课件15张PPT。
The Giving TreeThe Giving Tree
Once there was a giving tree who loved a little boy. And every day the boy would come to play, Swinging from her branches, sleeping in her shades, Laughing all the summer hours away. And so they loved, and oh the tree was happy. Oh, the tree was glad. But soon the boy grew older and one day he came and said, “Can you give me some money, tree, to buy some things I’ve found?” “I have no money,” said the tree, “just apples, twigs and leaves.” “But you can take my apples, boy, and sell them in the town.” And so he did, and oh the tree was happy. Oh, the tree was glad. Soon again the boy came back and he said to the tree, “I’m now a man and I must have a house that’s all my own.” “I can’t give you a house.” said the tree, “The forest is my house.” “But you may cut my branches off and build yourself a home.” And so he did, and oh the tree was happy. Oh, the tree was glad. And time went by and the boy came back with sadness in his eyes. “My life has turned so cold,” he said, “and I need sunny days.” “I’ve nothing but my trunk.” she said, “But you may cut it down,” “And build yourself a boat and sail away.” And so he did, and oh the tree was happy. But not really. And after years, the boy came back and both of them were old. “I really cannot help you if you ask for another gift.” “I’m nothing but an old stump now. I’m sorry, boy.” she said. “I’m sorry, but I’ve nothing more to give.” “I don’t need very much now, just a quiet place to rest.” The boy, he whispered, with a weary smile. “Well,” said the tree, “an old stump is still as good for that.” “Come, boy,” she said, “sit down, sit down and rest a while.” And so he did, and oh the tree was happy. Oh, the tree was glad.
—The End—
Let’s do role reading!An Imaginary SceneMake up their dialogue!
Imagine this situation, put yourselves into the roles and put your understanding of the story into the dialogue.
Work in groups: One is the old stump, one is the old man, the third is the narrator (旁白) of the dialogue. 3 minutes left!
2 minutes left!1 minute left!
Time is up!What do the tree and the boy symbolize (象征)？Why?
The Giving Tree
All the leaves on the Giving Tree have fallen No shade to crawl in underneath I’ve got scars from a pocket knife Where you carved your heart into me If all you wanted was love Why would you use me up Cut me down, build a boat, and sail away When all I wanted to be was your giving tree Settle down, build a home, and make you happy
Settle down, build a home, and make you happy Enjoy the song The Giving Tree (2014) by Plain White T’s after class. HomeworkThank You!
