1、Unit 4 Exploring literatureWelcome to the unitLead-in1. What day is April 23rd? a yearly event; organized by UNESCO； encourage people to get engaged in literature and promote not only reading but also publishing.Why April 23rd?In 1995, at UNESCOs General Conference, it was decided that April 23rd wo
2、uld be named World Book and Copyright Day as a way to pay tribute to books and authors. April 23rd was chosen because that is the date when Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare, Vladimir Nabokov, Maurice Druon and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega died.Lead-in2. Do you like reading? What kind of books d
3、o you like to read?Lead-inHomework checkingExtension1. People involved Someone who writes drama is called a _. who writes poems is called a _. who writes short stories is a _. who writes novels is a _.playwrightpoetshort story writernovelist2. Masters and their works Who are they? Name some of their
4、 works.Charles DickensExtensionJohn KeatsO. HenryWilliam ShakespeareWilliam ShakespeareBritainPlaywrightHamlet; Othello; Macbeth; King LearNationality:Occupation:Romantic play:Four tragedies: Four comedies:Romeo and JulietThe Merchant of VeniceA Midsummer Nights DreamTwelfth Night As You Like ItExte
5、nsionNationality:Occupation:Famous poem:John Keats BritainPoetOde to a NightingaleExtensionCharles DickensNationality:Occupation:Famous works:BritainNovelist Great Expectations A Tale of Two Cities Oliver Twist David CopperfieldExtensionO. HenryNationality:Occupation:Famous works:AmericanShort story
6、 writerThe Gift Of the MagiAfter Twenty YearsThe Last LeafWitches LoavesExtensionAll happy families resemble one another, each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy 所有幸福的家庭都是相似的，而不幸的家庭则各有各的不幸。3. Famous quotesExtensionIt is a truth universally acknowledged, that a sing
7、le man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austine 凡是有钱的单身汉，总想娶位太太，这已经成了一条举世公认的真理。Extension大卫科波菲尔芒果街上的小屋except节选你永远不能拥有太多的天空。你可以在天空下睡去，醒来又沉醉。在你忧伤的时候，天空会给你安慰。可是忧伤太多，天空不够。蝴蝶也不够，花儿也不够。大多数美的东西都不够。于是，我们取我们所能取，好好地享用。(1) What message is conveyed in them re
8、spectively? The excerpt from David Copperfield shows the main characters passion for whatever he is doing. The other excerpt introduces the concept of making full use of what we have now.(2) Which of the excerpts makes you feel like reading the whole book? Why? The second excerpt makes me feel like
9、reading the whole book because I think the language the author uses is simple but beautiful. I particularly like her description of the sky keeping us safe when we are sad.Appreciation2. What makes a good literary work? Read, translate and appreciate the following quote. Great literature is simply l
10、anguage charged with meaning to the utmost possible degree. Ezra Pound 伟大的文学只不过是在最大程度上承载意义的语言。 埃兹拉庞德Appreciationv.收(费); (向)要价; 把记在账上; 在某人账上记入; 控告; 起诉; 指责; 猛攻; 向方向冲去; 赋予职责（或任务）; 给充电; 使充满（情绪）; 注满（玻璃杯）Discussion1. What is your favourite work of literature? Why?Of the many works of literature I have rea
11、d, my favourite is. by the writer. The story takes place during . Through a series of exciting events, the hero. This book is an amazing story that moved me deeply, and I would recommend it to anyone.My favorite book is Journey to the West. It is one of the four famous Chinese books. When I first re
12、ad it, I was attracted by the plot. I like the monkey king best. It is not only powerful, but also smart and brave. I learned a lot from it.Example1Since I see the movie Harry Potter, I like it very much, I am very impressed by the magical world, so I decide to buy the book. There are seven books, I
13、 read them all. Harry Potter is my favorite book, I learn many things, no matter how hard the difficulty is, I will never give up, I should have Harrys courage. Example22. What benefits can we get from reading literature?Discussionenrich our mindgain knowledgeget encouragement and inspiration from c
14、haracters a great pleasure in lifehave a better understanding of the world.Reading is undoubtedly beneficial to you. To open a book is like opening a door, through which you will enter a museum, where all man-made wonders and unique wisdoms are available for you to appreciate; to open a book is like opening a window, through which you can enjoy fresh aire, blue sky and wonderful natural landscapes, making you feel refreshed.AppreciationHomework1. Write a short paragraph on the benefits of reading.2. Preview the text in Reading.
