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(共27张PPT)
Unit 2 Let’s talk teens
(Extended reading & Project)
★Learning Objectives
Use key phrases to retell the story and write short plays.
Compare Chinese and Western parental love and respect its
diversity.
Analyze characters and evaluate Mama’s white lie based on text.
Cooperate to discuss family issues and finish play creation.
★Key points and difficult points
Grasp the story’s plot, characters and theme.
Learn vocabulary and fundamental play-writing skills.
Figure out the hidden maternal love behind Mama’s invented
bank account.
Create vivid lines and stage directions to show characters’
emotions.
What does a perfect home mean to you
Free talk
Family members communicate patiently
and respect each other.
Everyone supports one another through
hard times.
According to the title, what may the passage talk about
Pre-reading
Mama and her bank account
Para. 1-5
Para. 14-15
Paras. 6-13
Mama used the money wisely, which ensured we didn’t have to go to the Bank.
Para. 16-22
Family members make personal sacrifices to afford Nels’ schooling instead of using the bank account.
Whatever happened, the bank remains the family’s spiritual backup.
Mama reveals no real account exists, and the white lie is made to protect children from fear.
In pairs, find information about each of the following elements of the short story.
Setting
Early 1900s, a family’s home in San Francisco, America
In pairs, find information about each of the following elements of the short story.
Characters
Mama, Papa and their four children (Katrin, Nels, Christine, Dagmar)
In pairs, find information about each of the following elements of the short story.
Plot
Mama creates a non-existent bank account to comfort kids. The whole family struggles together to cover various expenses without touching the “bank”. Years later, Katrin learns the truth of Mama’s white lie.
In pairs, find information about each of the following elements of the short story.
Theme
A mother’s selfless hidden love protects children’s sense of security; family unity helps overcome difficulties.
Do you agree with Mama’s white lie about the bank account Why
Yes. The fake account brought children a strong sense of security and courage. Without fear of poverty, the whole family united to overcome troubles. Her lie was filled with deep maternal love rather than bad intentions.
What qualities of Mama can we learn from the story
She is wise, considerate and full of love. She carefully arranges limited money and uses a smart lie to shelter her kids from anxiety about poor life.
Is white lie always a good choice for parents to protect kids Why or why not
Not always. White lies work for small protection, but too many lies may stop children from learning the truth of life and facing hardships properly.
Have your parents done something that has moved you greatly What was it Share your story.
Project：Creating a short play about parent-
child relationships
Do you sometimes argue with your parents
What causes your parent-child conflicts
As a class, discuss what topics should be presented for a play about parent-child relationships. You can use the ideas below or think of other ideas. Then in groups, pick one topic for your play.
friends goals/dreams hobbies
housework personal habits pocket money
schoolwork ...
Choose a topic
Elements of a play
Setting
Character
Plot
Theme
The time and place where the story happens (when & where).
People or roles in the play who speak and act.
The whole story line: how the conflict appears, develops and gets solved.
(Start → conflict → solution)
The main idea or lesson the play wants to tell readers.
Adapted from The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, first staged in 1944 and published in 1945.
Watch a video
Setting
Characters
Plot
Theme
A small shabby apartment in St. Louis, America, in the 1930s
Amanda (a strict, controlling single mother), Laura (shy, fragile daughter fond of glass animal ornaments), Tom (the son)
Amanda arranges Laura’s life blindly and forces her to find a suitor against Laura’s own will. Constant conflicts happen between mother and daughter because of different life choices and hobbies.
Parents should respect children’s personality and personal choices; lack of communication leads to deep parent-child generation gap.
Discuss how to write a short play about your chosen topic.
Elements of a play The play you watch
Setting
Characters
Plot
Theme
As a group, write your play. Use the example below, which is the beginning of a short play, to help you. Then perform your play in front of the class.
As a group, write your play. Use the example below, which is the beginning of a short play, to help you. Then perform your play in front of the class.
Summary
★Summary
We analyze the story Mama’s Bank Account and explore its
four key elements: setting, characters, plot and theme.
We learn the four basic elements of a play via The Glass
Menagerie and collect common parent-child conflict topics.
We master the rules of play writing and prepare to work in
groups to create our own short parent-child plays.
Homework
★Homework
Required tasks
Retell the main plot of Mama’s Bank Account in no more than 100 words.
Complete the basic four-element table of the play The Glass Menagerie.
Optional tasks
Discuss within groups and outline the basic plot of your own parent-child short play.
Thanks!

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