Unit 14 Freedom fighters Warming up Listening Speaking

Unit 14 Freedom fighters -- Warming up Listening & Speaking 北海市第一中学 刘玉芳

Martin Luther King, Jr His dream was to get freedom（自由） and justice（公正）.

Brainstorming. What does “freedom” mean to you? Being free to express your opinions Having the right to do as one pleases freedom Feeling like a fish in the ocean Not being under control

Freedom fighters are people who get up to fight for justice and fair treatment of a group of people. This group is often, but not always, a minority（少数）. The action of freedom fighters are often directed against employers, military rulers or dishonest governments. Freedom fighters mostly use non-violent actions such as protest marches（示威游行）, speeches, boycotts（联合抵制）, etc.

Warming-up : l. Born in 1929 l. Graduated in 1955 l. Worked in a church l. Organised his first action in 1955 l. Formed an organisation for black leaders to work together in 1957 l. Gave speech “ I Have a Dream” in 1963 l. Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 l. Murdered in 1968 Vt. ＆n. 谋杀 诺贝尔和平奖 Martin Luther King

In 1955 , King led the movement in Alabama, asking the blacks not to take the city buses.

In 1963 , King led the Great March, asking for the equal civil rights.

King made a speech to thousands of blacks in Washington.

Do you know any other freedom fighters? l. Born in 1918 l. First actions while still at university in 19 l. Graduated in 1942 African National Conference 非洲人国民大会 l. Helped to found the ANC Youth League in 1944 l. Led many peaceful actions during the 195 l. Put in prison from 1962 till 1989 Nelson Mandela l. Received the Noble Peace Prize in 1993 South Africa l. Became the first black president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999

l. Born in 1800 l. Worked as a farmer l. Believed that slavery was bad l. Made friends and lived with free black people in the 1840 s adj. 逃跑的；失控的 l. Helped runaway slaves in n. 逃跑；逃跑者 the 1850 s John Brown l. In 1855 he and five of his sons fought to create a safe area for

l. Born as a slave in 1820 l. Escaped in 1849 l. In 1850 a law was made to forbid people to help runaway slaves l. Joined an action group to help runaway slaves in 1850 l. Saved more than 300 slaves from 1851 to 1861 （美国）内战 l. Fought in the Civil War and rescued more than 750 slaves l. Active in the women’s rights movements after the war l. Opened a home for old and poor black people in 1908 Harriet Tubman

Questions: Pair work Do you think Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela were great men? Why did they have to fight for the rights of black people? How is the situation in their countries now? Has the situation improved?

Martin Luther King was a great man because he stood up to fight for the rights of black people in America. Nelson Mandela was a great man because he fought for the freedom of black people in South Africa. Everybody can be great because everybody can serve. ___ Martin Luther King

The American government refused to give black people in America the same rights as white people. To improve the situation, Martin Luther King, Jr stood up to fight for the rights of black people in America. The white government in South Africa did not allow the black majority its freedom. To improve the situation, Nelson fought for the freedom of black people in South Africa.

Blacks in ancient times Slave trade from 1701 to 1810

In order to live a better life, black people took many actions. war fight or struggle demonstration actions protest marches run away

Blacks in modern times Now the situation in America has improved. Black people now have the same rights as white people. And the situation in South Africa has also improved. Black people are free and Nelson was the first black president of South Africa form 1994 to 1999.

Exercise 1: Answer the following questions. 1. What kind of talk did Martin Luther King, Jr give? The talk he gave was a speech. 2. What was his talk about? The speech is about freedom for black people. 3. When did he give this talk? The speech was given in 1963.

Exercise 2: Write down the phrases and short sentences repeated a few times in King’s speech. I have a dream. 1. _________________. Let freedom ring. 2. _________________. Free at last. 3. _________________.

Exercise 3: True or False no . 1. In 1963, Martin Luther King had freedom to make a speech. ︿ 2. Martin’s children were often judged by the of thecontent color of theircharacter. skin 3. Marin hoped that one day black children and white children can join hands as sisters and brothers. 4. Martin Luther King’s biggest dream was to be famous. freedom

As freedom fighters, Martin Luther King was murdered and Nelson Mandela was put in prison for about 30 years. Do you think it is worthwhile? Why? What qualities（品质）do they have? What can we learn from them? bravery, perseverance , determination…

Homework Write a short passage to introduce Martin Luther King in your own words.