1、高一英语必修一 Unit 2 Extended ReadingLearning objectivesBy the end of this lesson,you will be able to:*learn how to read a story about Mamas bank account;*figure out the hidden meanings of words and sentences;*understand the writing techniques used in the story;*comprehend the authors intention of writing
2、;*write a short poem expressing gratitude to someone you love.Four key elements of a short story?SettingCharactersPlotThemeMamaPapaMy sister ChristineMy brother NelsMe(Katrin)My little sister DagmarSetting and Characters of the story an immigrant family in San Francisco in the early 1900sScene one P
3、1-5Every Saturday night Routine Scene two P6-15When Nels went on to high school EmergencyLast yearScene three P16-P2220 years ago20 years laterTruth What did Mama do every Saturday night?How was the money distributed?Why did they budget so carefully?What is the personality of Mama?How did the childr
4、en feel?rentgroceriesa notebook.big silver pieces group of coinsone or two coinspoor and strugglingThey made a _ family budget.tightP1.and count out the money Papa had brought home.P2“For the rent.”Mama would count out the big silver pieces.P3 Mama would put one or two coins to the side.P5.Mama woul
5、d look up and smile,“Good.We do not have to go to the Bank.”.optimisticorganizedgentlewiseWhat is the personality of Mama?thriftywatch with anxious interestmixed feelingsrelax a littlea warm,secure feelingwere so proud of How did the children feel?Find out the words and phrases which can reflect the
6、 childrens feelings.What problem did the family come across?What was the function of the“Little Bank”?How did the family work together to get through this difficulty?Nels wanted to go on to high school and it would cost a little money.What problem did the family come across?What was the function of
7、the“Little Bank”?It was used for sudden emergencies.Was there enough money in the “Little Bank”?Did they want to go to the Bank?Why/Why not?No,there was not enough.No.Maybe they thought the problem was not serious enough.They believed they could make it through.Nels:Papa:Christine&I:to work in Dillo
8、ns groceryto give up smokingto look after Elvington childrenAlthough they were poor,they were united.Everyone was willing to take on their responsibility to help for the family.How did the family work together to get through this difficulty?P8“We do not want to go to the Bank,”she reminded.P10 Mama
9、gave him a bright smile and wrote down a numberP 11 Mama reached out across the table and touched Papas arm.What is the personality of Mama?determinedconfidentoptimisticencouragingthoughtfulgratefulunderstandingMamas bank accountfaith,hope Whatever happened,we always knew we still had the Bank to de
10、pend upon.Though Mamas bank account wasnt used,what was the function of it when meeting with challenges?Hope can always turn a negative situation into a positive one.-Michael JordanWhat were the changes of different characters?What did I do when I got the check?Why?What was Mamas response?Papa:short
11、erMama:silver hairoldgrown-upWhat were the changes of different characters?Katrin:financially independentI gave the check to Mama as I was grateful to Mamas devotion and it was our habit and goal to save some for future use.What did I do when I got the check?Why?What was Mamas response when I told M
12、ama to put it into her bank account?The habit of saving money was unchanged.“There is no account,”she said.“In all my life,Ive never been inside a bank.”And when I didntcouldntanswer，Mama said seriously,“It is not good for little ones to be afraidto not feel secure.”Mamas wisdom:White Liesurprised a
13、stonished speechless wordlessHow did I feel at the news?Why didnt Mama tell children there was not a bank account?“There is no account,”she said.“In all my life,Ive never been inside a bank.”And when I didntcouldntanswer，Mama said seriously,“It is not good for little ones to be afraidto not feel sec
14、ure.”Because she wanted to provide a sense of security to her children and give them the courage to face up to difficulties.Why did Mama make up such a lie to her children?P10 Mama gave him a bright smile and wrote down a number“Thats not enough,”Papa said.Then he took his pipe out of his mouth and
15、looked at it for a long time.“I will give up smoking,”he said suddenly.P 11 Mama reached out across the table and touched Papas arm.Then she wrote down another figure.P 19“You will go with me,Katrin?”hesitateddeterminedForeshadowingP5 We were all so proud of Mamas Bank Account.It gave us such a warm
16、,secure feeling.P22 And when I didntcouldntanswer,Mama said seriously,“Its not good for little ones to be afraid to not feel secure.”Echodeposit money lovehopefaithwisdomcourage.withdraw money warmth securitygratitudeoptimism confidencepersistenceresposibilityencouragement.Mamas love was,is and will
17、 always be there.SymbolismScene one&Scene twoA mother has deep love for her children and does whatever she can to protect them.When she was older,Katrin found out that the Bank Account did not exist.Mama made it up to make the children feel secure.Scene three Plot of the storyTheme江苏省名师空中课堂 A good m
18、other is worth a hundred schoomaster.Nothing approaches the love of a mother for her child.Why not write down something to express your love to your mom?To my motherYou are _,_.You are _,_.You are _,_.Your love is like _.Your love is like _.Your love is like _.To my motherYou are the most unselfish
19、person in the world,who gives me unconditional love.You are the greatest person in the world,whose support makes my dream come true.You are the most loving person in the world,from whom I have learned to smile to the world.Your love is like the moonlight,gentle and beautiful.Your love is like a waterfall,fascinating and strong.Your love is like a present,surprising and pleasant.I love you,my mother.You are everything to me!
