1、To role-play Act 1,Scene 3 of The Million Pound Bank Note.To know the features of a play.To analyze how Henry Adams feelings change in the scene.To interpret the implied meaning beyond the lines and predict the following plots.Do you know him?Mark Twain(1835-1910)What do you know about the American
2、writer Mark Twain?Do you know any of his works?Can you name any of them?l Mark Twain was born in Florida in 1835.He was brought up in Missouri,along the Mississippi River.l He is best known for his novels set in his boyhood world on the river,such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures o
3、f Huckleberry Finn.l He is the greatest humorist of the 19th century in American literature.Also one of the greatest writer in the world.汤姆汤姆索亚索亚历险记历险记哈克贝利哈克贝利费费恩历险记恩历险记密西西比河密西西比河上的生活上的生活卡拉韦拉斯县卡拉韦拉斯县著名的跳蛙著名的跳蛙Early stage:Active&humorMid-term:Satire(讽刺讽刺)Later period:pessimistic&desperateWriting styl
4、eu Thinking save themuse them updonatebuy a big flatrun a businessspend them on foodclothingtoysshare with friendstripdo some science researchNow lets read the play and see what the young man did with the million-pound bank note.Whats a play?A play is a story performed on a stage.It has a plot,setti
5、ngs,characters,actions and dialogue.1.title of play 剧本题目剧本题目2.scene 场景场景4.character names 人物人物5.lines of dialogues 对话对话3.narration旁白旁白6.stage directions舞台说明舞台说明Narrator always gives information or comment on the action of the scene or the motivations of characters.Characters may narrate,or a perform
6、er who is not involved in the action can carry out the role of narrator.In order to better understand a play,we should pay attention to the instructions or tips included in a play.A play has a unique format and style.Most plays are in the form of a dialogue.Setting背景 A play usually consists of sever
7、al acts.Each act can have several scenes.Features：1.In the form of a dialogue.2.Different styles of speech.1.Visualize the characters Create a mental image.What does this person look like?How do they sound?It might be fun to mentally cast famous actors into the roles.2.Think about the settingClassic
8、 dramas are set in a wide range of different time,it is necessary for students to have a clear understanding of the storys time and place.How to read a play3.Research the historical context If the time and place is an important aspect,you should learn more about the historic details.Without knowledg
9、e of the historical context,the significance of the stories could be lost.4.Sit in the directors chair To visualize the play,think like a director.The more detailed the image becomes,the more the play comes to life.Write down first impressions,add details of the actions and personalities.Lets read t
10、he play The Million Pound Bank Note!l Task1:Read the play quickly,and answer the questions.1.How many characters are there in the scene?Who are they?Henry Adams (a poor American businessman)2.Where did the story happen?In the two old brothers house located in London.3.What happened in Scene 3?The tw
11、o old brothers gave Henry a letter with money in it to make a bet.Roderick and Oliver(two rich British brothers)a servantl Task2:Put the events about Henry in correct order.51324l Task3:Read the scene and answer the questions.1.What bet did Roderick and Oliver make?2.How did Henry come to England?3.
12、How does Henry want the brothers to help him?4.Why do you think Henry does not want the brothers charity?5.Why do you think the brothers chose Henry for their bet?1.What bet did Roderick and Oliver make?They bet on whether a man could live for a month in London if he had a million-pound bank note.2.
13、How did Henry come to England?3.How does Henry want the brothers to help him?He came to England by accident.He was sailing when his boat was carried out to sea,and a ship rescued him,taking him to England.He would like them to offer him a job.4.Why do you think Henry does not want the brothers chari
14、ty?5.Why do you think the brothers chose Henry for their bet?Because he is a proud and honest man who thinks that it is important to live by hard work.Because he looks poor.Then when they talk to him,they discover that he is poor,friendless,and alone.He is perfect for their bet.l Task4:Read these se
15、ntences and describe Henrys feelings using suitable adjectives.1.Who?Me,sir?2.Well,I cant say that I have any plans.As a matter of fact,I landed in Britain by accident.3.Im afraid I dont quite follow you,sir.4.Well,it may seem lucky to you but not to me!If this is your idea of some kind of joke,I do
16、nt think its very funny.5.Well,why dont you explain what this is all about?Surprised.Anxious.Puzzled.Angry and upset.Puzzled,angry,curious,surprised.l Task5:Explain what the speakers mean by saying these sentences.1.I went to the American consulate to seek help,but Anyway,I didnt dare to try again.I
17、ts an unpleasant experience.2.You mustnt worry about that.Its an advantage.Henrys situation suits their requirement.3.What luck!Brother,what luck!Henry is a suitable man for their bet.4.Oh,this is silly.Their behaviour and words are very strange.l Task6:Watch the film clip and think the question:Wha
18、t kinds of people are Henry Adams,Oliver and Roderick?Well,I cant say that I have any plans.Well,to be honest,I have none.(no money)Could you offer me work here?I dont want your charity.I just want a job that earns an honest income.Well,it may seem lucky to you but not to me!If this is your idea of
19、some kind of joke,I dont think its very funny.Now if youll excuse me,I ought to be on my way.honestHenry was.?hard-workingfrank Young man,would you step inside a moment,please?May we ask what youre doing in this country and what your plans are?If you dont mind,may I ask you how much money you have?T
20、hey have made a bet about one million pounds just for a bit of fun.恶作剧的 They can tell Henry is honest and hard-working through his words and behaviours.politeOliver and Roderick were.?mischievouswiseTimePlaceCharacters Henry,Roderick,Oliver,and the 1._PlotCauseTwo brothers,Roderick and Oliver,made a
21、(n)2._ on whether with a million-pound bank note a man could live a month in London.ProcessThe two brothers saw Henry and asked him to go into their house.Henry told them that he was brought to 3._ after a sea accident and he wanted to find a(n)4._.ClimaxHenry was given a letter with 5._ in it thoug
22、h he was not willing to get it.EndHenry went out of the house with the 6._ of opening the letter in one hour and a half.servant bet Londonjob money promiseAround 12 oclockIn the brothers house Money can buy a house,but not a home.Money can buy a bed,but not sleep.Money can buy a clock,but not time.M
23、oney can buy a book,but not knowledge.Money can buy you a position,but not respect.Money can buy you medicine,but not health.Money can buy a friend,but not love.Money can buy you blood,but not life.We should have a right attitude towards money.Task8.Group Discussion：Do you think money is everything?
24、Why?Roderick and Oliver,the two rich brothers,made a _ about _ endingdevelopmentclimaxbeginningThe two brothers gave the _ _ to Henry and asked him not to _ _.betwhether a man could live in London for a month with a million-pound note._ walked outsidetwo brothers invited into their houseFrom the con
25、versation,the two brothers knew:Henry1.Henry was an _ and landed in London_,which meant _.2.Henry once went to_ _for help,but failed,which meant_3.Henry had _ money himself,which meant _4.Henry was a _ _person.rely on the note for living here.by accidenthe knew little about London with nobody knowing him Americanconsulatenobody here would help him.nohe had to Americanhard-working,honest Henry was the right person for the bet.letter with the note open until Henry left the room.in it2 oclockStudent A:Henry AdamsStudent B:RoderickStudent C:OliverStudent D:Servant&Director
