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Unit 5 The Value of Money
Reading and Thinking
1.Identify the genre and find out the six elements of play writing.
2.Figure out some basic information and the plot by analyzing the narration, lines of dialogue and stage directions with the help of Timeline and Plot Mountain, focusing on WHO&WHAT.
3.Infer the characters’ characteristics and comment the characters, reconsider the relationship between humanity and money, come to a healthier understanding of the value of money.
Do you know him
Mark Twain (1835-1910)
What do you know about the American writer Mark Twain
Do you know any of his works
Can you name any of them
Mark Twain is the founder of American critical realism literature.
Born in 1835, Mark Twain was an influential American author and humorist.
He is mainly known for his witty humour and his novels, such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He died in 1910.
The Million Pound Bank Note is one of his masterpieces.
马克·吐温是美国批判现实主义文学的奠基人。《百万英镑》是他的杰作之一。
马克·吐温
1,000,000 pounds!
Victorian era (1819-1901)
1 bike≈ 5 pounds
1 student’s yearly tuition in college ≈_____ pounds
A man with a wife lives a rich life in a year ≈____ pounds
100
300
Activity1: Talk about the name of the play-The Million Pound Bank Note.
Q1: View the picture
on the opening
page,what is the
man holding in
his hand
Q2: Suppose you
have a million
pound bank note,
what will you do
How will you spend
the money
Brainstorming
《汤姆·索亚历险记》
《哈克贝利·费恩历险记》
《密西西比河上的生活》
His famous works
《卡拉韦拉斯县著名的跳蛙》
Lead-in
Early stage: Active & humor
Mid-term: Satire(讽刺)
Later period: pessimistic & desperate
Writing style
Learn About The Writer
Lead-in
buy a big house
donate
do some science research
share with friends
open schools for kids from poor families
build shelters for homeless people
protect the environment
run a business
travel
save
Brainstorming
This man Henry really got a
million pound bank note
in one of Mark Twain’s works.
Guessing ：How could that happen
How about the man
Let’s go to the reading text!
What are the basic elements of a play
While-reading
title of play 剧本题目
A play usually consists of several acts. Each act can have several scenes.
Stage directions
（舞台说明）
act 幕 scene 场次
characters 人物
narration 旁白
lines of dialogue 对话
stage directions 舞台说明
（括号里斜体部分）
Task1: Read the play quickly, and answer the questions.
1. How many characters are there in the scene Who are they
Henry Adams
(a poor American businessman )
2. Where did the story happen
In the two old brothers’ house located in London.
3. What happened in Scene 3
The two old brothers gave Henry a letter with money in it to make a bet.
Roderick and Oliver
(two rich British brothers)
a servant
Fast-reading
This man really got a million pound bank note
in Mark Twain's novel.
What do you think he did with the money
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
ending
narration
dialogue
______ Henry questions
______ Henry a letter
_______ Henry inside
Asked
Gave
invited
Tips:
Pay attention to what did they do.
Fast reading
Divide the dialogue into three parts and complete the blanks
Title of play
Scene(场次)
Character names
Narration
（旁白）
Lines （台词）
Stage directions
（舞台说明）
The elements of the play
A play has a unique format and style. Most plays are in the form of a dialogue.
In order to better understand a play, we should pay attention to the instructions or tips included in a play.
Setting背景
Narration always gives information or comment on the action of the scene or the motivations of characters.
A play usually consists of several acts. Each act can have several scenes.
Lead-in
Activity2: Identify the genre and find out the six elements of play writing.
Q1: The text is different from others we have already learned. Please look at the title and skim the passage (pay attention to the text formatting features), what is the genre
It’s a play.
Q2: Scan the passage, find out the six elements.
title of play
scene
character names
narration
lines of dialogue
stage directions
A month ago Henry was ________ out of the bay.
Towards night Henry found himself _________ out to sea by a strong wind.
The next morning Henry was ________ by a ship.
Later Henry landed in ________ by accident.
sailing
carried
spotted
London
After arriving in London Henry was _______ in London and was wandering in the street.
While walking outside They ________ him in.
At last Roderick gave Henry a _______ with money in it.
lost
invited
letter
How did Henry come to England
Read for the plot
Decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F).
( ) 1. Roderick did not believe that a man could live a month in London with a million-pound bank note.
( ) 2. Henry was very hungry when he was talking to the brothers.
( ) 3. Henry was sure he would be saved by someone.
( ) 4. Henry looked clean and neat when he landed in Britain.
( ) 5. The brothers promised to provide Henry with a job.
( ) 6. Henry agreed to open the letter after two o'clock.
T
T
F
F
F
T
Q1: (the main idea)
Roderick and Oliver made a bet on whether a man could live a month in London with a million-pound bank note.
suggested answers:
Q2:
Oliver, a rich old man, who believes a man could live a month with a million-pound bank note.
Roderick, Oliver’ brother ,who doubts the idea.
Henry, a poor young man, from San Francisco , America.
Servant, a polite man.
Try to complete task3、4 on Page53
Student A: Henry Adams
Student B: Roderick
Student C: Oliver
Student D: Servant and
Narrator
Read the scene aloud in different roles emotionally
Read for Feelings and implied meaning
Roderick and Oliver, the two rich brothers, made a _____ about ________________________________________________________________________
ending
development
climax
beginning
The two brothers gave the ______________________ to Henry and asked him not to _________________.
bet
whether a man could live in London for a month with a million-pound note.
______ walked outside
invited in
From the conversation, the two brothers knew:
Henry
1. Henry was an _________ and landed in London___________, which meant _________________________________
2. Henry once went to______________ _________ for help, but failed, which meant___________________________
3. Henry had _____ money himself, which meant _____________________
__________________
4. Henry was a _______________ person.
letter with the note in it
open until 2 o'clock
Herny left the room.
American
by accident
he was homeless
American
consulate
nobody here would help him.
no
he had to rely on the
note for living here.
hard-working, honest
Finish the mind map below and retell the story.
Henry was the right person for the bet.
When What happened
When in America He worked for a mining company .
About a month ago He was sailing on his own boat.
Towards night He was carried out to sea by a strong wind.
The next morning He was spotted by a ship.
Later The ship brought him to London .
After he arrived in London He went to the American consulate to seek help, but got nothing.
Now He is walking outside the two brothers’ house in the street.
Read to draw a timeline for Henry’s experience.
Learn about its author Mark Twain
His famous works
Money can buy a house, but not a home.
Money can buy a bed, but not sleep.
Money can buy a clock, but not time.
Money can buy a book, but not knowledge.
Money can buy you a position, but not respect.
Money can buy you medicine, but not health.
Money can buy a friend, but not love.
Money can buy you blood, but not life.
Use money wisely!
Money is a good servant and a bad master. —Francis Bacon
Money is not everything.
1.Choose two of the best “Roderick”, “Oliver”, “Henry” and “Servant”, form two new teams and read the lines of dialogue with emotion.
2. Other students search for more information about Mart Twain and his works on the internet, and then share the information among your home group.
Assignment
Money can buy a house, but not a home.
Money can buy a bed , but not ______.
Money can buy a clock, but not ______.
Money can buy a book, but not ___________.
Money can buy a position, but not _______.
Money can buy medicine, but not _______.
Money can buy amusement, but not __________.
sleep
time
knowledge
respect
health
happiness
Read and Think
The two gentlemen had been having a heated argument for a couple of days, and had decided to make a _____ which would settle their argument. They were going to find someone to take part in their bet when they saw Henry walking on the street outside. They invited him into their house, where Henry told them he had landed in Britain by ________. Although he had gone to the American consulate to _____ help, he had not received any. Henry hoped that the brothers would offer him some _____ of work because he had no money. Henry got upset when the brothers when they seemed too happy about his bad luck. They quickly told him not to feel that way and they gave him an envelope with money in it. They said the letter inside would explain what it was all about, but he had to postpone opening it until 2 o'clock. Henry felt that was odd. The _________ ended with Henry leaving their house and promising that he would not open the letter until 2 o'clock.
Complete the summary with words from Act 1, Scene 3.
bet
accident
seek
sort
scene
Thanks for listening!

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