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选择性必修一 Unit2 Understanding ideas
高二年级 英语
1.What：本篇课文语篇类型为论说文。课文通过夹叙夹议的方式，讲述了几位卓越的作家曾被拒稿的经历和他们坚持不懈最后得到成功的故事，论述了仅靠天赋不足以获得成功，坚持不懈才是成功的关键这一道理。
2.Why：旨在帮助同学们通过读前、读中、读后活动深入理解课文，赏析课文，探究主题意义，培养思维能力。
3.How：引导同学们感知文章的语篇结构及语言特点，运用语篇相关表达进行交流，汲取积极的人生态度，加深对单元主题的认识。
Analysis of the material
Leading-in
We regret to inform you…
Think about the following questions:
Q1: What might come next in each sentence
Q2: What’s your feeling when you get such replies
We are delighted to inform you…
Task 1: Look at these two sentences and answer the questions.
Leading-in
We regret to inform you…
What might come next in each sentence
We regret to inform you that your book is rejected/ turned down/ refused…
We are delighted to inform you that your book is accepted/well received…
What’s your feeling when you get such replies
Teacher’s opinion:
I will be frustrated or depressed if I receive a letter beginning with “we regret to inform you…”, while I must be filled with joys when the letter begins with “We are delighted to inform you…”.
We are delighted to inform you…
Fast-reading
Task 1: Go through the passage and find out who they are and what they are famous for.
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J.K. Rowling
Writing the Harry Potter books
The Bronte Sisters
Charlotte Bronte: Jane Eyre
Emily Bronte: Wuthering Heights
Anne Bronte: Agnes Grey
J.D.Salinger
Widely-read novel The Catcher in the Rye
Background information
Joanne Rowling:
Joanne Rowling is a British author, screenwriter and producer, who uses the pen names J.K.Rowling and Robert Galbraith. She is best known for writing the Harry Potter books, which to date have been sold over 400 million copies and have won many awards. The books have also been made into films, of which Rowling approved all scripts and was a producer on the final versions.
Background information
Jerome David Salinger:
Jerome David Salinger was an American writer known for his widely-read novel The Catcher in the Rye. Following his early success publishing short stories and The Catcher in the Rye, Salinger led a very private life for more than a half-century. He published his final original work in 1965 and had not been interviewed since 1980.
Background information
The Bronte Sisters:
The Bronte Sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne, are well known as a trio(三重奏） of sibling（兄弟姐妹） poets and novelists. They originally published their poems and novels under masculine（男性的） pseudonyms（笔名）, following the custom of the times practiced by female writers. Their works were accepted as masterpieces of literature.
Fast-reading
Task 2: Please read the passage fast. Divide the whole passage into 3 parts and get the main idea of each part.
Part 1: Para( ) ______________________________________
Part 2: Para( ) ______________________________________
Part 3: Para( ) ______________________________________
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Task 2: Please read the passage fast. Divide the whole passage into 3 parts and get the main idea of each part.
Part 1: Para( 1 ) ______________________________________
Part 2: Para( 2-4 ) ____________________________________
Part 3: Para( 5 ) ______________________________________
A lot of successful writers have previously faced rejection.
Three examples of the writers’ experiences.
Perseverance is the key to success.
Careful-reading
Task 1: Read the passage carefully and find out the information about the following questions.
Q1: Why were the authors rejected at first
Q2: What did they reply to the rejection
Q3: What achievements did they get at last
Q4: What do you think made them successful
Discuss them with your teammates and fill the following form.
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Reasons for rejection Reply Achievement Reasons for success
J. K. Rowling Her book was too __________ and _______, Children would not be ________ in it. She never __________ until every publisher _________ her _________. Harry Potter became a _________ success.
J. D. Salinger The publisher didn’t know__________. He refused to ____________. The book became an _____________.
Bronte sisters It was a time when _____ were not ___________ to become writers. The sisters didn’t __________. They wrote a book of _______ under male names. They didn’t ________ when the book sold 2 copies. Their books are regarded as ___________ of world literature.
Careful-reading
Reasons for rejection Reply Achievement Reasons for success
J. K. Rowling Her book was too __________ and _______, Children would not be ________ in it. She never __________ until every publisher _________ her _________. Harry Potter became a _________ success.
J. D. Salinger The publisher didn’t know____________________________. He refused to ____________. The book became an ________________________________.
Bronte sisters It was a time when _____ were not ___________ to become writers. The sisters didn’t __________. They wrote a book of _______ under male names. They didn’t ________ when the book sold 2 copies. Their books are regarded as ___________ of world literature.
too difficult
too long
interested
gave up
turned
down
global
the central character
give up
immediate best-seller
women
encouraged
stop trying
poems
give up
classics
A lot of hard work, a touch of luck and perseverance.
Careful-reading
Task 2: Choose another suitable title for the passage and give your reasons.
Life Is Hard for Female Writers
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
Never Give Up on Your Dreams
Successful Writers
Careful-reading
Task 2: Choose another suitable title for the passage and give your reasons.
Life Is Hard for Female Writers
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
Never Give Up on Your Dreams
Successful Writers
Knowledge learning
1. “We regret to inform you…” These are the words that every writer dreads receiving, but words every writer knows well. (Para 1 Line 1)
regret to inform you是拒稿的委婉表达。
e.g. We regret to inform you that it is impossible for us to accept your book.
dread+doing = be frightened to do
e.g. He dreaded having to go to the dentist.
dreadful adj.= terrible
dread n.(U) of doing
e.g. Her dread of cancer made her change her life style.
Knowledge learning
2. The response from a publisher comes back and the writer eagerly opens and reads it, their hearts sinking when they reach that final sentence. (Para 1, Line 6)
独立主格结构 (Absolute Construction)：名词（代词）+ 现在分词/过去分词/不定式/形容词/副词/介词短语/名词
e.g. Time permitting, I will go with you. = If time permits, I will go with you.
The work done, he went back home. = When the work was done, he went back home.
Knowledge learning
3. Everyone knows that success rarely happens overnight, but perhaps not many know that a lot of highly successful writers have previously faced rejection. (Para 1, Line 12)
rarely是表示否定意义的副词= not often, seldom, 这类副词置于句首是整个句子需要部分倒装。
e.g. We rarely meet each other recently.= Rarely do we meet each other recently.
previously=before now or before a particular time (Para 1, Line 15)
previous adj.
e.g. the previous year
Knowledge learning
4. When she received her first rejection letter, she decided that it meant she now had something in common with her favourite writers, and stuck it on her kitchen wall. (Para 2, Line 4)
have…in common with= to share the same interests or to have similar characteristics with
e.g. We have something in common with each other—that is the love of peace.
Although they are sisters, they have nothing in common with each other.
Knowledge learning
5. As we know, Harry Potter became a global success, with over 400 million books sold and translated into more than seventy different languages. (Para 2, line 2 to last line)
with复合结构：with+名词（代词）+名词/形容词/副词/介词短语/不定式/现在分词/过去分词
e.g. With the machine helping us, we will finish the work on time.（原因状语）
He used to sleep with the windows open. （伴随状语）
The road with fruit trees planted on both sides leads to the mountain village. （定语）
Knowledge learning
6. All too often writers of great works have had to face criticism along with rejection. (Para 3, Line 1)
all too often=frequently
criticism n. 批评
名词后缀-sm: realism现实主义，communism共产主义，socialism社会主义
criticize v. 批评
e.g. She is always criticizing her friends for being selfish.
critical adj. 批评的，批判性的
e.g. critical thinking
Knowledge learning
7. “I honour endurance, perseverance, industry, talent; because these are the means by which men achieve great ends...” (Para 4, Line 3 to last line)
endurance= the ability to continue doing something difficult or painful over a long period of time
industry= working very hard
e.g. No one doubts his endurance, his industry or his integrity.
Language practice
Task 1: Organize information from the passage and complete the diagram.
Language practice
Task 2: Retell the story of only one writer according to the diagram.
Practical application
Task1: Talk about the following questions and share your ideas with your classmates.
Q1: What can you learn from these writers
Q2: What will you do in your future life as you are inspired by the writers
Practical application
Q1: What can you learn from these writers
Teacher’s opinion: I understand that no matter what difficulty I have in my daily life, I will never give up. I do believe that I will realize my dream due to the perseverance, endurance, industry and confidence.
Q2: What will you do in your future life
Teacher’s opinion: First, I will set a goal. Then, I will do my work with my whole heart. Although patience and persistence are painful, they can gradually bring me good.
Practical application
Task2: Think about the following situations, and share your own ideas with your classmates.
Situation 1: You will be a college graduate. If you are rejected by a famous company, what will you do
Situation 2: If given an opportunity, would you like to be a bird who is ordinary but always happy or an eagle who is beyond the cloud but enduring Why
Practical application
Situation 1: You will be a college graduate. If you are rejected by a famous company, what will you do
Teacher’s opinion: After being rejected, maybe I will feel sad or depressed. But I have to continue to work hard, draw lessons from the past, polish myself, enrich myself and try again. Head for my dream.
Practical application
Situation 2: If given an opportunity, would you like to be a bird who is ordinary but always happy or an eagle who is beyond the cloud but enduring Why
Teacher’s opinion: I would like to be an eagle who is beyond the cloud but enduring. Because I want to fly high to expand my horizon, to suffer the pain, to experience great hardship, to approach the sun. I do believe no human can repel a firm hope.
Homework
Read the passage fluently after class.
Tell one story of the three writers to your friends or your family.
Write another short passage about either Stephen Hawking or Nelson Mandela, including their personal qualities, their experiences, and their achievements.
Vocabulary for reference:
perseverance, willpower, determination, patience, leadership, talent and hard work
be well known for…
fight for racial equality
be awarded…
The important thing in life is to have a great aim, and the determination to attain it. As Hugo once said, “People lack the willpower, rather than strength.” I do hope everyone should work hard, because as long as you do everything with all efforts, there is nothing that cannot be conquered.
Thank you!

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