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Reading and thinking
Book3 Unit5
The Million Pound Bank Note
His famous works
Tick the things you would do with a million-pound bank note.
Do some science research
Share with friends
Run a business
Help the poor/the disabled
Buy a big house/villa/car
Plan a trip
Lead in
Share with family members
Deposite(存) it in a bank
Mark Twain was born in Florida in 1835. He was brought up in Missouri, along the Mississippi River.
He is best known for his novels set in his boyhood world on the river, such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
He is the greatest humorist of the 19th century in American literature. Also one of the greatest writer in the world.
1835-1910)
How much do you know about Mark Twain
Mark Twain ________ real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was born in Florida ____ November 30th, 1835. He_________(bring) up in Hannibal, Missouri, along the Mississippi River. Twain is best known for his novels _____(set) in his boyhood world on the river, of _______ the most famous are The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Twain loved the river so much _____ even his pen name is about the river. Twain’s writing was famous for its __________(describe) of common people and the way they talked, but especially ____ his humour. He became rich from the many novels, short stories and travel journals he wrote. When he __________(enjoy) great fame, he went bankrupt because of ill-advised investments and his writing lost most of its humour and became sad like him.
whose
on
was brought
set
which
that
description
for
was enjoying
Real name
Meaning of his pen name
Birth date
Birth place
Place where he grew up
Famous works
Fill in the chart:
Hannibal, Missouri (along the Mississippi River)
Samuel Langhorne Clemens
November. 30th, 1835
The water is 2 fathoms deep. (=12 feet)
Florida
Title of play
Act, Scene
Character names
Lines of dialogue
Narration
Stage directions
Read for six elements of playwriting.
(Background information: when, where, who, what )
Activity 1
While reading
Read for the main idea.
While reading
Activity 2
Roderick and Oliver made a bet on whether a man could live in London for a month with a million-pound bank note.
While reading
Read the lines of dialogue and study the development of the story, focusing on “who and what”.
Activity 3
Part 1 Roderick and Oliver invited Henry inside.
Part 2 Roderick and Oliver asked Henry questions.
Part 3 Roderick and Oliver gave Henry a letter.
ACT
1
SCENE
3
What is the writing style of this passage
a screenplay
--dialogue
Henry Adams: an American businessman lost in London
Roderick & Oliver: two old and wealthy brothers
Time Around 12 o'clock Place In the brothers' house
Characters Roderick, Oliver, the servant and 1. ___________ Plot Cause Two brothers, Roderick and Oliver, made a(n) 2. ____ on whether with a million-pound bank note a man could live a month in London. Process The two brothers saw Henry and asked him to go into their house. Henry told them that he was brought to 3. ________ after a sea accident and he wanted to find a(n) 4. _____. Climax Henry was given a letter with 5. _______ in it though he was not willing to get it. Ending Henry went out of the house with the 6. ________ of opening the letter in one hour and a half. Henry Adams
bet
London
job
money
promise
title of play
scene
Character names
lines of dialogue
narration
stage directions
A play usually consists of several acts. Each act can have several scenes.
Narrator always gives information or comment on the action of the scene or the motivations of characters. Characters may narrate, or a performer who is not involved in the action can carry out the role of ‘narrator’.
A play has a unique format and style. Most plays are in the form of a dialogue.
In order to better understand a play, we should pay attention to the instructions or tips included in a play.
Understand Henry's situation.
●How do you do, Mr...er...
●You're an American
●May we ask what you're doing in this country and what your plans are
●How is that possible
●What sort of work did you do in America
●May I ask you how much money you have
1. What can we learn from Henry' answer to these questions
He had no money, no job, no plan, no help, no friends.
2 Why did Roderick and Oliver ask such questions
While reading
1. Who Me, sir
Surprised
While reading
Activity 4
Analyze Henry's feelings and character
2. Well, I can't say that I have any plans. As a matter of fact, I landed in Britain by accident.
Anxious
While reading
3. I'm afraid I don't quite follow you, sir.
Puzzled and confused
While reading
Read these sentences and describe Henry's feelings using suitable adjectives.
Who Me, sir
2. Well, I can't say that I have any plans. As a matter of fact, I landed in Britain by accident.
3. I'm afraid I don't quite follow you, sir.
surprised
anxious
puzzled
4. Well, it may seem lucky to you but not to me! If this is your idea of some kind of joke, I don't think it's very funny.
5. Well, why don't you explain what this is all about
angry and upset
puzzled, angry, curious, surprised
Some sentences have an implied meaning which is not clearly stated. This implied meaning often indicates people's feelings, attitudes, or motives. You can find this implied meaning by looking at the context. You have to read between the lines because the real messages are often hidden beneath the literal meaning.
Understand implied meaning
Explain what the speakers mean by saying these sentences.
I went to the American consulate to seek help, but... Anyway, I didn‘t dare to try again.(The brothers smile at each other.)
I didn't get any help in the consulate and my experience there was unpleasant. I’m afraid to go back to the consulate.
ellipsis(省略): let the reader or actor know that the character who is speaking has been interrupted by another character or, for some unknown reason, has decided not to finish what he/ she intended to say.
What kinds of people are Henry Adams, Oliver and Roderick Find some clues in the play.
● Young man, would you step inside a moment, please
● May we ask what you’re doing in this country and what your plans are
● If you don’t mind, may I ask you how much money you have
polite
Oliver and Roderick were...
They have made a bet about one million pounds just for a bit of fun.
mischievous
a good judge of character
They can tell Henry is honest and hard-working through his words and behaviors.
Roderick and Oliver, the two rich brothers, made a _____ about ________________________________________________________________________
ending
development
climax
beginning
The two brothers gave the ______________________ to Henry and asked him not to _________________.
bet
whether a man could live in London for a month with a million-pound note.
______ walked outside
invited in
From the conversation, the two brothers knew:
Henry
1. Henry was an _________ and landed in London___________, which meant _________________________________
________________________________.
2. Henry once went to______________ _________ for help, but failed, which meant___________________________
3. Henry had _____ money himself, which meant _____________________
__________________
4. Henry was a _______________ person.
letter with the note in it
open until 2 o'clock
Herny left the room.
American
by accident
he knew little about London with nobody knowing him.
American
consulate
nobody here would help him.
no
he had to rely on the
note for living here.
hard-working, honest
Finish the mind map below and retell the story.
Henry was the right person for the bet.
Is money everything
Money can buy a house, but not a home.
Money can buy a bed , but not ______.
Money can buy a clock, but not ______.
Money can buy a book, but not ___________.
Money can buy a position, but not _______.
Money can buy medicine, but not _______.
Money can buy amusement, but not __________.
sleep
time
knowledge
respect
health
happiness
What do you think will happen to Henry
Will the bank-note help him or get him into trouble
Give a possible development to the story.
Prediction
Write a summary of Act 1, Scene 3 in the third person.
Henry Adams, an American businessman, was carried out to sea by a strong wind in his own boat. Luckily, he was spotted and saved by a ship. After he landed in Britain, he went to the American consulate for help, but without luck. One day, he was walking on the street when he was called into a large house owned by two Englishmen. They asked him a few questions. Henry answered that he was looking for a job in London and asked whether they could offer him one. They didn’t offer him anything but instead gave Henry a letter in which there was a million pound bank note. They asked Henry not to open it until two o’clock.

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