高高 一一 英英 语语Module 1 Unit 2Reading-1Home alonePlease go through the Reading strategy and find out how to read a play.Whats the characteristics of a play? a. Most plays are in the form of a dialogue to be spoken aloud. b. Writers use different styles of speech. Casual (informal) speech is used, often with incomplete sentences.How to read a play?a. To read it out loud instead of silently to better understand a play. b. To pay attention to the instructions or tips included in a play.What is a play?A play usually consists of several acts. Each act can have several scenes. In the form of a dialogue. Read the dialogue aloud. Pay attention to the instructions and tips.If we read a play, what should we pay attention to?1. Who are the main characters in the play? 2. Why was dad very angry with Daniel?3. What happened to their dog, Spot? Eric, Daniel, Mum and Dad.The room was a mess.Spot was ill. Fast reading1. Mom and Dad were back from their holiday a week earlier.2. Eric was happy when seeing his mother.3. Parents left Daniel in charge.4. The boys spent the money seeing the vet for Spot.FFTTfrightenedday5. The room was very clean and tidy when their parents came back.6. Daniel didnt have a chance to explain what had happened.7. Mom felt regretful for what they said to Daniel.8. Boys didnt use up the money from their parents.FFTTused upa messPlease read Act One of the play carefully and fill in the formCharactersThings they doFeelingsMom and DadEricDanieljust come back from vacationplays soccer at homestays in another roomexcited, disappointed angrysurprised and frightenedsorry, angryPlease read Act Two carefully and fill in form: CharactersThings they doFeelings Daniel Eric Mom Dadexpress his angerangrycomfort his brothercalmtalk about the things that happened todaysorry and regretfulstrong-willed / stubborn1. Suppose you were one of the children what would you do?3. Do you think there is a generation gap between you and your family? How can you deal with it?2. How do you think good parents should treat their children?Discussion1. I just finished my vacation to Yunnan. A. work B. holiday2. The man explained to the people that the factory had been close. A. to give meaning of sth. B. to give a reason for sth.3. When I went into the room, I found the room was in a mess. A. a difficult state B. a dirty or untidy stateBBB4. A teacher should trust his students. A. look after B. believe that sb. is good5. The woman was mad at the dog for eating her shoes. A. worried B. angry6. It is rude to run into others house without knocking at the door. A. not polite B. anxiousBBA1. Write an end to the play.2. Role-play the dialogue in groups of 5.Homework