Book 10_课件_U1_Reading2-8 1

Book 10_课件_U1_Reading2-8 课件描述： Students are going to learn some words and expressions concerning literature in this courseware. It can be divided into mainly three parts: different categories of literature, literary writers and new words related to the word “write”. Exercises and activities are designed to help students practice and reinforce the new vocabulary. 2

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literature I. Brainstorming: How many categories of literature can you think of ? Can you name some?

Generally speaking, literature can be divided into two main categories:

Generally speaking, literature can be divided into two main categories: Fiction: describing imaginary people and event, not real ones

Generally speaking, literature can be divided into two main categories: Fiction: describing imaginary people and event, not real ones Non-fiction: true and based on facts

Generally speaking, literature can be divided into two main categories: Fiction: describing imaginary people and event, not real ones Non-fiction: true and based on facts Now refer to Part A on your students' book about different types of fiction and non-fiction and try to fill in the following chart:

Category of literature Description Fiction

Category of literature Description Fiction poetry

Category of literature Description Fiction poetry drama

Category of literature Description Fiction poetry drama short story

Category of literature Description Fiction poetry drama short story novel

Category of literature Description Fiction poetry drama short story novel Science fiction, romance, etc

Category of literature Description Fiction poetry drama short story novel Science fiction, romance, etc ● has a repeated rhythm ● focuses on feelings

Category of literature Description Fiction poetry drama short story novel Science fiction, romance, etc ● has a repeated rhythm ● focuses on feelings ● tells a story through action and speech ● first written and then performed on stage

Category of literature Description Fiction poetry drama short story novel Science fiction, romance, etc ● has a repeated rhythm ● focuses on feelings ● tells a story through action and speech ● first written and then performed on stage ● only a few characters ● a simple plot

Category of literature Description Fiction poetry drama short story novel Science fiction, romance, etc ● has a repeated rhythm ● focuses on feelings ● tells a story through action and speech ● first written and then performed on stage ● only a few characters ● a simple plot ● many characters ● a complex plot ● popular

Category of literature Description Non-fiction

Category of literature Description Non-fiction news article news story

Category of literature Description Non-fiction news article news story biography

Category of literature Description Non-fiction news article news story biography autobiography

Category of literature Description Non-fiction news article news story biography autobiography ● reports of recent events in newspapers or on television or radio

Category of literature Description Non-fiction news article news story biography autobiography ● reports of recent events in newspapers or on television or radio ● the story of a person’s life written by someone else

Category of literature Description Non-fiction news article news story biography autobiography ● reports of recent events in newspapers or on television or radio ● the story of a person’s life written by someone else ● the story of a person’s life written by that person

II. Further learning: Writer of different types of literature: Someone who writes drama is called a ________. who writes poems is called a ________. who writes short stories is a ________________. who writes novels is a ________.

II. Further learning: Writer of different types of literature: Someone who writes drama is called a ________. who writes poems is called a ________. who writes short stories is a ________________. who writes novels is a ________. playwright

II. Further learning: Writer of different types of literature: Someone who writes drama is called a ________. who writes poems is called a ________. who writes short stories is a ________________. who writes novels is a ________. playwright poet

II. Further learning: Writer of different types of literature: Someone who writes drama is called a ________. who writes poems is called a ________. who writes short stories is a ________________. who writes novels is a ________. playwright poet short story writer

II. Further learning: Writer of different types of literature: Someone who writes drama is called a ________. who writes poems is called a ________. who writes short stories is a ________________. who writes novels is a ________. playwright poet short story writer novelist

Here are some literary figures Here are some literary figures. Do you know some information about them and their works?

_________: William Shakespeare: Birth and death date: __________: 26 April 1564—23 April 1616 __________: _________: Romantic play: Romeo and Juliet Four tragedy: _________ _________ Comedy: The Merchant of Venice Britain playwright

_________: William Shakespeare: Birth and death date: __________: 26 April 1564—23 April 1616 __________: _________: Romantic play: Romeo and Juliet Four tragedy: _________ _________ Comedy: The Merchant of Venice Nationality Britain playwright

_________: William Shakespeare: Birth and death date: __________: 26 April 1564—23 April 1616 __________: _________: Romantic play: Romeo and Juliet Four tragedy: _________ _________ Comedy: The Merchant of Venice Nationality Britain Occupation playwright

_________: William Shakespeare: Birth and death date: __________: 26 April 1564—23 April 1616 __________: _________: Romantic play: Romeo and Juliet Four tragedy: _________ _________ Comedy: The Merchant of Venice Nationality Britain Occupation playwright Hamlet Othello Macbeth King Lear

Occupation: _________ Famous poem: John Keats: Birth and death date: 31 October 1795—23 February 1821 Nationality: Britain Occupation: _________ Famous poem: Ode to a Nightingale 《夜莺颂》 The poem describes a series of ________________________________________ (现实和浪漫主义理想之间的冲突). And the nightingale's song is the dominant image and "voice" within the ode.

Occupation: _________ Famous poem: John Keats: Birth and death date: 31 October 1795—23 February 1821 Nationality: Britain Occupation: _________ Famous poem: Ode to a Nightingale 《夜莺颂》 The poem describes a series of ________________________________________ (现实和浪漫主义理想之间的冲突). And the nightingale's song is the dominant image and "voice" within the ode. poet

Occupation: _________ Famous poem: John Keats: Birth and death date: 31 October 1795—23 February 1821 Nationality: Britain Occupation: _________ Famous poem: Ode to a Nightingale 《夜莺颂》 The poem describes a series of ________________________________________ (现实和浪漫主义理想之间的冲突). And the nightingale's song is the dominant image and "voice" within the ode. poet a conflict between reality and romantic ideals

Occupation: _________ Famous works: Charles Dickens: Birth and death date: 7 February 1812—9 June 1870 Nationality: Britain Occupation: _________ Famous works: Great Expectations A Tale of Two Cities Oliver Twist David Copperfield

Occupation: _________ Famous works: Charles Dickens: Birth and death date: 7 February 1812—9 June 1870 Nationality: Britain Occupation: _________ Famous works: Great Expectations A Tale of Two Cities Oliver Twist David Copperfield novelist

Nationality: _____________ Occupation: ________________ Famous works: Katherine Mansfield: Birth and death date: 14 October 1888—9 January 1923 Nationality: _____________ Occupation: ________________ Famous works: Miss Brill is her most famous story. The story is about Miss Brill, a middle-aged English teacher in an unnamedFrench town. On a regular Sunday afternoon, _________(walk), _______ (sit) in a park and _______ (wear) an old but beloved fur, she sees the world as if it were a stage,and enjoys watching the people around her.

Nationality: _____________ Occupation: ________________ Famous works: Katherine Mansfield: Birth and death date: 14 October 1888—9 January 1923 Nationality: _____________ Occupation: ________________ Famous works: Miss Brill is her most famous story. The story is about Miss Brill, a middle-aged English teacher in an unnamedFrench town. On a regular Sunday afternoon, _________(walk), _______ (sit) in a park and _______ (wear) an old but beloved fur, she sees the world as if it were a stage,and enjoys watching the people around her. New Zealand

Nationality: _____________ Occupation: ________________ Famous works: Katherine Mansfield: Birth and death date: 14 October 1888—9 January 1923 Nationality: _____________ Occupation: ________________ Famous works: Miss Brill is her most famous story. The story is about Miss Brill, a middle-aged English teacher in an unnamedFrench town. On a regular Sunday afternoon, _________(walk), _______ (sit) in a park and _______ (wear) an old but beloved fur, she sees the world as if it were a stage,and enjoys watching the people around her. New Zealand short story writer

Nationality: _____________ Occupation: ________________ Famous works: Katherine Mansfield: Birth and death date: 14 October 1888—9 January 1923 Nationality: _____________ Occupation: ________________ Famous works: Miss Brill is her most famous story. The story is about Miss Brill, a middle-aged English teacher in an unnamedFrench town. On a regular Sunday afternoon, _________(walk), _______ (sit) in a park and _______ (wear) an old but beloved fur, she sees the world as if it were a stage,and enjoys watching the people around her. New Zealand short story writer walking sitting wearing

III. Consolidation: Part C: Fill in the blanks using the words from Part A and Part B.

III. Consolidation: Part C: Fill in the blanks using the words from Part A and Part B. Answers: (1) poetry (2) novelists (3) short story (4) fantasy (5) detective (6) playwright (7) news articles/news stories (8) biographies

IV. self-study Put the following books into different categories in Part D.

IV. self-study Put the following books into different categories in Part D. poetry : _______________ drama : _____________ short story : _____________ novel: _____________