1、When you want to read a book,what do you want to know?The writer.The background(背景背景).Contents.(内容内容)Charles Dickens (查尔斯查尔斯.狄更斯狄更斯)(1812-1870)(an English novelist)Some of his famous worksOliver Twist 雾都孤儿雾都孤儿in 1837The Pickwick Papers匹克威克外传匹克威克外传in1836A Tale of Two Cities双城记双城记in1859David Copperfie
2、ld大卫科波菲尔大卫科波菲尔in1849A Christmas Carol圣诞颂歌圣诞颂歌in1843The backgroundin the 19th centurygreat poverty(贫穷贫穷)in London nobody celebrate work very long hours bring back the joy “Father of Christmas”.Why does the ghost story have such a great influence on Christmas？I have tried to write a ghost story that w
3、ont make you unhappy with yourselves,with each other,with the season,or with me.I hope it haunts your houses pleasantly.-Charles Dickens Five chapters Three elements（要素）（要素）Characters 人物人物 Environment 环境环境 Plot 情节Characters 人物人物 Ebenezer ScroogeJacob Marleypartner Fezziwigformer boss Belle former gi
4、rlfriend Fred nephewTiny TimBobs son Bob CratchitclerkChapter 1Scrooge used to beWhat kind of person was he？Scrooge was a _ man.cold,greedy,mean,oldhis clerk Bob Working EnvironmentCoal a cold,gloomy,little cell Bobs fire even smaller.(P14)not add more coal kept the coal scuttle in his room.(P14)Des
5、criptions of environment 环境环境描写描写It shows that Scrooge was _ to his clerk.meana bad bossA-day rest“not fair.pay you a days wages for no work.get here the next morning”(P24)What kind of person was he？Scrooge was a _ man.cold,greedy,mean,oldWhat did Scrooge say when his nephew wished him a merry Chris
6、tmas?(P16)Bah!Humbug!(P16)I live in a world of fools.Its a time for paying bills without money.Its a time for finding yourself a year older,but no richer.Every fool who says“Merry Christmas”should be boiled with his own Christmas pudding.Then he should be berried with a stake of holly through his he
7、art.(P16)Descriptions of language 语言语言描写描写It shows that Scrooge thought it a waste of _ and _ to celebrate Christmas.He was _ to his family.moneya bad familytimeunkindhis nephew Fred Chapter 1Scrooge used to beWhat kind of person was he？Scrooge was a _ man.cold,greedy,mean,oldWhen two gentlemen came
8、 to ask Scrooge to donate money to the poor：He said the poor people should go to the _ and _ instead of donating money.When he was told that many poor people preferred to _ rather than go to the two places,he asked the poor people to die because there were _ in the world anyway.The two gentlemen lef
9、t and Scrooge felt pleased with himself.It shows that Scrooge was _ to poor people.a bad mancold,meanpoor people prisonsworkhousesdietoo many peopleChapter 1Scrooge used to beWhat kind of person was he？ScroogeOthersHimself clerk nephew poor people lived：_ ate：_ in Marleys old apartment gruel(rundown
10、)It shows that Scrooge was _ to himself.meanThinking:Though Scrooge was rich,was he happy?Why do you think？everybody.Chapter 1Scrooge used to beChapter 1Scrooges only friend-Jacob MarleyWhy did Marley come to warn Scrooge?He wanted Scrooge to avoid his fate.Three ghostsThe Ghost of Christmas Past Th
11、e Ghost of Christmas Present The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come It was no taller than a child.It was very cheerful.It never spoke.A light shone from the top of its head.It sprinkled happiness on everyone.Only its hand could be seen.123Chapter 2The Ghost of Christmas PastWhat Scrooge sawHow he felt/W
12、hat he didWhat he thought of boys riding horses happy to see them a lonely boy（himself）sat down on a bench and wept the boy singing a Christmas Carol at his doora Christmas party held by Fezziwigenjoyed everythinghis clerk BobcriedBellehis eyes were filled with tearssadWhy didnt Scrooge want to watc
13、h the scenes the ghost showed to him at last？A.He regretted what he had done.B.He thought it was annoying(恼人).C.It was a waste of time to do so.P35P46Chapter 2The Ghost of Christmas Pastthe change of Scrooges attitude(态度)towards thingsFrom all these,its not difficult for us to find that Scrooge is n
14、o more so _.heartless（无情的）Chapter 3The Ghost of Christmas PresentThey went to Bob Chatchits home.Mrs Cratchit was _ the table.Belinda was _ her.Two smaller Cratchits _ and _ around the table.Then,Bob came in with Tiny Tim _ on his shoulder.Such excitement followed.Mrs Cratchit _ the gravy.Peter _ th
15、e potatoes.Belinda _ the apple sauce.Then everybody _ down and _ the goose,the gravy,the potatoes and the apple sauce.Then Mrs Cratchit went to _ the pudding.Everybody said it was a wonderful pudding though it was a small one for a large family.Read P50P53,and find the verbs.layinghelpingshouteddanc
16、edsittingmademashedsweetenedsatategetDescriptions of action 动作动作描写描写We know that the Cratchit family was very _,though they were very poor.happyChapter 3The Ghost of Christmas PresentWhen Scrooge was told Tiny Tim would die,why did he say“Oh,no!Kind ghost!Say he will live.”?When the ghost said“Let h
17、im die.There are too many people in the world”,how did Scrooge feel?He wanted the ghost to save the boy.He felt ashamed.Why did Scrooge feel ashamed?He used the words when the two gentlemen asked him to donate money.He realized his words were unkind.Scrooges reactionScrooges reaction(反应反应):Christmas
18、 Eve Party at Freds home(P57)Christmas Eve Party at Freds home(P57)He was really enjoying himself in the He was really enjoying himself in the party.party.Chapter 3The Ghost of Christmas Presentthe change of Scrooges attitude towards thingsAt Bobs homefeel sad about Tiny Tims illness&wish Tiny Tim t
19、o liveAt Freds homefeel happy about others happiness&enjoy himself From all these,we can see that Scrooge becomes sympathetic(共情的)，and regains happiness.Chapter 3The Ghost of Christmas PresentChapter 4The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come1.1.The black robe covered the ghostThe black robe covered the gh
20、osts head,face,and hands head,face,and hand.2.2.The ghost neither spoke nor moved.The ghost neither spoke nor moved.3.3.Many people cared about Scrooge when he was in bed.Many people cared about Scrooge when he was in bed.4.4.There was nobody crying for Scrooge.There was nobody crying for Scrooge.5.
21、5.The ghost let him see the scene after he died.The ghost let him see the scene after he died.6.6.Scrooge was terrified by the scene most.Scrooge was terrified by the scene most.Do some T/F questions.NobodyNobodybodybodythe change of Scrooges attitude towards thingsFrom all his words,it seems that S
22、crooge totally understood the purpose of the three ghosts coming.He realized his mistake and foolishness and was determined to change himself.Chapter 4The Ghost of Christmas Yet To ComeChapter 5Scrooge is nowWhat kind of person is he？In the past At presentHis clerk BobbutHis nephew FredPoor peoplewa
23、s mean to.refused Freds invitation.donate no moneysend a turkey to.give him a pay risehelp the family save Tiny Timcome to his home for dinnerdonate a lot of money a bad boss a bad family a bad man a good boss a good family a good manScrooge has totally changed and become a _ man.kind,generousDiscussion：Whats the REAL meaning of Christmas?Homework Share what you have learned from the book with your family and your friends.
