1、 The Author (Adapted from “Of Friendship”, an essay written by Francis Bacon, a great English writer, scientist and philosopher) to talk about Before-reading Francis Bacon（15611626） pioneer of British essays Of Parents and Children Of Marriage and Single Life Of Envy Of Love Of Friendship Of Fame Of
2、 Studies The Author Reading makes a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man. By the end of this period, you will be able to : 1.understand the importance of friendship; 2. identify the structure of the essay; 3. write a summary of the essay. While-reading Find the topic sentence o
3、f each paragraph. Para 1: Para 2: Para 3: Para 4: Para 5: Para 6 : More often than not, close friendships will help .L5 There are many benefits of friendship that we can enjoy.L7 The first fruit of friendship is the peace .L13 The second . is the better understanding and judgement .L20 The third fru
4、it of friendship is the help that.Line29 Friends should be carefully chosen and relationships carefully developed. Line 35 Friendship is _ to us. (para1) _ “fruits” of friendship. (paras 2-5) We should carefully _ our friends and _the relationships. (para6) the first the second the third _ the rocky
5、 road _ the path of life better smooth out walkPart1 Part2 Part3 While-reading theme explanation suggestion Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3Para. 4Para. 5 Para. 6 theme/ topic Detailed explanation of the fruits suggestion While-reading ReadingReadingReread Para. 2-5 again Complete the mind map to show the ar
6、gumentation. “Fruits” of friendship Fruit 1: (1) Fruit 2: (2) Fruit 3: With true friends, we feel free to (4)_ our feelings. Sharing makes happiness (5) _ and a (6) _ become halved. Our friends are better able to offer (7) _ on our important decisions. Preparing to talk with a friend makes our thoug
7、hts (8) _ and our understandings more (9) _. So many things in life that can only be (10) _ with the help of friends. Friends have different (11) _. Friends can help us during life and, perhaps, even (12)_. Comfort the heartAdvice the head share take on great meanings trouble advice cleverer thoroug
8、h achieved ideas and skills after death Help us achieve the goals we set for ourselves. (3) Para. 6 enjoying the company of a crowd staying with true friends Q:What kind of friends should we choose according to Bacon? .true, well-meaning, wise, trustworthy Critical thinking The difference between st
9、aying with a crowd and being with true friends? what you can do/feel/getstaying with a crowd staying with true friends have fun together share your true feelings (secrets) talk things over in-depth or frankly feel emotionally connected and satisfied What matters is not the number but the quality of
10、your friends. Be careful when youre choosing friends and spending time with them. Tips When it comes to friends, one good friend might better than a hundred fake ones Summary the main points in the essay: What: Why: How: Three fruits of close friendships fort the heart 2.aadvise the head 3.help us a
11、chieve the goals SummarySummary Write a summary of the essay. Writing a summary To write a good summary of a text, you should: circle the main points and key ideas in a text; express these ideas in your own words; not include your personal opinion; not include supporting details or background knowle
12、dge; Tip Check list p the main idea of each paragraph: The importance of friendship The three fruits of friendship The authors advice p linking devices; p no original sentences; p no details and personal opinions; p no spelling and grammar mistakes. c c c c c FeedbackFeedback solitudeequally importa
13、nt multipliedlessened make sensible judgements benefit from Possible version After-reading When Im in trouble, friendship is a . It can ; When Im at a loss, friendship is a . It can ; When Im in low spirits , friendship is a . It can ; Oh, My dear friend, our friendship is . Youre in my life! Thank
14、you for just being there for me! strong hand help me escape my troubles I truly hope all of you will enjoy the greatest pleasure with your dear friends and your scared lamp of friendship will burn all through the life. Homework Write a summary of the essay in your own words by only covering the main points. (Tips on P40) Polish your “poem”and send it to your best friend. THE END Thank you all!
