1、Unit5 The Million Pound Bank Note -Reading for writing Aims:1.Read to know the basic elements and structure of the play.2.Appreciate the languages to show how peoples attitudes change to Henry.3.Write a new scene for the play where Henry will try to use the bank note.Review the storyWhat happened to
2、 Henry?Got stuck in England without moneyWas in rugsWas offered an envelope with money Guess:Where will Henry go?What will happen to him?title;scene;narration;character names;stage directions;lines of dialogueRead to find the elements(要素要素)of the play.titlescenenarrationCharacter namesStage directio
3、nslines of dialoguebeginningdevelopmentturning pointclimaxendingFind the structure of the playWhat are the clerks attitudes to Henry?How can you know？rude,impatient,angry,look down upon/satirize(讽刺讽刺)HenryWhat are the attitudes of the clerks and the owner to Henry?How can you know?Over-polite;patien
4、t;flattering(奉承的，拍马屁的奉承的，拍马屁的)Polite,flatteringWhats the result and what are the sentences to show the owners attitudes to Henry?In the play,ones attitudes or feelings are mainly shown through stage directions and lines of dialogue.changeConflict of the playthe key to attracting the audience1.What k
5、ind of persons do you think the clerks and the owner are?2.Do you think it is right to judge people by their clothes?Why or why not?Thinking Write the new scene for the play where Henry will try to use the bank note.H:HenryB:BarberStage directionsLines of dialogueA.Make a list of the characters.B.Ma
6、ke an outline of the events in the scene.C.Decide how the characters attitudes change during the scene.D.Think of an exciting ending.The change of attitudes can be shown in these events.Elements of the play:title;scene;narration;character names;stage directions;lines of dialogueStructure of the play
7、:beginning;development;turning point;climax;endingconflictThe main tense:the present tenseA barbers shopSelf-evaluation The Million Pound Bank Note Act1 Scene 5(Henry is walking down the street when he sees a sign for a place that cuts hair.He decides to get it cut)H:Good afternoon.Id like to have m
8、y hair cut.If I may.(The barber looks at Henrys hair with a frown and continues cutting another mans hair.)Er,Id really like a haircut.As you can see,its much too long.B:(In a rude manner)Yes,I can see that.Indeed,I can.H:Fine,well,Ill have a seat then.(He sits in one of the barbers chairs.The barbe
9、r turns to look at Henry trying to show he is not angry.)B:Its quite expensive here,you know!Are you sure you can afford it?H:Yes.I think so.(After his hair is cut,the barber tells Henry how much he must pay.Henry shows the barber the bank note.)B：Why Mr(looks shocked)H:Adams.Henry Adams.Im sorry.I
10、dont have any change.B:Please dont worry!(with a broad smile)Nothing to worry about!Nothing at all!Please come here whenever you like,sir,even if you only have too little hair cut!It will be my great honour to serve you.As for the bill,sir,please forget it.H:Forget it?Wellthank you very much.B:Its f
11、or me to thank you,sir,from the bottom of my heart.Mind-mapThe Million Pound Bank Noteelementsstructuretitle;scene;narration;character names;stage directions;lines of dialoguebeginning;development;turning point;climax;endingChange/conflictHow to write a new scene for a play Homework:1.Polish your writing.2.Prepare for your tomorrows lesson.Thank you!
