Unit3fatherknowsbetter资料课件.ppt

1、Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation GapWarm-up QuestionsBackground InformationLead-inSupplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Gener

2、ation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gap An old man was sitting on a bench in a mall when a young man with spiked hair came over and sat down beside him. The boys hair was yellow and green and orange and purple. He had black makeup around his eyes and was wearing bright, neon colored clothes. The old man

3、just stared at him. The boy looked at the older man and said in a smart-tone, “Whats the matter, old man, havent you ever done anything wild in your life？” The old man answered, “Well yes, actually, I have. I once got drunk (喝醉酒) and married a parrot (鹦鹉). I was just wondering if you were my son.Wha

4、ts the old mans attitude towards the young man?Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gap It occurs between a younger generation and their elders, when there is a lack of understanding and communica

5、tion between them. Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gap1. Do you think there is a generation gap between you and your parents? If yes, please list some examples.2. What do you think causes the

6、 generation gap?3. How to deal with the generation gap?Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation GapSupplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3

7、The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gapface-to-face talkcyber-interactionSupplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gap1. Different generations live in different periods of times, so they have diffe

8、rent viewpoints towards social customs and tradition;What are the causes of the generation gap?2. Parents and children seldom communicate with each other;3. Parents want the children under their wings, while the children want to be more independent;4. Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed Readi

9、ngGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gapplaycharacterssettings stage directions language conflicts climax theme Click the Pictures!A brief introduction to plays1.to set up stage properties in the proper place;2. to indicate a change in setting;

10、3.to direct actors movements,gesture, facial expression, tone of voice, etc. Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation GapWhat does a stage look like?Center StageUp LeftUp RightStage LeftStage RightDow

11、n LeftDown RightAudienceSupplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation GapSenior PromA formal dance party for senior high school students Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDeta

12、iled ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation GapA spelling competition in the US.Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation GapFather Knows Better know betterbe more rational and sensible 明事

13、理；有头脑明事理；有头脑 know better than to do sth.be wise and sensible enough not to do sth. 懂得，明事理而不至于做懂得，明事理而不至于做Translation:我知道不能借钱给他去赌博。我知道不能借钱给他去赌博。I know better than to lend him any money to gamble.Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUni

14、t 3 The Generation GapText AnalysisWho are they?Scan the play and identify the characters: The Thompson family: (father, mother, Heidi, Diane and Sean) Restaurant manager, how old is he?(In his twenties.) Mrs. Higgins, who is she?(School official in charge of admitting new students to Benjamin Harri

15、son High School.)Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation GapText Analysisconflict of the playConflicts are the essence of a play, a clash of actions, ideas, desires or wills. Three forms of conflict: man against man

16、man against environment, orman against himself The conflict in this play is between _ and _.(Mr. Thompson, his children)When a conflict develops to the most intensified point, it becomes a climax.Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapU

17、nit 3 The Generation GapText AnalysisHow is the play organized?Scan the play and decide on how many settings it comprises. Hint: Just read the stage directions put in the brackets.A fast-food restaurantThe Thompson family dining roomAn office at Heidis high schoolSupplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDe

18、tailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gap Scene Setting: a fast-food restaurantQ1: Why did Sean work in the fast-food restaurant?Q2: Why did Father make a point of (特地特地) coming to the restaurant?Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlo

19、bal ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gap Tips for Understanding a Play Unlike a novelist or short-story writer, a playwright can not come forward, interrupt the action, and tell the audience what he/she means by a certain scene or explain to them what is going on i

20、n the minds of the characters. The audience must conclude by themselves what the theme of the play is. Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gap Scene Character AnalysisFather “Hiring him was a good thing then?” “

21、Im sure hes a good worker but a typical teenager, if you know what I mean.” “Hes a good boy. And I assure you that if there are any subjects that need to be addressed, Sean and I will have a man-to-man talk.” “Im proud of my son. Very, very proud. And I just wanted you to know that Ill do anything I

22、 can to help him through lifes dangerous sea.”lovePrideresponsibilitySupplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gap Scene Character AnalysisSean “Oh, no!”(He squats behind one of the tables trying to hide from FATHER.)

23、 (Spreading his hands, palms up, speaking to himself) “What did I do to deserve this? Tell me what?.” (Still to himself) “Go home, Dad. Go home. Go home.” (Standing up and screaming) “Aaaargh! Aaaargh! Aaaaaaargh!”embarrassmentSupplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Re

24、adingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gap Scene Character AnalysisSean If that sort of thing happened only once in a while, it wouldnt be so bad. Overall, I wouldnt want to trade my dad for anyone elses. He loves us kids and Mom too. But I think thats sometimes the problem. He wants to

25、 do things for us, things he thinks are good. But he needs to give them more thought.mutual lovedissatisfactionexpectationSupplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gap Scene Main idea In a , father embarrassed by .fas

26、t-food restaurantSeantalking too proudly to the restaurant managerSupplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gap Scene Setting: the Thompson family dining roomQ1: Why did father invite Dan Lucas to lunch?Q2: What did D

27、an Lucas promise to do?Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gap Scene How does mother address father and her children? How many dos and donts does she use? On whose side is she? Fathers or the childrens? How does

28、 father behave towards mother? Why does father want to give Diane a “surprise”? Dose father finally see he has committed a blunder once again?Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gap Scene Character AnalysisMothe

29、r Who do you think is the real head of the family?Mother.dear, sweetheartdo & dont; please“Dont interrupt.”“Dont distract your father.”“Do give your father the respect he deserves.” What was the childrens attitude towards Fathersmeddling? Did Mother know it?How did Mother maintain Fathers dignity? d

30、ear, sweetheartdo & dont; please“Dont interrupt.”“Dont distract your father.”“Do give your father the respect he deserves.”“Ive made the most glorious desert. And old recipe handed down to me by my great Anut Hilda” Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3

31、 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gap Scene Character AnalysisFather He shows great respect for Mother.(He pulled the chair for her before dinner, and obeyed her commands like “do go on”, “do get on with it”, “dont keep us in suspense”.)Besides, although Father was pleased with what he had do

32、ne for Diane, he had learned from experience that his efforts were not always welcome. That was why he could quickly realize his blunder as made clear by the sentence “ I do? Yes, yes, I guess I do. Ive done it again, havent I?”Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore R

33、eadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gap Scene What are Dianes reactions during the scene? How does Diane feel when she says “Thank you, Sean. I owe you one”? What do Heidi and Sean stage whisper to each other? Why does Sean tell father “I do believe Diane would like to know the surp

34、rise”? Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gap Scene Character AnalysisDiane “(Knows it cant be good) You have a surprise?” “Father!” “(Through clenched teeth, the words are in a monotone and evenly spaced.) Yes

35、-I-said- that-why-are-you-asking?” “(Becoming hysterical) Well then what?!”being put on guardfeeling embarrassed “Daddy, please, tell me. Now. right away. What did you say, daddy? Please. Tell me, what did you tell Mr. Lucas? Tell me, please. Please tell me.”becoming hysterical “(Angry scream!) whaa

36、aaaat?!”losing her temperSupplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gap Scene Character AnalysisDiane Can you imagine how humiliated I was? An honor student, class president. And Father was out asking people to have th

37、eir sons call and ask me to the prom! But thats dear old dad. Actually, he is a dear. He just doesnt stop to think. And its not just one of us whove felt the heavy hand of interference. Oh, no, all three of us live in constant dread knowing that at any time disaster can strike.Supplementary ReadingA

38、fter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gap Scene Character AnalysisSean & Heidi “(Stage whisper to SEAN) Something Diane wont want to know, Ill bet.” “Uh-oh!” “We know what you said, Daddy.” “I do believe Diane would like to know the su

39、rprise.” “Mother, I believe she wants Father to continue.”standing back and pockinga few bemused comments “(To himself) Get this over with, more likely.”giving supportgloating (幸灾乐祸幸灾乐祸)Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The

40、Generation Gap Scene Main idea In , father embarrassed by .the Thompson family dining roomDianepersuading a work-mate into pressing his son to ask her to the senior promSupplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gap Sc

41、ene Setting: An office at Heidis high schoolQ1: Why did Heidi change school?Q2: What did Father try to impress on Mrs. Higgins?Q3: Why was Heidi so eager to go to class?Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gap Sc

42、ene Main idea In , father embarrassed by .an office at Heidis high schoolHeidiboasting to an officer how bright Heidi isSupplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gap Discussion: How to bridge the generation gap?1. Mut

43、ual loveFather: “Im proud of my sonIll do anything I can to help him through lifes dangerous sea.”Sean: “Overall, I wouldnt trade my dad for anyone elses. He loves us kids and Mom, too.”Diane: “Thats dear old dad. Actually, hes a dear.”2. Communicate with and try to understand each other patiently3.

44、 Be in each others shoesSupplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation Gap Summing up Parents and children do not often see eye to eye. When parents interfere with their childrens affairs, they believe that they are doing

45、so in the interest of their children, for which the children may not be grateful. However, despite of their complaints, the Thompson children actually love their father very much, as is the case in the text we have learned, Father Knows Better. Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGloba

46、l ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation GapFATHER KNOWS BETTERCHARACTERS: FATHER; MOTHER; HEIDI, 14; DIANE, 17; SEAN, 16; RESTAURANT MANAGER, 20s; MRS. HIGGINS.SETTING: Various locations including a fast-food restaurant, the Thompson family dining room, and an office at

47、 a high school.AT RISE: As the lights come up, HEIDI enters and crosses Down Right to the edge of the stage. SEAN and DIANE enter and cross Down Left to the edge of the stage. They listen as HEIDI addresses the audience. Marsh Cassady Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingB

48、efore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation GapHEIDI: My dads a nice man. Nobody could possibly believe that he isnt. Yet hes . well, hes always doing these stupid things that end up reallyembarrassing one or more of us kids. One time, see, my brother wanted to buy this guitar. Been

49、saving money for it for a long time. Then he got a job at this fast-food place, OK? Waiting tables. It was Seans first actual job, and he was real happy about it. Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 3 The Generation GapUnit 3 The Generation GapSEAN, DIA

50、NE and HEIDI: (In unison) Father knows better! (The lights come Up Left on the fast-food restaurant where SEAN works. It consists of a counter and a couple of small tables. The MANAGER stands behind the counter. SEAN is busily cleaning the tables when FATHER walks in.)HEIDI: He figured in two or thr