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Unit 3 Extended reading
The chain of kindness
Step 1. Lead in
Have you ever helped others or been helped by others
Help people in need, such as helping a classmate solve a math problem, carrying heavy bags for the old, helping the blind cross the road, showing someone the way, giving someone a ride, donating clothes and books to the poor, doing some voluntary work…
Step2. Skim and scan
what
who
when
where
Tom, a young girl and an old man
The old man and the young girl helped Tom repaired his car. Tom changed his attitude towards life.
a rainy night
On the road near a solitary house
1. Read for the basic elements of the short story
2. Read for the plot and feelings
Beginning
Climax
Ending
On a dark rainy night, disabled Tom _____ desperately to
_____ .
struggled
drive
Tom had a _____ _____ .
flat
tyre
Tom saw a young girl________ in the doorway of a house.
standing
The blind old man and the young girl help Tom
_____ _____ _____ .
fix his car
Tom changed his______
towards life.
attitude
I
Optimistic
G
Ashamed
rateful
nspired
H
D
H
opeless
efeated
opeful
Step3. Read for understanding and appreciation
Read para1-2 and focus on the beginning of the story
1. How did the author describe the environment
The rain was coming down so hard that each drop seemed to explode as it hit the roof of the car.
The windscreen wipers worked furiously to clean the glass.
The rain beat down continuously.
The rain was still pounding on the roof of the car.
rain
night
road
the coal-black night, It was completely dark outside.
The road was deserted except for him and his car.
Writing tip 2: Describe the surroundings properly, from a person’s perspective.
Writing tip 1: Use verbs, adjectives and adverbs to enhance the atmosphere.
fall
hit
hit hard
burst loudly
and violently
2. How did Tom act in such severe conditions
strain his eyes, look out into, struggle desperately, glance, see,
look down at, gasp for breath
Different expressions of “see”
Writing tip 3: Describe the actions vividly, using concrete words instead of general words.
look very hard
look up, peer(look carefully) out of
Practice: try to find different expressions of “say” in the passage
shout, add, reply, ask, explain, the words come out flat,
convey, stumble through an explanation
say sth directly
speak with difficulty
3. How does the author describe Tom’s emotions
He could feel
He felt as if
Writing tip 4: Use inanimate subjects(无灵主语) to highlight a person’s emotions.
a familiar wave of despair start to wash over him.
he had been trapped inside a drum.
Micro writing: try to use inanimate subjects(无灵主语) to describe the
emotions
1. a burst of/wave/surge/rush/ripple/sense/feeling of…+seize/take hold of/sweep over/rush over sb.
2. face, eye, heart, hand…/voice/smile/tears/laughter+v.
1. (她感到一阵惊慌), but she forced herself to leave the room calmly.
2. The moment he saw the familiar handwriting, (眼泪涌出）in his eyes.
A burst/wave/surge…of panic seized/took hold of…her
tears welled up
3. How does the author describe Tom’s emotions
He could feel a familiar wave of despair start to wash over him.
He felt as if he had been trapped inside a drum.
Writing tip 4: Use inanimate subjects(无灵主语) to highlight a person’s emotions.
Writing tip 5: Use a rhetorical device（修辞手法）--metaphor（暗喻） to make the story more vivid.
What was a drum compared to
the harsh weather conditions, his car, his physical disability
and a mood of pessimism
The rain seemed to have eased a little, and in the distance, he could see
a light twinkling in the blackness. (L13-15)
Writing tip 6: Use a rhetorical device（修辞手法）--symbolism（象征） to express the profound meaning.
What does ‘a light twinkling in the blackness’ symbolize
It symbolizes a ray of hope, indicating someone would come to Tom’s aid.
Read para3 and focus on the climax of the story
less heavy, severe
Analyze the character of the old man:
kind, warm-hearted , caring
a man of decision and action, offer to help without hesitation
concentrated, devoted, selfless, tough
efficient, considerate
asking for nothing in return, inspiring
Read para7-11 and focus on the falling action of the story
Read para12-14 and focus on the end of the story
1. How did Tom see the wheelchair ramp differently
before today
After the incident
He saw it as a constant reminder of his own disability;
he felt it laughing at him
He saw the positive side of everything;
he did not feel pity for his disability
contrast
negative
positive
Writing tip 7: Use contrast to highlight the conflict.
2. How did Tom change inspired by the incident
He contacted his doctor to see if there was something he could do to increase his mobility.
He pursued his long-lost dream of becoming a teacher.
He reconnected with his family.
He began to look forward to each new day and view it as an opportunity to help others to continue the chain of kindness.
the kindness he received from the blind old man
Theme: helping others can make a to/
have a life-changing on the receiver.
difference
effect
pass on the kindness/pay the kindness forward
Have you ever experienced or heard about such inspiring acts of kindness Describe the situation.
Step 4. Think further for deep insights
Kindness is contagious(传染的).
Step 4. Think further for deep insights
--A small act of kindness may be powerful enough to make a huge difference.
--With one small gesture, you may not only spread kindness, but also positively influence others’ lives.
--Try your best and do whatever you can to show your kindness in daily life. And you will find the world’s full of beauty.
create a culture of helping others
build a community with a shared future for mankind
Step 5. Homework
Write a short paragraph about what Tom might do later to continue the chain of kindness, applying the writing tips discussed in class.

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