The American South[下学期]
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The American South
Irene Yao
StepⅠ.Lead in 7’ or so
1. Quiz
This is a quiz to test how much you know about the USA. Each question values 3 points. Calculate the total marks when you finish the eight questions.
Questions including:
(1) American national flag (2) capital city
(3) the number of states (4) president
(5) buildings (6) BrokeBack Mountain
(7) famous brands (8) famous people
2. When we talk about the USA, what adjectives do we usually
powerful, rich, free, open, creative, huge
Those are the common impression that the USA makes on us. But what about these words. Are they also related to America
sufferings, pains, hardships, sacrifices, wounds, scars
When and in which part of America could you find these
In the past of the American South
StepⅡ. Text presentation 25’
1. How much do you know about American south
The novel Gone with wind describes the south in the Civil War.
Hurricanes hit the south last year, causing great damage.
So we know only a little. Now let’s set foot on the mysterious land and start a trip to the history of American South.
2.Deal with the details in each paragraph
Para.1.
Throughout its history, the American South suffered from a series of big events, each of which led to great sufferings in this land. What were the sufferings of the South from these
a. The arrival of European settlers (Native Americans were killed or driven off)
b. The slave trade (Slaves were brought from America)
c. The Civil war (death & poverty)
d. Post-war years and The Great Depression (unemployment & civil unrest)
e. Civil Rights Movement (many sacrifices)
With so many sufferings and scars, the South had a _troubled past__ and even __is far behind _ today in some areas.
Para.2
However, things are quite different today. Compared to its dark past, the South today is _hopeful_ and _successful_. The south cities must have witnessed the history.
(1)Can you list some south cities
Atlanta, Georgia,, Little Rock, Birmingham, Miami
(2)What do these cities have in common
They all had a troubled past but today they are commercial and cultural centers of the nation.
(3)Among them Atlanta is a typical city. (picture, Atlanta, 1864) Why was Atlanta in ruins
It was burnt down in the Civil War.
Can you describe how poor the situations were
The city had only $ 1.64.
(4)What goal did they want to achieve during the reconstruction.
To rebuild the city and create a new city where former slaves and slave-owners could live together.
Para.3
(1) Did the city recover soon
The city was successfully __rebuilt in only 5 years__. Despite the sufferings in _post-war years_ and _the Great Depression_, it continued to grow.
(2) Were there any signs that can show the changes
African-American community grew.
Black business became more successful.
Para.4
(1) Then it was in the 1960s that the Civil Rights Movement broke out in Atlanta. Can you recognize the voice of the leader (voice from background) Are you familiar with the inspiring speech
Martin Luther King was giving the world-famous speech “I have a dream”.
(2) What do you know about him
He was a freedom fighter who fought for equal rights of black people. Throughout his life, he led many non-violent demonstrations against racial discrimination.
(3) Although he was murdered in 1968, his efforts were not in vain (useless), because…
Segregation eventually (finally)disappeared.
With the combination of white and black culture, Atlanta was a city proud of _cultural diversity_.
Para .5 (1) In 1990s, a big event made Atlanta well-known throughout the world. What was it
In 1996, the 26th Olympic Games was held in Atlanta.
Was it a proud event for the city
Yeah, the city was able to display its new image.
(2)Can you describe the new image
Modern Atlanta is a booming (prosperous)business center and owns some largest companies and most successful companies in America.
(4) Atlanta finally represent the south because…
It experienced the course from fear and doubt to hope and faith.
Para. 6 In modern times, the South still had many problems, but its people are determined to solve them, and today’s south is known for its friendly atmosphere.
3. Read with the tape and divide the passage into several parts.
Part 1 (para.1) The troubled past of the South
Part 2 (para.2-5) The example of Atlanta that can represent the history of the South
Part 3 (para.6) The successful today of the South
Next time when you write an article to introduce the history of a city, it’s a good choice to follow this way. You can first describe its sufferings in the past, then the struggle, finally the success of today.
StepⅢ Products 13’ or so
A. Discussion
Throughout the world, a number of cities and countries experienced the history similar to that of Atlanta. Can you give some examples and describe what they experienced
B. Free talk
These cities or countries were destroyed or burnt down and then started from nothing, and finally, become prosperous. Suppose there is a bridge lying between nothing and prosperity. What do you think should the bridge be made of
nothing
prosperity
goal
a good government
united people
strong mind
hard work
international support
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1
Irene Yao
StepⅠ.Lead in 7’ or so
1. Quiz
This is a quiz to test how much you know about the USA. Each question values 3 points. Calculate the total marks when you finish the eight questions.
Questions including:
(1) American national flag (2) capital city
(3) the number of states (4) president
(5) buildings (6) BrokeBack Mountain
(7) famous brands (8) famous people
2. When we talk about the USA, what adjectives do we usually
powerful, rich, free, open, creative, huge
Those are the common impression that the USA makes on us. But what about these words. Are they also related to America
sufferings, pains, hardships, sacrifices, wounds, scars
When and in which part of America could you find these
In the past of the American South
StepⅡ. Text presentation 25’
1. How much do you know about American south
The novel Gone with wind describes the south in the Civil War.
Hurricanes hit the south last year, causing great damage.
So we know only a little. Now let’s set foot on the mysterious land and start a trip to the history of American South.
2.Deal with the details in each paragraph
Para.1.
Throughout its history, the American South suffered from a series of big events, each of which led to great sufferings in this land. What were the sufferings of the South from these
a. The arrival of European settlers (Native Americans were killed or driven off)
b. The slave trade (Slaves were brought from America)
c. The Civil war (death & poverty)
d. Post-war years and The Great Depression (unemployment & civil unrest)
e. Civil Rights Movement (many sacrifices)
With so many sufferings and scars, the South had a _troubled past__ and even __is far behind _ today in some areas.
Para.2
However, things are quite different today. Compared to its dark past, the South today is _hopeful_ and _successful_. The south cities must have witnessed the history.
(1)Can you list some south cities
Atlanta, Georgia,, Little Rock, Birmingham, Miami
(2)What do these cities have in common
They all had a troubled past but today they are commercial and cultural centers of the nation.
(3)Among them Atlanta is a typical city. (picture, Atlanta, 1864) Why was Atlanta in ruins
It was burnt down in the Civil War.
Can you describe how poor the situations were
The city had only $ 1.64.
(4)What goal did they want to achieve during the reconstruction.
To rebuild the city and create a new city where former slaves and slave-owners could live together.
Para.3
(1) Did the city recover soon
The city was successfully __rebuilt in only 5 years__. Despite the sufferings in _post-war years_ and _the Great Depression_, it continued to grow.
(2) Were there any signs that can show the changes
African-American community grew.
Black business became more successful.
Para.4
(1) Then it was in the 1960s that the Civil Rights Movement broke out in Atlanta. Can you recognize the voice of the leader (voice from background) Are you familiar with the inspiring speech
Martin Luther King was giving the world-famous speech “I have a dream”.
(2) What do you know about him
He was a freedom fighter who fought for equal rights of black people. Throughout his life, he led many non-violent demonstrations against racial discrimination.
(3) Although he was murdered in 1968, his efforts were not in vain (useless), because…
Segregation eventually (finally)disappeared.
With the combination of white and black culture, Atlanta was a city proud of _cultural diversity_.
Para .5 (1) In 1990s, a big event made Atlanta well-known throughout the world. What was it
In 1996, the 26th Olympic Games was held in Atlanta.
Was it a proud event for the city
Yeah, the city was able to display its new image.
(2)Can you describe the new image
Modern Atlanta is a booming (prosperous)business center and owns some largest companies and most successful companies in America.
(4) Atlanta finally represent the south because…
It experienced the course from fear and doubt to hope and faith.
Para. 6 In modern times, the South still had many problems, but its people are determined to solve them, and today’s south is known for its friendly atmosphere.
3. Read with the tape and divide the passage into several parts.
Part 1 (para.1) The troubled past of the South
Part 2 (para.2-5) The example of Atlanta that can represent the history of the South
Part 3 (para.6) The successful today of the South
Next time when you write an article to introduce the history of a city, it’s a good choice to follow this way. You can first describe its sufferings in the past, then the struggle, finally the success of today.
StepⅢ Products 13’ or so
A. Discussion
Throughout the world, a number of cities and countries experienced the history similar to that of Atlanta. Can you give some examples and describe what they experienced
B. Free talk
These cities or countries were destroyed or burnt down and then started from nothing, and finally, become prosperous. Suppose there is a bridge lying between nothing and prosperity. What do you think should the bridge be made of
nothing
prosperity
goal
a good government
united people
strong mind
hard work
international support
PAGE
1