After we hadseen the video,everyone startedpitching in withcomments on its fault.
Everyonepitchedin with the work.
pitch into: to attack with words or criticize
3). used to emphasize requests or orders and when you are angry or have lost patience
to believe what sb. says is true
If he says there’s $500 inthe envelop thenI’ll take his word for it.
He said he would give me a job and I justtook him for his word.
教学基本内容
备注
Unit2 Say yes
1.Background Information
Racism:the belief that race accounts for differences in human character orability and that a particular race is superior to others.
C. When she demanded a clear-cut, yes-or-noanswer, he said“no”honestly.(Paras.34-44)
D. They both feel hurt.(Paras.45-46)
Part 3 (Paras.47-57):
Hegives in and their argument is seemingly settled.
3.(P21)come to one’s aid:to help or support
An anonymous millionnaire has come to thecompany’s aid by lending it the money it needs to keep it in business.
He appears to have racist feelings and seems to be dishonest with himself.
He claims to appreciate the stabilityofhis life with Ann provides him, but he still makes efforts to undermine it.
This story is a revelation ofsubtleexpression of racial prejudice.
Subtle: sensitive/ delicate
An analysis ofthehusband
The husband in the story is generally an unsympathetic character.
二、主要内容：
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教学目的
Teaching Objectives:
To acquire the key words, important and difficult sentences and language points
教学重点和难点
Teaching Focus
1)Words and expressionsrelatedto household chores
He refuses to take responsibility for his actions.
Throughout the evening, he is seen to be less than a genuine person; he does things for effect rather than out of a genuine, sincere desire. Within the confines of thestory, his most significant trait is his rejection of his wife, which she takes quite seriously, much to his surprise.
Part 2 (Paras.14—46):
A. He says people from different cultures cannot understand each other.(Paras.14-24)
B. He tries to avoid a direct response to her question whether he would have married her if she were black.(Paras.25-33)
He pitched into me as soon as he arrived, asking where the report was.
pitch up: to arrive in a place
He finally pitched up two hours late.
2.(P4)take one’s word for it = take sb. for his word
If I really pitch in, I may be able to finish my paper before the deadline.
如果我加紧工作，也许能在限期内完成工作。
If we all pitch in, it shouldn’t take too longto finish the task.
His cer appreciation.
Send her away to stop the conversation as he is tired of it.
He felt ashamed that he had let his wife get him into the fight.
Structure
Part 1 (Paras.1-13):
The husband and wife(Ann) argue about marriagesbetweenblacks and whites.
A.He thinks it is a bad idea.(Paras.1-6)
B.She believes there is nothing wrong if the couple love each other.(Paras.7-13)
1)appearance:considerate:
pitch in on the housework,
come to the aid out of concern,
ask to complete the dish-washing
2)innermost being:hypocritical
He is excited by her anger to challenge her.
3Vocabulary
4.Phrases
1. pitch in：to set to work vigorously; to join forces with others;plough into
P1to help or cooperate分担，共同承担
(with sb)to join in and help with an activity by doing some of the work.参与
2)The idea of racismand attitudes towards love
Possible Difficulties
To form one’s ownopinions to racism
教学方法和手段
Teaching techniques
To integrate several different teaching methods and techniques: elicitation; explanation; illustration and discussion, role play/read in roles (voiceover).
4.for one’s sake = for the sake of
1). because of
Let’s not disagree for the sake of a few pounds.
2). for the purpose of
Let’s say, just for the sake of argument/ forargument’s sake, that prices rise by 3% this year.
He knew that he had to come up with the right answer…but, in fact, he did not realize his mistake.
“They don’t come from the same culture”
As racial discrimination based on color differences is now totallydiscredited, today many people try to justify theirprejudices by cultural differences.
By the end of the story, the husband demonstrates yet another shift in mood: excitement as he realizes that, in certain ways, his wife isunknowable to him. The final scene has him awaiting his wife in their darkened bedroom, imagining that she is a stranger that he seems to embrace, as demonstrated by the excited pounding of hisheart.