The-Life-ofMark-Twain教学课件.pptVIP

Module 3Cultural Corner and Task 高二英语组 徐川 Introduction The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 《汤姆索亚历险记》 Do you know this book? This novel describes a young boy named Tom Sawyer growing up in a small town along the Mississippi River. He explores the countryside on a riverboat with his friends, falls in love with girls, searches for treassure…  Who is the author of this interesting novel? Mark Twain How much information do you know about him? Lets read the cultural corner on P.29 and write down the following information about him Mark Twain Name? Pen Name? Mark Twain Real Name? Samuel Clemens Works ? The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Meaning? Watermark Two Use? A warning Adventurous Life? Influence? Popular The Adventurous Life of Mark Twain He determined to make his fortune in South America, but he did not succeed. Forced to change his plans, he worked as a pilot for several years on Mississippi. The Adventurous Life of Mark Twain Mark Twain was born in Florida and he was not a healthy baby. But with his mothers tender care, he managed to survive. As a boy, he caused much trouble for his parents. He didnt like to go to school, and he constantly ran away from home. The Adventurous Life of Mark Twain When he was four, Twains family moved to Hannibal. In 1851, he began working as a typesetter (排字员)and contributor. From 1857 to 1861,Twain worked as a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River. The Adventurous Life of Mark Twain In 1863, he worked at a Virginia City newspaper. In 1864,Twain moved to San Francisco, still as a journalist. The Adventurous Life of Mark Twain The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County brought him national attention. The Adventurous Life of Mark Twain According to this article, can you tell me whats the relationship between his adventurous life and his works? Works? Adventurous Life? Giving Mark Twain inspiration and materials of writin