1、The Million Pound Bank NoteReading for Writing The comprehension of the playThe Million Pound Bank Note Act 2, Scene 11. Where does Henry go? What does he want?2. What do the clerks show Henry at first? Why?3. What makes the people in the store change their attitudes towards Henry?4. Why would the o
2、wner be willing to wait for a long time to get paid? 5. Is it right to judge people by their clothes? Why or why not?1. Reading for information1. Where does Henry go? What does he want?2. What do the clerks show Henry at first? Why?3. What makes the people in the store change their attitudes towards
3、 Henry?He goes to a tailors shop. He wants new clothes.They show him ready-made clothes, because he looks poor and these clothes are cheaper.They change their attitudes after seeing the million-pound note because they think that he is rich. 4. Why would the owner be willing to wait for a long time t
4、o get paid? 5. Is it right to judge people by their clothes? Why or why not?Perhaps he thinks that Henry will come back and buy a lot more clothes in the future or tell his wealthy friends about the shop.No, its not right, for two reasons. First, everyone has dignity and should be treated with the s
5、ame 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. 2. Underline the sentences that show how peoples attitudes change towards Henry.At first si
6、ght of Henrythe clerks _ looked down upon himWhen Henry said that he had no small change to pay for the suitthe third clerk _ _ but _ _ didnt appearspokeangrysarcastically（讽刺地）（讽刺地）When the owner and the clerk saw the bank notethey became _ shocked and all flattered HenryWhen Henry was waiting for h
7、is change the owner was quite _nice, polite and flattering to HenryThe components of the play script 剧本的基本元素What elements should be contained in a play script? character names lines of dialogue narration scene stage directions title of play 人人物名物名 台台词词 旁旁白；解说白；解说场次场次 舞舞台指导台指导 剧剧名名Try to find an exam
8、ple for each of the elements from the text.Title of playsceneNarration Character namesStage directionsLines of dialogue In classical Western theatre, a play has three acts. The first act gives the basic setting for the story and introduces the characters; the second act involves a conflict or strugg
9、le of some sort; finally, in the third act that conflict is somehow resolved, usually after a climax(高潮）where the conflict or struggle from the second act is intensified and brought to a head. With each act, there are scenes. Each scene takes place in a different setting. Or, if it takes place in th
10、e same setting, it involves different characters or occurs sometime after the previous scene.Acts (幕) and Scenes (场)Stage directions 舞台说明 to tell the living environment and setting; to direct actors movement, gesture, facial expression, tone of voice etc.舞台说明是剧作家的提示语言，一般用括号括起来，具有增强舞台气氛、烘托人物心情、展示人物性格
11、、推动故事情节等作用。Lines 台词台词(lines of dialogue对话, narration旁白, monologue独白) to show the plots to portray characters to show the theme剧作者则须在人物头一次开口，便显出他的性格来。这很不容易。剧作者必需知道他的人物的全部生活，才能三言两语便使人物站立起来，闻其声，知其人。 - 老舍Tip 1: Pay attention to the use of conflict, which is helpful to make the play attractive and exciti
12、ng. WritingHow to write a new scene for a play?Tip 2: Pay attention to the elements of a play. title ; scene;narration; character names; stage directions; lines of dialogue Tip 3: In a play, ones attitudes or feelings are mainly shown through stage directions and lines of dialogue. Tip 4: In a play,
13、 the development from the beginning to the ending should be fluent and complete to make it reasonable.根据下面提示，写一篇戏剧，介绍亨利带着100万英镑的钞票去理发的过程。亨利正走在大街上，看见了一家理发店，决定去理他的长头发；理发匠用粗鲁的态度接待了他；亨利坐在椅子上等待；理发匠问他是否能够担负得起高昂的费用；理发结束后，亨利出示了百万英镑的钞票；理发匠十分吃惊，告诉他随时光临。 Writing Practice (Write a dramatic scene for the play)St
14、ep 1List the outline and the elements of your play.Outline:Part 1：_Part 2：_Part 3：_NarrationThe rude manner in which the barber treat HenryThe change of barbers attitude towards HenryStep 2List the topic words，phrases and sentences.1.Words and phrases_正在做就在这时_的标志_无论何时你喜欢_做是某人的荣幸be doing.when.a sign
15、for.whenever you likeIt is ones honour to do._理发_以一种粗鲁的态度_确实；实在_支付得起_零钱；零头have ones hair cutin a rude mannerindeedaffordchange2.Sentences亨利正在大街上行走，这时他看到一个理发的标志。(be doingwhen)_您能看到我头发太长了。(as)_Henry is walking down the street when he sees a sign for a place that cuts hair. As you can see，my hair is mu
16、ch too long.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)_为您服务是我的荣幸！(it作形式主语)_Please come here whenever you like，even if you only have too little hair to cut! It will be my honor to serve you!Step 3 Draft the passage and Self-evaluationOne possible version: The Million Pound Bank NoteAct 1 Scene 5(Henry is
17、walking along 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.)H: Er，Id really like a haircut. As you can see，its much too long.B：(in
18、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 hair is cut，the barber tells Henry how much he
19、 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 here whenever you like， even if you only have too little hair cut! It will be my honour to serve you! As for the bill, sir, please forget it.H: Forget it? Wellthank you very much.B: Its for me to thank you, sir, from the bottom of my heart.
