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1、河传媒院周次8.9时间2009 年10月17日11月30日 第 1-8 节章节名称Unit 5授课方式课堂讲授:（V ） 实践课（）教学目的This lesson is a touching story full of emotional feelings. The students should know how to appreciate the literature and visualize the beauty in their minds.教学手段Ask the students to pay due attention to the title of the lesson. Th

2、e writer only chooses one part “hands“ to develop her plot and this makes her story more moving and attracting. Try to use this key word to give a good explanation.重点The illustrative procedure given by the writer is vivid and terse. By doing so, the writer expresses in detail the inner feelings of a

3、n old lady when she is facing her fatethe death.难点Love and death are two everlasting topics to all the writers throughout the world. The author, that is to say, the physician also shows her own feelings when the old lady is dying. Mention this particular writing style to the students.作业Make a commen

4、t on the white lies.教Part I Text Learning (First four-class-hour)方法学 内 容 与 教 学 过 程Section A Graceful HandsI. Introduction of this unitThe passages in this unit deal with the critically ill and what dicisions must be made. A is of a doctors view of a teminally ill grandmothers graceness to spare her

5、family the pain of her passing. Although the stories are somewhat tragic, they are also sweet and sentimental. They show the true humanness of mankinds compassion.II. Topic understanding: (lead-in of section A)Watch a video clip and discuss the following questions:1. What is life usually compared to

6、?2. What is your insight into life?Reference:1. Although life is meaningful and colorful, however, one thing is certain: life is short to any individual human being. So, as a part of life, death should be taken into account when it comes to how to live. To my mind, whether you die at a young or an o

7、ld age of your life is less important than whether you have fully lived the years your life has blessed you with. One person may live more in eighteen years than another does in eighty. By living, we do not mean merely enjoying the pleasures each day offers or laboring for wealth. Rather, we mean li

8、ving each day as if it is the only one you have.导入:介绍 整个单元的 主题死亡导入:播放 与主题相关 的影片资 料,介绍相 关信息,从 而导出本文 的主题 分组讨论: 为学生设定 讨论主题, 以小组形式 进行讨论, 选取代表回 答问题。授课教案教 学 内 容 与 教 、，.过 程2. My insight into life is bound up with three major factors. Primarily, life is full of wonders for me to explore. Set your heart on a

9、 mystery and you can find something new; and attach more of your mind to a challenge and you can get it under your control. But all this depends on how much knowledge you can enrich yourself with. Secondly, life is short to any individual like me. The flower you have just kissed for the first time i

10、s now fading away while the love you have come to cherish is already on the wane. So both wondrousness and shortness of life, as a third factor, drive me to live each day fully.111. Intensive reading: Section Al.Text comprehensionIn order to check students preview of the text, questions concerning t

11、he text are offered. Student are supposed to answer them as quickly and precisely as they can.1) How does the writer know that Mrs. Clark will die tonight?The writer gets to know it from Mrs. Clarks medical chart and the report she received from the preceding shift.2) Why did Mrs. Clark send her fam

12、ily home that night?Because she didn*t want them to suffer from the experience of seeing her die.3) Why did Mrs. Clark spare her family the suffering of seeing her die? Maybe because she thought it was too much for them to cope with.2. Text structure analysisStudents work individually to divide the

13、whole passage into several major parts and summarize the main idea of each part, then compare the answer with the partners to see whether they share the same idea or have different answers. If different, whose ides is correct?Whats the main idea of this passage? Whats the text mainly about?The story

14、 deals with a doctors view of a tenninally ill grandmother as a terrible-looking lady with graceful hands from the outset but a considerate lady with graceful heart and mind in the end.Part I (Paras. 1-4): I attend to a dying patient, who is very thin. Even, she has no enough strength to swallow som

15、e water.Part II (Paras. 5): The patient is seriously ill, too weak for anything.Part III (Paras.6-7): Driven by my thoughts, 1 exchange with the patient, who is able to utter only broken sentences. Though, 1 begin to see what a kind and considerate grandmother she is.Part IV (Para 8): The patient di

16、es. And the author seems to have a better understanding of the patient. Mrs. Clark spares her family from seeing her die and the author feels it a privilege to be there with the patient.泛读课文了 解大意（通过让学 生回答与课 文相关的问 题,检査学生 预习情况及 课文内容的 掌握情况） 精讲课文讲解课文主 要内容及课 文结构教 学 内 容 与 教 学 过 程Part V (Paras. 9): It is o

17、nly two days after Mrs. Clarks death that the author comes to learn more about her from the newspaper.Part V (Paras. 10): This part consists of only one sentence. tAYes, they were long and graceful fingers. Literally, the author praises the graceful fingers; in fact, she speaks highly of the patient

18、.3. Study of language points (new words, expressions and typical sentence patterns) Vocabulary1) precedinga. coming or going before in time, order 在前的,在先的,前面的 The paintings are a development of ideas she explored in the preceding decade.这些画是她十年以来探索思想的发展。 precede: v.1) come or go just in front of 处在前

19、面，领先 He came into the room preceded by a small dog. 他走进房间,只小狗走在他前面。2) be earlier than处在之前，先于，在先Thousands of people traveled to America to escape hardship in the years that immediately preceded the First World War.成千上万的人在第一次世界大战爆发之前的几年里来到美 国,以逃离苦难。2) secure vt. make firm or tight; fasten 关紧,固定The gat

20、e wont stay open, so well have to secure it to the post.大门不能一直开着,所以我们不得不将它固定在柱子上。 make safe; protect 使安全，保护The wall was built to secure the village from attack. 建造这堵墙是为了保护村庄不受攻击。 get, sometimes with difficulty 得到,获得Theyve secured the governments support for the project. 他们已取得了政府对这规划的支持。adj. safe; pr

21、otected against danger or risk 安全的 Are we secure from attack here?我们这里很安全,受不到攻击吧?讲授:利用 例句讲解单 词及词组的 含义及用法教 学 内 容 与 教 学 过 程 firm or tight enough for safety 牢固的Make the window secure before leaving the house.离开前要关紧窗户。 having no doubt, fear or anxiety 无忧的,安心的 The young man felt secure about his future.

22、这个年轻人对自己的前途无忧无虑。 security n.安全,确信,保证4) moisture n.U tiny drops of water on a surface, in the air, etc.潮湿，湿气 moisture content 含水量 moisture determination 含水量测定 Rainfall affects the moisture content of the atmosphere.下雨对大气中的含水量有影响。The desert air contains hardly any moisture.沙漠里的空气几乎不含水分。 moist a,潮湿的,多雨

23、的,泪汪汪的,充满潮气的5) gown n.C a womans dress 女长服;罩衣a ball-gown舞会U艮wedding gowns婚L月艮A hospital gown is worn by people receiving medical treatment in hospital.医院罩衣是人们在医院接受治疗时穿的。The students had to wear gowns at graduation ceremony. 毕业典礼上学生必须穿礼服。6) famine n.U, C a serious lack of food causing illness and dea

24、th 饥荒 There is a severe famine in many parts of Africa.非洲很多地方有严重的饥荒。The long drought (干旱)was followed by famine.久旱之后是饥荒。Parts of India have often suffered from famine.印度有些地方经常遭受饥荒。 feminine a.妇女的,柔弱的 feminism n.男女平权论,女权运动讲授:利用 例句讲解单 词及词组的 含义及用法教 学 内 容 与 教 学 过 程7) being n.C a person or thing that exi

25、sts 生物,人He was a very gentle being who was much loved by all those who knew him.他是个十分随和的人,认识他的人都很喜欢他。These are the strange beings from outer space. 这些是来自外层空间的奇特生物。U the state of existing 存在We dont know exactly how life first came into being.我们不知道生命究竟是如何诞生的。This rule was brought into being because th

26、e old law was abused.由于旧的法律遭到滥用,这条规则便应运而生。8) interval n.C a period between two events or times, or the space between two points间隔,间距Theres often a long interval between an author completing a book and its appearing in the shops.从作者完成一本书到这本书出现在书店里通常有很长一段 间隔。Tomorrow it will be mostly cloudy, with a f

27、ew sunny intervals. 明天大部分时间是阴,有时转晴。C a brief period between the parts of performance 幕间休息，中场 休息He scored his first goal of the match three minutes after the interval.中场休息过3分钟,他就射入了他本场比赛的第一个进 球。During the interval, we were taken to the coffee bar.在幕间休息时,我们被领到咖啡厅。9) privilege n.C,U特权,优惠As a teenager,

28、she felt that living in Manhattan was a privilege she was lucky to have.当她十几岁时,感到住在曼哈顿是她幸运地拥有的一个特 权。The children of the rich and powerful experience privilege from birth.有钱有势人家的孩子从出生起就受到特别对待。讲授:利用 例句讲解单 词及词组的 含义及用法教 学 内 容 与 教 学 过 程 Expression:1) to reach for the light (L. 6)伸手去拉灯It is true that we c

29、ant live without money, but we should never reach for it in the public pocket.的确,没有钱我们无法生活,但是我们决不应该把手伸向公家的 口袋。2) to rise and fall with the uneven breaths (L. 12)随着不均匀的呼吸一起一伏Opportunity in life does not arise with fate, but rises and falls with ones self-confidence and adaptability.生活中的机遇并非随着命运出现而出现,

30、而是随着个人的自信 心与适应能起起落。3) to bend close to her (L. 16)俯身过去Globalization is not to force one countrys will to bend to anothers, but to coordinate them to jointly contribute to the bright future of mankind.全球化不是让个国家的意志屈服于另个国家的意志,而是把 他们协调起来共同促进人类的美好未来。4) to ease her thirst (L. 20)缓解她的干渴Smile through any ch

31、allenging situations, for smile is the best medicine to ease your anxiety and stress.要用微笑面对挑战,因为它是缓解焦虑与压的良药。5) to make no attempt to swallow (L. 21)没有用去吞咽Dont beat a retreat immediately after any setback, at least you should make another attempt to hit it.不要遇到挫折就打退堂鼓,至少你应该再试一次。6) to remove the lid f

32、rom a jar of skin cream (L. 29)打开护肤霜的瓶盖Ones reputation, like a piece of white cloth, is easy to stain while it is hard to remove the stains from it.个人的名声就像块白布，很容易被玷污,但要清除这些污点却 很难。7) to spare her family an episode (L. 54)为她的家人省去了一幕人生插曲Being open and honest in romantic relations will spare you a lot o

33、f troubles.在浪漫的恋爱关系中开诚布公将省去你很多麻烦。讲授:利用 例句讲解单 词及词组的 含义及用法教 学 内 容 与 教 学 过 程9) perhaps they were not equipped to handle (L. 47)他们或许无面対Getting divorced may be acceptable to some adults, but their children are not equipped for the change.离婚对有些成年人来说或许可以接受,但是他们的孩子却无力面 对这种变故。* sentence patterns1) Slowly, st

34、ill holding her hand, I become aware that I do not mind this emotional battle, that in fact, it was a privilege she has allowed me, and I would do it again, gladly. (L. 52)Slowly / Gradually, in the course of doing sth., sb. becomes aware / conscious or realizes that., that in fact,.某人在做某事的过程中渐渐地意识到

35、,实际上,应用:&我在教书的过程中渐渐地意识到我天生适合这项工作,意识到 它实际上是我生命的一部分,而且我乐意把它视作自己的终 身职业。Gradually, in the course of teaching, I became aware that I was made for the job, that in fact, it was a part of my life, and I would like to see it as my life career.应用:b.在与人交往的过程中,渐渐地,我意识到宽宏大度可以为你 营造个愉快的生活氛围,意识到它事实上可以使你终生受 ，- 1i S

36、lowly, in the course of associating with others, I have come to realize that large-mindedness can create you a pleasant climate of living, that in fact it can be of benefit to your whole life.4. Writing skill :dominant impression supported by detailsThe detailed descriptions are centered around the

37、conditions of the ward and the patient as well as around the help the doctor gave to the patient. This device produces the result that the reader feels to be on the spot as the author is, and that the writers mental activities can find echoes in the reader.The conditions of the ward:The only light i

38、n her room is coming from a piece of medical equipment, which is flashing its red light as if in warning.The smell hits my nose, and I close my eyes as I remember the smell of decay from past experiences. In my mouth, I have a sour, vinegar taste coming from the pit of my stomach.讲授:利用 例句讲解词 组、重点句型

39、的含义及用 法讲授:课文 的写作特点教 学 内 容 与 教 学 过 程5. questions answeringStudents are supposed to put forward questions regarding passage A. peer students and teacher offer help. IV. Assigning after-class homeworkStudents are required to do the following assignments after class or in the self-study net class:1 .rea

40、ding Passage A, imitating the pronunciation and intonation on the tape/disc/online (net-class);2 .analyzing the given section from Passage B paying attention towords and expressions, main idea and the reading skill.3 . write a composition on the topic with the skill: dominant impression supported by

41、 details.4 . Prepare for a quiz on words and expressions from Passage A and B. Part II Check the homework and teach Section B (Second two-class-hour)I. Brief review of Section A (10ms)Students are supposed to review the main idea of passage A by completing the following summary:The medicalfrom thesh

42、ift was the firstIgot that Mrs. Clark would die. There was also a smell ofin the roomthatme in theof my stomach. The patienfs skin hungso aneedle wasto let thein. She had apulse and wasthirsty, so I gave her aof a few drops oftointo hermouth to ease her. Having managed to swallow some, shesaid Mrrha

43、nk you. She was so small and light that she looked like a victim of some terrible. I removed theof aof cream and put some ontheof my hand. Then I rubbed the cream into her yellow skin to makeher feel better.通过课文相 关问题来让 学生回顾所 讲到的内容。作业:背诵课 文中的四级 词汇,预习Section B通过填空练 习,复习A 部分的主要 单词和主要 内容教 学 内 容 与 教 学 过

44、程11. Extensive reading: Section B (45ms)1. Reading skill: understanding idiomatic expressionsThe meaning of idiomatic expressions can be very hard - even impossible to guess. Word formations in dictionaries dont always help, and can even fool us entirely! Idioms grow out of events and usage within t

45、he specific culture and that is why learning the cultural behavior is as important - and maybe more important in some instances - as learning the words if we are to achieve truly effective communication.To understand idiomatic expressions in a reading passage, one must be good at:1) searching for co

46、ntext clues,2) looking at examples if there are any,3) finding explanations if there are any,4) locating opposite or similar expressions.Example 1They are ice cold, and I quickly move to the wrist and feel for the faint pulse. (Para. 4, Passage A)feel for: try to find sth. by touchExample 2When I am

47、 finished, I pull a chair up beside the bed to face her and, taking her free hand between mine, again notice the long, thin fingers. (Para. 6, Passage A)pull a chair up: move a chair forwardPracticeDirections: Before you read Passage B, choose the best definition of each expression below. First you can start by guessing what the expressions probably mean.Then scan the article until you locate each phrase, and look for context clues to check your guessing. Circle the letter of the definition that makes the most sense in the context.讲解 Section B的阅读技 巧如何理解文章中 的习惯表达法教 学 内 容 与 教 学 过 程