3. Do some further reading.
教学内容与组织安排
Text AHalf a Day
Naguib Mahfouz
Period One &Two
I. Introduction to the Text (5minutes)
1. Writing --- the protagonist returns after being absent for a short time to find everything changed beyond recognition.
2. The best example --- Washington Irving’s (1783—1859) “Rip Van Winkle”
3. This technique is often used to emphasized rapid changes in society.
II. Overview of the text (40minutes)
b. Setting of the story:
c. Protagonist . Antagonists:
d. Drama of the story lies in:
e. Writing technique: (Have you ever read a story using the similar technique)
Time and tide wait for no man.
Life is a tragedy. There is nothing permanent in life but change.
Education can never keep up with changes in society. Life is short and time is precious.
Life is a dream. Do not take anything seriously.
Step 2. Read the following suggestions made by the father. Which ones do you agree with and which ones not Have you ever been given some suggestions by your parents when entering the university List them out.
2)Important works
Naguib Mahfouz was the first Arab to win the Nobel prize for literature, in 1988. He has been described as "a Dickens of theCairocafés" and "the Balzac of Egypt".He is now the author of no fewer than 30 novels, more than 100 short stories, and more than 200 articles. Half of his novels have been made into films which have circulated throughout the Arabic-speaking world.
3.structural analysis
The text may be divided into 4 parts:
Para. 1-7The boy’s reluctance to go to school and his misgivings about school
Para. 8-16The Boy’s life at school: Rich and colorful,requiring discipline and hard work
Although widely translated, his works are not available in most Middle Eastern countries because of his support of Sadat‘s Camp David initiative. In 1994 he survived an assassination attempt by Islamic extremists. He is married, has two daughters and lives inCairo.
4). Can you live independently or take care of yourself very well
5). What’s your dream you want to realize during the four academic years
6). What do you think of the relationship between the teachers and the students
2 Important language points
3 Translation exercises: C-E and E-C
思考题
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作业
1. Collecting information ofral work:What, in your opinion, makes a perfect school life
of the story:
The following are a few possible understandings of the message the story conveys. Which one do you agree with Argue with your group partners.
Today you truly begin life.
and Details (35ms)
1. clutch
hold tightly, usu. in fear, anxiety, or pain
. Silent and pale, the girl clutched (to/onto) her mother’s chest.
Naguib Mahfouz was born on the 11th Dec. 1911 in an old quarter ofCairo, the youngest son of a merchant. He studied philosophy at King Faud I (nowCairo) University, graduating in 1934. He worked in university administration and then in 1939 he worked for the Ministry of Islamic Affairs. He was later Head of the State Cinema Organization at the Ministry of Culture. He also worked as a journalist.
Works of his second writing period:The Children of Gebelawi(1959)The Thief and the Dogs(1961)Autumn Quail(1962)Small Talk on the Nile(1966)Miramar(1967) several collections of short stories.
7). What are your expectations of university What kind of changes do you think it will bring upon your life
Information:
1)About the author: Naguib Mahfouz—Education & Background
Para. 17-20At the end of school day, everything has changed
III .Presentation (45minutes)
Appreciationfor group discussion in class
a. Plot of the story:
1.warming-up questions
1). What’s your deepest impression of your first day to the Uni.
2). Did you find the Uni. just as you had imagined
3). Are you afraid of leaving home and your dearest parents to a strange place
Be a man.
Today you truly begin life.
Period Three & Four
IV. Detailed analysis of the text (180ms)
Part 1: (45ms)
Ideas (10ms)
How did the boy feel about going to school Find textual evidence.
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Lesson One Text AHalf a Day
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