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Unit8 Reading Plus
What can stories teach us
Learning objectives
Identify key elements in a play：Recognize and understand words
like play, scene, character, narrator, dialogue.
Grasp the story structure：Find out the number of scenes, main characters, and plot stages (background, beginning, development, climax, ending).
Describe characters and opinions：Use simple
English to talk about characters’ traits (e.g., greedy,
kind) and give opinions on their actions.
Understand the moral of the story：Learn the
lesson about greed and gratitude through discussions
and activities.
Brainstorm
If you have a chance to make a wish, what would you wish for
I wish for…
I ask for …
I need….
Please give me…
Brainstorm
I wish for…
I ask for…
a big house
a lot of money
growing taller
getting high scores
world peace
Brainstorm
Who will grant the wish for you
Santa Clause
Parents
Genie
Yourself
Pre-reading
What about the fisherman
What wish did he make
Who granted the wish for him
Pre-reading
What can you see in the picture
From the picture, we can see the man lives a __________ life.
What happened in the picture
Where did the story happen
What’s the name of the story Do you know the author
a fisherman
a golden fish
poor/hard
A poor fisherman caught a golden fish.
By the sea.
The Fisherman and the Golden Fish by Alexander Pushkin.
About Alexander Pushkin
Alexander Pushkin was born in Moscow in 1799. From a young age, he showed a love for reading and writing. His talent for using words to tell stories and express feelings made him well - known. Pushkin wrote many poems about freedom and fairness. He wanted people to be kind and treat each other well. One of his famous works is a story about a fisherman and a golden fish, which teaches people not to be greedy. Although he died young, Pushkin’s poems and stories are still read today.
Fast-reading
1. What’s the type of the passage
A. A letter B. A short story
C. A play D. A notice
character
narrator
dialogue
2. How many scenes are there
Five.
3. Who are the main characters
scene
play
Fast-reading
1. What’s the type of the passage
A. A letter B. A short story
C. A play D. A notice
2. How many scenes are there
3. Who are the main characters
the fisherman
the wife
the golden fish
character
narrator
dialogue
scene
play
scene
character
narrator
dialogue
play
A. what the characters say to one another
B. a part of a play
C. a person in a story
D. a story performed by actors
E. the person telling the story and explaining what is happening
4. What do these words refer to Match the words with their meanings.
Fast-reading
5. Read quickly and match the main idea with each scene.
The golden fish granted the fisherman’s wish again.
The fisherman caught a golden fish but set it free.
The wife wanted to be rich.
The fisherman asked the golden fish for a new pot.
The wife wanted a new house.
Fast-reading
Circling key words and phrases can help you.
The golden fish granted the fisherman’s wish again.
The fisherman caught a golden fish but set it free.
The wife wanted to be rich.
The fisherman asked the golden fish for a new pot.
The wife wanted a new house.
Fast-reading
5. Read quickly and match the main idea with each scene.
Narrator: There was once a fisherman who lived in a small house by the sea with his wife. One day, something very special happened.
Careful-reading
Where did the fisherman live
He lived in a small house by the sea.
2. Was the fisherman rich How do you know
No, he wasn’t. Because his house is small.
Scene One [The fisherman's hut.]
Fisherman: An amazing thing happened when I went fishing today! I caught a little golden fish. It could speak! It promised me whatever I wanted if I set it free.
Wife: At last, fortune smiles upon us! What did you wish for
Fisherman: Well ... I felt sorry for the fish, so I just put it back into the sea.
Narrator: His wife was very angry and made him find the fish.
How did the fisherman meet the golden fish
He caught the golden fish when he
went fishing.
Why do you think the fisherman's wife said, “At last, fortune smiles upon us”
Because the fisherman and his wife
lived a poor life. The fisherman’s wife
thought they could be rich and ask
the golden fish for whatever they
wanted.
Careful-reading
Scene Two [By the sea.]
Fisherman: Little golden fish, are you there
Golden fish: Hello, kind fisherman. What's the matter
Fisherman: My wife was very angry because I didn't make a wish. We need a new pot. Please give us one!
Narrator: The golden fish said yes, and it went back into the water.
What did the fisherman ask the fish for
He asked the golden fish for a new pot.
If you were the golden fish, would you help the fisherman Why
Sure, he’s kind and nice. He just
want a new pot, that’s ok.
Careful-reading
Scene Three [The fisherman's hut.]
Narrator: Back home, the fisherman found a new pot outside the house.
Fisherman: Look, a new pot!
Wife: You fool! Can't you see we need a new house instead Go back again and ask for one!
How do you think the fisherman felt when he saw the pot
Maybe he felt surprised and excited because he
got what he asked for.
Was his wife satisfied with the new pot How do you know
No, she wasn’t. She let the fisherman to ask for a
new house.
Careful-reading
Scene Four [By the sea.]
Fisherman: Little golden fish, are you still there
Golden fish: Hello again, kind fisherman.
Fisherman: My wife wants a new house! Can you help me please
Narrator: Again, the golden fish granted his wish
What does “granted his wish” mean
“Granted his wish” means the fish agreed to give the fisherman a new house.
Careful-reading
Scene Five [The fisherman's hut.]
Narrator: The fisherman went back home. But his house was now big and beautiful.
Fisherman: Wow! Our house looks amazing!
Wife: The house is nice, but I want to be rich too! Go back and ask for money!
Why wasn't the fisherman's wife happy with the gifts
Because she was greedy(贪婪的) and
always wanted more from the golden fish.
What did the wife want after seeing the house
She wanted to be rich and asked the
fisherman to get money.
Do you think the wife’s request is reasonable Why or why not
No, she was greedy and wanted more and
more.
Careful-reading
Scene Place Characters Activities Feelings
Scene 1 the fisherman’s hut the fisherman
his wife made the fisherman find the fish angry
Scene 2 by the sea told the fish he needed a new pot /
Scene 3 the fisherman’s hut found a new pot outside of his house happy
Scene 4 by the sea /
granted the fisherman’s wish Scene 5 the fisherman’s hut
wanted money
the fisherman
the golden fish
the fisherman
his wife
the fisherman
the golden fish
the fisherman
his wife
said yes and went back into the water
wanted a new house
asked for a new house
angry
told his wife what happened
found his house big and beautiful
happy, amazed
not satisfied
felt sorry for the fish
Read the play again and complete the chart.
Careful-reading
Post-reading
Do you agree with what the fisherman and his wife did Why or why not
No. The fisherman didn’t refuse his wife’s greedy requests, even when they became unreasonable.
The wife was never satisfied and kept asking for more.
Greed and lack of self-control are bad—they should have been happy with what they had.
Post-reading
Can you divide (划分) the play into
beginning (起因)
development (经过)
climax (高潮)
ending (结尾)
background (背景)
Post-reading
background (背景)
beginning (起因)
development (经过)
climax (高潮)
ending (结尾)
Can you divide (划分) the play into
Summary
Complete the Story Mountain.
After getting the new house, she demands _____ from the golden fish.
The fisherman finds the golden fish and asks for a new ______.
Then, the wife wants a new _____, and the fish helps again.
A fisherman catches a golden fish but set it ____. His wife gets angry because he didn’t ___________.
beginning (起因)
development (经过)
climax (高潮)
ending (结尾)
felt sorry for the fish
happy
amazed
angry
angry
not satisfied
free
make a wish
pot
house
money
Writing
If you know the ending of the play, tell a partner about it. If you don't know the ending, what do you think it might be
Scene Six: [By the sea.]
Fisherman (to the wife): “Stop! We have a warm house and enough food. This is too much.”
Wife (surprised, then silent, looking at their comfortable home).
Golden Fish (smiling): “You finally see what matters. Keep the house—but remember: happiness is not in wanting more, but in wanting less.”
Scene Six [By the sea.]
Fisherman: Little golden fish, are you there My wife wants to be rich. She hopes to have lots of gold and silver. Could you help us
Golden fish: Kind fisherman, I’ll grant this wish. But remember, greed may bring trouble.
Narrator: The golden fish waved its tail. Then it swam into the sea.
The ending of Pushkin’s story
Scene Seven [The fisherman’s hut.]
Fisherman: Look, dear! Gold and silver are everywhere. We’re rich now!
Wife: Rich This is just a start. I want to be a Noble(贵族). I need servants(仆人) and a huge, fancy mansion(豪宅). Go to the fish again!
Fisherman: But we have so much. Isn’t it enough
Wife: No! Go right now!
Narrator: The fisherman sighed(叹气) and walked to the sea.
The ending of Pushkin’s story
Scene Eight [By the sea.]
Fisherman: Little golden fish, my wife wants to be a Noble. She dreams of a big mansion and servants. Please help me.
Golden fish: Her greed grows. But I’ll help once more.
Narrator: The golden fish flicked(甩) its tail. Magic(魔法) worked, and then it dived into the deep.
The ending of Pushkin’s story
Scene Nine [In front of the new mansion.]
Fisherman: Honey, you’re a Noble now. The mansion and servants are all here.
Wife: A Noble No, I want to be a queen! I should rule(统治) everyone and have all power. Go tell the fish!
Fisherman: You’re too greedy. We should be thankful.
Wife: Don’t argue! Just go!
Narrator: The fisherman, very sad, went to the sea for the last time.
The ending of Pushkin’s story
Scene Ten [By the sea.]
Fisherman: Little golden fish, my wife is too greedy. She wants to be a queen.
Golden fish: Enough! Her greed has no end. You’ll go back to the beginning.
Narrator: With a big splash(溅), the golden fish disappeared. All magic ended.
The ending of Pushkin’s story
Scene Eleven [The fisherman’s hut.]
Fisherman: Look, wife. We’re back to the old hut. All the gold, mansion and servants are gone.
Wife: (Crying) I was wrong. I should have been happy with what we had.
Narrator: From then on, the fisherman and his wife lived simply. They learned to be content and were truly happy.
The ending of Pushkin’s story
Video time
Let’s watch a video and know more.
Act out the play.
Characters:
Fisherman
Wife
Golden fish
Act the play in groups
1. Choose an actor’ lines and act with the video.
2. Pay attention to tone(语调), pause (停顿), motion (情感) …
Some Tips of Acting
Building a character
Communicate with your partners
Lines
Self-confidence
Showtime
Role play
The best group
The best actress
The best actor
Fluency
Pronunciation
Intonation
Facial expression
Body language
What do you think of the fisherman
Kind but weak.
Hesitant (优柔寡断).
Passive (被动的).
Cowardly (懦弱的).
What do you think of the wife
Greedy (贪婪的 ).
Ungrateful (忘恩负义)
Never satisfied.
Rude and bossy.
Selfish (自私的).
What do you think of the golden fish
Kind.
Tolerant.
Wise.
Grateful (心怀感恩的).
Powerful.
Fair.
Generous(慷慨的).
Patient.
Further Thinking
What can we learn from the story
Don’t be greedy. Wanting too much can make you lose even what you have.
2. Be thankful for what you have. Appreciate the simple things instead of always wanting more.
3. Greed brings trouble. Endless desires only cause problems in the end.
4. Kindness has limits. Even good people shouldn’t let others take advantage of them.
5. Simple life is happy. Being satisfied with less can bring more peace than chasing wealth.
Wanting more and more leaves you with nothing.
贪得无厌，终将一无所有。
Greed is a sea that drowns happiness.
贪婪是淹没幸福的海洋。
True wealth isn’t in pots or gold—it’s in a peaceful heart.
真正的财富不是金锅银屋，而是一颗平静的心
Language points
定语从句
修饰复合不定代词的形容词需放在其后
sth. happen +时间
去钓鱼
promise sb.sth.许诺某人某事
放...自由
眷顾；垂青
make sb. do sth.
Language points
许愿
否定疑问句：来表达一种强烈的语气，带有质问或提醒对方注意某事的意味。
怎么了？
Language points
满足他的愿望
Language points
1. One day, something very special happened.(教材72 Reading Plus)
sth. happen(s) (to sb./sth.) 某事发生（在某人 / 某物身上）
happen + 地点 / 时间状语 某事在某地 / 某时发生
sb. happen(s) to do sth. = It happens that + 从句 某人碰巧做某事
用法
例句
What happened to your car It’s covered in mud.
你的车怎么了？全是泥。
Great changes have happened in my hometown in recent years.
近年来我的家乡发生了巨大的变化。
I happened to meet an old friend at the mall yesterday.
= It happened that I met an old friend at the mall yesterday.
我昨天碰巧在商场遇到一位老朋友。
Language points
2. It promised me whatever I wanted if I set it free. (教材72 Reading Plus)
动词用法：promise to do sth.（承诺 / 答应做某事）
promise sb. to do sth.（向某人承诺做某事）
promise + 宾语从句（承诺某事）
promise sb. sth.（承诺给予某人某物）
名词用法：make a promise (to sb.)（许下承诺）keep a promise（遵守承诺）
break a promise（违背承诺）
用法
例句
He promised never to lie again.（他承诺再也不撒谎了。）
I promised my parents to study hard.（我向父母承诺会努力学习。）
They promised they’d be here by 9 a.m.（他们承诺会在上午 9 点前到。）
Mom promised me a new bike.（妈妈答应给我买一辆新自行车。）
You should always keep your promises.（你应该始终信守承诺。）
Language points
3. At last, fortune smiles upon us! (教材72 Reading Plus)
1. 表示财富；大笔钱财。可数或不可数，指金钱、财产或物质财富。
常见搭配：make a fortune：发财
lose a fortune：损失一大笔钱
2. 表示运气；机遇；命运。不可数，指人生中的机遇、运气或宿命，常与动词 have、try、seek 等搭配。
常见搭配：good/bad fortune：好 / 坏运气
have the fortune to do sth.：有幸做某事
用法
例句
The family inherited a huge fortune from their grandfather.
这家人从祖父那里继承了一大笔财富。
She believes that fortune favors the brave.
她相信命运眷顾勇者。
Language points
4. Hello, kind fisherman. What's the matter (教材72 Reading Plus)
What’s the matter 意为“怎么了？”，常用来询问对方的病情，还可以用来询问某人发生了什么不愉快的事情或某物出了什么故障。
用法
例句
You look upset. What's the matter with you
你看起来心情不好，怎么了？
What's the matter with Tom He didn't come to school today.
汤姆怎么了？他今天没来学校。
The car won't start. What's the matter with it
车发动不了，出什么问题了？
The TV is making a strange noise. What's the matter with the TV
电视发出奇怪的声音，怎么回事？
Homework
Have to do:
Draw a story map：Draw 2-3 main scenes from the story and write 1-2 sentences under each (e.g., Scene 6: The fisherman talks to the golden fish by the sea).
Try to do:
Rewrite the ending：Write a short new ending for the story (5-8 sentences) and share why you changed it.
Thank You

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