1、Unit 5 THE VALUE OF MONEYTHE MILLION POUND BANK NOTEGINACONTENT0102Learning goalsPresentation011.Learning ability goals:Understand the characteristics of drama as a form of literature,paying special attention to learning the language of drama.2.Language proficiency goals:Basic understanding of simpl
2、ified English plays suitable for middle school students.02Warm-upDo you know him?Americas short story writer/novelistHumorist public speakerAmericas best known literary figureLiterary giantWarm-upDo you know more about Mark Twain?Can you name any of his works?Mark Twain(18351910)Warm-upThe Adventure
3、s of Tom Sawyer 汤姆汤姆索亚历险记索亚历险记His famous worksWarm-upHis dramaThe Million Pound Bank Note 百万英镑百万英镑This play was also made into a film in 1954.Video TimePre-readingWe are going to study the play“The Million Pound Bank Note”by Mark Twain.First,lets learn something about play.Main elements:title of pla
4、y,scene,character names,lines(lines of dialogue,narration,monologue),stage directions.While-radingtimeplacepeopleeventRead the play and take down some notes according to the four thingsWhile-readingIn the summer of 1903.London of BritainLondon of BritainFour.Henry,two brothers(Roderick,Oliver),the s
5、ervant Four.Henry,two brothers(Roderick,Oliver),the servant(James).(James).Henry came across _ after Henry came across _ after he landed inhe landed in _two brotherstwo brothersLondonLondon While-reading1.Why did the two brothers give Henry Adams an envelope?A.Because they wanted to play a trick on
6、Henry.B.Because they made a bet.C.Because they had a pity on Henry.D.Because Henry was not an Englishman.While-reading2.How did Henry Adams feel when he got an envelope from the brothers?A.Sad.B.Astonished.C.Happy.D.He took it for granted.3.Henry came to Britain for the first time in his life _.A.al
7、l by accidentB.to find a better lifeC.to make an adventureD.to find the two brothersWhile-reading4Which of the following is TRUE?AHenry promised to open the letter before 2 oclock.BRoderick believed that with a millionpound bank note a man could survive a month in London.CThe two brothers would like
8、 to offer him a job.DHenry only wanted a job because he was pennilessaftergive him an envelopeOliverWhile-reading5Which of the following statements about Henry is NOT true?AHenry comes from the USA.BHe worked for a mining company in America.CHe wants to find work in London.DHe arrives in England as
9、planned.by accidentPost-readingIs money everthing?Pair workPost-readingMoney can buy a house but not a home.Money can buy a bed but not sleep.Money can buy a clock but not time.Money can buy a book but not knowledge.Money can buy medicine but not health.You see,money is not everything.RetellHenry wa
10、s an American,who worked for a mining company.One day he was sailing in the bay when he had1 accident.He found himself 2 (carry)out to sea by a strong wind.He didnt know whether he could survive the next morning.3(lucky)he was spotted by a ship arrived in London 4 accident.He had no money and was ve
11、ry hungry.He was 5(lose)in London and was wondering in the street.To 6(he)surprise,an unbelievable thing happened.Two rich brothers invited him into their house.ancarriedLuckilybylosthisRetellWhen the two brothers learned that Henry had no money,one of the brothers said it was a luck,7 made Henry up
12、set.He thought they 8 (make)fun of him.He wanted to leave the house,9 the two brothers stopped him and gave him a letter.They asked him not 10 (open)it until two oclock in the afternoon.Henry said he would keep his word and left the house.whichwere makingbutto openRole playLucky drawSumupHomeworkUse the third person to rewrite the story.Thank you
