1、B o o k 3 U n i t 2B o o k 3 U n i t 2R e a d i n g f o r W r i t i n gR e a d i n g f o r W r i t i n g get the main idea and the implied meaning of the fable“The Stone In the Road”know the structure of a review and write a review of the fable.get inspired by the virtue of the characters in the sto
2、ry and have a better understanding of morality.Its a kind of traditional short story.It teaches a moral lesson.Its usually a story with animals as characters.These stories are always considered as a group.For example,Aesops Fables.What is this kind of writing called?The stone in the roadThe stone on
3、 the road挡路的石头路上的石头1.By accident or on purpose?2.Who placed it?3.Why?PART 1readingReading is always profitable.1.Who placed the large stone on the road?2.What did he do after placing the stone and gold coins there?3.Why did he do so?A king.He hid himself and watched peoples responses.To teach his pe
4、ople a lesson._(who)wanted to _(why)so _(what).A kingteach his people a lessonhe placed a large stone on the road,hid gold coins under it and watched peoples response.The passage is an old _ about _ who _ a large stone in the middle of the road,waiting to see if anyone will try to _ it.1.What is the
5、 passage mainly about?fablea king moveput/placed2.Match the paragraphs with main ideasPart1:Para._Part2:Para._Part3:Para._1-23-78-9The Kings ideaResponse to the stone in the roadThe end of the story Read the fable below and answer the questions.1 What was the kings idea for teaching an important les
6、son to his people?2 What was the response from most of the people?3 What did the young girl think and do when she saw the coins?1 1the basic meaning of the story 2 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 hi
7、d gold coins under the stone.Then he hid behind a huge maple tree and watched.THE STONE IN THE ROADHe put a huge stone in the middle of a road,and watched to see if anyone would move it.1 What was the kings idea for teaching an important lesson to his people?THE STONE IN THE ROAD5 The king watched a
8、ll day as many people complained about the stone but he found nobody making an attempt to move it.The king was in despair.“Is there no one in this village who feels any responsibility to keep their neighbours from harm？”Most of the people just got upset that the stone was in their way.2 What was the
9、 response from most of the people?THE STONE IN THE ROAD8 Just then，the king stepped out from behind the tree.“Oh sir，”the girl said，“does this gold belong to you?If not，we surely must find the owner，for he will certainly miss it.”3 What did the young girl think and do when she saw the coins?She thou
10、ght that the money belonged to someone else and that it should be returned.This story presented different peoples emotions and responses when they came across the same problem.Complete the table according to the story.2 2PersonExperienceEmotionResponsemilkmancrashed into the stoneangrywent awaywoman
11、 with watertripped over the stonesadlimped away in tearsother villagerscomplained about the stoneupsetnobody made an attempt to move the stoneyoung girls u c c e e d e d i n moving the stone to the side of the streettired,surprisedwanted to find the owner of the goldThe author used this story to imp
12、ress upon readers the need to take responsibility for problems in the community.This story tells us that different people have different choices and finally get different results.The author mainly expresses that we should hold positive attitude to solve problems,not complaining or expecting others t
13、o take action.AW h a t s t h e difference between the young girl and other characters?CDo you think the king was wise?BWhat does the stone stand for?DWhat do you learn from the story?writingPractice makes perfect.PART 2(o )write a reviewThe main purpose of a review is to give your opinion about a pi
14、ece of writing.You should first give a short description of the writing,and then clearly state your opinion and your reasons.Write a review of the fable.Use the outline below to help you.4 4Paragraph 1:Basic information about the storyParagraph 2：Your analysis of the storyParagraph 3：Your opinion ab
15、out the story What is the title of the story?What kind of story is it?What is the main idea of the story?What is the authors purpose?Were the details of the story clear?Do you think the story achieved its purpose?What did you like about the story?What did you not like about the story?Would you recom
16、mend this story to others?Sample WritingParagraph 1:Basic information about the story“The Stone in the Road”is an old fable about a king who thinks his people are lazy,so he puts a large stone in the middle of the road and hides and waits to see if anyone will try to move it.What is the title of the
17、 story?What kind of story is it?What is the main idea of the story?Sample WritingThe author used this story to impress upon readers the need to take responsibility for problems in the community.The story was quite successful in achieving its purpose,and I liked it because it had a clear moral.Paragr
18、aph 2：Your analysis of the story What is the authors purpose?Were the details of the story clear?Do you think the story achieved its purpose?impress upon/on sb.sth.使意识到（重要性或严重性等）take responsibility for 对.负责任 be successful in 在方面成功Sample WritingParagraph 3：Your opinion about the storyHowever,while th
19、e moral of the story is clear,the actions of the king seemed pointless to me,because none of the characters in the story learnt anything.For this reason,I think there are better stories that can be used to impress upon people the need for personal responsibility.What did you like about the story?Wha
20、t did you not like about the story?Would you recommend this story to others?while 虽然，尽管 pointless 无意义的，不值得做的useful expressions and structures The fable titled.is a.story.The story is about.The author writes about.The author is using the story to tell us.The author has done a good job in.The fable is
21、 intended to tell people.The author tries to.but.The fable mirrors/reflects that.After I read the story,I have a better understanding of.Having read the story,I was lost in thought,feeling disappointed with.I like the story because.I think the story is worth reading because.What impresses me most is
22、 that.I would love to share the story with.Do you give a short description of the story?Does the description include the most important details of the story?Do you give your opinion about the characters or their actions?Is the review well-organised?Do you use the-ing form as the adverbial in the review?Are there any grammar,spelling,or punctuation errors?Use the checklist to give feedback on your draft.321456THANKS
