1、we regret to inform you.What do you know about the writer?J.D.Salinger 杰罗姆大卫塞林格Born:January 1,1919,New York CityDied:January 27,2010(aged 91)Cornish,New HampshireOccupation:a short story writer,novelistEducation:Marnix College,New York University,Columbia UniversityNotable works:The Catcher in the R
2、ye(1951)麦田里的守望者 Nine Stories(1953)九故事 Franny and Zooey(1961)弗兰妮与卓埃What do you know about the writer?Born:July 31,1965,Yate,near Bristol,EnglandOccupation:an British author who is one of the worlds most successful and wealthiest authors known for her popular childrens books Harry Potter series.Notabl
3、e work:Harry PotterHarry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone(1998,film 2001)Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets(1998,film 2002)Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban(1999,film 2004)Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire(2000,film 2005)Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix(2003,film 2007),Harry Pot
4、ter and the Half-Blood Prince(2005,film 2009)Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows(2007,filmed in 2 parts 2010 and 2011)J.K.RowlingJ.K.RowlingWhat do you know about the writer?Bront sistersNames:Charlotte Bront Jane Eyre 简爱 Emily Bront Wuthering Height 呼啸山庄 Anne Bront Agnes Grey 艾格妮丝格雷Birthplace:Thor
5、nton,Yorkshire,EnglandOccupation:English novelist and poet who produced but one novel who was perhaps the greatest of the three Bront sisters.Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only rememebers to turn on the light.即使在最黑暗的时候，我们也能找到快乐，只要记得把灯点亮。6We regret to inform We regret to
6、inform you you Task 1:What is this passage about?The passage is about _ _ whose books were _many times before they were published.three writersrejected Task 2:What is the text type(genre)of the passage?A.A narrative essay（记叙文）B.An expository essay (说明文)C.An argumentative essay（议论文）Task 3:Read for th
7、e structureWe Regret to Inform You Introduction Main BodyPara._ConclusionPara._J.K.RowlingJ.D.SalingerBront sistersPara._12-45Task 1:What problems did the writers overcome?J.K.Rowling She spent years surviving on little money and her first book received criticism from publishers and was rejected twe
8、lve times.J.D.Salinger He received criticism and rejections from publishers.Bront sisters At that time,women were not encouraged to become writers.Their book of poems which they wrote under male names,only sold two copies.12Investigation1.She was told that her book 2._ and it 3._ by publishers.She 4
9、._ and said she was not 5._ until every single publisher turned her down.6.Harry Potterwas too difficult and too long for childrenwas too difficult and too long for childrenwas rejected twelve timeswas rejected twelve timesperseveredperseveredgoing to give upgoing to give upHarry Potter became a glo
10、bal success1.He received 2._that they didnt know the central character well enough and 3 _ from several pubishers.He refused to 4._,then 5._ and _6._ throughout his war service.7.The Catcher in the Ryecriticismcriticismrejectionsrejectionsgive upgive upcarriedcarriedworked on the novelworked on the
11、novelThe Catcher in the Rye became an immediate best-seller after it was published.15Investigation1.1.Women were 2._ at that time.They didnt 3._ and wrote 4._.They didnt give up even when _.5.Jane Eyre,Wuthering Heights,Agnes Greynot encouraged to become writersnot encouraged to become writersstop t
12、ryingstop tryinga book of poems under male namesa book of poems under male namesthe book sold only two copiesthe book sold only two copiesTheir novels are regarded as classics of world literature.Choose another suitable title for the passage and give your reasons.A.Life is Hard for Female Writers B.
13、Good Things Come to Those Who Wait C.Never Give Up on Your Dreams D.Successful Writers 1,What can you learn from these writers?1,What can you learn from these writers?To retell the passage in you own words within 80 To retell the passage in you own words within 80 words.words.Tips:Tips:1.Try to organise your text just like a grammar 1.Try to organise your text just like a grammar fillingfilling(语法填空语法填空);2.Use the words and expressions from the text.2.Use the words and expressions from the text.
