Unit 5 Nelson Mandela - a modern hero 厦门一中 洪丽慧2006.10.24Lead in If we are going to talk about some great person, who will you think of first? Why? In my opinion, . is a great person, because he / she is strong-mindedDo you think one day you or one of your group will be a great man or woman? Why? In my opinion, . is a great person, because he / she is unselfishbrainstormingis activenever gives upnever loses heartis willing to help othersA great personis determinedGuessing great personsHe fought against the German Nazis and Japanese invaders during World War IIHe saved many Chinese soldiers. He was a CanadianNorman BethuneHe founded the first Republic in China in 1911.He strongly believed in the three principles: nationalism; peoples rights; peoples livelihood.He is a Chinese.Guessing great personsSun Zhongshan2.He was sentenced to imprisonment because he fought for black people.3. He was given the Nobel Prize for peace in 1993.1.He was chosen as the first black president of South Africa.He is sentenced to imprisonment for nine years.2.He was sentenced to imprisonment because he fought for black people.3. He was given the Nobel Prize for peace in 1993.1.He was chosen as the first black president of South Africa.a modern heroWhats the connection between them?reading strategies: Make a guess according to the title before reading. Pre-reading Elias storyA.Strangers B. Friends C. Father and son D. Teacher and studentreading strategies : Read fast to prove your guess and get the main idea.Whats the connection between them?A.Strangers B. Friends C. Father and son D. Teacher and studentWhat is the general idea of the story? A.the poor life of black people in South Africa. B.the life of Mandela. C.how Mandela helped black people.D.how Elias met Mandela.The story is about _ .skimming reading strategies : It is a story so we should find out the essential items in a story.Time Place CharacterseventsIn the middle of 1900sSouth AfricaElias and Mandela How Mandela helped Elias and black people in South Africa.scanningtime events19401946194819521963The life of Eliashe was bornhe began schoolhe left school he met Nelson Mandelahe helped Mandela blow up some government buildings blow up1. Elias met Nelson Mandela at the law firm.2. Nelson Mandela was a black lawyer.3. Elias was unable to read or write because he was lazy.4. Nelson Mandela helped him keep his job.5. Nelson Mandela thought violence was a good way to help black people.6. Elias was happy blowing up government buildings.TTFTFFWhat difficulties did black people have in South Africa?no moneycould not write or readout of workno right to voteHow did Mandela help Elias and other black people ? He opened a black law firm. He organized the ANC Youth League. He broke the law in a peaceful way first. He blew up some government buildings Learning strategies: Use what youve learned to express. after reading Performance: Black people went to Mandelas law firm for help.Follow this: B: Good morning, Mr. Mandela.M: What can I do for you?B: Im worried these days because I am out of work/ Im worried about M: Id like to offer a place for you inmy firm / Id like to advise you toB: Thank you very much./ It is so kind of you.Problems:no money to pay the school feescould not write or readout of work no right to vote Advice/helpgive/lend/ offer teachfind a jobattack the law or fightWrite a composition, Comparing our comfortable life with thesad life of black people in South Africa.options:1. pair work: ideas sharing2. group work: differences; similarities; passage presentation3. Individual work: outline; draft; editing; final writing Assignment Self-assessment Do you have a general idea of the story now? What qualities of Mandela impress you most? Are you familiar with the new words now? What strategies have you learned in the class? Are you active in the class? What problems did you have in reading ? What help do you need from the teacher?