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Unit
Eight YOU GO YOUR WAY, I'LL GO MINE
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主讲： 鲁志英
Period 1 Introduction & New Words Period 2 Understangding of the Text Period 3 Analysis of the Text Period 4 Follow-up Exercises Period 5 Listening Practice Period 6 Reading Activity & Writing |
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| (Hello, everyone. Today we'll learn Unit Eight YOU GO YOUR WAY, I"LL GO MINE. We'll cover this lesson in 6 periods. In the first three periods we'll go over the major text and focus our attention on the understanding of the text and some language points. In the next three periods we'll deal with the exercises in the text, do the follow-up exercises and focus listening and then come to the reading and writing practice. After each period of lesson, we have provided some little assignments for the lesson so that you can consolidate what you have learned in class and prepare for the next period.Now, before we come to the major text itself, let's first see some related information about the text and also the new words.) |
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1. about the author William Saroyan (1908-l981) is one of the most colorful contemporary writers. His works include short stories, novels, and plays. Saroyan was born in Fresno, Calif., the son of Armenian immigrants. As a young man, he received little formal education but he decided to make himself a writer. 2.
Mexican-AmericansMexican-Americans refer either to native born Mexicans who have immigrated to America and become citizens of the United States or to native born American whose ancestors emigrated from Mexico. Many Mexican-Americans live in the Southwestern States, the region where our story takes place. Unlike immigrants to the U.S from European countries, Mexican-Americans have been somewhat slow to become "Americanized" as a result of being shut out socially and economically. Mrs. Sandoval in our story is, therefore, typical of Mexican-Americans: her spoke English is quite good but she prefers to read a Mexican newspaper in Spanish. She is also reluctant to give up Mexican customs: rather than buy American candy she makes a traditional Mexican candy from cactus plant. Most Mexicans are Roman Catholics and the Mexican family is noted for its closeness and emphasis on strong ties or bonds among its members. |
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