1、Unit5 The Million Pound Bank Note -Reading for writing Aims: 1.Read to know the basic elements and structure of the play. 2.Appreciate the languages to show how peoples attitudes change to Henry. 3.Write a new scene for the play where Henry will try to use the bank note. Review the story What happen
2、ed to Henry? Got stuck in England without money Was in rugs Was offered an envelope with money Guess : Where will Henry go? What will happen to him? title ; scene; narration; character names; stage directions; lines of dialogue Read to find the elements(要素要素) of the play. title scene narration Chara
3、cter names Stage directions lines of dialogue beginning development turning point climax ending Find the structure of the play What are the clerks attitudes to Henry? How can you know? rude, impatient, angry, look down upon/satirize(讽刺讽刺) Henry What are the attitudes of the clerks and the owner to H
4、enry? How can you know? Over-polite; patient; flattering(奉承的,拍马屁的奉承的,拍马屁的) Polite, flattering Whats the result and what are the sentences to show the owners attitudes to Henry? In the play, ones attitudes or feelings are mainly shown through stage directions and lines of dialogue. change Conflict of
5、 the play the key to attracting the audience 1. What kind of persons do you think the clerks and the owner are? 2. Do you think it is right to judge people by their clothes? Why or why not? Thinking Write the new scene for the play where Henry will try to use the bank note. H:Henry B: Barber Stage d
6、irections Lines of dialogue A. Make a list of the characters. B. Make an outline of the events in the scene. C. Decide how the characters attitudes change during the scene. D. Think of an exciting ending. The change of attitudes can be shown in these events. Elements of the play: title ; scene; narr
7、ation; character names; stage directions; lines of dialogue Structure of the play: beginning; development; turning point; climax; ending conflict The main tense: the present tense A barbers shop Self-evaluation The Million Pound Bank Note Act1 Scene 5 (Henry is walking down the street when he sees a
8、 sign for a place that cuts hair. He decides to get it cut) H: Good afternoon. Id like to have my hair cut. If I may.(The barber looks at Henrys hair with a frown and continues cutting another mans hair.)Er, Id really like a haircut. As you can see, its much too long. B:(In a rude manner)Yes, I can
9、see that. Indeed, I can. H:Fine, well, Ill have a seat then. (He sits in one of the barbers chairs. The barber turns to look at Henry trying to show he is not angry.) B: Its quite expensive here, you know !Are you sure you can afford it? H: Yes. I think so. (After his hair is cut, the barber tells H
10、enry how much he must pay. Henry shows the barber the bank note.) B:Why Mr(looks shocked) H: Adams. Henry Adams. Im sorry. I dont have any change. B: Please dont worry!(with a broad smile)Nothing to worry about! Nothing at all! Please come here whenever you like, sir, even if you only have too littl
11、e hair cut! It will be my great honour to serve you. As for the bill, sir, please forget it. H: Forget it? Wellthank you very much. B: Its for me to thank you, sir, from the bottom of my heart. Mind-map The Million Pound Bank Note elements structure title ; scene; narration; character names; stage directions; lines of dialogue beginning; development; turning point; climax; ending Change /conflict How to write a new scene for a play Homework: 1.Polish your writing. 2. Prepare for your tomorrows lesson. Thank you!