Comments on the Secret Garden
读后感
1. To have a deeper understanding of the story.
更为深入地理解故事情节。
2. To learn good qualities of the characters.
学习主人公的优秀品质。
3. To write comments on this book to better yourselves.
写这本书的读后感,使自己更好。
Learning aims:
Frances Hodgson Burnett
What was Mary like at first?
Mary
lonely
sad
selfish
cross
Do you have a ‘Mary’ around you?
If you meet someone like Mary, what will you do?
Discuss in groups
Pay no attention to them
Make friends with them
Say bad words about them
Try our best to help them
Is that all about Mary?
Mary
lonely
sad
selfish
cross
She is curious about everything!
cousin
How much do you know about Colin?
He had a white face, long dark hair and big grey eyes, he looked ill.(P36)
Try to describe Colin!
Looks
“Who are you? Are you a ghost?”
“People talk about me because I am always ill. I don’t like it, my father doesn’t like it, either. They know that I don’t want to see people…”
frightened
helpless, angry
Read with emotion
(Mary went towards the bed. The boy turned his head and stared at her.)
C: Who are you? Are you a ghost?
M: No, are you a ghost?
(Colin stared and stared at her with his big eyes.)
C: No, I am Colin Craven. Who are you?
M: I am Mary. Mr. Craven is my uncle.
C: He is my father.
M: I didn’t know that he had a son. Why were you crying?
C: I was sad and my head hurt. People talk about me because I am always ill.
I don’t like it. My father doesn’t like it either. I am going to die.
My father doesn’t want to see me.
M: Why not?
C: My mother died when I was born. He feels sad when he looks at me.
I think he almost hates me.
M: He hates the garden because she died. (half speaking to herself.)
Act it out!
Tips:
1.Choose your favourite character
2.Pay attention to your emotion
How does he feel?
Share Colin’s feelings!
“Mary! Dickon! I am going to get well! And I am going to live forever and ever!” he cried.
“Yes!” said Colin, digging excitedly. “Go and get me one! Quick! Quick!”
“It’s planted, and the sun is starting to go down. Help me, Dickon! I want to stand” Colin was on his two feet laughing
What is Colin like now?
Hopeful, happy
frightened, helpless, angry,
hopeful,
happy
He used to be… but now he is…
Stay with him
Talk to him
Share happiness with him
Bring him to nature
…
It is Mary who makes Colin change.
Helping others is helping herself.
How does Mary help him change?
Dear Mary,
Thank you for staying and sharing your happiness with me. I am not as lonely as I used to be. It is kind of you to bring me to the garden. I don’t need to stay in bed all day long. You did something I thought no one can do! I become a person hopeful enough to face all the difficulties.
Yours,
Colin
What were you like at first?
What about now?
Who makes you change?
Talk about yourself
I used to be… but now I am…
It is … who make / makes me change.
{21E4AEA4-8DFA-4A89-87EB-49C32662AFE0}problems
solutions
Feeling lonely/stressed
…
Getting low marks
…
Having little time for hobbies
…
It is a good choice to talk with others.
You’d better not keep the stress to yourself.
You should be careful enough to avoid mistakes.
What about choosing your hobby according to the time you have?
为了丰富广大中小学生的课余生活,让他们“悦读”英文名著,“锤炼”英文文笔,扬州教研室倾情推出第二届“读写大赛”,请根据提示,完成一篇读后感。
{21E4AEA4-8DFA-4A89-87EB-49C32662AFE0}Title
The Secret Garden
writer
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Who impressed you most and why?
Mary/Colin…
What changes happen to you?
…
要求:1. 表达清楚,语法正确,上下文连贯。
2. 必须包括提示中的所有信息,并按要求适当发挥。
3. 词数:100词左右。
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Homework
Write some words to thank the person who makes you change.