The Teddy Stoddard Story Unit 2 Text 1. Teaching Objectives Practice reading and talking about...

The Teddy Stoddard Story

Unit 2Text 1

Teaching Objectives Practice reading and talking about issues on

teacher-student relationship; Discuss how one’s attitude affects people

around him/her; Discuss how to appreciate oneself and be

confident; Grammar :

learn to use the past future tense tell the different usages between “as” and “like”

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading

Before Reading Background Information

Overview of the American Education System Primary school American children start school at the age of five

years. The first year at school is called kindergarten. The second year at school is considered the first year of primary school and is referred to as first grade. In America, the word grade has two meanings: (1) the score achieved on an exam or in a course, and (2) a year of education in primary or secondary school. Primary school most commonly consists of five years of education, referred to as first through fifth grades.

Secondary school Upon completion of fifth grade (the last year of

primary school), American children advance to secondary school. Secondary school most commonly consists of a total of seven years, referred to as sixth through twelfth grades. The ninth through twelfth grades are most commonly referred to as high school. Upon completion of twelfth grade, American students are awarded a certificate called the high school diploma.

Undergraduate school Students who have completed high school and

would like to attend college or university must attend what is referred to as an undergraduate school. These are schools that offer either a two-year degree (called an associate degree) or a four-year degree (called a bachelor’s degree) in a specific course of study. That course of study is called the major. While most schools that offer a four-year degree will admit students who have not yet chosen a major, all students are required to select (or declare) a major by their second year at school. Students who complete an associate degree can continue their education at a four-year school and eventually complete a bachelor degree.

Graduate school Students who have obtained a bachelor’s degree

can continue their education by pursuing one of two types of degrees. The first is a master’s degree. This is usually a two-year degree that is highly specialized in a specific field. Students who want to advance their education even further in a specific field can pursue a doctorate degree, also called a PhD. A PhD degree can take between three and six years to complete, depending on the course of study chosen, the ability of the student, and the thesis that the student has selected.

Before Reading

Warm-up Questions: Who is your favourite teacher? And why? Confucius said in The Analects( 《论

语》 ) that “ 有教无类” , and how would you understand and interpret it?

Use at least three adjectives to describe the qualifications of an ideal teacher in your mind.

Global Reading

How do Mrs. Thompson and Teddy affect each other’s life?

What is the turning point of the story?

How many parts can this passage be divided into?

Structural Analysis

Detailed Reading

Paragraph 1-5 Paragraphs 6-8 Paragraphs 9-12 Paragraphs 13-14 Paragraphs 15-20

Paragraph 1-5

Question: What lie does Mrs. Thompson tell her

children?

Language work

You never can tell what type of impact you may made on another’s life by you actions or lack of action, consider this fact in you venture through life.

Jean Thompson stood in front of her fifth-grade class on the very first day of school in the fall and told the children a lie.

Mrs. Thompson had watched Teddy the year before and noticed he didn’t play well with the other children, that his clothes were unkempt and that he constantly needed a bath.

It got to the point during the first few months that she would actually take delight in marking his papers with a broad red pen, making bold X’s and then marking the F at the top of the paper biggest of all.

Paragraphs 6-8

Question: From the teacher’s comments, what

changes could be noticed in Teddy ？ What was Mrs. Thompson’s reaction when

she read Teddy’s file? Why?

Language work

At the school where Mrs. Thompson taught, she was required to review each child’s records and put Teddy’s off until last.

When she opened his file, she was in for a surprise.

Teddy is a bright, inquisitive child with a ready laugh.

He does his work neatly and has good manners … he is a joy to be around.

Teddy is withdrawn and doesn’t show much interest in school.

Paragraphs 9-12Question: Did Mrs. Thompson immediately begin to do

something for Teddy? Why ? How did the children in the class think of

Teddy’s present ? Why did Mrs. Thompson put on the bracelet

and dab some perfume on her wrist? Why did Mrs. Thompson cry ?

Language work

It was all she could do, with the school play and all until the day before the holidays began and she was suddenly forced to focus on Teddy Stoddard.

Mrs. Thompson took pains to open it in the middle of the other presents.

She stifled the children’s laughter when she exclaimed how pretty the bracelet was, putting it on, and dabbing some of the perfume behind the other wrist.

Paragraphs 13-14Question: What changes did Mrs. Thompson make in

her teaching? What was the remarkable change in Teddy? Why would Mrs. Thompson remember that

cologne on days when there was an important test.

Language work:

On that very day, she quit teaching reading, writing and speaking.

… well, he had also become the “pet” of the teacher who had once vowed to love all of her children exactly the same.

Paragraphs 15-20

Questions:

What were the occasions on which Teddy send Mrs. Thompson his notes or letters?

What was the constant message in all the notes or letters?

Four years after that, she got another letter, saying that while things had been tough at times, he’d stayed in school, had stuck with it, and would graduate form college with the highest of honors.

He assured Mrs. Thompson she was still his favorite teacher.

He explained that his father died a couple o years ago and he was wondering … well, if Mrs. Thompson might agree to sit in the pew usually reserved for the mother of the groom.

And I bet on that special day, Jean Thompson smelled just like…well, just lile the way Teddy remembered his mother smelling on their last Christmas together.To After Reading

lack of Absence or less than enough of.

The building was never finished because of a lack of money.

At a height of 25,000 feet, the lack of oxygen causes dizziness and headaches.

lack v. He lacks common sense/ experience/ courage

to join the army. Their action lacks consistency; they said one

thing and do another.

venture

An activity or undertaking involving risk or uncertainty. a commercial venture The two company have embarked on a joint

venture to produce cars in America.

tell a lie To deliberately say something that is not true.

Whenever she told a lie, she felt guilty afterwards.

I knew that he was telling a lie when he said he loved me more than anyone else in the world.

Note that in most cases it’s a bit too strong to say that someone is telling a lie. More often than not we say “that’s not true.” instead of “you’re lying.” In the text we can detect a touch of humor in the phrase.

constantly

All the time, or very often She was constantly trying to impress her boss. The general public is constantly exposed to

radiation.

take delight in

to get great pleasure from (doing something) :

I took great delight in watching him making a fool of himself

be required to Be demanded to; to have to do something

All the students are required to attend at least 90% of the lecture.

People do not realize that they are requested to declare their earnings because they are legally required to.

requirement n Applicants must fulfill all the requirements

described in the brochure before their applications can be considered.

put off

to delay; to move to a later day

The rehearsal has been put off until next Tuesday because the director is not very well tonight.

be in for

To be about to have something unpleasant or suffer something We are in for some trouble if we don’t finish it

quickly. It’s pretty stormy! I think we are in for a rough

fight.

inquisitive

Always wanting to find out the details about things and people Journalists have to be inquisitive, fearless and

determined. One of the best students in the class, she has

an inquisitive mind as well as a hard-working spirit.

manners (pl.)

Way of behaving with reference to polite standards. We need someone who look clean and neat

and have good manners. He was one of those people that everyone’s

mother seemed to like—he had such good manners.

It’s bad manners to talk with a full mouth.

joy

A cause of great pleasure My children are a great joy to me. It’s a great joy to teach a class of students

like you.

affect

To influence The rise in gas prices is like to affect the cost

of electricity. Scientists are investigating the ways in which

the ocean affects the climate.

withdraw

To (cause to) not to take part in I withdrew from the contest two days before it

took place because I was too nervous. It will be sad if Kinnock withdraws from politics

altogether.

take steps

To take action, to do what is necessary

Managers must take steps to ensure that everyone understands the new regulations.

We have taken steps to prevent such unpleasant things from taking place again.

focus on

To direct one’s attention to, to focus on The conference will focuses on the issue of

population control. The movie focuses on the parallel lives of two

families, one white, one black.

take pains To make a great effort or take great care

Mary took great pains with her English and got high marks.

pains great care or effort No pains, no gains. (or: No gains without pains.) We must give him something for his pains.

stifle

To prevent from happening She stifled a yawn as the boss read out the

sales figures. A group of girls sat at the back of the class,

stifling giggles throughout the lession.

exclaim

To cry out or speak suddenly and loudly She exclaimed in delight when she saw the

presents.

“Oh, no!” exclaimed Bill in terror. “The house is on fire.”

quit

To stop Suddenly, she quit talking, turning her face to

the pillow and went to sleep. I’d quit taking the pills because they were

making me overweight.

vow

to promise solemnly Penny boarded the plane, vowing she would

always love me. Ben vowed to avenge his mother’s death.

whilealthough

While a Rolls Royce is a very nice car it is extremely expensive to run.

While I understand that you’re busy at the moment, I really think you ought to see these notes.

While she is a very likeable girl, she can be very difficult to work with.

assure

To declare positively, to tell someone that something is definitely true Her mother assured her that everything would

be alright. “there is no need to worry,” he assured them,

“I've got everything planned.”

wonder

Used to introduce a request I wondered whether you would be so kind as to

send me an application form. I wonder if you would help me.

Think about or ask oneself about something He wondered whether he would be able to find

the hotel again. I wonder what she is doing tonight.

bet

To state confidently The builders want to finish the job by Friday, I

bet they won’t. I bet Tom has a hangover this morning—you

should have seen how much he was drinking last night.

After Reading

Structural Analysis Summary Past Future Tense Word Derivation Oral Work Writing

Summary

A. The text could be divided into three parts according to the development of sequence. Please write a summary for each part.

Paragraph 1-5

Paragraph 6-8

Paragraph 9-12

Paragraph 13-14

Paragraph 15-20

Structural Analysis

Parts Paragraphs Main Ideas

1 Paragraphs 1-5

Mrs. Thompson’s general impression about Teddy from her observation.

2 What the teacher learned of Teddy from his records.

3 Paragraphs 9-12

Turning point : how Teddy’s present touched the teacher.

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Paragraphs 6-8

Structural Analysis

Parts

Paragraphs Main Ideas

4 Paragraphs 13-14

Mrs. Thompson’s special care and encouragement to Teddy.

5 The five successive notes by Teddy at important stages of his study and life.

Paragraphs 15-20

B. Please use one sentence to summarize the main idea of the text.

Check the grammar exercises in the student book

Additional grammar exercise (past future tense)

Translate the sentences using the given structure. 他正准备睡觉时忽然有人敲门。 ( 过去某时准备做某事

用” was going to”) 我问她是否要来参加晚会。 ( 过去某时将要做某事用” was

coming”) 我们正要离开时，一辆车开了过来。 ( 过去某时正要做某事

用” was about to”) 客机五分钟后将起飞。 ( 定于后来某时做某事用” was due to”) 午饭后他们准备去打猎。 ( 过去某时准备将来做某事用” was

to”) 他们本来打算那年结婚的，后来战争爆发了。 ( 过去某时本来

打算做某事用” were to have been”)

Check the vocabulary exercises in the student book

Additional exercise:

Word Derivation 1. The couple finally got divorced after a 20-year

_____________ (joy) marriage. 2. The present diplomatic policy of the U.S. to

Afghanistan is a ______________ (continue) of the earlier one.

3. After his parents’ death, Teddy became more and more ____________(withdraw).

4. The expensive throw-away _________(wrap) paper should be abandoned to protect the environment.

5. My mood dissipated as I boarded the ____________(stifle) train and began to notice the numberless crowd of silent figures – I realized I was one of them.

6. In an interview with the Daily Californian, the attractive, rugged-looking, bearded student spoke in an __________(assure) manner as he delineated his views on the problems facing the gay community.

7. Teddy used to be shy and __________(reserve) during his childhood.

8. The review of the movie has been overwhelmingly ________(favour).

Oral Work

“师者 , 所以传道授业解惑也 .” ------ 韩愈How do you understand the sentence?

Have a discussion on the role of teachers.

Writing Write a poem for teachers.

A Sample: A Teacher for All Seasons A teacher is like Spring, A teacher is like Winter,

Who nurtures new green sprouts, While it’s snowing hard outside,, Encourages and leads them, Keeping students comfortable,, Whenever they have doubts. As a warm and helpful guide.

A teacher is like Summer, Teacher, you do all these things, Whose sunny temperament, With a pleasant attitude Makes studying a pleasure, You’re a teacher for all seasons, Preventing discontent. And you have my gratitude.

A teacher is like Fall, With methods crisp and clear, By Joanna Fuchs Lessons of bright colorsAnd a happy atmosphere.