新时代跨学科英语阅读1 课件 U4 Self-Reliance

Self-RelianceWarm-upPartAReadingStrategiesPartBContentsCanyouthinkofatimewhenyouhadtorelyonyourselftosolveaproblemorovercomeachallenge?Whatdidyoulearnfromthatexperience?Howdoyouthinkself-reliancemaycontributetoyourpersonalgrowth?Doyouviewself-relianceasuniversallybeneficial,ordoyouthinktherearecircumstancesinwhichseekingsupportfromothersismoreadvantageous?12Warm-up

PartA

PartAIntroductionAuthor:

LouisaMayAlcott(1832–1888)Genre:

Semi-autobiographicalnovelPublished:

1868(Vol.1)&1869(Vol.2)Setting:

CivilWar-eraNewEnglandCentralCharacters:

TheMarchsisters—Meg,Jo,Beth,AmyCoreTheme:

Femaleself-reliance&transitiontowomanhoodKeyContext:WomenassumingnewrolesduringtheCivilWar.Challengesdomestic&societalexpectations.LiterarySignificance:Landmarkinrealisticdomesticfiction.Exploresgenderroles,integrity,andcommunity.EnduringLegacy:

Aclassicportraitoffamily,resilience,andpersonalgrowth.ReadingStrategiesInliterature,acharacter’straitscanberevealedbytheiractions,motivations,andevolutionthroughoutanarrative.Areadercanusuallymakeadetailedexaminationandtracethesetraitsthroughcharactersketchandanalysis.Thisapproachtoreadingliteraturefocusesonunderstandingcharactersasthecentralelementsthatdrivethestoryforwardandconveyitsthemes.Charactersketchesandanalysesarenotjustaboutlistingqualitiesbutdelvingintothecomplexitiesofacharacter’spersonality,theirrelationshipswithothercharacters,andtheirsignificancewithinthestory’scontext.CharacterSketchandAnalysisThekeystepsincharactersketchandanalysisinclude:1)describingphysicalandpersonaltraits;2)analyzingcharactermotivations;3)examiningthecharacter’srelationshipsandinteractions;4)trackingcharacterdevelopment;5)connectingthecharactertothemes.ComprehensionCheck

I.Fillinthemissinginformationbyreferringtothetextforclues.WhileattendingalecturebyProfessorSands,Jofoundherselfmoreinterestedinplanningherentryforawriting__________.Jowasbusyplanningher__________,consideringwhethertheduelshouldcomebeforetheelopementorafterthemurder.Eventually,Joelectrifiedherfamily,announcingthatshehadwonthe__________.Jobegantofeelherselfa(n)__________inthehouse,asher“rubbish”transformedintocomfortsforeveryonethroughthemagicofherpen.Jotookgreatcomfortinknowingthatshecouldsupplyherown__________,andneedasknooneforapenny.conteststoryprizepowerwantsII.Choosethebestanswertoeachofthefollowingquestions.1.WhydidJochoosenottotellherfamilyaboutherplantowritefortheprizeatfirst?A.Shewantedtosurprisethemwithhersuccess.B.Shethoughttheywoulddiscourageherfromwriting.C.Shewasuncertainaboutherchancesofwinning.D.Shepreferredtoworkinsecretuntilshefinishedherstory.2.WhatwasJo’sinitialreactionuponreceivingtheletterfromthepublication?A.Shewasindifferentsincesheexpectedit.B.Shewasrelievedbecauseshehadbeenwaitinganxiously.C.Shewasstartledandemotional,unabletobelievehersuccess.D.Shewasdisappointedbecauseshethoughtitwasarejection.CC3.WhatwasJo’sfather’sadviceregardinghernovel?A.Topublishitimmediatelyforquickfame.B.Toreviseitaccordingtothepublisher’sdemands.C.Toletitwaitandripenbeforemakinganydecisions.D.Toself-publishwithoutmakinganychanges.4.WhatdoesJo’sattitudetowardrevisinghernovelsuggestabouthercharacter?A.Sheisunwillingtocompromiseherartisticintegrity.B.Sheprioritizesfameoverartisticexpression.C.Sheisflexibleandopentocriticism.D.Shevaluesfinancialgainoverpersonalsatisfaction.5.Whatdoesthetextimplyabouttheroleofwomen’sworkandfinancialindependenceduringtheperiod?A.Womenwereencouragedtobefinanciallyindependentthroughcreativework.B.Women’sworkwasnottakenseriously,andfinancialindependencewasrare.C.Creativeworkwasseenasaviablepathtofinancialindependenceforwomen.D.Womenprimarilyreliedoninheritanceforfinancialsecurity.CABKeyElement1:FinancialAutonomyviawritingPracticalPath:EarnsmoneythroughherstoriesOutcome:GainsfreedomtomakeindependentlifechoicesNorelianceonothersforlivelihoodKeyElement2:Adaptability&LearningfromExperienceBehavioralAdjustment:ModifiessocialconducttofitcircumstancesCreativeFlexibility:TweakswritingstyletoappealtobroaderaudiencesLinktoSelf-Reliance:Adaptationfuelssurvival&successinarestrictivesocietyKeyElement3:SupportiveRelationships(BalancetoIndependence)KeyConnections:Sisters,Marmee,LaurieRole:Provideemotionalsupport&collaborationCoreIdea:Self-reliance≠isolation;seekinghelpcoexistswithindependenceIII.BasedonJo’sjourneyinLittleWomen,whatkeyelementsdoyouthinkareessentialinachievingherself-reliance?RejectingDomesticityforProfessionalAmbitionPursueswritingcareerinsteadofprioritizingmarriage/homemakingEarnsmoneyindependently,defyingthenormofwomen’sfinancialdependenceViewshercraftasacoreidentity,nota“hobby”AssertingIntellectualAgencyEngagesinconfidentintellectualdebates(withLaurie,sisters,etc.)Refusestosuppressheropinionstofit“politefeminine”standardsChallengesthestereotypethatwomenlackintellectualcapacityBlurringGenderedTraitBoundariesEmbraces“masculine-coded”traits:assertiveness,boldness,brashnessRejectsoverlyfeminineattire/activitiesshedeemsrestrictiveQuestionsrigiddefinitionsof“feminine”behavior&presentationIV.InwhatwaysdoesJo’scharacterquestionorsubvertthetraditionalexpectationsoffemininityanddomesticity?ExtensionActivitiesI.Groupdiscussion:JoMarchhasservedasaninspirationforgenerationsofreaders,particularlyyoungwomenseekingtheirownpathstoindependenceandself-reliance.Howdoesherstoryinspirecontemporarydiscussionsaboutgender,independence,andpursuingone’spassions?SampleDiscussionPointsBreakingGenderRoles:Jorejectedthe19th-century“marriageplot.”Whatarethemodern“scripts”women(orothergenders)arestillexpectedtofollowandbreaktoday?Passionvs.Pragmatism:Jochangedherwritingtogetpublished.Whenisadaptingyourdreamasmartcompromise,andwhendoesitrisklosingyourauthenticself?ThePowerofSisterhood:TheMarchsisterswereeachother’ssupportsystem.Howdoesyourowncommunityor“squad”helpyoubuildindependence?II.ExploreliterarycharactersinChinaandabroadwhoembodytraitssimilartoJo.CompareandcontrastthesecharacterswithJo,analyzinghowtheyreflecttheperiodandcultureinwhichtheywerecreated.SampleDiscussionPointsThinkofacharacterfromanystory—EastorWest—whoremindsyouofJoMarch.Whatsingletraitconnectsthemmost:theirdefiance,theircreativemind,orthewaytheybuildachosenfamily?QuickComparisonstoInspire:Jovs.JaneEyre:Bothsoughtindependence,butwasJo’sbattlemoreforacareer,whileJane’swasforequallove?Jovs.acharacterlikeMulan:Bothbrokegenderroles.DidMulan’sdisguiseforfamilydutymakeherrebelliondifferentfromJo’sverypublicfightforself-fulfillment?Jovs.HermioneGranger:Bothusedtheirbrilliantminds.HowdidHermione’sfightagainstmagicalprejudicecomparetoJo'sfightagainstpublishingnorms?

PartB

PartBIntroductionTheNovel&ItsCreationAmodernclassic(2001)byYannMartel,winnerofthe2002ManBookerPrize.Inspiredbyataleofhumanandanimalsurvival,itexploresprofoundthemesoffaith,storytelling,andresilience.Martel’sextensiveresearchintozoology,survival,andreligiongivesthestoryauthenticityanddepth.ATurningPoint:Chapter57ThispivotalchaptercapturesPi’scrucialshiftinmindset:FromDespairtoResolve:

Hemovespasthopelessnessanddecidestoactivelyfightforsurvival.ANewStrategy:

Recognizinghisfateislinkedtothetiger,RichardParker,Pidecideshemusttamehimtosurvive.TheFirstStep:

Usinghisuniqueknowledgeasazookeeper’sson,hebeginstheprocessofestablishingdominanceandorderonthelifeboat.ComprehensionCheckI.Read

eachstatementanddecidewhetheritistrue(T)orfalse(F)basedonthetext.RichardParker’sgazeatPiiscomparedtothatofacontentedanimalinacage,suggestingalevelofsatisfactionandcuriosityratherthanaggression.ThetextsuggeststhatPiviewsthesituationofbeingstrandedwithRichardParkerasanopportunitytodemonstratehissuperiorityovernature.Pi’suseofthewhistleissolelyintendedasameansofinstillingfearinRichardParkertokeephimatbay.ThenarrativeimpliesthatPi’spreviousexperiencesandknowledgeofanimalbehaviorplaynosignificantroleinhissurvivalstrategywithRichardParker.PiviewsthechallengeofsurvivingwithRichardParkerasatransformativeexperiencethatforceshimtotapintopreviouslyundiscoveredaspectsofhischaracter.TFFFTII.Choosethebestanswertoeachofthefollowingquestions.1.WhatdoesPi’splantotameRichardParkersignifyabouthischaracter?A.Hisdesperationtomaintaindominance.B.Hisingenuityandadaptabilityinsurvivalsituations.C.Hislackofunderstandingofanimalbehavior.D.Hiswillingnesstocoexistpeacefullywithnature.2.WhattriggersPi’sdecisiontotameRichardParkerratherthanhopingforhisaccidentaldeath?A.Realizationoftheirmutualdependencyforsurvival.B.AnunexpectedattackfromRichardParker.C.Advicefromapassingship.D.Adreamabouthisfamily.BA3.Themetaphorofthefloatingcircusprimarilyservesto________.A.highlighttheabsurdityofPi’ssituationB.illustratePi’sdescentintomadnessC.emphasizePi’screativeapproachtosurvivalD.showthedangersoftheopensea4.Thetext’srepeateduseof“TREEEEEE!TREEEEEE!TREEEEEE!”functionsas_______.A.anonomatopoeiathatmimicsthesoundofthewhistleB.asymbolofhopeandresilienceC.aforeshadowingoffutureconflictsbetweenPiandRichardParkerD.anallegoryforthehumanstruggleagainstnature5.Whichstatementbestreflectsthethemeofself-relianceasdepictedinthetext?A.Survivaldependsonone’sabilitytousetheenvironmenttotheiradvantage.B.Trueself-reliancerequiresthecompleteabsenceoffear.C.Overcomingchallengesisimpossiblewithoutthehelpofothers.D.Self-relianceisonlyachievablethroughphysicalstrength.CAAIII.InthedirecircumstancesthatPifindshimselfin,whatcreativesurvivaltacticsdoesheemploy?CanyouthinkofanyotherunusualsurvivalmethodsthatPicouldemploygiventheresourceshehas?Observation→MemoryRetrieval→Improvisation→SystematicApplication↓↓↓↓(Tiger'sbehavior)+(Zooknowledge)→(Whistleastool)→(Dailydominanceritual)MentalandEmotionalStrengthOvercamedespairandchosetoliveMadeactivechoicesinsteadofgivingupFacedextremefearandmanageditPracticalIntelligenceWatchednaturepatternsandanimalbehaviorUsedzooknowledgeforrealsurvivalCreatedtoolsandsystemsfromlimitedresourcesAdaptiveThinkingChangedstrategieswhenneededCreatedsafezonesonthelifeboatTurnedthreatintocontrolledcoexistenceIV.WhatpersonalqualitiesmightcontributetoPi’ssurvival?Howdoesthisreflecthisresourcefulnessandadaptability?ExtensionActivitiesHowdoesPi’sliteralstruggleforsurvivaldemonstratethespiritualjourneytowardself-relianceandmasteryoverone’scircumstances?“IfRichardParkerisyourbiggestfear,what‘whistle’wouldyouusetocontrolit?”

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