1、必修一 Unit 4 Developing ideas Reading高一年级 英语Step 1: Analysis of the material 课文语篇节选自欧亨利的短篇小说“After Twenty Years”，主题为友谊与法律，课文首先呈现了主人公在约定的时间和地点等待重逢的场景，然后通过主人公和警察的对话，讲述了主人公和朋友20年前和20年间发生的故事。通过这一板块的学习，我们将能够更深入地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。Step 2: Leading-inRead the short introduction to O. Henry
2、and answer the questions.Activity 1资料资料资料You may answer like this:Yes, I have. I have read The Gift of the Magi. Its a love story of a poor couple, who sacrifice themselves for each other. Its really moving.Activity 1Have you read any stories by O. Henry? Share one with the class.You may answer:Yes,
3、 I do. Because I think a surprise ending is more attractive and beyond expectation. Thats really cool.Activity 1Do you like stories with surprise endings? Why or why not?Step 3: Knowledge learningRead the passage and find out why t h e m a n i s standing outside the shop.资料Read the passage and find
4、out why the man is standing outside the shop.Activity 2Because he is waiting for his friend Jimmy.CharactersSettings1. appearance2. manners3. languages4. actions5. thoughts6. personalitiessettingsappearancelanguage资料Well, we agreed that night that we would meet here again exactly twenty years from t
5、hat date and time, no matter what our conditions might be or from what distance we might have to come. Well, that night we made an agreement to meet each other here on the same date and time after twenty years. Neither our conditions nor the distance from our locations to New York would stop us from
6、 coming.资料“It sounds pretty interesting,” said the policeman. “Rather a long time between meets, though, it seems to me. Havent you heard from your friend since you left?” “Well, yes, for a time we corresponded,” said the other.correspond: exchange letters or messagesBut after a year or two we lost
7、track of each other. You see, the West is a pretty big proposition, and I kept hustling around over it pretty lively.We can also say:But after a year or two we lost contact with each other. You see, the West is a very big business, and I was working hard and moving from place to place.But I know Jim
8、my will meet me here if hes alive, for he was always the truest, staunchest old chap in the world. Hell never forget. I came a thousand miles to stand in this door tonight, and its worth it if my old partner turns up.”staunch: firm and dependable especially in loyalty turn up: appear or become visib
9、leThink of a possible ending to “After Twenty Years” and find evidence to support your ideas. Using the following questions to help you.Activity 31. Did Jimmy come to meet his friend?2. What has Jimmy experienced over the past 20 years?3. What might happen between the policeman and the man? There ar
10、e NO so-called CORRECT ANSWERS to these questions. You can guess or predict bravely. This process is really enjoyable, for you are communicating all the time with the author. This is one of the charms (魅力) of reading novels.1. Did Jimmy come to meet his friend? Yes, I think so, because Bob said Jimm
11、y was always the truest, staunchest old chap in the world.1. Did Jimmy come to meet his friend? No, Jimmy didnt come, because Bob said Jimmy would meet him if he was alive. We know it was only 20 years since they had met last time and Jimmy then was only 40 years old. However, Bob started to think a
12、bout whether he was still alive, which means Jimmys job might be dangerous. Besides, O. Henry likes surprise endings, so I guess Jimmy didnt come at all.2. What has Jimmy experienced over the past 20 years? I think Jimmy became a VIP in New York and made great contributions to this city. He was very
13、 happy and enjoyed himself a lot in New York. Because Jimmy thought New York was the only place on earth, which means he must feel very satisfied with this place and love this place.3. What might happen between the policeman and the man?I guess the policeman will arrest Bob. You can see the picture,
14、 which is dark and depressing. This picture makes me nervous. I think something bad will happen soon.资料 Suddenly, the policeman showed Bob an invitation. Bob opened it, which read “ Dear Bob, I know youll definitely come tonight. I am now the headmaster of New York High School, and the policeman use
15、d to be my student. I asked him to take you to the restaurant, where I have prepared a big party and a surprise gift. Come soon. Jimmy.”Now, its time to see what O. Henry has prepared for us!Bob, I was at the appointed place on time. When you struck the match to light your cigar I saw it was the fac
16、e of the man wanted in Chicago. Somehow I couldnt do it myself, so I went around and got a plain clothes man to do the job.资料 Think & Share Jimmy was the policeman. He turned up as they agreed twenty years earlier, but he decided to fulfil (履行) his duty and have Bob arrested. He might be shocked and
17、 angry, because he was wanted by Chicago police, which means he must be cunning(狡猾的) enough to escape from Chicago to New York. But now he was “betrayed”(背叛) by his best friend, so I think he would be shocked and angry. In my opinion, Jimmy did the right thing, because Jimmy was a policeman after al
18、l, whose duty was to protect the security (安全) of the whole society. Bob was his best friend, so he didnt arrest Bob by himself to avoid embarrassment and leave Bob his last dignity (尊严). Yes, I do. Because its quite out of my imagination and expectation. Its a big surprise. Besides, this ending giv
19、es readers a huge space to imagine what Jimmys life has been like during the past 20 years. So I like it very much. No, I dont. Because its quite illogical (不符合逻辑的) and ridiculous (荒唐的). In my opinion, they hadnt seen each other for 20 years. How could Jimmy tell the guy wanted must be Bob? You know
20、, there are always someone looking like others in this world, especially after so many years. Couldnt Jimmy ask Bob a few questions before making that decision? They are friends. He should give Bob a chance to explain.Step 4: Language practiceThink about what happened in each of the three scenes, us
21、ing the information you have already read in the story. Retell the whole story.Activity 4Scene 1:Bob dining with Jimmy at “Big Joe” Bradys twenty years agohad a dinner togethermade an agreementexactly twenty years from that date and timeScene 2:Bob making his fortune in the westworked hardbig propos
22、itionillegallya criminal at large (在逃犯)Scene 3:Bob and Jimmy meeting again after twenty yearsrecognizedcouldnt arrest his best friend by himselfcolleague Twenty years ago, Bob and Jim had a dinner together at “Big Joe” Bradys. They made an agreement that they would meet at this place again exactly t
23、wenty years from that date and time. Bob worked very hard in the west, which was a pretty big proposition. However, Bob made his fortune illegally and became a criminal at large. Twenty years later, they met again at the appointed place. Jimmy recognized that Bob was the man wanted in Chicago. Howev
24、er, he couldnt arrest his best friend by himself. He asked his colleague to do so. Step 5: Practical application Lets suppose you are Li Jin, monitor of your class. Your best friend Lucy has cheated in the exam and got a brilliant score. You are honest and responsible. Youve decided to persuade her
25、to correct her mistake immediately. Think about an ending for this story. But remember: Give Us a Surprise Ending! “Lucy, we are the best friends, right?” “Of course, Li. Whats wrong with you? Why do you ask me such a silly question?” I knew I had no choice, so I picked up my courage and said, “I kn
26、ow you cheated in the exam. You shouldnt do that. I hope you can tell the teacher the truth yourself, otherwise” “Otherwise what?” Lucy stared at me. I knew maybe I would lose this friend. “Lucy, I mean to help you. Believe me. I dont want to lose you, but you must be honest.” “Shut up, monitor. You
27、 are honest. Im just rubbish. Is that enough? Leave me alone!” Bang! Slamming the door after her, Lucy rushed out.Think about some common endings We quarreled again with each other later. We were no longer friends. Lucy thought I betrayed her. Lucy felt very sorry and went to the teachers office and told the teacher the truth. Step 6: HomeworkFinish your Surprise Ending and share it with your friends.Thank you for watching!
