The written word课件9.pptVIP

* * 牛津高中英语 (模块八 · 高二下学期) Word Power 板块：教学设计—课件 Unit 1 Literature Unit 1 课件描述： Students are going to learn some words and expressions concerning literature in this courseware. It can be divided into mainly three parts: different categories of literature, literary writers and new words related to the word “write”. Exercises and activities are designed to help students practice and reinforce the new vocabulary. literature I. Brainstorming: How many categories of literature can you think of ? Can you name some? Generally speaking, literature can be divided into two main categories: Fiction: describing imaginary people and event, not real ones Non-fiction: true and based on facts Now refer to Part A on your students’ book about different types of fiction and non-fiction and try to fill in the following chart: Fiction Description Category of literature poetry drama short story novel ● has a repeated rhythm ● focuses on feelings ● tells a story through action and speech ● first written and then performed on stage ● only a few characters ● a simple plot ● many characters ● a complex plot ● popular science fiction, romance, etc Non-fiction Description Category of literature news article news story biography autobiography ● reports of recent events in newspapers or on television or radio ● the story of a person’s life written by someone else ● the story of a person’s life written by that person II. Further learning: Writer of different types of literature: Someone who writes drama is called a _________. who writes poems is called a ________. who writes short stories is a _______________. who writes novels is a ________. playwright poet short story writer novelist Here are some literary figures. Do you know some information about them and their works? William Shakespeare: Birth and death date: 26 April 1564—23 April