1、Reading for Writing n By the end of this period, you will be able to 1. have a good understanding of the story in act 2, scene 1. 2. figure out the basic elements of the play. 3. identify the language features. 4. write a dramatic scene. Leading in In the first act, peoples attitudes towards Henry c
2、hanged greatly after he showed the million-pound bank note. Now Henry walks into a tailors shop. Lets see what will happen to him. Reading for main idea. Read the scene quickly and summarize the main idea. In the tailors shop, Henry was treated coldly at first because he looked poor and later he was
3、 respected, for he showed the large note. Reading for information 1. Where does Henry go? What does he want? 2. What do the clerks show Henry at first? Why? 3. What makes the people in the store change their attitudes towards Henry? 4. Why would the owner be willing to wait for a long time to get pa
4、id? 5. Is it right to judge people by their clothes? Why or Why not? Read the scene again and answer the questions. 1. He goes to a tailors shop. He wants new clothes. 2. They show him ready-made clothes, because he looks poor and these clothes are cheaper. 3. They change their attitudes after seein
5、g the million-pound note because they think that he is rich. 4. Perhaps he thinks that Henry will come back and buy a lot more clothes in the future or tell his wealthy friends about the shop. 5. No, it is not right for two reasons. First, everyone has dignity and should be treated with the same res
6、pect. Second, you cant judge someone before you know all the facts about this person. Dressing well or having a lot of money doesnt mean someone is a nice person. Analysis of the story line, basic elements of the play and language features. Activity 1 Figure out the story line of the scene. Activity
7、 2 Draw a mind map to show the basic elements of the play. Activity 3 Find out the typical language showing peoples changing attitudes towards Henry. The language that is used by the clerks and the owner of the tailors shop is vivid, impressive and shows exaggeration and irony. Writing a dramatic sc
8、ene Activity 1 Discussion Work in groups. Brainstorm a place that Henry will go to. Activity 2 Write a draft. Version 1 The Million Pound Bank Note Act 1, Scene 4 Narrator: Henry is walking along the street with the bank note in his hand when he sees a barbers shop. Since his hair is too long, he de
9、cides to have a hair cut. Henry: (entering the shop) I want to have my hair cut. Barber: (impatiently) Wait for a moment. I am quite busy now. Sit on that chair to wait your turn. Henry: (approaching the chair and sitting on it) All right. (After about half an hour) Barber: (looking at Henry with a
10、frown) I am not sure if you have enough money to pay. You know, it costs much. Henry: There is no need for you to worry about it. Youd better not judge people by their clothes. I can definitely afford it. Barber: (cutting Henrys hair carelessly) Well, its done. Its time to pay for the bill. It costs
11、 30 pounds. Henry: I am afraid that you cant give me the change. I carry only one large note. Barber: Are you kidding? Please pay your bill now. Henry: (takes out the bank note and hands it to the barber) Here you are. Barber: (in a great shock) Oh, dear! (suddenly smiles broadly) My honorable custo
12、mer, let me serve you once again. This time I will make your hair style cooler. Henry: No, thats enough. Please give me my change. I have got to go now. Barber: (returning the note to Henry). You neednt pay the bill. Its my great honor to serve you. Welcome back to my shop whenever you can. (bowing
13、to Henry) Version 2 Henry Goes the the Barbers Narrator: Henry is smiling as he leaves the restaurant. He has had more than enough to eat. As he is walking down the street, he sees a sign for a place that cuts hair. In a shop window, he looks at his own hair. Since it is too long, he decides to get
14、it cut. Henry: Good afternoon, Id like to get a haircut.(The barber takes one look at Henry and continues cutting another mans hair. Er. I would like to have my hair cut. Its much too long.) Barber: (in a rude manner) Yes, I can see that. Henry: Fine, well, I will have a seat and wait for a moment.
15、(After some time, the barber finishes cutting the other mans hair, takes his money and then turns to look at Henry.) Barber: It seems that you havent had your hair cut for a long time. You must be a sailor. Henry: Not exactly. But I was at sea for long. Barber: All right, then, get in the chair. Hen
16、ry: Thank you. (They both become quiet. After his hair is cut, the barber tells Henry how much he must pay.Henry shows the barber the bank note.) Barber: (looks shocked) Er, do you have small notes? Henry: I am terribly sorry, I dont have any small bills. Barber: Of course you wouldnt.(wearing a big smile) Nothing to worry about! Please come back at any time. It will be my honor to serve you! 假定你校将开展英语文化节。请你就假定你校将开展英语文化节。请你就丑小丑小 鸭鸭的故事准备一个短剧进行演出。的故事准备一个短剧进行演出。 参考词汇：丑小鸭：参考词汇：丑小鸭：ugly duckling ugly duckling 天鹅：天鹅： swanswan
