(共45张PPT)
Unit 1
Face values
Developing ideas & Presenting ideas
Learning Objectives
PART. 01
Understand the daily study and life of British middle school students by watching videos. Based on your own daily study and life, compare the study and life in Chinese and British schools, and find out the similarities and differences between the two. Talk about your first impression of high school life, and have a preliminary perception of the study and life in the senior high school stage.
Learning Objectives
Analyze literary texts, write character descriptions/introductions, and complete literary work notes. Discuss literary characters in pairs/groups, deliver speeches about characters, and present “most beautiful person” recommendations.Use descriptive words for appearance/personality, and structure ideas clearly in discussions/writing.
Explore classic literary works and their cultural contexts (Romanticism), understanding how literature reflects societal views on beauty.
Break down literary characters (appearance, personality, emotional changes) and analyze themes (true beauty, morality). Predict literary plot developments, design original character presentations, and define “true beauty” with personal insights.
Use “literary text analysis” and “group discussion” to organize ideas. Independently analyze literary works, revise writing/speeches with feedback, and take ownership of exploring literary themes.
Understand the daily study and life of British middle school students by watching videos. Based on your own daily study and life, compare the study and life in Chinese and British schools, and find out the similarities and differences between the two. Talk about your first impression of high school life, and have a preliminary perception of the study and life in the senior high school stage.
Teaching Focuses and Anticipated Difficulties
Analyze literary texts, write character descriptions/introductions, discuss literary characters in groups, deliver character speeches, present “most beautiful person” recommendations, and use descriptive words with clear structure.
Breaking down literary characters (appearance, personality, emotions) and analyzing themes like true beauty, and defining ”true beauty” with personal insights while designing original character presentations.
Lead-in
PART. 02
What do you know about Victor Hugo
Read the short introduction to Victor Hugo and answer the questions.
Born in France in 1802, Victor Hugo was a novelist, poet and playwright and was part of the Romantic Movement. Regarded as one of France’s greatest writers, he is celebrated as the “Shakespeare of France”.
Hugo first found fame, as a poet, when he was about 20 years old. Less than ten years later, he published one of his best-known works, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. It was immediately a huge success and is now considered a key work of Romanticism. It remains one of his most popular works today.
Victor Hugo
Read the short introduction to Victor Hugo and answer the questions.
Why do you think Victor Hugo is known as the “Shakespeare of France”
What do you know about Romanticism Do some research to find out more about it.
一种文学艺术的基本创作方法和风格,与现实主义同为文学艺术史上的两大主要思潮。浪漫主义思潮在文学、美术、建筑、音乐等艺术领域都有所体现。作为创作方法和风格,浪漫主义在表现现实上,强调主观与主体性,侧重表现理想世界,把情感和想象提到创作的首位,常用热情奔放的语言、超越现实的想象和夸张的手法塑造理想中的形象。古今中外的文艺创作自始就有这种特色。如中国屈原、李白的诗歌和吴承恩的小说《西游记》,德国的歌德和席勒,法国的雨果和乔治·桑,英国的拜伦和雪莱等人的作品中都具有鲜明的浪漫主义特色。作为文艺思潮,浪漫主义产生并风行于18世纪末~19世纪初的欧洲。当时正值资产阶级革命的时代,资产阶级处于上升时期,要求个性解放和感情自由,在政治上反抗封建主义的统治,在文学艺术上反对古典主义的束缚。为适应这样的需要,浪漫主义思潮应运而生。
Reading
PART. 03
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
《巴黎圣母院》是法国作家雨果最著名的小说。埃斯梅拉达是一个性格活泼、热情似火的吉卜赛女郎,生性善良的她赢得了许多人的赞美和喜爱。巴黎圣母院的副主教克洛德觊觎埃斯梅拉达的美貌已久,派出样貌丑陋的撞钟人卡西莫多,将埃斯梅拉达强行掠夺至巴黎圣母院,谁知道半途杀出了英俊勇敢的上尉菲比斯,后者令埃斯梅拉达一见倾心。菲比斯遭到了蒙面歹徒的袭击,而埃斯梅拉达居然成为罪魁祸首。埃斯梅拉达被判处绞刑,在行刑之前,卡西莫多救走了身陷囹圄的埃斯梅拉达,将她藏到了巴黎圣母院之内。起初,埃斯梅拉达对卡西莫多充满了戒备,但随着时间的推移,她渐渐了解到,在卡西莫多丑陋的外表下,隐藏着一颗金子一样的心。《巴黎圣母院》作为一部浪漫主义代表作,作者充分运用浪漫主义的美丑对照手法,把善与恶、美与丑、崇高与卑下对照起来描写,并在环境、事件、情节的安排以及人物形象的塑造上,夸张地突出某些特性,形成强烈的对照,打破了以往古典主义的桎梏,是浪漫主义作品中一座里程碑。
Read the passage and find out why Quasimodo rescued
Esmeralda.
Quasimodo rescued Esmeralda because when Quasimodo was tortured in public, Esmeralda was the only one to show him kindness and mercy.
Read the passage carefully. Choose the best answer for the following questions.
1. Why does Quasimodo kidnap Esmeralda at first
A. He falls in love with her beauty.
B. A man who loves Esmeralda asks him to do so.
C. He wants to take her to Notre-Dame Cathedral.
D. He wants to repay her kindness.
2. What does Esmeralda do when Quasimodo is tortured in public
A. She helps him escape. B. She offers him a drink of water.
C. She criticizes his kidnapping attempt. D. She ignores his call for help.
Read the passage carefully. Choose the best answer for the following questions.
3. Why does Quasimodo hide his deformities from others at first
A. He is ashamed of his appearance.
B. He is afraid of being captured again.
C. He wants to impress Esmeralda.
D. He thinks others will laugh at his deafness.
4. What is Quasimodo’s disability
A. He is blind. B. He is deaf. C. He cannot walk. D. He cannot speak.
5. How does Quasimodo plan to communicate with Esmeralda
A. Through writing. B. Through gestures and reading her lips/expression.
C. Through a translator. D. Through singing.
Underline the sentences that describe Esmeralda and Quasimodo’s appearances and feelings. Write a short paragraph to describe how Esmeralda and Quasimodo see each other.
Esmeralda in Quasimodo’s eyes:
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Quasimodo thought Esmeralda was graceful and exquisitely beautiful, like a ray of sunshine, a drop of dew or a birdsong.
Underline the sentences that describe Esmeralda and Quasimodo’s appearances and feelings. Write a short paragraph to describe how Esmeralda and Quasimodo see each other.
Quasimodo in Esmeralda’s eyes:
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Esmeralda thought Quasimodo was repulsive, with knock knees, a hunched back and a single eye; yet beneath his ugliness, he was full of melancholy and gentleness.
When comparing and contrasting characters in a narrative, consider their appearance, actions, and motives.
Appearance in literature usually has meaning;
a character’s beauty and ugliness is not accidental, as it is in real life. It is also very important to consider how each character changes over time, that is, to compare each character to earlier versions of themselves.
Learning to learn
Now work in pairs. Read the passage again and find out how Esmeralda’s feelings towards Quasimodo changed.
Share your answers with your partner.
1. disgusted
2. acceptable
3. compassionate
4. sympathetic
5. respectful
with an expression of heartfelt compassion
She gradually adjusted to the contrast between appearance and inside of Quasimodo.
Quasimodo’s appearance was beyond her comprehension.
she had not the strength to utter a syllable.
with profound tenderness
Think & share
1. What does the sentence “A tear swam in the eye of Quasimodo, but did not fall” tell us about Quasimodo’s personality
On one hand, it shows that Quasimodo is sensitive and gentle; on the other hand, it shows his strength and pride.
2. In what different ways do the two reading passages in this unit raise our awareness of physical appearance and personal qualities
The first passage shows the true meaning of beauty. Though how you present yourself to others plays a part, accepting yourself and feeling confident about your physical appearance are most important. The second passage highlights how someone's physical appearance can actually be a complete contrast to who they are on the inside.
Think & share
3. What difficulties might people like Quasimodo face in the real world How should people treat them
4. Predict what happens next. Share your ideas with the class. Read the novel and check your prediction.
Work in groups. Give a talk about the character in the passage that makes the greatest impression on you.
Now think about whether you can express yourself clearly or understand others in the group talk, and what your strengths or weaknesses are, compared to those of the others in your group.
1. Organise your ideas by considering the questions.
What is the character like
Has he / she experienced any emotional changes If so, what changes are they
What can you learn from him / her
2. Present your ideas in your group.
3. Collect all your group‘s ideas and present them to the class.
Vocabulary
1. comprehension
comprehend v. 理解
comprehensive adj. 详尽的;全面的
beyond (one's) comprehension (某人)无法理解
reading comprehension 阅读理解
例题:
Improving English reading _____________ (comprehend) requires regular practice of analyzing long sentences and grasping key information.
comprehension
Vocabulary
2. expression
express v. 表示,表达;n. 快车,快递
expressive adj. 有表现力的
beyond expressions 无法形容;表达不出
express one’s views/opinions 表达某人的观点
give expression to 表现出……的样子
例题:
When the teacher announced the exam results, we could see joy and relief on her __________ (express).
expression
Vocabulary
3. repay
repay sb. with sth. 用某物报答某人
repay sb. for sth. 因某事报答某人
repay a debt/loan 偿还债务/贷款
例题:
She worked hard to repay her parents _____ their selfless support during her college years.
for
Vocabulary
4. motive
motivate v. 激励,激发
motivation n. 动机
motivate sb. to do sth. 激励某人做某事
the motivation for doing sth. 做某事的动机/原因
例题:
His main __________ (motive) for studying hard is to get into his dream university and realize his potential.
motivation
Writing
PART. 04
Sunday 20 October
Read the introduction to the novel and answer the questions.
This book by Oscar Wilde tells the story of Dorian Gray, a very handsome young man who spends his life only concerned with his own pleasure, regardless of the suffering he brings to others.
The story starts with young Dorian having his portrait painted. His friend Lord Wotton talks about beauty and pleasure being the only important things in life. Fascinated by his words, Dorian wishes he could remain young and good-looking always, with his portrait growing old instead of him.
Soon afterwards, Dorian is surprised to find his wish has come true, after he meets Sybil, an innocent actress who falls in love with him. Dorian heartlessly abandons her just because she performs poorly one night. When he learns that Sybil has killed herself, Dorian finds his face in the painting has taken on a cruel look.
He hides the painting away so that no one else may see it. For the next 18 years, Dorian engages in various evil deeds, even murdering the painter of the portrait. But he never feels guilty about the harm he is doing. His portrait ages and reveals his inner ugliness. One day, he suddenly comes to be fearful of his past crimes and wants to start a new life. But his portrait remains the same and reminds him of everything he has done. Feeling desperate, he tries to destroy the portrait with a knife, but it is he who is killed. His body is discovered, old and awful, while his portrait is young and handsome once again.
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.
Sunday 20 October
Read the introduction to the novel and answer the questions.
1. What kind of person is Dorian Gray
At first, Dorian is a very handsome young man but overly focused on his own pleasure, ignoring the pain he causes others. Influenced by Lord Wotton, he becomes selfish and hedonistic: he wishes to stay young forever, abandons the innocent actress Sibyl cruelly, and feels no guilt about her death. For 18 years, he acts morally corrupt and evil — he commits terrible deeds without remorse, only caring about maintaining his youth and appearance. However, by the end, he shows a moment of regret and desperation when he realizes the ugliness of his portrait, though it is too late.
Sunday 20 October
Read the introduction to the novel and answer the questions.
2. What message do you think the novel conveys
The novel conveys a warning about the dangers of prioritizing physical beauty and selfish pleasure over morality and kindness. It shows that pursuing endless hedonism (while ignoring the harm to others and one’s own soul) will lead to spiritual decay and destruction—even if Dorian’s appearance stays young, his soul (reflected in the portrait) becomes ugly and corrupted. Ultimately, the story suggests that sacrificing one’s good heart for superficial desires will result in tragic consequences, and true beauty and value lie in one’s inner character, not just outward looks.
一、文体解读
本单元的写作任务是写一篇文学作品简介。文学作品简介属于应用文写作,是对某文学作品进行介绍和评论。文学作品简介的目的是介绍文学作品,表达自己对文学作品及作者的理解和认识,启发和帮助读者提高阅读水平。
二、写作要点
1. 介绍所要评论的文学作品,包括文学作品的名称、作家和背景介绍等;
2. 作品内容简介:讨论作品的主题和意义;
3. 总体评价:有针对性地对文学作品的主题、情节等方面发表个人看法,对文学作品进行总体评价。
文学作品简介
三、注意
介绍故事情节时要按时间上的先后顺序对主要事件进行描述;注意和文学评论的区别。对文学作品的介绍更注重对故事情节的叙述。
四、常用句式
The book published by... is a bestseller.
The novel is one of his / her best artistic achievements...
The story goes as the following...
It reflects the problem existing in...
This book is popular with...
This book has had a strong influence on us.
Choose another literary work with a focus on physical appearances and personal qualities, such as The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, and complete the notes.
General introduction: ________________________
___________________________________________
Plot: _______________________________________
Central theme(s): ____________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Now write about this literary work based on your notes.
Work in pairs. Make improvements to each other’s introductions and share them with the class.
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.
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
Russian playwright Anton Pavlovich Chekhovis acclaimed as one of the greatest short fiction writers in literary history. Although he was a doctor by profession, his works —including The Lady with the Dog and Ward No.6 — were among the most influential in the development of the modern short story. His four famous plays, The Seagull, The Three Sisters, Uncle Vanya and The Cherry Orchard are performed regularly, and have been adapted for films many times. In them, Chekhov explores the themes of love, desire, happiness, power, poverty and social expectations.
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904)
Work in groups. Read the quote and discuss the questions.
What is your understanding of the quote
What is your definition of “true beauty”
What qualities should a “beautiful person”
A human being should be entirely beautiful: the face, the clothes, the mind, the thoughts.
From Uncle Vanya by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Think of someone you want to recommend as “the most beautiful person you know”. Choose someone you know and complete the table.
Name
Description of him/her Appearance:
Personality:
Reasons to recommend him/her
plain-looking
self-reliant, determined,
considerate, patient, tough
She works hard to realize her dream in spite of her poor family condition.
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.
Prepare a short presentation. Consider the following:
1. the structure of your presentation
2. useful words, expressions and
structures
Give your presentation and recommend your candidate to the class. Vote for the best presentation.
Exercise
PART. 05
1. Poor as she was, she would try her best to _______ (报答) that kind businessman.
2. Apart from natural curiosity and economic value, to achieve technological breakthrough should be another strong ________ (动机) for space exploration.
3. All of a sudden, he found the plant looked very special and _________ (像) a human being.
4. Regular visits from a social worker can be of ________ (巨大的) value to old people living alone.
5. Harry’s _______ (口音) sounds almost Scottish, but he was born and raised in York.
repay
Exercise: 单词拼写
motive
resembled
immense
accent
1. When pupils do reading ______________ (comprehend), they do an exercise to find out how well they understand a piece of spoken or written language.
2. He sensed from the __________ (express) on her face that she had something to say.
3. As a leading ________ (novel), Tom has got a lot of attention and is enjoying a good reputation.
4. The young woman was so _______ (grace) that all the interviewers were impressed by her.
5. He watched her face ________ (intent) to catch every small change of facial expression.
comprehension
Exercise: 用所给词的适当形式填空
expression
novelist
graceful
intently
Summary
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Developing ideas & Presenting ideas
Reading
Presenting ideas
Vocabulary
analyze literary text to grasp character traits (appearance, personality, emotions) and theme
write clear, descriptive character introductions using appropriate vocabulary
Writing
present “most beautiful person” recommendations with structured and insightful expressions
Homework
PART. 07
Homework
Summarise what we have learnt in this lesson;
Prepare for the next lesson.
See you next class!