英语课外阅读----大卫科波菲尔

1、 After this period, we will be able to: 1. understand the novel better; 2. grasp how to appreciate a novel; 3. learn about the philosophy of life revealed in the book; Learning goals Part of the reason Dickens loved his own novel, David Copperfield, was that it was rather closely modeled as his own

2、life. His works exposed and criticized all the poverty, injustice and corruption in England in the 19th-century.aunt: Miss Betsay Trotwood Mr. Wickfields clerk: Uriah Heep second wife: Agnes Wickfieldchildhood friend: Steerforthservant: PeggottyPeggottys nieces: Emilyfirst wife: Dora landlord: Mr. &

3、amp; Mrs. Micawber mother: Clara Copperfield stepfatherMr. MurdstonePeggottys brother: Daniel Peggotty Betsays friend, Agnes father: Mr. Wickfield 1. Know about the writer, his writing style and the background of the story 2. Understand the plot beginning rising actions climax falling actions resolu

4、tion 3. Know some basic reading skills finding clues identifying foreshadowing(铺垫铺垫) and making prediction analyzing character traits 4. Understand the theme and think criticallyHow to appreciate a novel我的舞台我做主我的舞台我做主 PresentingCommentTask I (1-5)Task I (6-10) Task II (1-3)Task II (4-6) 展示点评要求展示点评要求

5、1.展示同学，书写工整，语言力求简洁规范。2.点评同学声音洪亮，语言尽可能简洁。可补充拓展。3.非点评同学认真听讲，及时做笔记；积极动脑质疑或补充。G6G 1 G 2 G5G 4 G 7 G4G7 Tasks AssignmentTask IIIG 3 (Orally)Theme-1Theme-2Theme-3 What influence would it have on readers if the ending were a tragedy to David, just like Ham? What influence would it have on readers if the en

6、ding were a tragedy to David, just like Ham? Rewrite the ending of Davids story or Hams according to your discussion.3 categories of characters Those who have disciplined hearts (e.g., Agnes Wickfield and Peggotty) Those who lack disciplined hearts and loyalty (e.g., Uriah Heep and James Steerforth)

7、 Those who develop disciplined hearts and ability to control their emotions over time (e.g., David, and his aunt Betsay Trotwood)Characters in David CopperfieldDavid CopperfieldAs an optimistic, diligent, and brave character, he is the protagonist(主角主角), who learns to make wiser choices through pers

8、onal experience.Characters inCharacters inDavid CopperfieldDavid CopperfieldCharacters in David Copperfield Agnes Wickfield She is a close friend of David since childhood. She is mature, lovely, smart and caring.Characters inCharacters inDavid CopperfieldDavid CopperfieldClara PeggottyShe is a faith

9、ful servant of the Copperfield family, who is selfless and forgiving. Characters inCharacters inDavid CopperfieldDavid CopperfieldBetsey Trotwood Davids odd(古怪的古怪的) yet kindhearted great-aunt. She is present on the night of Davids birth, who lacks consideration for others early on, but becomes less

10、inconsiderate over time. Characters inCharacters inDavid CopperfieldDavid Copperfield Uriah HeepHe is an evil, greedy and sly young man, who is finally discovered to have stolen money, and cheated Mr. Wickfield. Characters inCharacters inDavid CopperfieldDavid CopperfieldJames SteerforthHe is romant

11、ic and charming. Although well liked by most, he proves to be two-faced by seducing(引诱引诱) and later abandoning Little Emily. Characters inCharacters inDavid CopperfieldDavid Copperfield Plot: beginning - rising action - Plot: beginning - rising action - climax - falling action - resolution climax - falling action - resolution He was (6) by his aunt and Mr. Dick.He (7) education and met Agnes.He became a famous (8) and (9)_ Dora.He reunited with AngesHe (10) with Agnes.He was sent to(4) in a bottling factory.Climax (5)_Climax (5)_His (3) died.