1、Reading for WritingBy the end of this period,you will be able to1.have a good understanding of the story in act 2,scene 1.2.figure out the basic elements of the play.3.identify the language features.4.write a dramatic scene.One day,a rich Dad took his son on a trip.He wanted to show him how poor som
2、e can be.They spent time on the farm of a poor family.Did you see how poor they are?What did you learn?We have one dog,they have four.We have a pool,they have rivers.We have lanterns at night,they have stars.We buy food,they grow theirs.We have fences and walls to protect us,they have friends.Thank
3、Dad for showing me how poor we are!On the way homeLeading inIts not money that gives us riches.It is about simplicity in our life.It is about love and peace.Leading inLeading inLeading inIn the first act,peoples attitudes towards Henry changed greatly after he showed the million-pound bank note.Now
4、Henry walks into a tailors shop.Lets see what will happen to him.Reading for main idea.Read the scene quickly and summarize the main idea.In the tailors shop,Henry was treated coldly at first because he looked poor and later he was respected,for he showed the large note.Read the text and answer the
5、questions.1.Where does Henry go?What does he want?2.What do the clerks show Henry at first?Why?He goes to a tailors shop and wants to have a suit coat.They show him ready-made suits,because they believe Henry cannot purchase an expensive one.Reading for information3.What makes the people in the stor
6、e change their attitudes towards Henry?4.Why would the owner be willing to wait for a long time to get paid?5.Is it right to judge people by their clothes?Why or why not?Henry shows the bank note.Because they think Henry is rich and can afford many expensive suits.No,because we should not judge peop
7、le by their appearance or their wealth.Reading for informationAnalysis of the story line,basic elements of the play and language features.Activity 1 Figure out the story line of the scene.Activity 2 Draw a mind map to show the basic elements of the play.Activity 3 Find out the typical language showi
8、ng peoples changing attitudes towards Henry.The language that is used by the clerks and the owner of the tailors shop is vivid,impressive and shows exaggeration and irony.How to write each element?character nameslines of dialoguenarrationscenetitle of playstage directions DiscussionA play is a work
9、of drama,usually consisting mostly of dialogue between characters and intended for theatrical performance rather than just reading.The writer of a play is a playwright.How to make your scenes workEvery scene should contain the same four ingredients.goalactionresultconflict Writing a dramatic sceneAc
10、tivity 1 DiscussionWork in groups.Brainstorm a place that Henry will go to.Activity 2 Write a draft.Version 1The Million Pound Bank NoteAct 1,Scene 4Narrator:Henry is walking along the street with the bank note in his hand when he sees a barbers shop.Since his hair is too long,he decides to have a h
11、air cut.Henry:(entering the shop)I want to have my hair cut.Barber:(impatiently)Wait for a moment.I am quite busy now.Sit on that chair to wait your turn.Henry:(approaching the chair and sitting on it)All right.(After about half an hour)Barber:(looking at Henry with a frown)I am not sure if you have
12、 enough money to pay.You know,it costs much.Henry:There is no need for you to worry about it.Youd better not judge people by their clothes.I can definitely afford it.Barber:(cutting Henrys hair carelessly)Well,its done.Its time to pay for the bill.It costs 30 pounds.Henry:I am afraid that you cant g
13、ive me the change.I carry only one large note.Barber:Are you kidding?Please pay your bill now.Henry:(takes out the bank note and hands it to the barber)Here you are.Barber:(in a great shock)Oh,dear!(suddenly smiles broadly)My honorable customer,let me serve you once again.This time I will make your
14、hair style cooler.Henry:No,thats enough.Please give me my change.I have got to go now.Barber:(returning the note to Henry).You neednt pay the bill.Its my great honor to serve you.Welcome back to my shop whenever you can.(bowing to Henry)Version 2Henry Goes the the BarbersNarrator:Henry is smiling as
15、 he leaves the restaurant.He has had more than enough to eat.As he is walking down the street,he sees a sign for a place that cuts hair.In a shop window,he looks at his own hair.Since it is too long,he decides to get it cut.Henry:Good afternoon,Id like to get a haircut.(The barber takes one look at
16、Henry and continues cutting another mans hair.Er.I would like to have my hair cut.Its much too long.)Barber:(in a rude manner)Yes,I can see that.Henry:Fine,well,I will have a seat and wait for a moment.(After some time,the barber finishes cutting the other mans hair,takes his money and then turns to
17、 look at Henry.)Barber:It seems that you havent had your hair cut for a long time.You must be a sailor.Henry:Not exactly.But I was at sea for long.Barber:All right,then,get in the chair.Henry:Thank you.(They both become quiet.After his hair is cut,the barber tells Henry how much he must pay.Henry sh
18、ows the barber the bank note.)Barber:(looks shocked)Er,do you have small notes?Henry:I am terribly sorry,I dont have any small bills.Barber:Of course you wouldnt.(wearing a big smile)Nothing to worry about!Please come back at any time.It will be my honor to serve you!假定你校将开展英语文化节。请你就丑小鸭假定你校将开展英语文化节。请你就丑小鸭的故事准备一个短剧进行演出。参考词汇：丑小的故事准备一个短剧进行演出。参考词汇：丑小鸭：鸭：ugly duckling ugly duckling 天鹅：天鹅：swan swan
