故事名称)”.
Writing suggestions
The last leaf
Please summarize the main idea of the story:
老贝尔曼牺牲自己来帮助一位生病的年轻艺术家重拾对生活的希望。
重点单词:
牺牲:sacrifice (v.)
risk one’s life (to do sth.)
重拾:regain (v.)
(1) Old Behrman sacrificed himself to help a sick young artist regain her hope for life.
(2) Old Behrman risked his life to help a sick young artist regain her hope for life.
One possible version for Para.1
This is a reading report on the most touching story I have ever read—“The last leaf”. O. Henry was a celebrated American short story writer, whose works usually end with unexpected ending and reflect the real life of ordinary people in the United States during his time. In “The last leaf”, Old Behrman sacrificed himself to help a sick young artist regain her hope for life.
Para.2 最感动的地方
交代故事大致情节
Beginning
Middle
Ending
Sue and Johnsy lived a hard life. In November, Johnsy became very ill and thought she was going to die when the last leaf fell.
Old Berhman wanted to help Johnsy regain her hope for life.
Old Behrman painted the last leaf on the wall. However, he died from being out all night.
What are Old Berhman’s qualities
selflessness (无私)and kindness(善良)
你最感动的地方:
What moves me most was Berhman’s..., which reminds me the warmth brought by....
主语从句
定语从句
Para.3 你的收获
The story has taught me that hope is the most powerful force. Moreover, O. Henry’s writing style has left a long-lasting impression on me.
The story reveals (v.揭示) the power of hope, true friendship and selfless sacrifice. It has taught me to cherish (v.珍惜) life and people around me.
The story shows us the power of hope, friendship and sacrifice. It has made me realize the beauty of life and kindness.
Possible version
This is a reading report on the most touching story I have ever read—“The last leaf”. O. Henry was a celebrated American short story writer, whose works usually end with unexpected ending and reflect the real life of ordinary people in the United States during his time.
In the story, Sue and Johnsy were two painters and the best friends of each other.They lived a hard life. In November, unfortunately,Johnsy became very ill and thought she was going to die when the last leaf fell. Old Berhman was a friend of Johnsy. He wanted to help Johnsy regain her hope for life, so he painted the last leaf on the wall. However, he died from being out all night.
What moves me most was Behrman’s selflessness and kindness, which reminds me of the warmth brought by friends and the community.
The story shows us the power of hope, friendship and sacrifice. It has made me realize the beauty of life and kindness. Moreover, O. Henry’s writing style has left a long-lasting impression on me.
Thank you!
Karida 2025