1、Unit 8 LiteratureLesson 1 The Last Leaf英语组 XXX To read and talk about a short story.To read for general understanding and specific information.To learn and appreciate some writhing style of short stories.To recognize the point of view of multiple characters in a piece of literature.Leading-inLook an
2、d guess Which novel can you think of？Who is the author?Activate and Share1How much do you know about O.Henry?Find some background information about him.1.Where was O.Henry from?a.UK b.France c.USA2.As a writer,he was most famous for _.a.novels b.short stories c.poems3.He started the writing style of
3、 _.a.surprising endings b.humorous starts c.sad endingsHow much do you know about O.Henry?O.Henry was an American short story writer,the founder of the American modern short story,whose stories are set in his own time,the early 20th century.Many take place in New York City and frequently feature cha
4、racters with blue-collar jobs,such as policemen and waitresses.Among them,The Gift of the Magi,The Cop and The Anthem and The Last Leaf enjoy huge popularity.Read and Explore“The Last leaf”is one of O.Henrys most famous short stories.Read the story quickly and find the information in the chart below
5、.Main charactersTime in 2._Placein 3._ Village,New York City.The plotof the storyJohnsy was badly 4._ with Pneumonia.She counted the 5._ out of the window.She thought she must die when the last leaf 6._.Three days later 7._remained on the vine.The endingIt was Behrmanwho 9._ the masterpiece and gave
6、 hope to Johnsy.But he himself died.NovemberillleavesfellpaintedThelastleafSue,1._the patient,the doctor,Mr Behrman and Mr Pneumonia.JohnsyGreenwichthe last leafJohnsy changed her attitude to life and cheered up.Mr Behrman was sick with 8._.PneumoniaIn November,Johnsy _.The doctor _.Johnsy counted t
7、he leaves on the ivy vine and thought _.Behrman and Sue looked out of the window and found _.The next morning Johnsy_.The next day,Mr Behrman _.The janitor found _ the day before.The following day,Johnsy _.The doctor _.Mr Behrman_.Read the story more carefully.Complete the timeline with what happene
8、d in the story.gotsick with pneumonia said she might not get betterone leaf left that she must die when the last ivy leaf falls asked to look out of the window and saw the leaf was still there saw the leafwas still there said she would live and get betterwas sick with pneumoniadiedMr Behrman in bed
9、with pain Read and thinkCheck your understanding and choose the best answer.1.The text mainly tells us _.A.a last ivy leaf on the wall.B.Mr Behrman-a failed painter.C.a beautiful and sorrowful story with a surprising ending.D.a story about a kind of severe disease.2.The text is organized by _.A.plac
10、e.B.time.C.character.D.thing.Read the passage quickly and choose the best answer.3.What kind of person is Johnsy?A.Pessimistic.B.Optimistic.C.Careless.D.Cautious.4.Which of the following is TRUE about Sue?A.Considerate,kind and patient.B.Kind,determined and brave.C.Careless,mean and selfish.D.Pessim
11、istic,bad-tempered,and impatient.Read the passage quickly and choose the best answer.5.Whats the main idea of the last paragraph?A.Behrman sacrificed his life to save Johnsy.B.Behrman finished his masterpiece.C.Behrman died helplessly.D.The janitor found the truth.Tell the story from Johnsys or Sues
12、 point of view.Please think about how your character feels.Example:In November,I suddenly got sick with pnenmonia.My friend Sue encouraged me,but I felt desperate at that time.embarrassed ashamed guilty sensitive heartbroken miserable depressed discouraged melancholy anxious.Expressions about feelin
13、gs:Group Work“In November,a cold,unseen stranger,whom the doctors called Pneumonia,arrived in Greenwich Village.”(para.2)“I want to go sailing down,down,just like one of those poor,tired leaves.”(para.6)“Johnsys eyes were open,but they werent watching her.Instead,she stared ot the window and counted
14、 backwards:Ten,nine,eight,seven.”(para.4)“Didnt you wonder why it never moved an inch when the wind blew?Ah,dear,its Behrmans masterpiece.”(para.13)personificationthe vividness of detailssimile&personificationthe surprising but logical endingWhy did O.Henry write in this way?Writing styles of O.Henr
15、yhints:simile(明喻)personification(拟人)the vividness of details(生动的细节描写)the surprising but logical ending(惊人但合逻辑的结局)Think deeply Literature is one of the most interesting and significant expressions of humanity.Christine GregoireWrite a passage about the details when Mr Behrman drew the last ivy leaf.Please pay attention to his actions and feelings.Thank you!
