《英语阅读》课程授课教案（讲义）Book 1 Unit 4-2

第周，第讲次课程名称：《Englishreading-1》摘要Unit FourText AAWashwam授课题目（章、节）本讲目的要求及重点难点：【目的要求】readingcomprehensionand linguisticcompetence[重点】general idea and supportingdetails, languagedifficulties.[难点general idea and supporting details,languagedifficulties内容37

37 课程名称：《English reading – 1》 第 周，第 讲次 摘 要 授课题目（章、节） Unit Four Text A A Washwam 本讲目的要求及重点难点： 【目的要求】reading comprehension and linguistic competence 【重 点】general idea and supporting details; language difficulties. 【难 点】general idea and supporting details; language difficulties. 内 容

【本讲课程的引入】1.Makethepresentation2. Word dictation.【本讲课程的内容】、Readingcomprehensionsteps.1.SkimmingRead the first sentence of each paragraph to get the gist ofthe passage2.Readcomprehensionquestions1) How old was the washwoman when she started washing for the narrator's family? What did shelook like?She was a small woman, old and wrinkled. When she started washing for us, she was already pastseventy. ... small and thin as she was,..2) What's the difference in appearance between the washwoman and most Jewish women of her age?The washwoman usually put the bundle of laundry on her narrow shoulders and carried it the longwayhome.Butmost Jewish women of heragewere sicklyand weak.Theyhadbentbacks and leanedon sticks when they walked.3) What does the sentence “My mother had never been so pleased with any washwoman" mean?Why was the old washwoman considered“a real find"?The sentence means that the narrator's mother was very much pleased with the wash the old womandid. The washwoman was considered a real find because she did the wash better than otherwashwomen, butcharged nomorethantheothers.4)Was laundering an easy jobfor theold woman in those days?Whyorwhynot?Laundering was not an easy job for the old woman in those days because the old woman had norunning water where she lived but had to bring in water from a pump,and the drying could not be doneoutside fro thieves would steal the laundry, so it had to be carried up to the attic and hung onclotheslines. The old woman had to endure much hardship each time she did a wash.5) Why didn't the old woman beg at the church door or enter a home for the aged?Because there was in her a certain pride and love oflabor and she didn't want to become a burden onanyone.6) How was the washwoman treated by her son? And how did she treat him?The washwoman was treated badly by her son, who was rich but ashamed of his mother.He nevercame to see his mother, nor did he give her money.When he got married, he did not even invite hismother to his wedding.The old woman still loved her son. She didn't ask him for anything, nor did she care what he did.On her son's wedding day, though not invited, she went to the church and waited at the steps to see himlead the bride to the altar.7)Why was the washwoman's absence a catastrophe for the narrator's family? Why did the family38

38 【本讲课程的引入】 1. Make the presentation. 2. Word dictation. 【本讲课程的内容】 一、Reading comprehension steps. 1. Skimming Read the first sentence of each paragraph to get the gist of the passage. 2. Read comprehension questions 1) How old was the washwoman when she started washing for the narrator’s family? What did she look like? She was a small woman, old and wrinkled. When she started washing for us, she was already past seventy. . small and thin as she was, . 2) What’s the difference in appearance between the washwoman and most Jewish women of her age? The washwoman usually put the bundle of laundry on her narrow shoulders and carried it the long way home. But most Jewish women of her age were sickly and weak. They had bent backs and leaned on sticks when they walked. 3) What does the sentence “My mother had never been so pleased with any washwoman” mean? Why was the old washwoman considered “a real find”? The sentence means that the narrator’s mother was very much pleased with the wash the old woman did. The washwoman was considered a real find because she did the wash better than other washwomen, but charged no more than the others. 4) Was laundering an easy job for the old woman in those days? Why or why not? Laundering was not an easy job for the old woman in those days because the old woman had no running water where she lived but had to bring in water from a pump, and the drying could not be done outside fro thieves would steal the laundry, so it had to be carried up to the attic and hung on clotheslines. The old woman had to endure much hardship each time she did a wash. 5) Why didn’t the old woman beg at the church door or enter a home for the aged? Because there was in her a certain pride and love of labor and she didn’t want to become a burden on anyone. 6) How was the washwoman treated by her son? And how did she treat him? The washwoman was treated badly by her son, who was rich but ashamed of his mother. He never came to see his mother, nor did he give her money. When he got married, he did not even invite his mother to his wedding. The old woman still loved her son. She didn’t ask him for anything, nor did she care what he did. On her son’s wedding day, though not invited, she went to the church and waited at the steps to see him lead the bride to the altar. 7) Why was the washwoman’s absence a catastrophe for the narrator’s family? Why did the family

mourn for the oldwoman?8) What happened to the washwoman that made her unable to bring back the wash in time?The washwoman had been very illfor about two months.In fact, she had been so sick that the doctorhad went for a priest. Her illness made her unable to bring back the wash in time.9) What was Mother's reaction to the old woman's coming back two months later? Why did shereact thatway?When theold woman cameback two months later, Mother was very much surprised.Sheuttered ahalf-choked cry, as though a corpse had entered the room.Mother reacted that way because she hadnever thoughtog seeingthe old woman again.Fortwo months shebelieved thewashwoman hadalready died.10) What did the old woman mean by saying The wash would not let me die"?The old woman meant that she could not rest easy in her bed because of the wash. She had beendriven by a strong willto return the property to its owners, to fulfill the task she had undertaken.二、Reading analysisIn telling the story of the washwoman, Singer first gives a careful description of what she look likeand how she does the laundering. He then relates some of the actions that reveal her character -thekind of person she is.Go over the text again quickly and do the followingsA. Find all the sentences which describe the washwoman's physical appearance.Para 11. She was small, old. and wrinkled.2.But this washwoman.small and thin as she was..3. She would then lift the bundle.put it on her narrow shoulders.Para64. Her fingernails were strangely white.5. Under the bundle tottered the old woman, her face as white as a linen sheet.6.Shewas even thinner now.morebent.7.Shecouldn't uttera clearword,butmumbled somethingwithher sunkenmouthandpalelipsB.Completethefollowing sentences that illustratethe statement,“laundering was not easy in thosedays." (Para 3)1. The old woman could not be bring in the water from a pump, as there was no running water whereshe lived.2. The drying could not be done outside because thieves would steal the laundry3. So the wash had to be carried up to the attic and hung on clotheslines三、Language difficulties1. small and thin as she was - although this washwoman was small and thinYoung as heis,heknows somefamily secrets.Muchas I likeyou,I don'want tomary you.Strong as he is, he can not lif that stone.2. asUsage: In formal style, as can be used to introduce a clause, with a special word order, to mean"although, and the construction suggests a very emphatic contrast.BlackandblindandpoorasSteviewas,hehadahappychildhood.Tall as he was, he was by no means a good basketball player3.findn.someone or something good or valuable that isfoundWewereluckytohavefound suchanunusuallygoodwashwoman39

39 mourn for the old woman? 8) What happened to the washwoman that made her unable to bring back the wash in time? The washwoman had been very ill for about two months. In fact, she had been so sick that the doctor had went for a priest. Her illness made her unable to bring back the wash in time. 9) What was Mother’s reaction to the old woman’s coming back two months later? Why did she react that way? When the old woman came back two months later, Mother was very much surprised. She uttered a half-choked cry, as though a corpse had entered the room. Mother reacted that way because she had never thought og seeing the old woman again. For two months she believed the washwoman had already died. 10) What did the old woman mean by saying “The wash would not let me die”? The old woman meant that she could not rest easy in her bed because of the wash. She had been driven by a strong will to return the property to its owners, to fulfill the task she had undertaken. 二、Reading analysis In telling the story of the washwoman, Singer first gives a careful description of what she look like and how she does the laundering. He then relates some of the actions that reveal her character – the kind of person she is. Go over the text again quickly and do the followings. A. Find all the sentences which describe the washwoman’s physical appearance. Para 1 1. She was small, old, and wrinkled. 2. But this washwoman, small and thin as she was. 3. She would then lift the bundle, put it on her narrow shoulders. Para 6 4. Her fingernails were strangely white. 5. Under the bundle tottered the old woman, her face as white as a linen sheet. 6. She was even thinner now, more bent. 7. She couldn’t utter a clear word, but mumbled something with her sunken mouth and pale lips. B. Complete the following sentences that illustrate the statement, “laundering was not easy in those days.” (Para 3) 1. The old woman could not be bring in the water from a pump, as there was no running water where she lived. 2. The drying could not be done outside because thieves would steal the laundry. 3. So the wash had to be carried up to the attic and hung on clotheslines. 三、Language difficulties 1. small and thin as she was — although this washwoman was small and thin • Young as he is, he knows some family secrets. • Much as I like you, I don’t want to marry you. • Strong as he is, he can not lift that stone. 2. as Usage: In formal style, as can be used to introduce a clause, with a special word order, to mean “although”, and the construction suggests a very emphatic contrast. • Black and blind and poor as Stevie was, he had a happy childhood. • Tall as he was, he was by no means a good basketball player. 3. find n. — someone or something good or valuable that is found We were lucky to have found such an unusually good washwoman

4. Only God knows - it's impossible to say...God knows where they have gone!The rain will stop God knows when.·OnlyGodknowshowshe spent all theseyears5.... could have done somethingUsage:This pattern usually expresses regret,dissatisfaction,or reproach on the part of the speakerfor something that the subject was unable or neglected to do.:Wecouldhavepaidmore attentiontothepollutionfrom cars earlierYou could have finished this assignment during the weekend.6.be blessed with-be lucky enough to haveHe is blessed with a good ear for language; he speaks the three fluently.Ihave ahways been blessed with agood appetite, but not witha good sight.7.speakof-giveprooforevidenceofThe woman never mentioned the tragic deathof herchild,buthereyes spoke of suffering.Everything in the room speaks of thegraceful taste ofits owner.8. rest —(used as a link verb in this context) be; remainYou can rest assured that nothing of this nature will happen again.·Itis Il a.m.now.Howcan you rest easy in your bed?Nevershall weresteasywiththehonorswehavewon9.God forbid!—may it never happen (expressing the hope that something will not happen)Usage:the expression is used aloneas an answerto a question, a suggestion, etc.10. What good .../ What's the good of...?-What is the use or purpose of (something or doingsomething)What good will it do tofuss over such a small thing?What's the good of doing it again and making the same mistakes?1l.drivevpush somethingwithforce;motivateTheplayOthelloisabouthowamandrivenbysuspicionand jealousykillshisinnocentwifeHe was driven to steal byextreme hunger【本讲课程的小结】Today we analyze the structure ofthe passage, explain the language difficulties and study somethingabout agood name【本讲课程的作业】1. Write a passage concerning what you know about your family's good name.2. Read the whole passage after class.3.Do thevocabularyexercises in thebook40

40 4. Only God knows — it’s impossible to say. • God knows where they have gone! • The rain will stop God knows when. • Only God knows how she spent all these years. 5. . could have done something Usage: This pattern usually expresses regret, dissatisfaction, or reproach on the part of the speaker for something that the subject was unable or neglected to do. • We could have paid more attention to the pollution from cars earlier. • You could have finished this assignment during the weekend. 6. be blessed with — be lucky enough to have • He is blessed with a good ear for language; he speaks the three fluently. • I have always been blessed with a good appetite, but not with a good sight. 7. speak of — give proof or evidence of • The woman never mentioned the tragic death of her child, but her eyes spoke of suffering. • Everything in the room speaks of the graceful taste of its owner. 8. rest v. — (used as a link verb in this context) be; remain • You can rest assured that nothing of this nature will happen again. • It is 11 a.m. now. How can you rest easy in your bed? • Never shall we rest easy with the honors we have won. 9. God forbid! — may it never happen (expressing the hope that something will not happen) Usage: the expression is used alone as an answer to a question, a suggestion, etc. 10. What good ./ What’s the good of .?—What is the use or purpose of (something or doing something) • What good will it do to fuss over such a small thing? • What’s the good of doing it again and making the same mistakes? 11. drive v. — push something with force; motivate • The play Othello is about how a man driven by suspicion and jealousy kills his innocent wife. • He was driven to steal by extreme hunger. 【本讲课程的小结】 Today we analyze the structure of the passage, explain the language difficulties and study something about a good name. 【本讲课程的作业】 1. Write a passage concerning what you know about your family’s good name. 2. Read the whole passage after class. 3. Do the vocabulary exercises in the book