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UNIT 8 Once upon a Time
In this unit, you will:
tell stories and talk about what you can learn from them.
use the simple past tense and the simple present tense to tell a story.
make up an ending for a story.
explore stories from different cultures.
What can stories teach us
SECTION B
BIG
Question
Why do we tell stories
Reading: The story The Ugly Ducking
Writing: Write an ending for a story
Warming up
SECTION B
1
Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author best known for writing children's stories including ‘The Little Mermaid’, ‘The Princess and the Pea’, and ‘The Ugly Duckling.’
Who is Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen’s most famous fairy tales:
The Princess and the Pea
The Emperor’s New Clothes
The Little Mermaid
The Ugly Duckling
The Little Match Girl
The Princess and the Pea
The Emperor’s New Clothes
The Little Mermaid
The Ugly Duckling
The Little Match Girl
_______________________
Which fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen have you read Share the plot of the story and your views on it.
SECTION B
2
Pre-reading
(1a)
Look at the pictures. Which famous story is shown in the following pictures Please tick it out.
The Emperor’s New Clothes
The Little Mermaid
The Ugly Duckling
The Little Match Girl
Look at the pictures. What do you think happens in this story Number the pictures.
1a
1
4
2
3
SECTION B
3
While-reading
(1b-1d)
Read the story adapted from Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling. Discuss the question with a partner.
1b
Is the ugly duckling a real duck
No, he’s not. He is a swan.
Language Points
1. Is the ugly duckling a real duck 丑小鸭是一只真正的鸭子吗？
real [形容词]真的；真正的
【例句】Please tell me the real reason. 请告诉我真正的原因。
【拓展】
① really [副词]真正地；真实地
② real 与 true 的辨析
real true
侧重点 强调事物的客观存在和真实性，即事物是实际存在的 强调事物与事实或实际情况的相符性，即事物是真实的、准确的
示例 This story is not real. 这个故事是虚构的。 He is an artist. Is that true
他是一名艺术家。那是真的吗？
Language Points
2. But the other ducklings still laughed at him and told him to go away. 但是其他小鸭子仍然嘲笑他，并让他走开。
(1) laugh at 嘲笑
【例句】It’s wrong to laugh at people in trouble.
嘲笑困境中的人是不对的。
(2) go away 走开
【例句】 We have so much to do, so I don’t suggest going away.
我们有那么多要做的，因此我不建议离开。
Language Points
3. It made the poor duckling very sad, so he decided to search for a new home. 这让这只可怜的小鸭子很伤心，所以他决定去寻找一个新家。
(1) make sb./sth.+宾语补足语，意为“使……处于/成为/做……”，名词、形容词、动词原形等可作其宾语补足语。
【例句】
We made him captain of our football team.
我们推选他做我们足球队的队长。
The news made him happy.
那个消息让他开心。
Our teacher makes us retell the texts every day.
老师让我们每天复述课文。
Language Points
3. It made the poor duckling very sad, so he decided to search for a new home. 这让这只可怜的小鸭子很伤心，所以他决定去寻找一个新家。
(2)search [动词]寻找；搜寻
【例句】
search for = look for 寻找
search sb. 搜某人身
search sp. 搜查某地
search...for... 搜查……找……
【例句】
It was too dark to search further.
天太暗，无法进一步寻找。
The police searched the house for the thief.
警察搜查房子找小偷。
Language Points
4. “May I stay with you ” he asked hopefully. “我可以和你们住在一起吗？”他满怀希望地问道。
hopefully [副词]有希望地
【例句】
He is hopefully looking for a new job.（他正满怀希望地寻找新工作。）
Hopefully, everything will go smoothly.（希望一切顺利。）
【拓展】
① hope [动词][名词]希望；hopeful [形容词]满怀希望的
② 其反义词为 hopelessly “没有希望地；无望地”。
Language Points
5. They did not like him because he could not purr or lay eggs! 他们不喜欢他，因为他既不会发出呜呜声，又不会下蛋！
lay：
① [动词]下（蛋）
【例句】
The hens lay eggs every day. 这些母鸡每天下蛋。
The hens are not laying well. 这些母鸡现在下蛋不多。
② [及物动词]放置；搁，过去式为 laid，现在分词为 laying。
【例句】He laid a hand on my arm. 他把手搭在我的胳膊上。
Language Points
6. The duckling looked down, and to his surprise, he saw that he was a beautiful white swan too! 小鸭子低头一看，令他惊讶的是，他看见自己也是一只美丽的白天鹅！
(1) look down 低头看
【例句】If you look down from a plane, the car looks really small.
如果你从飞机上向下看，小汽车看上去真的很小。
【拓展】look down 还可以表示对某人或某事的不屑或轻视，常用短语为 look down on/upon“看不起”。
【例句】He always looks down on people who are less educated than he is. It’s wrong.
他总是轻视比他教育程度低的人。那是错误的。
Language Points
6. The duckling looked down, and to his surprise, he saw that he was a beautiful white swan too! 小鸭子低头一看，令他惊讶的是，他看见自己也是一只美丽的白天鹅！
(2) to sb's surprise 出乎某人的意料
【讲解】这是“to sb's +表示感彩的名词”结构，通常用作插入语，放在句首，其后用逗号与其他部分隔开。
【例句】
To my surprise, Billy made such great progress in the final exam.
令我惊讶的是，比利在期末考试中取得了这么大的进步。
Language Points
6. The duckling looked down, and to his surprise, he saw that he was a beautiful white swan too! 小鸭子低头一看，令他惊讶的是，他看见自己也是一只美丽的白天鹅！
(2) to sb's surprise 出乎某人的意料
【讲解】这是“to sb's +表示感彩的名词”结构，通常用作插入语，放在句首，其后用逗号与其他部分隔开。
【例句】
To my surprise, Billy made such great progress in the final exam.
令我惊讶的是，比利在期末考试中取得了这么大的进步。
1. How was the ugly duckling different from the other ducklings in size and colour How was he similar to them
The ugly duckling was big and grey, but other ducklings were small and yellow.
The ugly duckling still looked like a duck.
Read again and answer the questions.
1c
2. What did the ugly duckling search for Why
The ugly duckling decided to search for a new home.
Because the other ducklings didn’t like him and laughed at him.
Read again and answer the questions.
1c
3. What did the swans look like Were they friendly to the ugly duckling
The swans looked beautiful with long necks and white feathers.
They were very friendly to the ugly duckling.
Read again and answer the questions.
1c
4. What do you think the story teaches us
Do not judge others by their appearance;
We should have patience and faith in our own journey of self-discovery and growth.
Read again and answer the questions.
1c
Match the characters with their opinions. Can you give these characters any advice Share your ideas.
1d
A. The ugly duckling
B. The five ducklings
C. The other birds
D. The cat and the hen
We only like animals with special skills. You are welcome here only if you can purr or lay eggs.
Match the characters with their opinions. Can you give these characters any advice Share your ideas.
1d
What is your advice for the cat and the hen
Don't be so strict. Everyone is good in their own way. Don't just like others because of special things they can do.
Match the characters with their opinions. Can you give these characters any advice Share your ideas.
1d
A. The ugly duckling
B. The five ducklings
C. The other birds
D. The cat and the hen
You’re big and grey, but we’re small and yellow. You’re very ugly because you don’t look like us.
Match the characters with their opinions. Can you give these characters any advice Share your ideas.
1d
What is your advice for the five ducklings
Don't say others are ugly just because they look different. We should be nice to all.
Match the characters with their opinions. Can you give these characters any advice Share your ideas.
1d
A. The ugly duckling
B. The five ducklings
C. The other birds
D. The cat and the hen
We want you to go away. You cannot live with us because you’re too ugly!
Match the characters with their opinions. Can you give these characters any advice Share your ideas.
1d
What is your advice for the other birds
Don't be mean. Don't make others go away just because they don't look good. We should be kind.
Match the characters with their opinions. Can you give these characters any advice Share your ideas.
1d
A. The ugly duckling
B. The five ducklings
C. The other birds
D. The cat and the hen
I’m not happy here. Is there a right place for me out there
Match the characters with their opinions. Can you give these characters any advice Share your ideas.
1d
What is your advice for the ugly duckling
Don't be sad. Keep looking. There will be a good place for you. Believe in yourself.
SECTION B
4
Post-reading
(2a-2b)
Read the ending parts for the story below. Which one do you like better
A mysterious box
One day, Tom found a mysterious old box in the attic of his new house. It was locked with an odd lock and had strange symbols. He tried all keys but failed, so he took it to his puzzle-solving friend Jack. …
Read the ending parts for the story below. Which one do you like better
Ending 1
Tom and Jack searched for a key. They found one behind a loose brick. With it, the box opened. Inside were old letters and a faded photo. The letters were from a soldier to his family during a war. The photo showed the soldier with his loved ones. They felt sad and nostalgic, realizing the value of family and past sacrifices.
Read the ending parts for the story below. Which one do you like better
Ending 2
Just as they were about to quit, the box glowed faintly. Symbols moved, forming a message: "Only the pure of heart can open me." Tom thought of happy moments. The box clicked open. Inside was a glowing orb. Touching it, they were transported to a magical world with talking animals and beautiful scenes. They knew the box was a portal, unlocked by their kindness.
Which ending do you like better Why
A straightforward ending
An ending with a twist
Read the beginning of the story. Write an ending for it. Use the questions to help you.
2a
Read the beginning of the story. Write an ending for it. Use the questions to help you.
2a
What would the fisherman say to the genie
“Oh great genie, please don't be so hasty! I didn't know about your past promise and anger. Maybe we can talk and find a better solution. I have a family to take care of and I meant no harm by setting you free."
* Possible answer
Read the beginning of the story. Write an ending for it. Use the questions to help you.
2a
Would the genie kill the fisherman If so, how
The genie might try to kill the fisherman by creating a huge wave to drown him in the sea or by sending a bolt of lightning to strike him down.
* Possible answer
Read the beginning of the story. Write an ending for it. Use the questions to help you.
2a
Would the fisherman succeed in saving himself If so, how
He might tell the genie that he knows of a treasure hidden deep in the ocean that no one else knows about. He could offer to lead the genie to it if the genie spares his life. The genie, being greedy for riches, might agree and spare the fisherman for the time being.
* Possible answer
Read the beginning of the story. Write an ending for it. Use the questions to help you.
2a
What would happen in the end
In the end, the fisherman and the genie might go on a journey to find the supposed treasure …
* Possible answer
What would the fisherman say to the genie
Would the genie kill the fisherman If so, how
Would the fisherman succeed in saving himself If so, how
What would happen in the end
Integrate your ideas and write an ending for the story.
“I'm just a poor fisherman trying to make a living. I had no idea what would happen …”
Sequence Words Verb Phrases Adjectives
More expressions
however
suddenly
then
at that moment
after a while
in the end
shake with fear
think quickly
plead with the genie
row the boat
cast the net
roar loudly、
wave its arms
create a whirlpool
disappear in a puff of smoke
fierce
powerful
angry
terrifying
mysterious
brave
clever
nervous
poor
stormy
Exchange your drafts and share your ideas with your group members.
2b
SECTION B
5
Summary
Summary
Unit 8 Once upon a Time
Section B (1a-2b): Reading & Writing
The story The Ugly Ducking
What happened in the story
What do you think the story teaches us
Why do you think we need stories like this
Write an ending for a story
Do you like a straightforward ending or an ending with a twist
What is a good ending for a story
How to write a good ending for a story
SECTION B
6
Homework
Review the keywords and sentence structures in today’s lesson.
Complete the ending for the story in Activity 2b.
Thank you!
UNIT 8 Once upon a Time

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