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Lesson 1 The Last Leaf (1)
---by O. Henry
Unit 8 Literature
O.Henry
(1862 – 1910)
About the Author
O. Henry (1862 – 1910) was an American short story writer. He created many great works, including The Gift of the Magi, The Cop and the Anthem, and The Last Leaf. He was known as “The father of the modern American short story”，one of “The world’s three greatest short story writers”(the other two are Maupassant莫泊桑 and Chekhov契诃夫). His works also featured some surprising endings, bringing readers deeper thoughts and surprises.
1. Be a producer: Apperciate the story’s language.
2. Be a director: Catch the actors’ emotion changes.
3. Be a playwright: Have the ability to continue the script.
To be a filmmaker:
Greenwich Village is a place where the art people came together,
hunting for apartments with north-facing windows and low rents.
At the top of a three-story building, Sue and Johnsy had their studio.
In November, a cold, unseen stranger, whom the doctors called Pneumonia, arrived in Greenwich Village.
Mr Pneumonia placed his icy finger on Johnsy; and she lay, barely moving, in her bed staring at a blank wall under her blanket.
The doctor took Sue aside and claimed, "She has one chance in - let us say, ten.
And that chance is for her to want to live. Try to encourage her to think more hopeful thoughts, about the future, about living."
Part 1
“Be a producer”
Read Para 1-3
When:
Where:
Who:
What:
When
Where
Who
What
In November
Greenwich Village, where the art people came together
Johnsy, Sue, the doctor
Sue got Pneumonia，so the doctor comforted Johnsy.
十字爆炸：天选之子，不论走廊，四周起立，最晚得之。
Part 2: “Be a director”
Part 2 : “Be a director”
1. How can we describe Johnsy, Sue and Mr Behrman
Johnsy
Sue
Mr. Behrman
kind
selfless
caring
helpful
sensitive
pessimistic
sensitive
pessimistic
caring
helpful
kind
selfless
Talk in pairs
sensitive
pessimistic
caring
helpful
kind
selfless
真情再现：
每位组长为导演，选两人（不限性别）分饰Johnsy和Sue，演出生无可恋，演出友情迸发……
Sue：What are you counting, dear
Johnsy: They are falling faster now. Three days ago, there were almost a hundred. But now, there are only five left now.
Sue: Oh, dear, the wind blew them away, it is natural.
Johnsy: When the last one falls, I must go, too.
Sue: I never heard of such nonsense(荒谬的想法).
Johnsy: I’m tired of waiting, let me go.
Sue: Try to sleep, dear, you will be well.
What did the last ivy leaf mean
1.to plot(情节) A. a masterpiece(杰作)
2.to Johnsy B. a thread(线索)
3.to Behrman C. a symbol of hope of life
Without Behrman’s sacrifice, Johnsy wouldn’t have the chance to recover.
Talk in groups:
Why
conflict
Part 3: “Be a playwright”
If this story weren’t finished, how do you continue this story Brainstorm with your partners…
知道Mr. Beherman为她所做的一切后，Johnsy的眼泪喷涌而出。看着那最后一片常春藤叶子，Johnsy更加悲伤地哭了起来。尽管她还很虚弱，但是她还是决定去看望Beherman最后一次。当Johnsy见到Behrman，她对Sue说“是Beherman给了我第二次生命”。
Knowing ______________________________, Johnsy’s tears_________.
Staring at_______________, Johnsy _______________.
Although________________,she was determined to__________________
_______.The moment __________________, _____________, “It’s _________who__________________.”
what Mr. Behrman had done for her
welled up
the last ivy leaf
cried more sadly
she was very weak
see Mr Behrman the
Johnsy saw Behrman
she said to Sue
Beherman
gave me a second life
last time
Part 1: Be a producer
Part 2: Be director
Part 3: Be a playwright
1. Find out the key elements
2. Grasp the key plots and conflict
3. Continue writing according to the conflict
Summary
第一步：拿到文章，找到关键信息，如主要人物、主要情节、主要矛盾。
第二步：结合两个段首句，合理设计解决矛盾的情节。
第三步：写作注意亮出高级句型，兼顾升华句和书写。
Although each of us is an individual, we live in a common world. So while we are enjoying the kindness of others, we should also try our best to light up others.
Assignment
1. Find more information about O. Henry’s stories or his writing style online, then share your findings next class.
2. Finish your “Brainstorms”

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