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Unit 8 Literature
Lesson 1 The Last Leaf
Period 1
教材分析本单元第一课是一篇短篇故事。《最后一片叶子》是美国作家欧·亨利的作品。该作品描写一位老画家为患肺炎而奄奄一息的穷学生画最后一片常春藤叶的故事。老画家贝尔曼是一个在社会底层挣扎了一辈子的小人物，一生饱经风霜、穷困潦倒，却热爱绘画艺术，为挽救一个青年画家的生命而献出了自己的生命。教学目标在本课学习结束时，学生能够：1. 获取故事情节梗概。2. 理解人物各项行为和语言的原因。3. 从其他角度重述故事。4. 表达自己对帮助生命，珍爱生命的态度。教学重难点【教学重点】1. 学生能够获取故事情节梗概。2. 学生能够理解人物各项行为和语言的原因。【教学难点】1. 学生能够从其他角度重述故事。2. 学生能够表达自己对帮助生命，珍爱生命的态度。
教学过程Step 1 Warming-upHow much do you know about O. Henry Find some background information about him. Search online if necessary.设计意图：创设情境，引入主题，激活学生已有语言和知识，为阅读做好准备。Step 2 Pre-readingLook at the picture and think about the questions.(1) What story is the picture about (2) What do you know about the story 设计意图：通过图片和文字的简单介绍，激发学生的学习兴趣，导入语篇阅读学习。
Step 3 While-reading
1. Read the story quickly and answer the questions.
(1) Who are the main characters
(2) When and where did the story take place
(3) What happened at the end
2. Work in pairs. Read the story more carefully. Complete the timeline with what happened in the story. Then tell the story.
Watch the video-The Last Leaf
文化知识——欧·亨利介绍及《最后一片叶子》赏析
Original Name: William Sydney Porter
Born: September 11, 1862
Died: June 5, 1910
Nationality: American
Occupation: Writer
Notable Works:
The Gift of the Magi
The Ransom of Red Chief(《红毛酋长的赎金》)
Cabbages and Kings(《白菜与国王》)
Who is O. Henry
文化知识——欧·亨利介绍及《最后一片叶子》赏析
The Humorous Language
He uses metaphor, irony, metonymy, paronomasia (双关语), and exaggeration to make his language appealing and rich. The use of these literary devices makes his writing humorous and amusing.
Surprise Endings
The endings of his stories are quite unexpected for the readers.
The Tearful Smile
Even though the plots of some of the stories are gloomy and sad, the story also contains some hope, warmth, and true feelings.
What are the main features of O. Henry’s works
文化知识——欧·亨利介绍及《最后一片叶子》赏析
What are the themes and insights of The Last Leaf
Commitment and Sacrifice
Behrman’s selfless act of painting the last leaf symbolizes commitment and sacrifice. He saves Johnsy’s life by giving her hope.
Friendship and Compassion
Sue’s unwavering care for Johnsy demonstrates true friendship. She supports Johnsy during her illness and helps her regain hope.
Value of Life
The story emphasizes the value of life, not only in terms of physical survival but also the pursuit of artistic expression (as seen in Behrman’s dedication (奉献)).
How much do you know about O. Henry Find some background information about him. Search online if necessary.
1 Where was O. Henry from
a UK b France c USA
2 As a writer, he was most famous for ____.
a novels b short stories c poems
3 He started the writing style of ____.
a surprise endings b humorous starts c sad endings
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Look at the picture and think about the questions.
Who are the main characters
Sue, Johnsy, the doctor, Mr Behrman.
2 When and where did the story take place
The story took place in Greenwich Village in November.
3 What happened at the end
Mr Behrman died of pneumonia because he painted the last
leaf for Johnsy in the rain.
While-reading
In November, Johnsy ____
_____________________. The doctor ____________
_____________________.
Johnsy counted the leaves on the ivy vine and thought ____________________________________________.
Behrman and Sue looked out the window and found _______________
____________________.
The next morning Johnsy _____________________
__________________________________________.
The next day, Mr Behrman _______. The janitor found ________________________ the day before.
The following day, Johnsy ___________
___________. The doctor ____________
_____________________. Mr Behrman _________________________________.
Work in pairs. Read the story more carefully. Complete the timeline with what happened in the story. Then tell the story.
got
sick with pneumonia
she might not
get better
one leaf left
that she must die when the
last ivy leaf falls
asked to look out the
window and saw the leaf
was still there
saw the leaf
was still there
said she would
live and get better
was sick with pneumonia
died
Mr Behrman in bed with pain
While-reading
When Sue began a pen drawing in Johnsy’s room, what did Johnsy do
She stared out the window and counted ivy leaves.
2 When Sue told Mr Behrman about Johnsy’s belief, what was
Mr Behrman’s response
He cried with disbelief and thought Johnsy’s belief was foolish.
While-reading
3 Behrman said, “This is not a place in which Miss Johnsy shall
lie sick. Someday I will paint a masterpiece, and we shall all
go away.” What did he mean
He realised that Johnsy would become better, and that he
would paint his masterpiece before they all died.
While-reading
4 How did Johnsy change her attitude
She saw that the last leaf remained brave and realised that she was
wrong to want to die.
5 What did the janitor find
The janitor found Mr Berhman in bed wearing wet clothes and in
terrible pain.
While-reading
6 Why did Mr Behrman get pneumonia
Because he was outside in the cold rain painting the leaf on
the wall.
7 Are there any descriptions that you find impressive Underline them and explain why.
Assignment
1. Find more information about O. Henry’s stories and his
writing style online.
2. Create a poster to show your findings and present your
findings in groups.
Thank You !

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