1、Unit 5THE VALUE OF MONEYReading for Writing学习目标学习目标 11By the end of this period, you will be able to:1. appreciate a play;2. know the basic elements and language features of a play;3. write a dramatic scene for the play where Henry try to use the bank note;ReviewbetaccidentseeksortstoryACT2SCENE11.W
2、here did this scene happen?2.How many characters were there? Who are they?3. Whats the plot?4. How many parts can the play be divided into?Setting: Where?Characters: Who?Plot: What happened?In a tailors shop Henry, owner, 1st clerk, 2nd clerk, 3rd clerkAt the beginning, clerks in the tailors shop se
3、rved Henry _ and they were even eager to _. But then because of the note, the tailors owner_ Henry in an extremely _ manner and was willing to _after a long time.servedget paidget him out of the shop 点拨精讲点拨精讲 Look at the scene and finish the column below.Task 1rudely and impatientlypoliteRead and di
4、vide the scene into 3 parts. Before Henry showed the notePart 1Part 1Part 2Part 2Part 3Part 3Task 2While Henry showed the noteAfter Henry showed the note1. What does Henry want in the tailors shop? Why?2. What do the clerks show Henry at first? Why?3. What are the clerks attitude towards Henry? Find
5、 the evidence.Part 1: before Henry showed the noteRead Part 1 and answer the questions. 1. What does Henry want in the tailors shop? Why?2. What do the clerks show Henry at first? Why?3. What are the clerks attitude towards Henry? Find the evidence.Check your answers.He wants new clothes. Because hi
6、s coat is worn in several places. They show him ready-made clothes, because he looks poor and these clothes are cheaper.They look down upon Henry.1. In a rude manner 2. “downstairs”3. pull aside and whisper: “youd better serve him quick and get him out quick”4. “I know what I am doing, Ive got eyes”
7、5. look at him with a frown: “Its all we have in your size”6. trying not to show his anger: “I suppose a gentleman .”Evidence:Part 2: while Henry showed the noteWhat are the clerks and owners reaction when seeing the note?The clerks: 1) drop Henrys coat2) fold the bill and slowly unfold it again, as
8、 if looking something he cant believe it there The owner:1) Would itcould it be the note?2) Allow me, sir! This way, sir!Read Part 2 and answer the question. Part 3: After Henry showed the note1. Why would the owner be willing to wait for a long time to get paid?2. Whats the owners attitude towards
9、Henry now?3. What makes people in the store change their attitudes towards Henry?They change their attitudes after seeing the million-pound note because they think that he is rich.Read Part 3 and answer the questions. Perhaps he thinks that Henry will come back and buy a lot more clothes in the futu
10、re or tell his wealthy friends about the shop.He served him in an extremely polite and flattered manner and even allowed Henry to pay the bill after a long time. Group Discussion Is it right to judge people by their clothes? Why or why not?No, its not right, for two reasons. First, everyone has dign
11、ity and should be treated with the same respect. Second, you cannot 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. Sometimes appearances are deceptive.Possible answer:Study language featuresStructure Analysi
12、s1. What is the style of the writing? a screenplay/script (剧本剧本)2. What elements does a screenplay consist of? Read the scene again and find an example for each of the elements. Title of playScene Narration character names Stage directions lines of dialogue (Background (Background information: when,
13、 information: when, where, who, what )where, who, what )(what actors should do;(what actors should do;action, expression;)action, expression;)(what actors should say)(what actors should say)Structure of this sceneEndingDevelopmentClimaxBeginningHenry, holding the bank note, goes into a 1. , as his c
14、oat is worn.At first, the 2. look down upon Henry. They show him some cheap clothes coldly.After Henry shows 3. , they are astonished. And then they begin to serve Henry very carefully.They ask Henry to see a lot of well-made clothes and the 4. himself shows Henry out 5. . tailors shopclerksthe bank
15、 noteownerwarmlyrude, impatient, angry, look down upon/satirize(讽刺) Henryover-polite; patient; flattering(奉承的，拍马屁的)changeConflict of the playthe key to attracting the audience In the play, ones attitudes or feelings are mainly shown through stage directions and lines of dialogue.课堂小结课堂小结 22How to wr
16、ite a dramatic scene?background informationcharacter and featureselementsplot (structure)when; where; the themewho; personalities(brave, mean, frank, optimistic, honest)title; scene; narration; characters; stage direction; lines of dialoguebeginning; development; climax; ending当堂检测当堂检测 1616亨利正走在大街上,
17、看见了一家理发店,决定去理发;理发师用粗鲁的态度接待了他;亨利坐在椅子上等待; 理发师问他是否付得起理发的费用;理发结束后,亨利出示了百万英镑的支票;理发师十分吃惊,并告诉他可随时光临。 根据下面提示根据下面提示,写一篇写一篇80词左右的戏剧词左右的戏剧, 介绍亨利带介绍亨利带着着100万英镑的支票去理发的过程。万英镑的支票去理发的过程。Writing: how to write a play Write the new scene for the play where Henry will try to use the bank note.Where?A barbers shopWhat w
18、ill happen? The rude manner in which the barber treated HenryThe change of hairdressers attitude towards Henry1Thinking out the main plot The Million Pound Bank Note Act1 Scene 5Narrator:Henry: Barber: Henry:6 elements of the play1. title 2. scene3.character names 4.narration5.stage directions 6.lin
19、es of dialogue2Form the formatOutlinePart 1: NarrationPart 2: The rude manners in which the barber treat HenryPart 3: The change of barbers attitude towards HenryPart 4: EndingStep 1 List the outline and the elements of your play1. _ 理发师 2. _ 理发 3. _ 震惊的 4. _ 灿烂的笑容 5. _ 以粗鲁的方式 6. _ 在大街上行走 7. _ 的标志 8
20、. _ 太长 9. _ 支付得起 10. _ 无论何时 Step 2 Words and expressionsbarberhave ones hair cutshocked/astonishedwear a big smilein a rude mannerwalk down the streeta sign formuch too longaffordwhenever/no matter whenDraft （参考句子）亨利正在大街上行走，这时他看到一个理发的标志。(when)您能看到我头发太长了。(as)无论什么时候，只要您想来就来，即使您仅有很少的头发要理！(even if)为您服务是
21、我的荣幸！(it作形式主语)1. Henry is walking down the street when he sees a sign for a place that cuts hair. 2. As you can see，my hair is much too long.3. Please come here whenever you like，even if you only have too little hair cut! 4. It will be my honour to serve you!3One Possible VersionThe Million Pound Ba
22、nk NoteAct 1 Scene 5N：Henry is walking down the street when he sees a sign for a place that cuts hair. He decides to have it cut. H: Good afternoon, Id like to have my hair cut, if I may. (The barber looks at Henrys hair and continues cutting another mans hair. ) Er, Id really like a haircut. As you
23、 can see its much too long. B: (in a rude manner) Yes, I can see that. Indeed, I can. H: Fine, well, Ill have a seat then. (He sits in one of the barbers chairs. The barber turns to look at Henry. )B: Its quite expensive here, you know! Are you sure you can afford it?H: Yes. I think so. (After his h
24、air is cut, the barber tells Henry how much he must pay. Henry shows the barber the bank note. )B: Why Mr. . . (looks shocked)H: Adams. Henry Adams. Im sorry. I dont have any change. B: Please dont worry! (wearing a big smile) Nothing to worry about! Nothing at all! Please come back whenever you wan
25、t, even if you only have too little hair to cut! It will be my honor to serve you!A restaurant? A restaurant? A hotel?A hotel?A company? A company? A party?A party?With no money to pay at With no money to pay at onceonceThe owner looked down The owner looked down uponuponBe considered as a liarBe co
26、nsidered as a liarWork in groups. Brainstorm a place that Henry will go to, and what difficulties he might face.Group workIn your group:Make a list of the charactersMake an outline of the events in the sceneDecide how the characters feelings change during the sceneThink of an exciting ending Write t
27、he dialogue A.Write the stage directions which tell the actors what to do or how to say something Group work3. In your group, use this checklist to help you revise the draft.Are all the elements of a play included and in good order?Do the characters use suitable language?Are the stage directions cle
28、ar and useful?Is the plot clear and exciting enough?Are there any grammar, spelling or punctuation errors?4. Get your draft back and revise it.Perform your scene before the class.When writing a dramatic scene, we should:When writing a dramatic scene, we should:1. Include the six elements of a screen
29、play: title of play; narration; character names; lines of language; stage directions; scene; 2. Keep the following in mind: A: The languages should be clearly stated. B: What your story want to tell us? C: Is there any conflict and climax designed in your plot? D: Is the characters personality well showed in his stage directions and lines?Can you write a dramatic scene?Self-evaluationSelf-evaluation各个击破各个击破 Polish your script and then perform your scene before the class. H H
