2. Unit 1 The written word

4. Brainstorming 1. Are you interested in books? 2. What kind of books are you particularly fond of ? 3. How many categories of literature can you name?

5. poetrydrama

6. novel short story

7. biographyautobiography

8. Vocabulary learning 1. Read the article in part A and find out all the types of literature mentioned in the text. 2. Read Part A again and fill in the chart below.

9. Category of literature Description Fiction poetry drama has a repeated rhythm focuses on feelings tells a story through action and speech performed on stage

10. Fiction short story novel (science fiction / romance) ★ a few characters ★ a simple plot ★ a long work ★ many characters ★ a complex plot

11. Category of literatureDescription Non- fiction news article (news story) biography autobiography ◆ in a TV/radio/ newspaper ◆ reports of recent event ◆ describes the life of a person ◆ describes the author’s own life

12. Do you know who they are? What works did they write? 约翰 · 济慈 威廉 · 莎士比亚

13. 凯瑟琳 · 曼斯菲尔德 Katherine Mansfield 1988-1923 查尔斯 · 狄更斯

14. John Keats Shakespeare Charles Dickens Katherine short story writer playwright poet novelist Match the names and profession:

15. William Shakespeare John Keats Charles Dickens Katherine Mansfield Great Expectation Miss Brill Romeo and Juliet Ode to a Nightingale Match the names and works:

16. Can you introduce the different categories of literature? Read the passage of Part C carefully. Fill in the blanks on page 7.

17. Keys: 1. ____________ 2. _______________ 3. ____________ 4. _______________ 5. ____________ 6. _______________ 7. ______________________ 8. _______________ biographies news articles/news stories fantasy playwright short story detective poetry novelists

18. Read the clues and choose words to complete the puzzle of Part D on page 7.

19. Poetry Short story Drama Novel John Kents: The Complete Poem The Country of the Blind and other Selected Stories King Lear Sense and Sensibility

20. 请翻译以下文学方面的名词。 1. classical literature ____________ 2. contemporary literature ________ 3. popular literature _____________ 4. short story ___________________ 5. medium-length novel __________ 古典文学 现代文学 中篇小说 大众文学 超短篇小说

21. 6. full-length novel _______________ 7. drama _____ 8. comedy _______ 9. tragedy ______ 10. fable ________ 11. epic poetry _____________ 12. novelist _______________ 13. playwright _______ 14. poet _____ 15. news reporter / journalist _______ 剧作家 戏剧 喜剧 （长篇）小说家 史诗 悲剧寓言，神话 诗人 新闻记者 长篇小说

22. Homework 1. Retell the categories of literature. 2. Introduce to your classmates more literary works by various literary figures.