Sunday in the Park

新世纪大学英语阅读教程Unit3

How to write a book report?

新世纪大学英语阅读教程Unit3

Introduction You should try to write a strong introductory sentence that grabs your reader's attention. Somewhere in your first paragraph, you should also state the book's title (italicized), the topic, and the author's name. It should include publication information as well as brief statements about the book's angle, the genre, the theme, and a hint about the writer's feelings in the introduction.

新世纪大学英语阅读教程Unit3

An extended summary of the book (fiction) The setting—where does the story take place? Is it a real place or an imaginary one? If the author does not tell you exactly where the story is set, what can you tell about it from the way it is described? The time period—is the story set in the present day or in an earlier time period? Perhaps it is even set in the future! Let your reader know. The main character(s)—who is the story mostly about? Give a brief description. Often, one character can be singled out as the main character, but some books will have more than one. The plot—what happens to the main character? WARNING! Be careful here. Do not fall into the boring trap of reporting every single thing that happens in the story. Pick only the most important events. Here are some hints on how to do that. First, explain the situation of the main character as the story opens. Next, identify the basic plot element of the story--is the main character trying to achieve something or overcome a particular problem? Thirdly, describe a few of the more important things that happen to the main character as he/she works toward that goal or solution. Finally, you might hint at the story's conclusion without completely giving away the ending. An extended summary of the book

新世纪大学英语阅读教程Unit3

nonfiction subject—an initial statement on the general subject of the book. summary—your summary of what the author had to say about the subject. Again, pick only the most important points to discuss. For a biography, describe some of the key events in the person's life. For a history or other subject, describe some of the main points made about the subject. If the book is divided into different chapters, you can often use those divisions as a guide to what the main points are. After you've described your book, express some of your thoughts about what you've read. What seemed to be the author's main reason for writing the book? What was the most interesting thing you learned about the book's subject? Why did you find it interesting? You might also give your opinion on how the subject was presented. Did the author hold your interest?

新世纪大学英语阅读教程Unit3

Comments The messages in your opinion that the author wants to deliver. The most wonderful part (the part you like best) Your attitude towards this book (whether it is worth reading?). Your thoughts or ideas after reading.

新世纪大学英语阅读教程Unit3

Sunday in the ParkBy Bel Kaufman

新世纪大学英语阅读教程Unit3

Pre-Reading Questions Do you think parents should do something when their children are bullied by other kid

s? What would you do if you were bullied by someone who seems to be much stronger than you?

新世纪大学英语阅读教程Unit3

Bel Kaufman A German-born Russian-American professor and author. Best seller: Up the Down Staircase(下降电 梯). Honorary chairman of the Yiddish (Jewish) studies faculty at Columbia University.

新世纪大学英语阅读教程Unit3

Sunday in the Park The title makes the reader think of an ordinary, quiet Sunday outdoors. In fact, this is what the story should have been, but instead it turns into a confrontation with two bullies—one a child; the other his father. protagonist: Morton antagonist: man on the bench society’s expectations of a man conflict: man vs. man (between the grown-ups and between kids) man vs. society (the way a man should behave vs. how he’s sometimes expected to behave)

新世纪大学英语阅读教程Unit3

Confrontations Larry Defenseless little body, frail arms, narrow shoulders with sharp, wing-like shoulder blades(肩胛骨), thin and unsure legs. Continued digging Looked up at his mother, his mouth tentative Joe chubby/husky; fat little boy deliberately threw a spadeful of sand at Larry threw another spadeful sand at Larry

新世纪大学英语阅读教程Unit3

Confrontations Mrs. Morton Joe’s father “No, no, little boy.” “You go right ahead, she shook fingers at Joe,” he said loudly. him. (p2) “Throw all you want.” “Don’t do that, little boy,” she said sharply.

新世纪大学英语阅读教程Unit3

Confrontations

Morton VS. wearing glasses; fine/lean face Times Magazine Put his Times down carefully on his lap Smiled the shy, apologetic smile Reasonableness Courteously Pale,unevenly Walked awkwardly limping with selfconsciousness

Joe’s father A big man Sunday comics Spat “You go right ahead, Joe” Lowered his funnies Looked at Morton from head to foot, slowly and deliberately Insolent voice edged with menace Stood with his legs spread apart Utter scorn

新世纪大学英语阅读教程Unit3

Confrontations Mrs. Morton she wanted Larry to learn to fight his own battles. “Of course” Her mouth tightened in resentment. “I am shamed of you!” “You and who else?” Mr. Morton “It wouldn’t have proved anything.” For justice? For truth?

“if you can’t discipline the child, I will.”

新世纪大学英语阅读教程Unit3

Reason VS. Force Mr. Morton Joe’s father

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City Park City: social norms and rules of modern civilization Park: a return to nature, a reversion to the base “animal” behavior.

新世纪大学英语阅读教程Unit3

The main theme Conflict between reason and force.

新世纪大学英语阅读教程Unit3

the small playground, tucked away in a corner of the park, was all but deserted. (p1) there was almost no one in the small playground, which was in a corner of the park where few people would go. The game was all but over by the time we arrived. By that time, it was all but impossible to climb back into the boat.

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How good this is, she thought, and almost smiled at her sense of well-being. (p1) She thought that this was grea

t and almost smiled at her feeling of being so happy.

People doing yoga benefit from an increased feeling of well-being. Work also provides psychological wellbeing.

新世纪大学英语阅读教程Unit3

She squeezed his arm affectionately and glanced at Larry, delighting in the pointed little face frowning in concentration over the tunnel he was digging. (p1)

She gripped his arm with affection and looked at her son, pleased to find that he was focused on the tunnel he was digging in the sandbox, so attentively that his pointed little face was frowning. She delights in teasing her younger sister. Some people delight in the misfortunes of others.

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