1、Extended readingUnit 2 Lets talk teens Extended reading&ProjectLead-inToday were going to read a story.Have you read stories?What are four elements of a story?When?Where?SettingThemeCharacterPlotWho?What?How?Why?A storyPre-readingWhat can you see from the picture?What are they doing?I can see a fami
2、ly sitting around a table.There are some coins on the table.Maybe they are talking about how to use their money.What will be talked about in the story according to the title?Mama?Or Bank Account?Whats the relationship between them?The title has two key words:“Mama”and“Bank Account”,so maybe the stor
3、y is about how Mama saved money for her bank account.While-readingGo through the story as quickly as possible and check your previous prediction.Does Mamas Bank Account exist?How many parts can the story be divided into?Whats the main idea of each part?No.Mama told a lie.Three parts.Part 1(1-5):Intr
4、oduction to Mamas Bank AccountPart 2(6-15):Stories of Mamas Bank AccountPart 3(16-22):Truth of Mamas Bank AccountGlobal readingRead the story again and complete the table of Part A on page 26.Detailed readingSettingCharactersMamaMy brother NelsMy sister ChristinePapaMy little sister DagmarMe(Katrin)
5、The US in the early 1900sMama,Papa,Nels,Katrin,Christine,DagmarRead the story again and complete the table of Part A on page 26.Plot ThemeIn Katrins childhood her family worked hard and supported each other so that they never needed to get money from Mamas Bank Account.When she was older,Katrin foun
6、d out that the Bank Account did not exist.Mama made it up to make the children feel secure.A mother has deep love for her children and does whatever she can to protect them.Read part 1(1-5)carefully and answer the following questions.What did Mama do every Saturday night?How was the money distribute
7、d?Count out the money Papa had brought home.ADD YOUR TEXTADD YOUR TEXTADD YOUR TEXTADD YOUR TEXTrentgroceriesa notebookbig silver pieces another groups of coins one or two coins Mama would put one or two coins to the side.We would watch with anxious interest.At last,Papa would ask,“Is that all?”And
8、when Mama nodded,we could relax a little.Mama would look up and smile,“Good.We do not have to go to the Bank.”We were all so proud of Mamas Bank Account.It gave us such a warm,secure feeling.Read part 1(1-5)carefully and answer the following questions.How did the children feel?Find out the words and
9、 phrases which can reflect the childrens feelings.watch with anxious interestrelax a littleso proud ofa warm,secure feelingMamas bank accountRead part 2(6-15)carefully and answer the following questions.What the problem did the family come across?What was the function of the“Little Bank”?ADD YOUR TE
10、XTADD YOUR TEXTADD YOUR TEXTADD YOUR TEXTNels wanted to go on to high school and it would cost a little money.The“Little Bank”was used for sudden emergencies.Read part 2(6-15)carefully and answer the following questions.How did the family work together to get through the difficulty?ADD YOUR TEXTADD
11、YOUR TEXTADD YOUR TEXTADD YOUR TEXTNels worked in Dillons grocery after school;Papa gave up smoking;Katrin and Christine looked after the Elvington children every Friday night.Read part 3(16-22)carefully and answer the following questions.What were the changes of different characters?What did Katrin
12、 do when she got the check?Why?ADD YOUR TEXTADD YOUR TEXTADD YOUR TEXTADD YOUR TEXTPapa seemed shorter,and Mamas hair was silver now.At the same time,Katrin grew up,and became financially independent.She gave the check to her Mama as she was grateful to Mamas devotion and it was their habit and goal
13、 to save some for future use.Read part 3(16-22)carefully and answer the following questions.ADD YOUR TEXTADD YOUR TEXTADD YOUR TEXTADD YOUR TEXTMama told her the truth that there was no account.Katrin felt surprised.What was Mamas response when Katrin told Mama to put the check into her bank account
14、?How did Katrin feel at the news?Post-readingWrite a summary of the story.Whenever the family was in need of money for various purposes,the mum was always able to show that they had the money.She made her children feel safe by pretending that she had a bank account for the family.The children grew u
15、p happily and the truth was not found out until one day when the daughter was told that her mum had never been into a bank in all her life.To the children,“Mamas Bank Account”stands for their mothers love and the security she provided for them.Lets discuss the writing techniques of this story by ans
16、wering the following questions.Is the story written in the first person or the third person?Are most of the sentences in the story long sentences or short ones?Why did the author write the story in this way?In the first person“I”.Short sentences.The first person and plain language can make the story
17、 sound personally true and natural,thus touching the readers deeply.Lets further explore the theme of this story by answering the following questions.Why did Mama make up such a lie to her children?What qualities has Mama shown her children?Because she wanted to provide a sense of security to her ch
18、ildren and give them the courage to face up to difficulties.Mama has shown her children the meaning of bravery,optimism,responsibility and persistence.lovehopefaithwisdomcourage.warmthsecuritygratitudeoptimismconfidencepersistenceresponsibilityencouragement.Mamas loveMamas love was,is and will alway
19、s be there.Lets share your experiences.Have your parents done something that has moved you greatly?What was it?I was moved when my parents gave me a digital camera as a birthday gift.I have always wanted to become a photographer.I was surprised that my parents understood my dream so well and were so
20、 willing to support me.Lets reflect on how to make a good parent-child relationship.What makes a good parent-child relationship?A good parent-child relationship should be set up on the basis of mutual understanding and respect.Parent should learn to listen to childrens ideas and encourage them to th
21、ink on their own.Words and Expressions Mama and Her Bank Account.(P25)妈妈和她的银行账户。account n.账户；描述；解释账户；描述；解释 vt.认为是，视为认为是，视为 open/close an account 开户/销户 a bank account 银行账户 a current account 活期存款账户 a savings account 储蓄账户 a vivid/detailed/full account of 对生动的/详细的/完整的描述 on no account 决不 take sth into ac
22、count 考虑到 account for.(数量上、比例上)占 On no account should students cheat in exams.学生绝对不应该在考试中作弊。Weather should be taken into account when we are planning a trip.我们在计划旅行时，应该考虑天气因素。单词单词 It gave us such a warm,secure feeling.(P25)它让我们感到如此温暖、踏实。secure adj.安心的；可靠的；牢固的安心的；可靠的；牢固的 feel secure 感到安心 a secure job
23、 稳定的工作 be secure against/from 免受 It is important for people to feel secure about the future of their country.让人民对国家的未来充满信心很重要。Rare birds are secure from poachers in this nature reserve.在这个自然保护区，珍稀鸟类不受偷猎者威胁。securely adv.安全地 insecure adj.不安全的 security n.安全 It was used for sudden emergencies,such as th
24、e time when Christine broke her arm and had to be taken to a doctor.(P25)它是用来应对家中不时之需的，比如有一回，克里斯蒂娜摔断了胳膊，必须得送医。emergency n.突发事件，紧急情况突发事件，紧急情况 a state of emergency 紧急状态 for emergencies 以备急需 the emergency exit 紧急出口 in case of emergency 在紧急情况下 take emergency action 采取紧急措施 emergency supplies 救援物资 an emer
25、gency landing 紧急着陆 The government declared a state of emergency after the hurricane hit the city hard.该城市受到飓风猛烈袭击后，政府宣布进入紧急状态。The hammer on the bus can only be used in an emergency.公共汽车上的铁锤仅可以在紧急情况下使用。We all felt very good because we did not have to go downtown and draw money out of Mamas Bank Accou
26、nt.(P26)大家都很开心，因为我们不用去城里从妈妈的银行账户里取钱了。draw sth out of sth 提取，支取提取，支取My father drew/drew out 5,000 dollars from a bank in the city centre.父亲从市中心的一家银行取了5000美元。draw sb/sth aside 把拉到一边 draw to a close 临近结束 draw a comparison 进行比较 draw a conclusion 下结论 draw(sbs)attention to sth 使某人注意 draw a line between st
27、h and sth 划清界限，区分 draw on/upon 利用 draw up.起草 drawer n.抽屉句中when引导的是定语从句，作为后置定语修饰先行词the time。关系副词when引导定语从句，修饰表示时间的先行词，并且在定语从句中充当时间状语。关系副词when相当于“介词+which”结构。如:We will never forget the day when/on which we first met.我们永远不会忘记第一次见面的那一天。The day will come when/on which we have to live on our own.我们得独自生活的那
28、一天将会到来。句式句式 It was used for sudden emergencies,such as the time when Christine broke her arm and had to be taken to a doctor.(P25)它是用来应对家中不时之需的，比如有一回，克里斯蒂娜摔断了胳膊，必须得送医。句中whatever引导的是让步状语从句，动词不定式to depend upon 作后置定语修饰the bank。whatever引导让步状语从句，相当于no matter what，意思是“无论什么”。如:Whatever/No matter what you d
29、o,you will have my support.不论你做什么，我都支持你。Whatever/No matter what the reason is,he will not be free from punishment.不管是什么理由，他都难逃处罚。Whatever happened,we always knew we still had the Bank to depend upon.(P26)无论发生什么，我们一直都知道，最后还有妈妈的银行账户这个靠山。ProjectCreating a short playBy the end of this section,you will b
30、e able to:1.make a short play about parent-child relationships through cooperation and exploration;2.write and perform the play properly;3.evaluate and comment on each others work.Learning objectivesLead-inToday were going to create a short play about parent-child relationships.Have you watched a pl
31、ay?Lets appreciate a play.King Lear Earl of Kent,a loyal officer,is standing near King Lear ready to serve him.The kings three daughters enter the room and upon seeing them,the king stands and begins the meeting.King Lear:Alright,lets get down to business.Give me that map over there.An attendant bri
32、ngs a map which the king unrolls and lays flat on a table.King Lear:I have decided to divide the kingdom into three parts as I plan to place the burden of ruling on the younger generation.That way I can live my last years in peace.Tell me,my daughters,as I am to retire,which of you loves me most so
33、that I can give the greatest share of my kingdom to the most deserving.Goneril,my eldest,you may speak first.Goneril:(She steps forward to address the king)Sir,I love you more than words can say.Dearer than eyesight,space and freedom.I love you beyond what can beGoneril:valued,rich or rare.I love yo
34、u as much as life itself,with health,beauty and honour.I love you as much as a child has ever loved a father.My love is such that it leaves one breathless and speechless.Beyond all these things,I love you.Cordelia:(She whispers to herself as she turns to the audience.)What will I say?I can only say
35、that I love you and be silent.King Lear:(He points at the map and draws a line with his finger.)Of my kingdom I give you this part,from this line to this one.You will have shadowy forests,fertile fields,plentiful rivers,and wide meadows.This land will belong to you and your children forever.(To Rega
36、n)What do you have to say my second daughter?My dearest Regan,speak.Regan:(She steps forward to address the king.)Sir,I am made of the same stuff as my sister,so I am as worthy as her.In all honesty I agree wholeheartedly with her Regan:words of love though she comes too short.I,however,love you so
37、much that I cannot find joy doing anything other than loving you.Only your love can make me happy.Cordelia:(To herself again)Oh,poor me!Though I am sure my love is bigger than words can describe.King Lear:(Looking satisfied)To you and your children from this point on I give this third of the kingdom
38、.No less than what your sister has obtained.(To Cordelia,with a bright smile)Now the last,though not the least.Cordelia,you will soon make ties with France or Burgundy.What can you say that will make you outshine your sisters?Speak.Cordelia:Nothing,My Lord.King Lear:Nothing?Cordelia:Nothing.King Lea
39、r:Nothing will come of nothing.Try again.Cordelia:As sad as it is,I cant put into words the feelings of my heart.I love Your Majesty as a daughter should;no more nor less.King Lear:What?Cordelia,fix your words or you may lose your inheritance.Cordelia:You have made me,raised me,and loved me.I give b
40、ack to you as you have earned.I obey you,love you,and most of all honour you.How can my sisters be married if they only love you?When I am married,I will happily give half my love to you and half to care for my husbandunlike my sisters who only love you.King Lear:Are these words from the heart?Corde
41、lia:Yes,My Lord.King Lear:(Irritated and disgusted)So young but so cold-hearted?Cordelia:So young but so true.King Lear:(Furious)So be it!Your truth will be your inheritance!For by the sacred powers that rule Heaven and Earth I disown you!There are no ties between us and from now on you will be a st
42、ranger to me.Barbarians who eat their own children will be closer family to you than you will ever be to me,ex-daughter!Kent:(He steps forward to intervene.)But,My Lord King Lear:Quiet,Kent!Dont get in my way when Im angry.I loved her the most and thought she would take care of me as I died.(To Cord
43、elia)Get out of my sight!(To Kent)If she doesnt love me then I will die alone.The remaining part of my kingdom will be split between my other two daughters.If she wants to beKing Lear:proud,which she calls plainness,then she can marry it!(To Goneril and Regan)I give you both all the powers and autho
44、rity of kingship and all that I ask is that you give me a hundred troops to be my guard and that I keep the title of king.I will stay with both of you a month at a time in turns.The power,money,and decision-making of this kingdom will be divided between your two families.To prove it,I give you my cr
45、own to share.Kent:(He steps forward again.)King Lear,whom I have honoured as my king,loved as my father and served as my master King Lear:Im mad enough to kill someone.Dont let it be you.Kent:Kill me then!I think I can be rude if the king has become mad.What are you doing,old man?Do you think that I
46、 will be too scared to speak up when a man is making bad decisions?Truthfully,I am honour-bound to speak when kings are Kent:being stupid.Dont do this.Check your rage and dont make this decision rashly.(Pointing at Cordelia)I swear on my life that your youngest daughter does not love you the least.J
47、ust because she doesnt proclaim it loudly it doesnt mean that her heart is empty.King Lear:Kent,if you want to live,shut up!Kent:But I have always protected your interestsKing Lear:Get out of my sight!(With rage,he marches about the room looking for a sword.)Kent:(Pleadingly)Let me remain with you s
48、o that you can look to me for advice.The king finds a sword and waves it at Kent.The other people in the room step forward wondering if they should try to intervene.Kent:Do it!Kill the person trying to help you and youll face the consequences.Kent:Either take back the inheritance you have unfairly g
49、iven to your daughters,or,while I still have air to breathe,I will tell you that you are doing an evil thing.King Lear:(He continues to advance on Kent with his sword.)Listen to me,traitor!I have never broken my word and I will not do so now,no matter how you plead.I cannot bear this rudeness so thi
50、s will be your sentence.You have five days to prepare to leave and another five to get out of my kingdom.If I see you in my lands after that then I will kill you.Get out!By Jupiter,I will never take back this decision.Kent:(He looks sad but bids the king goodbye with a bow.)Farewell,King Lear.If thi
