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(共20张PPT)
lead-in(share and talk)
Have you ever helped others or been helped by others
The chain
of
By the end of this section,students will be able to:
1.identify the development of the short story;
2.analyse and appreciate the writing techniques used in the article;
3.understand the value of the help given to Tom by the old man;
4.complete a short story about continuing kindness;
5.practise the social value of kindness by helping others.
Learning objectives
what
who
when
where
Tom, a young girl and an old man
The old man and the young girl helped Tom ________________ without taking any money. Deeply________, Tom changed his attitude towards life.
a rainy night
on the road near a solitary house
Read for the basic elements
Learning & understanding
repaired his car
moved
Reading for the structure and emotions
Paragraph(s) Main ideas Tom's emotions
Paras. 1 2 How Tom suffered in the heavy rain (1)
(2) (3) (4)
(5) How Tom changed Inspired, optimistic
disappointed,helpless hopeless, defeated
Paras. 3 11
How Tom was helped by the blind old man and the young girl
ashamed, grateful
Paras.12 14
Learning & understanding
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 technique 1: Use vivid description of the ________________
to imply Tom’s emotions.
Reading & appreciation (paras.1-2)
Appreciate the writing techniques
How does the author describe Tom’s emotions
environment
The rain was still pounding on the roof of the car and he felt as if he had been trapped inside a drum.
rain
Tom
He could feel a familiar wave of despair start to wash over him.
Reading & appreciation (paras.1-2)
Appreciate the writing techniques
Writing technique 2: Use simile(比喻）to show the emotions of Tom and make the story more_________ .
vivid
Writing technique 3: Use inanimate subjects(无灵主语) to highlight
Tom’s emotions.
What are the other writing techniques used in this part
Compare the following sentences and tell which is better
1)The moment he saw the familiar handwriting, a big smile spread across/over his face .
2)The moment he saw the familiar handwriting, he smiled.
1)When Tom found he had a flat tyre on the rainy night, he had a sense of despair.
2) When Tom found he had a flat tyre on the rainy night, a wave of despair/hopelessness seized/washed over him.
Reading & appreciation (paras.1-2)
What does ‘a light twinkling in the blackness’ symbolize (Line14)
It symbolizes a ray of hope, indicating someone would come to Tom’s aid.
Reading & appreciation (paras.3-11)
Appreciate the writing techniques
The rain seemed to have eased a little, and in the distance, he could see
a light twinkling in the blackness. (L13-15)
Analyze the character of the old man:
Reading & appreciation (paras.3-11)
“How can I help ”
“You’re all set.”
“There is no need. Just be careful about getting home and continue the chain of kindness.”
The old man simply nodded his head;
Soon the old man stepped to the window;
The grandfather waved a hand in front of his face.
words
actions
warm-hearted kind
helpful&selfless
Writing technique 4: Use __________________ to express the personalities of the character .
Appreciate the writing techniques
words and actions
1. How did Tom see the wheelchair ramp differently
before the
incident
after the incident
He saw it as a constant__________ of his own disability;
he felt it laughing at him.
He began to see the __________ side of everything;
he did not feel pity for his disability.
negative
positive
Writing technique 5 : Use__________ to highlight the changes of Tom.
Reading & appreciation (paras.12-14)
Appreciate the writing techniques
contrast
reminder
positive
Transferring & innovating
the confidence in life
a positive attitude towards life
the willingness to help others
kindness
courage
hope
What did the old man give to Tom besides repairing the car
Transferring & innovating
disappointed
hopeless
defeated
hopeful
inspired
optimistic
courage
hope
How did Tom change
He began to ______________
each new day and view it as an ___________to help others to continue the chain of kindness.
confidence
look forward to
opportunity
Transferring & innovating
Please complete this short story and show how Tom continued the chain of kindness. ( 80 words)
One day, Tom was in the supermarket and saw an old woman was waiting in a queue to check out. _____________________________________________
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continuation writing
Transferring & innovating
continuation writing
One day, Tom was in the supermarket and saw an old woman was waiting in a queue to check out. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
1.What happened to the old woman
2.What would Tom do
3.Why Tom did so
Tips:
1. try to use techniques we appreciated in the article to make your writing vivid
2.pay attention to the topic of the story
Transferring & innovating
One day, Tom was in the supermarket and saw an old woman was waiting in a queue to check out. However, when it was time to pay, the old woman realized that she left her bank card at home, and she didn’t have enough money with her. Anxious and worried, she started to apologize to the checkout assistant, intending to put all these things back. It was then that Tom approached the checkout and said “Excuse me, madam, do you need help ”A blush of red creeping onto the old woman’s face, hardly could she utter a single word. After paying for the items for the old woman,Tom left by wheelchair. The old woman stumbled forward Tom and asked for his telephone number to get in touch and pay him back. Tom waved his hand and said，“ There is no need. Just continue the chain of kindness.
Criteria for self- assessment 1 2 3
1. I have understood the main plot and covered the changes of plot.
2. I have used some writing techniques to make my writing vivid.
3. I have used actions and verbs to reflect characters’ personalities.
4. I have paid attention to my handwriting.
note：1= excellent 2= good 3= in need of improvement
Self-Assessment
Transferring & innovating
difference
effect
A small act of kindness can make a big ___ to/have a lifechanging __ on the receiver.
Try our best to do whatever we can to show our kindness in daily life. And we will find the world is full of beauty.
Polish the continuation writing of Tom’s act of kindness.
Homework:

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