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Two geniuses (Reading)
Describe and guess
我来描述，你来猜
He is a boy.
He is in Class 12.
He is tall.
He is called “genius” by us.
Cai Zehao
She is a lady.
She died in 1934.
She was a physicist(物理学家) and chemist(化学家).
She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
She discovered radium(镭) and polonium(钋)/p?'l??n??m/.
Marie Curie
Describe and guess
我来描述，你来猜
He is a man.
He lived in the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history.
He was a teacher and philosopher.
He is remembered for his famous sayings.
“Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself.”
“There is always one that could be my teacher among three persons I go along with!”
Confucius
Describe and guess
我来描述，你来猜
He is a man.
He was born in 1879 and died in 1955.
He was a scientist and physicist.
People regard him as the father of modern physics.
He developed theory of relativity (相对论).
Albert Einstein
Describe and guess
我来描述，你来猜
Albert Einstein
What do you think of him?
Tell me the first word that pops in your mind.
old
wise
lovely
genius
...
Preview some words and expressions
预习单词&表达
a keep away from
b believe in
c take part in
d happy thing
e make … disappointed
f college
g with no trouble
h speech
i by remembering every word
pleasure
university
avoid
lecture
let … down
trust
by heart
without difficulty
join in
Predict the story
预测故事
1. Who are probably the two geniuses? (Einstein and his driver/ son/ brother)
2. What kind of story is it? (A funny/ sad story)
3. What is the man with blonde hair doing in the second picture?
(listening to/ giving a lecture)
4. In the first picture and the third picture, are they going to
the same direction(方向)？(Yes./ No.)
5. Where are they probably going in the first picture?
(a cafe/ university/ ...)
Look at the pictures, the title and the introduction to the story. Then answer the questions.
Read the story Para. 1-3
阅读故事 1-3段
Einstein often received invitations to explain his theories at different universities. On these trips, his driver Hans often said to him, “It’s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Dr Einstein.”
One evening, on their way to a university, Einstein said, “I’m so tired. I wish I could avoid giving my lecture tonight, Hans, but I don’t want to let my audience down.”
“I know what to do,” said Hans. “I can give the lecture for you. You can trust me. I’ve listened to your lecture so many times that I’ve learnt it by heart. No one knows you at this university, so they won’t find out.”
What did the universities often invite Einstein to do?
They often invited Einstein to explain his theories.
On these trips, what did his driver Hans often say to him?
“It’s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Dr Einstein”
Then how did Hans help solve this problem?
Hans offered to give the lecture for him.
Why did Hans think he could do this?
Because he had listened to the lecture so many times
that he had learnt it by heart.
Why did Einstein want to avoid giving his lecture one evening?
Because he was too tired.
Answer the following questions.
Hans: It’s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Dr Einstein.
Einstein: I’m so tired. I wish I could avoid giving my lecture tonight, Hans,
but I don’t want to let my audience down.
Hans: I know what to do. I can give the lecture for you.
You can trust me. I’ve listened to your lecture so many times
that I’ve learnt it by heart.
No one knows you at this university, so they won’t find out.
In the car
Read their dialogue.
Hans: It’s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Dr Einstein.
Einstein: I’m so tired. I wish I could avoid giving my lecture tonight, Hans,
but I don’t want to let my audience down.
Hans: I know what to do. I can give the lecture for you.
You can trust me. I’ve listened to your lecture so many times
that I’ve learnt it by heart.
No one knows you at this university, so they won’t find out.
In the car
Read their dialogue.
So, they changed places. At the university, Hans was guided to the front of the hall. Einstein took a seat, listened to Hans give his lecture without difficulty, and joined in the applause at the end.
However, before Hans left, a man shouted, “I’d like to ask you a question.” He then asked a question so difficult that Hans had no idea what he was talking about.
Read the story Para. 4-5
阅读故事 4-5段
At the university
Let's act this scene out together!
让我们一起，把这一情景重现吧！
Hans
A beautiful receptionist
Einstein
The audience
At the university,
Hans was guided to the front of the hall. (by whom?)
Einstein took a seat, listened to Hans give his lecture
without difficulty, and joined in the applause at the end.
However, before Hans left, a man shouted, “I’d like to ask
you a question.” He then asked a question so difficult
that Hans had no idea what he was talking about.
A man
Einstein turned pale. “Oh no!” he thought. “Now we’re in trouble.” But Hans just laughed and said, “That’s such an easy question that even my driver can answer it. Hans, please …”
Einstein stood up and answered the question perfectly.
They left the university, with Einstein driving. A little later, Hans offered to drive. “No,” laughed Einstein. “It’s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Hans.”
Read the story Para. 6-8
阅读故事 6-8段
When Einstein thought they were in trouble, what did Hans do?
Hans asked Einstein to answer the question.
Hans said it in a clever way. What did he say?
He said, “That’s such an easy question that even my driver can answer it. Hans, please…”
He stood up and answered the question perfectly.
What did Einstein do then?
Which sentence can show that Einstein had a sense of humour?
“It's a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Hans.”
Answer the following questions.
? Ending:
Understanding the structure of the plot of a short story
The plot(情节) of a short story usually includes the following parts:
? Opening:
This part gives background information.
? Rising action:
This part describes a problem the characters face.
? Turning point:
Here the story takes an unexpected turn (意想不到的转折).
? Falling action:
This part describes how the problem is solved.
This part brings the story to an end.
了解短故事的情节结构
c
e
b
a
Understanding the structure of the plot of a short story
a Hans and Einstein left the university happily, with Einstein driving.
b Einstein answered the question perfectly.
c A man asked a difficult question.
d Hans offered to give a lecture for Einstein.
e Hans asked Einstein to answer the question.
了解短故事的情节结构
Act the story out
小组合作，表演整个故事
Work in groups.
Prepare to act the story out.
If necessary, you can use the script (剧本) for help.
The script is on your ipad(剧本在平板上的班级圈，仅供参考).
Act the story out
小组合作，表演整个故事
Sum-up 总结
learn about the structure of the plot of a short story
read a story about Einstein
when faced with a problem, try to solve it wisely
have a sense of humour
cooperation creates greatness
Homework 作业
Retell the story and write the story down with the help of the key words.
根据关键词重述故事，并将故事写下来。
explain his theories
It’s a pleasure to drive …
avoid
let … down
trust
learn it by heart
change places
be guided to
take a seat
listen to
join in
have no idea
? Opening:
? Rising action:
turn pale
be in trouble
such … that
stand up
answer
? Ending:
? Turning point:
? Falling action:
leave
offer to
It’s a pleasure to drive …
Thank you！
Two geniuses script 《两个天才》剧本
（仅供参考，鼓励你们组自由发挥哈！）
Characters(角色):
Einstein, Hans, the receptionist(接待员), the man, audience (同学们一起演观众)
Scene One: In the car. 场景1：在车里
（Hans在开车，Einstein坐在后面）
Hans: It’s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Dr Einstein.
Einstein: I’m so tired. I wish I could avoid giving my lecture tonight, Hans, but I don’t want to let my audience down.
Hans: I know what to do. I can give the lecture for you. You can trust me. I’ve listened to your lecture so many times that I’ve learnt it by heart.
Einstein: What if they find out the truth? (短语：What if... “要是…怎么办？”)
Hans: No one knows you at this university, so they won’t find out.
Einstein: OK. Let’s change our places.
（两人换位置）
Scene Two: At the university. （场景2：在大学）
The receptionist: Welcome Mr. Einstein. This way please.
（接待员领着Hans到讲台中央，Einstein自己到台下找个地方坐。）
Hans: Good evening everyone. I’ll introduce my theory to you.
。。。。。。。。。（中间的演讲内容自己发挥哈哈）
That’s all. Thank you so much.
（观众一起鼓掌叫好，突然一个男人站起来。）
The man: Mr. Einstein, I’d like to ask you a question. 。。。。。。（具体问题自我发挥哈哈）
Hans: That’s such an easy question that even my driver can answer it. Hans, please.
Einstein: It’s an easy question. 。。。。。。。(具体怎么回答自我发挥哈)
The man: Thank you. I see.
Scene Three: On their way back. （场景3：回去路上）
（Einstein在开车，Hans坐在后面）
Hans: Sir, let me drive the car.
Einstein: No. It’s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Hans.
9A Unit 2 Two geniuses (Reading)
Teaching objectives 教学目标:
Knowledge objectives: By the end of the class, students should be able to master related words and expressions and understand the reading materials.
知识目标：学生能掌握相关词汇与表达，并能理解文章。
Ability objectives: Students can improve the ability of reading for general and specific information. Besides, students can get to know how to appreciate an English story.
能力目标：学生能提升获取大意以及细节信息的阅读能力。此外，学生能初步了解到如何鉴赏一篇英语故事。
Emotional objectives: Students can learn more about Einstein, realize the importance of having a sense of humor and solving a problem wisely and experience the power of cooperation.
情感目标：学生能了解更多关于爱因斯坦的故事，意识到具有幽默感以及能智慧地解决问题的重要性，同时体会到合作的无穷能量。
Key & difficult points: read for general and specific information, get to know how to appreciate an English story
教学重难点：提升获取大意以及细节信息的阅读能力，初步了解到如何鉴赏一篇英语故事
Teaching procedures教学流程:
Step One: Warm up （引入）
Describe and guess: The teacher describes a person who the students are familiar with and asks the students to guess who he/she is.
教师描述学生熟悉的名人或身边的人，让学生猜测他/她是谁。
Step Two: Pre-reading （读前活动）
Preview some words and expressions 预习相关单词和表达
Predict the story: look at the pictures, the title and the introduction to the story on page 19.
Then answer the questions.
预测故事：观察19页的图片、题目和引言部分，并回答问题。
Step Three: While-reading（读中活动）
Read the story (Para.1-3) and answer the questions. 阅读故事1-3段，并回答问题。
Read the story (Para.4-5) and act the scene out. 阅读故事4-5段，全班一起将情景重现。
Read the story (Para.6-8) and answer the questions. 阅读故事6-8段，并回答问题。
Strategy learning: learn about the structure of the plot of a short story.
策略学习：了解短故事的情节结构。
Step Four: Post-reading （读后活动）
Work in groups. Act out the story with the help of the script (剧本) .
小组合作，将故事表演出来。可以使用平板中的剧本作为辅助。
Step Five: Sum up （总结）
Lead the students to realize the power of having a sense of humor and solving a problem with wisdom. 引导学生意识到具有幽默感以及能智慧地解决问题的重要性。
Step Six: Assign the homework （布置作业）
Retell the story and write the story down with the help of the key words.
根据关键词重述故事，并将故事写下来。
