1、Unit 3 Getting along with others Extended Reading Lead-in Why do people attach such great significance to friendship? Friendship is important! ? Lead-in The Author (Adapted from “Of Friendship”, an essay written by Francis Bacon, a great English writer, scientist and philosopher) Francis Bacon（15611
2、626） pioneer of British essays Of Parents and Children Of Marriage and Single Life Of Envy Of Love Of Friendship Of Fame Of Studies The Author What is the main idea? Reading Para. 1 Conclude his main ideas and write a short summary. “More often than not, close friendships will help smooth out the so
3、metimes rocky road that we are all meant to travel.” rocky road smooth out What is the authors attitude towards friendship? “.quiet periods of reflection can lead to personal improvement. However,.” be of equal importance Reading Para. 2-5 Complete the mind map to show the argumentation. Three fruit
4、s Generally speaking, close friendships have three “fruits”: they may comfort the heart, advise the head and help us achieve the goals we set for ourselves. Through friendship, we can become happier, wiser and more satisfied humans. The first fruit The first fruit of friendship is the peace that com
5、es from sharing with friends our joy, sadness, success and failure. Here, friendship has a double advantagehappiness takes on a greater meaning and a trouble shared becomes a trouble halved! 在此，友谊有双重优势幸福有了更大的 意义，而麻烦在分担之后减半。 How do we achieve better understanding and judgement? The second fruit words
6、 clear thoughts weakness useful advice How can a friend offer help in many different ways? The third fruit What can be achieved even after death? Permit me to observe: the late emperor was taken from us before he could finish his lifes work, the restoration of the Han. Today, the empire is still div
7、ided in three, and our very survival is threatened. 臣亮言: 先帝创业未半而中 道崩殂，今天下三分，益州 疲弊，此诚危急存亡之秋也。 What kind of friends should we choose according to Bacon? true, well-meaning, wise,. How do we develop friendships? Para. 6 The only way to have a friend is to be one. Ralph Waldo Emerson Write a summary of
8、the essay. Summary Writing a summary To write a good summary of a text, you should: circle the main points and key ideas in a text; express these ideas in your own words; not include your personal opinion; not include supporting details or background knowledge; Tip Coherent Consistent Complete Corre
9、ct Concise c c c c c Feedback Checklist the main idea of each paragraph: The importance of friendship The three fruits of friendship The authors advice linking devices; no original sentences; no details and personal opinions; no spelling and grammar mistakes. Students sample Possible version Critical thinking How do you know when to be independent and when to ask for the help of friends? Explain and support your opinion. Read the essay aloud and rhythmically. Homework T h a n kT h a n k y o uy o u
