Unit 8 In My DaybyRussellBaker
Unit 8 In My Day by Russell Baker
ContentsWarm-upWords&ExpressionsText AnalysisSentencePatternsOral&WrittenWorkCBIWork6
Contents 2 3 4 5 Words & Expressions Text Analysis Oral & Written Work Sentence Patterns 6 CBI Work 1 Warm-up
Warm-upI. Becoming old: What is the meaning ofthe title---In My Day?. Who tends to use theexpression very often?. Why do they often saythis?
I. Becoming old Warm-up • What is the meaning of the title-In My Day? • Who tends to use the expression very often? • Why do they often say this?
Warm-upII. Generation gapThe Image of the MotherWhat doesthe poem4 Yearsof Age-tell us aboutMy Mommy can do anything!generation gap?8 Years of Age-My Mom knows a lot! A whole lot!12 Years of Age-My Mother doesn't really know quite everything14 Years of Age-Naturally, Mother doesn't know that,either.(to be continued)
II. Generation gap Warm-up The Image of the Mother 4 Years of Age— My Mommy can do anything! 8 Years of Age— My Mom knows a lot! A whole lot! 12 Years of Age— My Mother doesn’t really know quite everything. 14 Years of Age— Naturally, Mother doesn’t know that, either. (to be continued) What does the poem tell us about generation gap?
Warm-upII. Generation gap(continued)16 Years of Age-Mother? She's hopelessly old-fashioned18 Years of Age-That old woman? She's way out of date!25 Years of Age-Well, she might know a little bit about it.35 Years of Age-Before we decide, let's get Mom's opinion.45 Years of Age-Wonder what Mom would have thought about it?65 Years of Age-WishI could talk it over with Mom!
II. Generation gap Warm-up 16 Years of Age— Mother? She’s hopelessly old-fashioned. 18 Years of Age— That old woman? She’s way out of date! 25 Years of Age— Well, she might know a little bit about it. 35 Years of Age— Before we decide, let’s get Mom’s opinion. 45 Years of Age— Wonder what Mom would have thought about it? 65 Years of Age— Wish I could talk it over with Mom! (continued)
Warm-upIII. What is your story? Tell the class brief storiesof family bond in your family-- stories betweenyou andyour parents, or that betweenyour parents and theirparents
III. What is your story? Warm-up • Tell the class brief stories of family bond in your family - stories between you and your parents, or that between your parents and their parents
Words & ExpressionsMake good useofyourpaperI. Words in the glossarydictionaryRequirementsWords for detailed studyRead the words in the Glossaryamounton P184-185, and keep them inbattermindbrisklySelf-study the words in the rightchargecolumn from the followinghardenperspectives:word formationhazycollocations, synonyms, Englishexplanations, usages.disconnectionPrepare yourself for the wordminddictation in class.resignationFinishExes.3onP189transparentlyveintrip
Words & Expressions Requirements • Read the words in the Glossary on P184-185, and keep them in mind. • Self-study the words in the right column from the following perspectives: word formation, collocations, synonyms, English explanations, usages. • Prepare yourself for the word dictation in class. • Finish Exes. 3 on P189. Words for detailed study • amount • batter • briskly • charge • harden • hazy • disconnection • mind • resignation • transparently • vein • trip I. Words in the glossary Make good use of your paper dictionary
Words&ExpressionsII. Words in the textRequirementsActiveWordsOfferasmanyaspossibleunutterablederivatives of the words in the.senilityright column before looking them.interrogatorup in the dictionary:radiantLook them up in your dictionaryovergrownfor their meanings, possibleusages and collocations;Finish Exes. 6 on P192Please finishthe exercises all byyourself and be honest!
Words & Expressions Requirements • Offer as many as possible derivatives of the words in the right column before looking them up in the dictionary; • Look them up in your dictionary for their meanings, possible usages and collocations; • Finish Exes. 6 on P192. Active Words • unutterable • senility • interrogator • radiant • overgrown II. Words in the text Please finish the exercises all by yourself and be honest!
Words &ExpressionsIII. ExpressionsRequirementsRecommended ExpressionsArgue sb. back to realityRead Text A for a generalBe always on the rununderstanding of the content;Be gray with ageBlow the King off his thronePick outuseful expressions fromBurden others with one'sText A, try to explain them inmiseriesEnd at the bottomyour own words and show how toFromdiaper to shrouduse them with sentences;Go into the makingHurl oneself atlifeTry to figure out how Text A isLecture sb. onorganized and offer a detailedLook for the silver liningoutline of Text ALook upon sth. in a disturbingway
Words & Expressions Requirements • Read Text A for a general understanding of the content; • Pick out useful expressions from Text A, try to explain them in your own words and show how to use them with sentences; • Try to figure out how Text A is organized and offer a detailed outline of Text A Recommended Expressions • Argue sb. back to reality • Be always on the run • Be gray with age • Blow the King off his throne • Burden others with one’s miseries • End at the bottom • From diaper to shroud • Go into the making • Hurl oneself at life • Lecture sb. on • Look for the silver lining • Look upon sth. in a disturbing way III. Expressions
EachgroupshouldTextAnalysispresentyourresearchwork withapowerpgint.I. Background informationWho is Russell Baker? Do some research work with your group membersand get to know more about him (including at least his birth, prizes)autobiography, reviews of the book,etc). (G1 & G2 are in charge of thisquestion.)Can you calculate the time period in which Russell Baker was broughtup? Surf the Internet for more information about the GreatDepression in US. (G3 & G4 are in charge of this question.)Which day is Guy Fawkes Day? How did it originate? How do peoplecelebrate it today? (G5 & G6 are in charge of this question.)
Text Analysis • Who is Russell Baker? Do some research work with your group members and get to know more about him (including at least his birth, prizes, autobiography, reviews of the book, etc). (G1 & G2 are in charge of this question.) • Can you calculate the time period in which Russell Baker was brought up? Surf the Internet for more information about the Great Depression in US. (G3 & G4 are in charge of this question.) • Which day is Guy Fawkes Day? How did it originate? How do people celebrate it today? (G5 & G6 are in charge of this question.) I. Background information Each group should present your research work with a powerpoint