1、必修一 Unit 4 Developing ideas Writing 高一年级 英语Step 1: Analysis of the material 本节课老师将和同学们一起赏析一篇范文，该范文是在O. Henry短篇小说“After Twenty Years”结局的基础上续写的结尾。希望同学们通过本节课的学习，进一步理解友谊的内涵和意义，辩证地思考情与法之间的关系，形成正确的人生观和价值观，并且初步掌握小说的文体特点和小说结尾的写法。Step 2: Leading-inIn the Developing ideas, we have read a novel by O. Henry ent
2、itled “After Twenty Years”. Bob was arrested, which is quite beyond expectation. This is a typical O. Henry-style ending. In this class, you will be helped to learn how to write an ending to a story by yourselves.Step 3: Knowledge learningRead Bobs story after he was released from jail and answer th
3、e questions.资料1. How did Bob feel when he finally got out of jail?Bob felt lost and helpless.资料2. What kind of ending is this? More than one description may be suitable. a happy ending a sad ending a surprise ending an open ending资料Yes, I like it very much. Because I enjoy an amusing ending. Jimmy c
4、alled his son “Bob” for so many years. I just want to know “big” Bobs reaction to Jimmys decision. 3. Do you like this ending? Give your reasons. Stepping out of jail into the cold wind, Bob, now 58, felt lost and helpless. “Twenty years is a long time,” he smiled bitterly, not knowing where to go.
5、He had no family, and had never heard a word from Jimmy again since that cold, dark night. “Was he ashamed of having a friend like me?” Bob longed for an answer. “Excuse me, sir, are you Bob?” Bob heard the voice of a young man. “Yes.” He turned around and was surprised to find a familiar-looking ma
6、n in his thirties. “Have we met before?” “No, sir,” replied the man. “My father told me to meet you today. I have a note for you from him.” Doubtfully, Bob unfolded the note. His hands were shaking by the time he had finished reading. Bob, the doctor says Ive only got three months. Im afraid I wont
7、be able to meet you this time, but youll always be my dear friend. Jimmy. “Youre Jimmys son?!” Bob shouted in surprise. “Yes, sir,” the young man smiled. “And my name is Bob.”资料资料资料Colorful vocabularyCorrect grammarVarious sentence structuresSettingsCharacters1. appearance2. manners3. languages4. ac
8、tions5. thoughts6. personalitiesSurprise endingsStep 4: Language practiceIt was a cold winter night, when Bob came out of jail. After twenty years behind bars, he felt like a stranger to the city and everyone in it. Lost and helpless, he didnt know where to go or whom to turn to. A year after he had
9、 been arrested, his wife had left him and taken their kids with her. Former good friends had cut all contact with him.寒冷冬夜城市陌生妻离子散朋友远离 “Is there anyone here who still thinks of me?” he wondered bitterly. Recalling the night twenty years earlier that had completely changed his life, he wandered blind
10、ly through the streets. In the dim light of a streetlamp, he noticed an old man sitting on a bench. “Another lonely man, just like me,” he thought to himself. “Bob,” the old man looked up. Although twenty years had passed, he could still recognize that face Jimmys face. “Im here for our meeting thou
11、gh I dont know if you still want it. Anyway, welcome home, buddy!” “Long time no see,” murmured Bob, his voice trembling. The uncertainty was gone. He now had a home.Step 5: Practical applicationSome suggestions: To use the attributive clause at least once.1. Bob suddenly saw an old man sitting on t
12、he bench _ face was quite familiar.2. Bob wandered through the street _ used to be very noisy.whosewhichSome suggestions: To use some words and phrases we learned today if possible.1. lost and helpless2. bitterly3. be ashamed of4. long for5. a familiar-looking manSome suggestions: To fix a direction
13、 of your surprise ending.Happy SadFunny SettingsCharacters1. appearance2. manners3. languages4. actions5. thoughts6. personalities Another 20 years passed, and Bob walked out of the prison hopefully. The sun was shining and the snow on the leaves was melting. Two decades made the whole world change
14、greatly. If there was anything that hadnt changed, it was his best friend, Jimmy. In prison, his only spiritual support was Jimmys letters. It was the words in Jimmys letters that let him regain the confidence and courage to face life. “Is Jimmy coming to meet me?” murmured Bob, his voice trembling(
15、颤抖). Suddenly he saw an old man sitting on the bench who looked calm and relaxed. “Jimmy, is that you?” Jim just sat there, waving his hands to Bob who came to meet him. The two brothers hugged each other affectionately. There was no complaint between them. And then they walked excitedly all the way
16、 to the restaurant, as if they were still young. The background music in the restaurant seemed soft and attractive. However, Bobs face suddenly darkened. His voice sounded louder and higher as if he was questioning Jimmy with great anger. “Do you know what I hate most in prison?” “I know. Bob, liste
17、n to me. Im a policeman. Its my duty. I hope you understand.” “I hope YOU understand! Jimmy. You never know how I spent every single day in that place.” Exactly at this moment, Bob held the knife in his hand tightly. His hands were shaking, and his eyes were staring, seeming that fire was coming out
18、 of his eyes. The atmosphere between them became very nervous as if Bob was going to do something out of imagination. “They NEVER allow me to eat my steak with spicy sauce (辣酱). How mean they are! I hate them.” After these words, Bob cut his steak with his knife and put half bottle of spicy sauce on
19、 the steak. The two white-haired friends looked at each other and laughed loudly for a long time, just like 40 years ago.Step 6: HomeworkPolish your surprise ending and share it with your classmates.Friends are important part of our life. Without friends, you will live a lonely life. If you two are
20、friends, you must have the same or similar value points. You can be different, of course, but the bottom line must be kept. Once it is broken, problems will turn up. In the world of friendship, surprise endings never appear, for every lasting friendship is taken good care of by both of you.Thank you for watching!
