模块6 Unit 2 What is happiness to you? Self-assessment 课件（22张PPT）

(共22张PPT)



The Gift of Possibility



Lead-in
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B
C
D


What was the gift in the passage?
The credit for what I had accomplished
and permission to go forward.

What was the story in the passage?

Theme













Age
27
Siblings
10 brothers and sisters
Relationship Status
single
Birth Place
Puerto Rico
Growing Place
Puerto Rico,
New York
Education
college
The writer's profile


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Do you think the writer is a gentleman or a lady?
Why?
Gentleman
Lady


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Esmeralda Santiago (born May 17, 1948)
is a Puerto Rican author and former actress known for her novels and memoirs.


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New York

Puerto Rico

















What was the writer's dream in America?
Did it come true?

I spent much of my life seeking solitude.
Every part of me wanted to be alone.


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How did the writer feel on Christmas?
lonely and eager for love and
company




boyfriend
family
friends
acquaintances
broke up
returned to Puerto Rico
went home
were involved in their own lives
ironic
(讽刺的)
In the past
leave home
be independent
a sharp contrast


Happiness
Place
Changes of feeling
Theme




on the street
lonely



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Surroundings
crowded
songs

Others' activities
be accompanied



lonely
Shoppers, hawkers, and gawkers whirled and swirled around me.

Rhyme(押韵)






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Para 1


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Surroundings
crowded
songs

Others' activities
be accompanied


lonely
Current state
alone

Surroundings
blinking lights


eager for love
and company
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Surroundings
lots of goodies

Flashback


even more depressed

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Flashback
How did the writer celebrate Christmas in Puerto Rico?
a sharp contrast
Christmas experiences
with family
life alone
on Christmas
?!
13
27


















struggle
independent
educated
healthy
adventurous

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What did Joseph and Mary do?
Why did the writer mention Joseph and Mary?
Joseph and Mary ? seek shelter
The writer ?

similar
positive



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Para 5
Surroundings
crowded
songs

Others' activities
be accompanied


lonely
Current state
alone

Surroundings
blinking lights
eager for love
and company
Surroundings
lots of goodies

Flashback




even more depressed
hopeful
Inspired by Joseph and Mary


Did the writer suggest her sadness directly?
How did the writer convey this to us?







Writing technique

a sharp contrast
beautiful and crowded surroundings,
Christmas experiences
personal feelings





show





tell
more than


Writing technique
Use more specific details than general statements
to show what you want to say in writing.
Writing technique

detailed description

rhyme

contrast

flashback

irony


What can you learn from the passage?
self-recognition





Read about others’ story

Reflect on ourselves

Realize self growth








give







receive




more than

material gifts

recognition

encouragement

bravery

optimism


Writing
After the Mid-term exam, choose a special gift for your best friend/ yourself. Write down the reasons.
To whom: __________
What gift: __________
Why: 1._________
2._________
Write down at least 8 complete sentences.


My gift
Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.
----Oprah Winfrey
When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.
----Willie Nelson
If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.
----W. Clement Stone

Thank you!