Loving and Hating New York 教案.doc

Loving and Hating New York 教案 -Teaching PlanTeaching Aims and demands: Knowledge aims:1) Enable students to become acquainted with global information about New York including Manhattan, Broadway, Greenwich Village, Central Park, the Fifth Avenue, Wall Street & Tin Pan Alley. 2) Help students to obtain basic knowledge by means of comprehension questions on content and analyze the basic structure of the text. 3) Make students figure out the essential theme of the article: Lovingandhating New York becomes a matter of alternating moods, often in the same day. The place constantly exasperates, at times exhilarates. Ability aims:1) To make students able to master the detailed knowledge of this essay. 2) To cultivate students understand the whole passage better. 3) To help students to understand and use rhetorical devices accurately. Emotive aims: 1) Establish students cooperating study spirit. 2) Encourage students to voice their own viewpoint about New York. 3) To broaden students horizon from this passage.Teaching Requirements: A. Students are required to get familiar with New York by looking through some materials before class and describe its important role in economy, finance, transportation andcommercial trade of U.S.A. B. Let students point out the main idea of the whole text, the way the author constructed the text and the rhetorical devices employed in the text.C. Ask students to make a discussion on whether to chooseto live in New York and write a composition describing a Chinese city.Key points and difficult points:Key Points: A. Brief account of New York and relevant information about the U.S.A. B. Introduction of comprehension questions on content a. New York - an international metropolis, full of sense of freedom b. Its deficiencies as a pacesetter c. New York - Europeans favorite city d. Faults of New York e. The authors preference Teaching Difficulties:A. Figures of speech a. Ironyb. Euphemismc. Personificationd. Metaphore. Synecdochef. Alliterationg. MetonymyB. Writing style: expositionC. Organization of the textTeaching method: 1) Communication approach 2) Behaviorism 3) Constructivism4. Teacher asking questions about the contents of the text:1 .Do the people wearing T-shirts with a heart design love deeper for New York than the author?2. New York is unique and special. so, where can we find these characteristics?3.Is there any contradiction between the two sentences: “New York was never a good convention city” and “many Europeans call New York their favorite city?”4.How dose the writer describe the different aspects of New York by comparing the different attitudes of outsiders and New Yorkers？5.In what fields can New York no longer be regarded as the leading American city？6.In what respects is New York still regarded as the leading American city？7. What are its deficiencies as a pacesetter?8. What is the main theme of this article?Teaching procedures:1)review: Step1:The following sentences all contain metaphors. Explain their meaning in plain, non-figurative language: 1. But we shall not always expect to remember that, in the past, those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside. 2. But this peaceful revolution of hope cannot become the prey of hostile powers. 3. And let every other power know that this hemisphere intends to remain the master of its own house. 4. We renew our pledge of support: to prevent it from becoming merely a forum for invective, to strengthen its shield of the new and the weak 5. And if a beachhead of co-operation may push back the jungle of suspicion 6. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it, and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.Step2: Complete the words according to the definition. the first letter of the word is given:1. the sense of right and wrong c_. 2. the largest or greatest number, amount, etc. m_. 3. drawn up ready for battle e_.4. to express clearly and exactly f _. 5. that which has been or may be inherited h _.6. to take an oath s _.7. the quality of being generous g _.8. any public place in which discussions take place f _.9. formal written order in the name of a court of law, government, or other authority, directing a person to do or not to sth. w_.10. to do away with completely a _.2) lead-in Free talk about New York: Students and teacher talk about New York from different aspects together and express their view about New York. And lists their causes about why they love New York or not.3) cultural points and background knowledge.1. New York: a state in theNortheasternandMid-Atlanticregions of theUnited States. New York is the27th-most extensive, thethird-most populous, and theseventh-most densely populatedof the50 United States. New York is bordered byNew Jerseyand Pennsylvaniato the south and byConnecticut,Massachusetts, andVermontto the east. The state has amaritime borderwithRhode Islandeast ofLong Island, as well as an international borderwith the Canadian provinces ofOntarioto the west and north, and Quebecto the north. The state of New York is often referred to asNew York State, so as to distinguish it fromNew York City.2. Manhattan(New York County) is the most densely populated borough and is home toCentral Parkand most of the citys skyscrapers. Most of the borough is on Manhattan Island, at the mouth of theHudson River. Manhattan is thefinancial centerof the city and contains the headquarters of many major corporations, the UN, a number of important universities, and many cultural attractions. Uptown Manhattan is divided by Central Park into the Upper East Sideand theUpper West Side, and above the park isHarlem. New York Citys remaining four boroughs are collectively referred to as the outer boroughs.3.Wall Street: a 0.7 miles (1.1km), eight-block-long, street running west to east fromBroadwaytoSouth Streeton theEast RiverinLower Manhattanin thefinancial districtofNew York City. Over time, the term has become ametonymfor the financial markets of the United States as a whole, the American financial sector (even if financial firms are not physically located there), or signifying New York-based financial interests.4. Statue of Liberty National Monumentis aUnited States national monumentlocated in the states ofNew JerseyandNew York, and comprisingLiberty IslandandEllis Island.It includes theStatue of Liberty, situated on Liberty Island, and the immigration station at Ellis Island, which was opened in 1892 and closed in 1954.5. Media in New York CityNew York is a prominent location for the American entertainment industry, with manyfilms, television series, books, and other media being set there. As of 2012, New York City was the second largest center for film and television production in the United States, employing 130,000 individuals and generating an estimated $7.1 billion in direct expenditures,and by volume, New York is the world leader inindependent filmproduction;one-third of all American independent films are produced in New York City.6. Empire State Building : Tired of staring up at New York City skyscrapers? Check out the view of New York City from atop the Empire State Building. You can avoid waiting in the ticket line for the Empire State Building if you buy your tickets online in advance.4) detailed explanation of text:vocabulary:1.bush (adj.) : rustic，countrified，belonging to small towns粗俗的；乡土气的；乡下的 2. pacesetter (n.) : a person that leads the way or serves as a model标兵 3. skyline (n.) : an outline，as of a city，seen against the sky (城市等)以天空为背景映出的轮廓 4. condescending (adj.) : showing condescension，esp.，patronizing表示屈尊的；(尤指)以恩人自居的，屈尊俯就的 5. hype (n.) : cheating，esp. the extravagant promotional advertising欺骗；骗局(尤指大肆宣传，大做广告) 6. scruple (n.) : a feeling of hesitancy，doubt，or uneasiness arising from difficulty in deciding what is right，proper，ethicaletc：qualm or misgiving about something one thinks is wrong踌躇；顾忌，犹豫 7.group living as an entity within a larger group在大文化团体中的一少数派集团 8. metropolis (n.) : any large city or center of population：culture，etc大城市，大都会 9. turf (n.) : slanga neighbor hood area regarded by a street gang as its own territory to be defended against other gangs俚(街头流氓集团的)地盘；势力范围 10. fortitude (n.) : the strength to bear misfortune，pain，etc，calmly and patiently firm courage坚韧不拔，刚毅 terms: measure up : be good enough t0 do a particular job or to reach a particular standard合格，符合标准 例： How will the manager measure up to his new responsibility?经理怎样才能达到他新职责的标准呢? play host(to) : provide the place，food etcfor a special meeting or event招待，接待 例： Beijing will play host to the Olympics in 2008北京将在 2008年主办奥运会。 1.“ Nowadays New York is out of phase with American taste “:Nowadays New York cannot understand nor follow the taste of the American people and is often in disagreement with American politics. out of phase : out of harmony相异的，不协调的 例： The driver f10und that the windshield wipers were out of phase司机发现挡风玻璃上的刮水器动作不协调。2“ No longer so looked up to or copied, New York even prides itself on being a holdout from prevailing American trends” Since New York is no longer looked up to or copied as the undisputed fashion authority, it now boasts that it is a city that resists the prevailing trends (styles, fashion) of America， that it is a place where people can escape from uniformity and commonness.hold out: A holdout is someone who refuses to agree or act with other people in a particular situation and by doing so stops the situation from progressing or being resolved.拒不行动者，拒不让步者。3.Comeback: 1 a : a sharp or witty reply : retort b : a cause for complaint 2 : a return to a former position or condition (as of success or prosperity): recovery, revival staging his ultimate comeback from self-imposed exile4.“ To win in New York is to be uneasy; to lose is to live in jostling proximity to the frustrated majority.” A person who wins in New York is constantly disturbed by fear and anxiety (because he is afraid of losing what he has won in the fierce competition); a person who loses has to live among the defeated, who are in the majority in New York.5. “But the purity of a bohemian dedication can be exaggerated.” But a pure and wholehearted devotion to a Bohemian life style can be exaggerated. Bohemianism is the practice of an unconventional lifestyle, often in the company of like-minded people, with few permanent ties, involving musical, artistic or literary pursuits. In this context, Bohemians can be wanderers, adventurers, or vagabonds. 6. “ But the present generation is enough of a subculture to be a source of profitable boutiques and coffeehouses.”As these young writers and artists have distinct cultural patterns of their own, many businessmen open up profitable boutiques and coffeehouses to cater to their special tastes and interests.7. “A market for knowingness exists in New York that doesnt exist for knowledge.” In New York, a shrewd understanding or ability to appraise things is appreciated and paid for and skill and learning by themselves are not considered valuable.8. New Yorker who sees all the faults of the city still prefer to live in New York New Yorks faults: Trash-strewn streets Unruly school Uneasy feeling or menace The noise The brusqueness9“ The place constantly exasperates, at times exhilarates.” New York constantly irritates and annoys very much but at times it also invigorates and stimulates.1. exasperate: to excite the anger of; to cause irritation or annoyance to2. exhilarate: to make cheerful; to excite。figures of speech:1 Those ad campaigns celebrating the Big Apple。（antonomasia）2. while sitcoms cloned and canned in Hollywood.(alliteration)3. Tin Pan Alley has moved to Nashville and Hollywood.(metonymy) New York was never Mecca to me. (metonymy) Wall Street will advance the millions to make a Hollywood movie only if convinced that a bestselling title or a star name will ensure its success.(metonymy)4. New York is about energy, contention, and striving.(parallelism) and those whose paintings dont sell do illustrations; those who can get acting jobs do commercials; those who are writing ambitious novels sustain themselves on the magazines. Besides, serious art often feeds in the popular these days, changing it with fond irony.(parallism)passage summary:The story begins with the celebration of the Festival of Summer in the city of Omelas, a utopian city of happiness envisaged by the writer There is an air of excitement throughout the city with its clanging bells, flag-adorned boats, beautiful buildings and joyful processions to watch a horse race. The citizens are not simple but happy; they have a feeling of boundless and generous and victory they celebrate is that of life. Then the writer introduces the misery and suffering of a childs sufferings. The people of Omelas accept this as a terrible justice of reality and let the childs misery go on. By this sharp contrast between the former happiness and the present cruelty, the writer draws the attention upon her theme-the nature and basis of happiness. Should the happiness of the many be based upon the suffering of the few? But she provides no solution except an open thought-provoking ending that some people leave Omelas after seeing the child.1) Discourse analysis: this course is another type of writing. Learning this course can make students acquire different writing type and learning some culture of New York.2) Writing skills:3) Students asking teacher questions:(1-10)1.What do “Ivy League Schools” refer to?2.Why did the writer go and live in New York?3. Why do young people still go to New York?testing themselves unwilling to surrender to their most common and easily sold talentsthe fierce competition and challenge standards of excellence demanded8) Activities conducted which are related to the content of the textDiscussion: (every six people a group, and make an interview about this question and act out)1. Does the writer really both love and hate New York? Cite examples to back up your analysis.2. Is New York “Mecca” in your mind?3. Why does New York become a tourist attraction?Speech: (writing a speech and give it in front of your classmates)1. Seattles grand sight in films2. the architect of Statue of Liberty National Monument3. Big AppleNew YorkDebate: 1. Great Wall is more magnificent than Statue of Liberty (Statue of Liberty is more magnificent than Great Wall) 2. Native New Yorkers devotion is greater. (Immigrat