1、Unit 2 Lets talk teens Extended reading What a story needs: Time Place Character Plot(情节情节) A story is usually followed by a _ What else? lesson/theme（主题）（主题） TimeTime CharactersCharacters Mama, Papa, Nels, “I”, Cristine, Dagmar Twenty years ago Twenty years ago Every Saturday night “Good. We do not
2、 have to go to the Bank.” Twenty years ago When Nels gradated from grammar school The little bank “We do not want to go to the Bank.” Nels wanted to go on to high school, but the family had no enough money. Twenty years ago How did they solve the problem? He would work in a grocery after school. He
3、would give up smoking. She would look after the children every Friday night with her younger sister. Nels The author Papa Mama gave him a bright smile Mama reached across the table and touched Papas arm. Twenty years later Mama and her Bank account? “Theres no account,” she said. “ In all my life, I
4、ve never been inside a bank. Is it proper for Mama to make up such a white lie of a bank account? Why or why not? Mama said seriously, It is not good for little ones to be afraid-to not feel secure.” shocked And when I didnt-couldnt-answer, Mama told a _ lie that there was Mamas Bank Account in the
5、big bank of the city, because she wanted to offer children a sense of _and _. When money was needed for various reasons, she encouraged the whole family to _ together to _tough challenges with her great wisdom. security hope white work overcome Kathryn ForbesKathryn Forbes What can you learn about Papa? Thats not enough,” Papa said. Then he took his pipe out of his mouth and looked at it for a long time. “I will give up smoking, he said suddenly. He gave up his favorite due to his _ and _ for the children. responsibility responsibility l love ove
