1、Unit 1 Reading 1 The evolution of video and sound devices 高中英语高中英语 必修（第二必修（第二 册）册） Unit 4 Exploring literature Welcome to the unit Lead-in 1. What day is April 23rd? a yearly event; organized by UNESCO； encourage people to get engaged in literature and promote not only reading but also publishing. W
2、hy April 23rd? In 1995, at UNESCOs General Conference, it was decided that April 23rd would be named World Book and Copyright Day as a way to pay tribute to books and authors. April 23rd was chosen because that is the date when Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare, Vladimir Nabokov, Maurice Druo
3、n and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega died. Lead-in 2. Do you like reading? What kind of books do you like to read? Lead-in Homework checking What information have you obtained about literature after surfing the Internet or referring to reference books ? genres famous writers and works famous quotes Homew
4、ork checking Extension 1. People involved Someone who writes drama is called a _. who writes poems is called a _. who writes short stories is a _. who writes novels is a _. playwright poet short story writer novelist 2. Masters and their works Who are they? Name some of their works. Charles Dickens
5、Extension John Keats O. Henry William Shakespeare William Shakespeare Britain Playwright Hamlet; Othello; Macbeth; King Lear Nationality: Occupation: Romantic play: Four tragedies: Four comedies: Romeo and Juliet The Merchant of Venice A Midsummer Nights Dream Twelfth Night As You Like It Extension
6、Nationality: Occupation: Famous poem: John Keats Britain Poet Ode to a Nightingale Extension Charles Dickens Nationality: Occupation: Famous works: Britain Novelist Great Expectations A Tale of Two Cities Oliver Twist David Copperfield Extension O. Henry Nationality: Occupation: Famous works: Americ
7、an Short story writer The Gift Of the Magi After Twenty Years The Last Leaf Witches Loaves Extension All happy families resemble one another, each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy 所有幸福的家庭都是相似的，而不幸的家庭则各有各的不幸。 3. Famous quotes Extension It is a truth universally a
8、cknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austine 凡是有钱的单身汉，总想娶位太太，这已经成了一条举世公 认的真理。 Extension Appreciation (1) What message is conveyed in them respectively? The excerpt from David Copperfield shows the main characters passi
9、on for whatever he is doing. The other excerpt introduces the concept of making full use of what we have now. 1. Work in pairs and read the two excerpts from two famous works of literature on Page 43. (2) Which of the excerpts makes you feel like reading the whole book? Why? The second excerpt makes
10、 me feel like reading the whole book because I think the language the author uses is simple but beautiful. I particularly like her description of the sky keeping us safe when we are sad. Appreciation 2. What makes a good literary work? Read, translate and appreciate the following quote. Great litera
11、ture is simply language charged with meaning to the utmost possible degree. Ezra Pound 伟大的文学只不过是在最大程度上承载意义的语言。 埃兹拉庞德 Appreciation Discussion 1. What is your favourite work of literature? Why? Of the many works of literature I have read, my favourite by far is The Gadfly by the Irish writer Ethel Voy
12、nich. The story takes place during a revolution in Italy in the 19th century. Through a series of exciting events, the hero, Arthur Burton, comes to terms with his identity and becomes a true revolutionary. This book is an amazing coming-of-age story that moved me deeply, and I would recommend it to anyone. 2. What benefits can we get from reading literature? Discussion Homework 1. Write a short paragraph on the benefits of reading. 2. Preview the text in Reading. Homework 1. Read this article aloud. 2. Finish the workbook. 谢谢 谢谢
