Unit 1 The written word welcome to the unit课件（牛津译林版选修8）.pptVIP

* * Module 8 Unit 1 The written world Welcome to the unit Poets. 拜伦 布朗宁夫人 Who are they? 莎士比亚 A playwright. Who is he? Shakespeare 狄更斯 巴尔扎克 Novelists. Who are they? Balzac 巴 金 Chinese writers. 鲁 迅 Who are they? William Shakespeare Charles Dickens Jane Austen Robert Burns Charlotte Brontè J K Rowling Jane Eyre Great Expectations A Red, Red Rose Romeo and Juliet Pride and Prejudice the Harry Potter series Match the writers with the masterpieces. Picture 1 1. Why might people want to join a book club? To find friends with similar interest. To share information about their favorite books and authors. To learn more. … 2. What are the different ways to read? Read books in the library. Run the CDs or read e-books on web pages. Read books on mobile phones. Picture 2 Picture 3 3. Do you like science fiction? Can you name some science fiction books and their writers? Picture 4 4. Do you like reading or writing poems? Which poem is your favorite? Discussion If you were asked to recommend a book to a friend, what book would you choose? Why? 2. Do you think that e-books will ever replace books in print? 3. What are some of the differences between poetry and science fiction books? Characteristics of poetry: emphasize rhythm, sound and imagination express strong feelings … Themes of science fiction stories: what society might look like in the future science discoveries space travel life on other planets environmental changes … Homework * * * *