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Unit 6 The Media
Lesson 1 From Page to Screen
Find and list the four reasons why a good book doesn't always make a good film.
Describe how the text is organized and explain the author's opinion about film adaptations.
Compare and contrast a film with its original book, and discuss the pros and cons of adapting books into films.
Give your own opinion on From Page to Screen and use ideas from the text to support your reasons.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
①What’s your favorite book
②What’s your favorite film/TV series
Four Great Classical Novels
Journey to the West
The Romance of the Three Kingdoms
A Dream in Red Mansions
Heroes of the Marshes
又译“Outlaws of the Marsh”或“Water Margin”
Lead in
Pair Work
Have you ever watched a film that is adapted from a book Which one do you think is better, the original book or the film made from it Why
Example: I watched the "Harry Potter" movies, which are adapted from J.K. Rowling's books. I think the original book is often better because it has more details about characters' thoughts and feelings. The movie is great too—it brings the story to life with music, pictures, and acting. But sometimes, movies leave out small parts from the book that I miss. So, both are good, but the book lets me imagine the story in my own way!
Pair Work
Have you ever watched a film that is adapted from a book Which one do you think is better, the original book or the film made from it Why
Example: Yes, I’ve watched The Wandering Earth, a film from Liu Cixin’s story. The book is rich in ideas about survival and loss/sacrifice, while the film shines with amazing visuals and emotional family moments. Both are great—books feed imagination, films bring stories to life!
Prediction
Read the title “From Page to Screen” and predict what will be talked about in the passage.
the history of adapted films
the development of adapted films
the challenges of adapted films
the benefits of adapted films
how people adapt the books into films
Pre-reading:Guessing
What does “page ”refer to What does “screen ”refer to What does the title “From Page to Screen” mean
films or TV series
books
“From Page to Screen” means adapting books to make films or TV series.
While-reading(para.1-2)
Task 1: What is the writer’s attitude towards it
The writer has been pessimistic about or even disappointed by a film of a book many times.
The Source Materials
classic novels
short stories
comic books
stage plays
non-fiction
those written by ghost writers
books
films
While-reading(para.1-2)
Task 2: Complete the diagram, focusing on the source materials for adapted films.
Task 3: What are the questions raised by the author
①Why do many adaptations and indeed remakes fail both cinema audiences and critics
②Why do some adaptations get lower ratings than others
The Main Challenges for Film-makers
The cast
Technical reasons
The screenwriter
(para 3)
(para 4)
(para 5)
(para 6)
It becomes a question for screen writers to decide what is appropriate for the screen and what to leave out.
It’s difficult to find actors acceptable to film audiences.
Some films are difficult to be adapted for technical reasons.
If the writers are the screen writers, they may be too close to the material and find it difficult to adapt to a new form; if the writers are not, they may be very unsatisfied with the film versions of the book.
While-reading(para.3-6)
Task 1: Pay attention to the topic sentences and find out the reasons/challenges.
Task 2: Why does the author think these are the challenges the film-makers face Find more detailed information (supporting evidence) to finish the diagram.
The Source Materials
The Main Challenges for Filmmakers
The cast
Technical reasons
The screenwriter
classic novels
short stories
comic books
stage plays
non-fiction
those written by ghost writers
books
films
(para 3)
(para 4)
(para 5)
(para 6)
It becomes a question for screen writers to decide what is appropriate for the screen and what to leave out.
It’s difficult to find actors acceptable to film audiences.
Some films are difficult to be adapted for technical reasons.
If the writers are the screen writers, they may be too close to the material and find it difficult to adapt to a new form; if the writers are not, they may be very unsatisfied with the film versions of the book.
Group Work
Talk about the reasons why many adaptations fail based on the diagram. Underline the explanations of the reasons.
Fail
The originals
Cast
Technical reasons
Writers
Time limit
Changes to the plot
imagination about the characters
unfilmable
Difficult
Unsatisfied
While-reading(para.7)
Task 1: What is the main idea of this paragraph
Task 2: What is the author’s attitude towards adapted films in the last paragraph
Task 3: Why does the author write the ending in this way
There have been some highly successful films made from popular books despite all kinds of challenges.
He talks about exceptions to make his opinions more persuasive and objective.
He is supportive about adapted films in this paragraph.
This writing technique is called “concession”(让步).
Concession allows a writer to acknowledge or recognise the opposing viewpoint and at the same time,the writer has the opportunity to show his/her own better reasoning. In daily expression, concessive adverbial clauses represent its most common structural form.
e.g. While it is true that eating junk food can be enjoyable, we must admit that it is not beneficial for our health in the long run.
标题栏示例
Group Work-Text Analysis
Skim through the text again and find out the theme, the genre(体裁) and the structure of the text.
The author's opinion on adaptations and the causes for failure
Theme：
Genre：
Structure：
What is the genre of the text
A. Expository essay B. Narrative essay C. Argumentative essay
Introduction & Thesis statement
Supporting ideas
Conclusion
Group Work-Think and share
Based on the text, what are the pros and cons of film adaptations Write down your opinions on your handout.
pros
cons
1. Enjoy the excellent performances of your favorite actors.
2. Use advanced technology and special effects to create visually striking scenes.
3. Offer a dynamic sound and visual experience.
4. Save time for audiences and provide an easy, relaxing, interesting, and vivid form of entertainment.
......
1. Limited descriptive details.
2. Restricted imagination.
3. Simplified plots.
4. Find it hard to fully explore characters’ inner thoughts.
5. Shallow Themes.
6. Incomplete Narratives.
......
Self-assessment
Evaluation Dimension Rating Criteria Score (1-5 Points)
Reading Comprehension 5: Accurately identifies main ideas, supporting details, and inferred meanings.
3: Understands the main idea but misses some details or inferences.
1: Struggles to grasp the main idea or basic plot. 1/3/5
Vocabulary & Language Use 5: Effectively understands and uses new vocabulary from the text.
3: Recognizes some new words but usage is limited or inaccurate.
1: Fails to understand or use key vocabulary from the text. 1/3/5
Reading Habits & Strategies 5: Actively uses strategies (predicting, skimming, note-taking). Focus is excellent.
3: Uses strategies sometimes, but focus is inconsistent.
1: Rarely uses reading strategies and is easily distracted. 1/3/5
Participation & Reflection 5: Actively participates in discussions and provides thoughtful reflections.
3: Participates occasionally with basic comments.
1: Rarely shares ideas or reflects on the reading. 1/3/5
Total Score: ______ / 20
My Key Strength in this lesson:______________________________________________________________________________________ One Area I Need to Improve: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Conclusion
Books are like main food—plain but packed with lasting nutrition for our minds. Films are like snacks—tasty and fun, bringing instant joy and relaxation when we need a break. As two major media in modern society, books and films each have their own special value and characteristics. Though different, they both play important roles in how we learn, feel, and connect with the world.
标题栏示例
Conclusion-Emotional Education
Books are like main food---plain but full of lasting nutrition for our minds.
Films are like snacks---tasty and fun, giving us quick joy.
Both play an important part in our daily life.
So, pick a book when you need to quiet your mind and think deeply; watch a film when you need a break and some quick inspiration.
Life is wonderful! Let’s fully enjoy the endless joy brought by books and films.
Assignment
Book VS Film: Which One Is Better For Me
Write a short essay (about 80 words) explaining your choice.

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