1、 To read for critical thinking To understand an authors reason for writing To support opinions and ideas with details from a reading To express likes and dislikesLewis Carroll was born in 1832 in England and died in 1898.Carrolls most famous books were Alices Adventures in Wonderland (published in 1
2、865)and Through the Looking-Glass (published in 1871).As well as being a writer,he was also a mathematician and photographer,amongst other things.What do you know about Alices Adventures in Wonderland:Through the Looking-Glass?Enjoy the classical nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty.Skim the text,reading it
3、quickly to better understand the text structure and main ideas presented.During reading,learn the new words:correct v._ scarf n._thoroughly adv._ offend v._evidently adv._ growl n._provoking adj._ ignorant adj._ humbly adv._ relent v._改正改正围巾围巾彻底地彻底地冒犯冒犯明显地明显地低哮低哮惹人生气的惹人生气的无知的无知的谦虚地谦虚地变温和变温和Who do yo
4、u think Lewis Carroll wrote the story for?I think Lewis Carroll wrote the story for children as it is set in a magical and unusual world.The author is very creative and humorous in his writing which appears to young people.1Another possible answer for Question 1:I think Lewis Carroll wrote this for
5、people of all ages.It is a fun and engaging story.I think adults can appreciate the authors work as much as children.Why was Humpty Dumpty offended when Alice said,“What a beautiful belt youve got on!”?Humpty Dumpty was offended because he thought Alice was making fun of his body that she couldnt te
6、ll where the neck was and where the body was.2Were Alice and Humpty Dumpty good friends?How do you know that?They could be good friends.Three reasons:1 Humpty Dumpty didnt say anything though he was offended;2 They can show their feelings;3 They could share such funny things like un-birthday.3What a
7、re some examples of literary nonsense in the text?Underline the sentences.Why did Lewis Carroll create them?Tips:literary nonsense means parts of story that do not make much sense and are meant to make the reader think and be entertained.4Answers:“shows that there are three hundred and sixty-four da
8、ys when you might get un-birthday presents.”“un-birthday”is not a word but“un”is used to change many English words so here is placed before birthday to show a day when it is not your birthday.Do you like his stories?Why or why not?Tips for answers:Think about your answers and find details in the story that support your ideas.You can discuss your ideas with your partners before sharing with the class.5Find other extracts from the story Through the Looking-Glass and read them.
