1、读后续写M3U2: The Stone In The RoadWhat will you do if you come across a big stone in the middle of the road?The Stone in the RoadFast readingOnce upon a timekingpeopleexpected _, a_ wanted to test whether his _ only_ others to _ the problems and then teach them a lesson. solveWhy and How?What does the
2、passage mainly talk about? Go through the passage quickly and get the general idea of the story. I. Para.1&2: The beginning of the story. Why and how did the king test his people?Detailed reading Once upon a time, there was a king who often thought, “Nothing good can come to a nation whose people on
3、ly complain and expect others to solve their problems.” One day, he had an idea. Early one morning, the king disguised himself and went to a local village. He placed a large stone in the middle of the main street and hid gold coins under the stone. Then he hid behind a huge maple tree and watched.Pa
4、ra.1&2: the beginning of the story Once upon a time, there was a king who often thought, “Nothing good can come to a nation whose people only complain and expect others to solve their problems.” One day, he had an idea. Good things can only come to a nation whose people can solve their problems but
5、not to complain.THEME Once upon a time, there was a king who often thought, “Nothing good can come to a nation whose people only complain and expect others to solve their problems.” One day, he had an idea. Early one morning, the king disguised himself and went to a local village. He placed a large
6、stone in the middle of the main street and hid gold coins under the stone. Then he hid behind a huge maple tree and watched.idea Who moved the stone away?What kind of person was she? Para. 5 The king watched all day as many people complained about the stone, but he found nobody making an attempt to
7、move it. The king was in despair. “Is there no one in this village who feels any responsibility to keep their neighbours from harm?” How did the king feel after a days watch? Para. 5 The king watched all day as many people complained about the stone, but he found nobody making an attempt to move it.
8、 The king was in despair. “Is there no one in this village who feels any responsibility to keep their neighbours from harm?” What did he think about then? Para. 5 The king watched all day as many people complained about the stone, but he found nobody making an attempt to move it. The king was in des
9、pair. “Is there no one in this village who feels any responsibility to keep their neighbours from harm?”Who appeared and changed his thought?Para.6 &7: The climax of the plot. Read and complete the table.PersonExperienceEmotionResponsesucceeded in moving the stone to the sidetired,surprised What kin
10、d of person was she? How can you know?young girl Para.6&7 Just then, the king saw a young girl coming along. She was the daughter of a local farmer. She had been working all day and was very tired. But when she saw the stone, she said to herself, “This stone is a danger to anyone who comes down the
11、street after dark. Ill move it out of the way.” The girl pushed the stone with all her might. After a great deal of effort, she finally succeeded in moving it to the side of the street. Imagine her surprise when she saw the gold coins where the stone had been! Para.6&7 Just then, the king saw a youn
12、g girl coming along. She was the daughter of a local farmer. She had been working all day and was very tired. But when she saw the stone, she said to herself, “This stone is a danger to anyone who comes down the street after dark. Ill move it out of the way.” The girl pushed the stone with all her m
13、ight. After a great deal of effort, she finally succeeded in moving it to the side of the street. Imagine her surprise when she saw the gold coins where the stone had been! Para.6&7 Just then, the king saw a young girl coming along. She was the daughter of a local farmer. She had been working all da
14、y and was very tired. But when she saw the stone, she said to herself, “This stone is a danger to anyone who comes down the street after dark. Ill move it out of the way.” The girl pushed the stone with all her might. After a great deal of effort, she finally succeeded in moving it to the side of th
15、e street. Imagine her surprise when she saw the gold coins where the stone had been!kind-hearted & determined Para.6&7 Just then, the king saw a young girl coming along. She was the daughter of a local farmer. She had been working all day and was very tired. But when she saw the stone, she said to h
16、erself, “This stone is a danger to anyone who comes down the street after dark. Ill move it out of the way.” The girl pushed the stone with all her might. After a great deal of effort, she finally succeeded in moving it to the side of the street. Imagine her surprise when she saw the gold coins wher
17、e the stone had been! Para.6&7 Just then, the king saw a young girl coming along. She was the daughter of a local farmer. She had been working all day and was very tired. But when she saw the stone, she said to herself, “This stone is a danger to anyone who comes down the street after dark. Ill move
18、 it out of the way.” The girl pushed the stone with all her might. After a great deal of effort, she finally succeeded in moving it to the side of the street. Imagine her surprise when she saw the gold coins where the stone had been!considerate & selfless Para.6&7 Just then, the king saw a young gir
19、l coming along. She was the daughter of a local farmer. She had been working all day and was very tired. But when she saw the stone, she said to herself, “This stone is a danger to anyone who comes down the street after dark. Ill move it out of the way.” The girl pushed the stone with all her might.
20、 After a great deal of effort, she finally succeeded in moving it to the side of the street. Imagine her surprise when she saw the gold coins where the stone had been!She is a girl of many virtues, such as being kind-hearted, considerate, selfless, and so on.She has a strong sense of social responsi
21、bility.What can you learn from the story? We should bear the social responsibility.plotcharactersTHEME The theme is the basis of a story.Para.3&4: The writing skill.Complete the table and taste the writing skill.PersonExperienceEmotionResponseyoung girltripped over the stonesadcomplained about the s
22、toneupsetnobody made an attempt to move the stonesucceeded in moving the stone to the sidetired,surprisedpicked herself up and limped away in tears What did they say and think?crashed into the stonemilkmanwoman with waterother villagersangrywent away Who else came across the big stone? What did they
23、 do? trip over： to catch your foot on sth and fall or almost falllimp away：to walk away slowly or with difficulty because one leg is injured Para.3 The first person down the street was a milkman with his cart. He crashed into the stone, spilling the milk everywhere. “What fool put this stone here?”
24、he shouted. He picked himself up and angrily went away. Para.3 The first person down the street was a milkman with his cart. He crashed into the stone, spilling the milk everywhere. “What fool put this stone here?” he shouted. He picked himself up and angrily went away. Hes complaining.Tip1: Write a
25、 vivid story by describing the characters actions, words and feelings.The other passers-by _ while the girl_.To make a comparison.ignored the stonemade an attempt to move it awayTip2: Comparison can highlight the image of the main character.The writing technique of restraining first and then promoti
26、ng.Group WorkDiscuss in groups of four, and each of you have your own duty. A: predict the plot based on the theme. B: predict by working out what the king and the girl would say, do and feel according to the characters qualities. C: predict by the writing skill (to criticize or to praise)D: be a go
27、od reporter. What would happen next?characteractionswordsfeelingsthe kingthe girlDesign the plot by figuring out the main characters actions, words and feelings.Brainstormingcharacteractionswordsfeelingsthe kingDesign the plot by figuring out the main characters actions, words and feelings.1. The ki
28、ng insisted, “You deserve it for you are such a kind girl.”2. The king cried, “Finally I meet you. Please accept the gold.” 1. picked up2. handed it to3. rushed4. insisted .1.The king said to himself, “Something good can come to my nation one day.”2.The king felt proud of the girls deeds.Brainstormi
29、ngcharacteractionswordsfeelingsthe girlDesign the plot by figuring out the main characters actions, words and feelings.1. asked2. stared at 3. wondered4. replied1.The girl asked, “Does this gold belong to you?”2.The girl replied, “This gold doesnt belong to me, so I need to find the owner.”1.“I must
30、 find the owner no matter how hard it is.” she made a decision.2.The girl wondered, “What shall I do to return the gold?”BrainstormingWritingthe ending of the storyGive an ending to the story within 150 words.Just then, the king _Appreciation Appreciate one version in terms of language and plot. Assignment Polish your writing, based on the theme, plot, language and writing style of the story. Only a sweet and virtuous soul,Like seasond timber, never gives;But though the whole world turn to coal,Then chiefly lives.唯有美好而正直的心灵，犹如干燥备用的木料，永不走样；纵然整个世界变为灰烬，它依然流光溢彩。Thanks for watching！
