The Adventures of n Tom Sawyer The Adventures

The Adventures of n. 历险记，冒险 Tom Sawyer

• The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a famous literary work, written in 1876 by the famous author called Mark Twain. • Tom Sawyer is a naughty young boy who lives in a small town on the Mississippi[ˌmisiˈsipi] River called St. Petersburg.

Tom Sawyer paints the fence

Task 1：Skim the story and answer the questions. 1 How many characters are there in the story? Who are they? Tom Sawyer, Tom’s aunt, Ben Rogers, Billy Fisher, and Johnny Miller. 2 When did the story happen? On Saturday morning. 3 Why was Tom Sawyer unhappy on Saturday morning? Because his aunt gave him the task of painting their fence and he did not want to do it. 4 Which boy in the picture do you think is Tom? What is he doing? The boy on the left. He is eating an apple.

Task 2: According to the meaning of different parts, divide the story into three parts. Paragraphs 1 -3 (Scene 1) Tom’s aunt gave him a task of painting a fence. Tom thought of an idea. Paragraphs 4 -13 (Scene 2) Tom tricked other boys into painting the fence for him. Paragraph 14 -14 (Scene 3) Tom gained many toys and the fence was painted well. Tom’s aunt was happy.

Task 3: Tell who said the following sentences , then explain their real deep meanings. (Tip: Follow the first example. ) • Work? This isn’t work. I’m enjoying myself. Tom wanted to show Ben that he enjoyed the work so that Ben would offer to paint the fence. • I’m going swimming. Do you want to Ben wanted to make fun of Tom. come? Tom implied that Ben was not allowed to do the job • I’m he thewas onlynot person cansodo. Ben it right. because goodthat at it, would be very eager to do the job.

• Tom was painting the fence. • Ben came along（出现） the road. He was singing happily and carrying an apple. • *a brush/an apple • Act as I read! • Pay attention to your body Language.

posture(身体姿势) gesture（手势） What is body language ? facial expression （面部表情） eye contact（眼神 接触）

What does the body language mean? 1. Let’s hope for the best. / good luck ! 2. Victory (a “V” hand ) 3. Good! 4. Come here. 5. Shaking your head is a way of saying “no”. 6. Nodding your head means that you agree or understand.

7. Crossing your arms may mean you are not interested. 8. Shaking hands is a gesture to show that you agree about something.

1. Go away ! 2. Please keep quiet ! 3. Believe in yourself ! 4. Sorry, I can’t hear you. 5. I love you.

Play a game: Read and act A. Slump down（重重地坐下） in the chair and look bored. B. Stretch yourself （伸懒腰）and look relaxed. C. Sit tensely（紧张地）, look around and seen anxious（忧虑的，焦急的）. D. Hunch（耸） your shoulders, let your mouth droop（垂下） and look mood（闷 闷不乐的） and depressed（沮丧的）.

◆ Pay attention to the words in it, then we will act it out.

Group Work Five students in a group. Design conversations. *a brush /an apple/a kite /two toy soldiers

Scene 1(Beginning): Tom's aunt gave him a big task of painting the fence. • On Saturday morning, Tom sawyer was unhappy. • Aunt Polly: ___________ • Tom: _____________ (Body language? ) He painted one board and checked his progress( 进度) then he sat down to have a rest. Suddenly, he had an idea. He picked up his brush and went back to work.

Scene 2(Development): Tom tricked other boys into painting the fence for him. • Ben Rogers came along the road. He was singing happily and carrying an apple. • Ben : __________ • Tom: __________ Tom Sawyer Ben • Then Tom went on painting. Ben watched Tom in silence. He became more and more interested.

Scene 2(Development): Tom tricked other boys into painting the fence for him. • Ben: __________ • Tom : __________ • Ben : ___________ • Tom: ___________ Tom Sawyer Ben • Tom gave Ben his brush with worry on his face but joy in his heart. He sat down again and started to eat the apple. (Body language? )

Scene 2(Development): Tom tricked other boys into painting the fence for him. • Billy Fisher and Johnny Miller were waiting. • Billy Fisher: ________ • Johnny Miller ：______ other kids • Soon Tom had got many new toys, and the fence got three coats of paint.

Scene 3(Ending) : Tom gained many toys and the fence was painted well. Tom’s aunt was happy. Aunt Polly：_________ Tom’s aunt Tom: ____________ (Facial and physical reaction__? __)

Drama：Tom Sawyer paints the fence

Critical thinking Who is your favorite character? Why? other kids Tom Sawyer Ben aunt

Critical thinking If Aunt Polly knew the truth that Tom thought out an idea to ask others to help with painting, what would she feel? What would she do?

Scene 2(Development): Tom tricked other boys into painting the fence for him. Tom Sawyer Ben • Ben Rogers came along the road. He was singing happily and carrying an apple. • Ben : I'm going swimming. Do you want to come? Oh, but you have to work, don't you? What a pity!” • Tom: Work ? This isn’t work. I’m enjoying myself. Does a boy get a chance to paint a fence like this every day? ” • Then he went on painting. Ben watched Tom in silence. He became more and more interested.

Scene 2(Development): Tom tricked other boys into painting the fence for him. Tom Sawyer Ben • Ben: Tom, will you let me do some painting? • Tom : No, Ben, I can‘t. Aunt Polly warned me to do it well. I'm the only person that can do it right. • Ben : Oh, please, Tom, ” said Ben. “I can do it. I’ll be really careful. I'll give you half my apple. Wait, I'll give you all of it. • Tom: That’s a deal, ” said Tom. “ But you must be careful. ” • Tom gave Ben his brush with worry on his face but joy in his heart. He sat down again and started to eat the apple