1. Unit 5 Do you want to watch a game show?  首师大附中 李培红

2. Period 4 Section B 2a~2e

3. Watch a video. What do you think of Mickey Mouse? Can you think of some stories of Mickey Mouse? Pre-reading

4. Walter Disney (1901 –1966) was an American, well known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. Along with his brother Roy O. Disney, he co-founded the Walt Disney Productions, which later became one of the best-known motion picture producers in the world. The corporation is now known as The Walt Disney Company. Walter Disney

5. What’s the passage mainly about? It’s about the history of Mickey Mouse and why people like it.

6. 2b Second reading Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He made 87 cartoons with Mickey. Steamboat Willie came out in New York. 1930s November 18,1978 November 18, 1928 Read the passage and complete the time line below.

7. 2c Read the passage again and fill in the facts about Mickey.

8. What does he look like? Mickey Mouse a common man Who created him? Mickey Mouse Walt Disney What was his first cartoon? Mickey Mouse Steamboat Willie

9. Who is his girlfriend? Mickey Mouse Minnie Why is he popular? Mickey Mouse Because he was like a common man, but he always tried to face any danger.

10. 1. What is Mickey Mouse a symbol of? What cartoon character is a symbol of Chinese culture? Read the passage again and discuss the questions with a partner. It’s a symbol of American culture. Monkey King is a symbol of Chinese culture. 2d Post reading

11. 2. Do you think Walt Disney is a smart man? Why or why not? Do you want to be like him? Yes, he is. Because he knows that most people like to see the “little man” win.

12. 3. Why did people want to be like Mickey? Do you want to be like Mickey? Why or why not? 4. Can you think of another cartoon character that is as famous as Mickey? Why is the character popular? Because he was always ready to try his best. Yes. For example, Monkey King. Because he always tried to face any problems.

13. Make a report Different country has different culture. Mickey Mouse is a symbol of American culture and Monkey King is a symbol of Chinese culture…

14. “All our dreams can come true—if we have the courage to pursue them.” -- Walt Disney proverb

15. Homework Write down the report.