Unit 2 Section a A Busy Weekday morning I Background Information 1. Generation Gap Generation gap refers to the distance and contradiction between the old and young. It is a common phenomenon that exits everywhere in the world and influences both the old and young. Generally speaking, generation gap results in different understanding and appreciation of the great and constant changes of the world, different reactions to new things, and different attitudes to traditional principles and beliefs 2. Rock and roll Rock and Roll, also called Rock, is a form of popular music, usually characterized with vocals (often with vocal harmony backing, electric guitars and saxophones in the early days)and a strong back beat. Rock and Roll emerged as a defined musical style in America in the 1950s, though the elements of rock and roll can be traced in rhythm and blues records as far back as in the 1920s. Early rock and roll com bined elements of blues, boogie- woogle(一种爵士乐), jazz and rhythm and blues together, and it was also influenced by traditional folk music, gospel( ta E) music,black and white, and country and western music. Going back even further, rock and roll can trace a direct lineage back to the old five points district of mid-1800s New York City, the scene of the first fusion between heavily rhythmic African shuffles and sand dances with melody driven European genres, particularly the Irish jig(快步舞)。 Ⅱ. Text Analysis The author presents what Sandy did on a weekday morning through a time order, describing a series of actions according to a sequenced order. To describe something according to the order of time is especially common with narrative writing. From th ding passage we can find that the presentation of details clearly follows the progress of time
Unit 2 Section A A Busy Weekday Morning I. Background Information 1. Generation Gap Generation gap refers to the distance and contradiction between the old and young. It is a common phenomenon that exits everywhere in the world and influences both the old and young. Generally speaking, generation gap results in different understanding and appreciation of the great and constant changes of the world, different reactions to new things, and different attitudes to traditional principles and beliefs. 2. Rock and Roll Rock and Roll, also called Rock, is a form of popular music, usually characterized with vocals (often with vocal harmony backing, electric guitars and saxophones in the early days) and a strong back beat. Rock and Roll emerged as a defined musical style in America in the 1950s, though the elements of rock and roll can be traced in rhythm and blues records as far back as in the 1920s. Early rock and roll combined elements of blues, boogie-woogie(一种爵士乐)， jazz and rhythm and blues together, and it was also influenced by traditional folk music, gospel(福音) music, black and white, and country and western music. Going back even further, rock and roll can trace a direct lineage back to the old Five Points district of mid-1800s New York City, the scene of the first fusion between heavily rhythmic African shuffles and sand dances with melody driven European genres, particularly the Irish jig(快步舞)。 II. Text Analysis The author presents what Sandy did on a weekday morning through a time order, describing a series of actions according to a sequenced order. To describe something according to the order of time is especially common with narrative writing. From the reading passage we can find that the presentation of details clearly follows the progress of time
1. Main Idea and Devices for Developing it I)Main idea: The story "A Busy Weekday Morning was centered upon the conflicts between Sandy and her parents over her favorite music,dresses, make-up and other minor thing 2) Devices for developing it:叙事法,时空法,对话法 Narration(叙事法) Sandy walked into the bathroom and turned on the shower. At first, the water felt cold. It help her wake up. Then as, as the water hotter, she thought,"This shower feels great and in here I can be alone and sing. No one disturbs me in here. She grabbed the soap and washed thoroughly, including her hair. If she stayed in the shower too long her mom or dad usually banged on the door to rush her so she grabbed a towel and dried off 叙事法)( (in the order of time) Sandy walked into . At first, the water. Then, stayed After her shower,. Then she put on her make-up,. and went to the kitchen. She looked at ..it was late. Just then her mother Jane entered the kitchen. (地点过渡:卧室洗漱间厨房:人物过渡:父女母女) A. Sequence of Time and Space(时空顺序法) a)Typical sentences for the sequence of time 1) The radio clicked on.. She looked at the clock; it was 6: 15 A M.(Para. 1) 2) Sandy walked into the bathroom and turned on the shower. At first, the water felt cold.. Then, as the water got hotter,.(Para. 5) 3) After her shower, Sandy brushed her hair,.Then she put makeup, .(Para. 6) 4) She looked at the clock; it was late.( Para. 7) 6) As she ran to catch the school bus, Sandy thought of her older brother Bill b)Typical sentences for the sequence of space 1)“ Sandy, turn that ff! " Steve Finch burst into her room. (Para. 2) 2) Sandy walked into the bathroom and turned on the shower. (Para. 5) 3)Then she put on her makeup, grabbed her books and went to the kitchen. Para. 6) 4). while standing by the sink.Just then, her mother, Jane, entered
1. Main Idea and Devices for Developing it 1) Main idea: The story “A Busy Weekday Morning” was centered upon the conflicts between Sandy and her parents over her favorite music, dresses, make-up and other minor things. 2) Devices for developing it: 叙事法, 时空法, 对话法 Narration (叙事法) Sandy walked into the bathroom and turned on the shower. At first, the water felt cold. It help her wake up. Then as, as the water hotter, she thought, “This shower feels great and in here I can be alone and sing. No one disturbs me in here.” She grabbed the soap and washed thoroughly, including her hair. If she stayed in the shower too long, her mom or dad usually banged on the door to rush her so she grabbed a towel and dried off (叙事法) (in the order of time) Sandy walked into … At first, the water... Then, …, she thought, “…” If she stayed … After her shower, …Then she put on her make-up, …and went to the kitchen. She looked at …,it was late. Just then, her mother, Jane, entered the kitchen. (地点过渡：卧室 洗漱间 厨房；人物过渡：父女 母女) A. Sequence of Time and Space (时空顺序法) a) Typical sentences for the sequence of time: 1) The radio clicked on… She looked at the clock; it was 6:15 A.M. (Para. 1) 2) Sandy walked into the bathroom and turned on the shower. At first, the water felt cold… Then, as the water got hotter, … (Para. 5) 3) After her shower, Sandy brushed her hair, …Then she put on her makeup, ... (Para. 6) 4) She looked at the clock; it was late. (Para. 7) 6) As she ran to catch the school bus, Sandy thought of her older brother Bill who was away at college. (Para. 26) b) Typical sentences for the sequence of space: 1) “Sandy, turn that music off!” Steve Finch burst into her room. (Para. 2) 2) Sandy walked into the bathroom and turned on the shower. (Para. 5) 3) Then she put on her makeup, grabbed her books and went to the kitchen. (Para. 6) 4) …while standing by the sink …Just then, her mother, Jane, entered the kitchen. (Para. 7)
5) As she ran to catch the school bus,…(暗示了地点:家庭之外)Para26) B Narration(叙事法) Narration through dialogue(对话法) The narration of the busy weekday morning is done mainly in dialogue between Sandy and her parents, thus revealing vivid and direct conflicts between the parents and their daughter over music, ways of eating and dres teeth-brushing, makeup, and other minor things Topic 1: Sandys favorite music: While it is pleasing to her ears and mind, it is hurting his ears and brain Dialogue Father: Sandy, turn that music off! Why do you have to listen to such horrible stuff? It's the same thing over and over. I' m not sure it is really music though it does have rhythm. Hmmm. No, it isnt really music. It's weird It is definitely horrible stuff. Sandy: I like that music, Dad; it's my favorite group-Green Waves. Listen for a minute, I'm sure you'll like it. It has a really powerful message. Didnt you ever listen to music like this when you were a youngste Father: No,... I cant stand it. Turn that radio down so your mother and I can't hear it. I'm sure that music is hurting your ears as well as your Topic 2: The way of eating: Sandy worried about being late for school while er mother worried about her unhealthy way of eating Dialogue Mom: "Sandy, why don' t you sit down and eat your breakfast? It isn't health to eat standing Sandy: I know. Mom, But I'm already late for school. I dont have time to sit down and eat.” Topic 3: Minor things: homework, instrument, lunch, teeth-brushing, and style Dialogue Mom: Did you finish your homework, dear? Sandy Mom " Do you have your instrument? Sandy“Uh-huh Mom“ And your lunch?
5) As she ran to catch the school bus, …(暗示了地点：家庭之外)(Para. 26) B. Narration (叙事法) Narration through Dialogue (对话法) The narration of the busy weekday morning is done mainly in dialogue between Sandy and her parents, thus revealing vivid and direct conflicts between the parents and their daughter over music, ways of eating and dressing, teeth-brushing, makeup, and other minor things. Topic 1: Sandy’s favorite music: While it is pleasing to her ears and mind, it is hurting his ears and brain. Dialogue: Father: Sandy, turn that music off! Why do you have to listen to such horrible stuff? It’s the same thing over and over. I’m not sure it is really music though it does have rhythm. Hmmm. No, it isn’t really music. It’s weird. It is definitely horrible stuff. Sandy: I like that music, Dad; it’s my favorite group—Green Waves. Listen for a minute; I’m sure you’ll like it. It has a really powerful message. Didn’t you ever listen to music like this when you were a youngster? Father: No, … I can’t stand it…Turn that radio down so your mother and I can’t hear it. I’m sure that music is hurting your ears as well as your brain. Topic 2: The way of eating: Sandy worried about being late for school while her mother worried about her unhealthy way of eating. Dialogue: Mom: “Sandy, why don’t you sit down and eat your breakfast? It isn’t healthy to eat standing Sandy: “I know. Mom, But I’m already late for school. I don’t have time to sit down and eat.” Topic 3: Minor things: homework, instrument, lunch, teeth-brushing, and style of dressing Dialogue Mom: Did you finish your homework, dear?” Sandy: “Yes.” Mom “Do you have your instrument?” Sandy “Uh-huh.” Mom “And your lunch?
Sandy“Yah Mom "Did you brush your teeth? Sandy:"Mom, I havent finished eating breakfast yet. I'll brush my teeth when I,'m dor Mom You should brush your teeth when you Mom" Sandy, why are you wearing that old T-shirt? It's disgusting. I know you have some nice blouses in your closet. Sandy:"Mom, please stop Mom“ Stop what,de Sandy: " Stop bugging Topic 4: Makeup: Sandy insisted that she was old enough to wear makeup while her mother asserted that she was too young to wear that much makeup ogue Mom:“ Sandy, are you wearing eye- -liner?” Sandy: "Yes, Mom, Ive been wearing eye-liner for months. Isn't it pretty? It's called French Lilac Blue. I just love it Mom: "Sandy Finch, you're too young to wear that much makeup. Please go upstairs and wash it off. Sandy: "Mom, I'm fifteen I'm old enough to wear makeup. Believe me, all the girls at school wear makeup. Some have tattoos and pierced ears, and noses and tongues, too. Mom I dont IIL. Language points A: Expressions to blast forth to sing along with to turn that music off to burst into her room not)to have to listen to such horrible stuff the same thing over and over to listen to music like this to reach for stl to turn it up louder ( not)to stand it to turn that radio down to get ready for school
Sandy “Yah.” Mom “Did you brush your teeth?” Sandy: “Mom, I haven’t finished eating breakfast yet. I’ll brush my teeth when I’m done.” Mom “You should brush your teeth when you Mom “Sandy, why are you wearing that old T-shirt? It’s disgusting. I know you have some nice blouses in your closet.” Sandy: “Mom, please stop.” Mom “Stop what, dear?” Sandy: “Stop bugging me.” Topic 4: Makeup: Sandy insisted that she was old enough to wear makeup while her mother asserted that she was too young to wear that much makeup. Dialogue: Mom: “Sandy, are you wearing eye-liner?” Sandy: “Yes, Mom, I’ve been wearing eye-liner for months. Isn’t it pretty? It’s called French Lilac Blue. I just love it.” Mom: “Sandy Finch, you’re too young to wear that much makeup. Please go upstairs and wash it off.” Sandy: “Mom, I’m fifteen. I’m old enough to wear makeup. Believe me, all the girls at school wear makeup. Some have tattoos and pierced ears, and noses and tongues, too. Mom I don’t III. Language Points A：Expressions: to blast forth to sing along with to turn that music off to burst into her room (not) to have to listen to such horrible stuff the same thing over and over to listen to music like this to reach for sth. to turn it up louder (not) to stand it to turn that radio down to get ready for school
to turn on the shower to help her wake up to put on her makeup to pretend(not)to notice it to be too young to wear much makeup to be old enough to wear makeup to do sth more than before to do sth a lot more than usual usual A. Expressions 1突然响起来 to blast forth(. 1) 我们正聚精会神听有关公共道德的报告,隔壁突然响起了摇滚乐。 We were focusing our minds on a talk about public morality when rock music blasted forth from the next door 2和……一起: along with 但是汽车时代也随之给人类社会带来了许多危害。 1)But the automobile age also brought along with it a lot of harm to the human societies 包裹单上附有一张帐单 2)There was a bill along with the parcel 3.把.关了: turn off 我关不上水龙头。 I cannot turn off the tap 他耸耸肩回避开了这个问题。 He turned off the question with a shrug of the shoulders 4冲进突然爆发: blast off The children burst into the room looking for the toy 藤花( wIstaria)无次第,万朵一时开 Wistarias, following no sequence, all burst into flower at a time 5(不)一定要听这么糟糕的东西 not) to have to listen to such horrible stuff (L5) 感觉幸福不一定非得富有 ne doesn' t have to be wealthy to be hap 6.一遍又一遍地重复同一个东西
to turn on the shower to help her wake up to put on her makeup to pretend (not) to notice it to be too young to wear much makeup to be old enough to wear makeup to pick up her books to do sth. more than before to do sth. a lot more than usual as usual A. Expressions 1.突然响起来 to blast forth (L. 1) 我们正聚精会神听有关公共道德的报告，隔壁突然响起了摇滚乐。 We were focusing our minds on a talk about public morality when rock music blasted forth from the next door. 2.和……一起: along with 但是,汽车时代也随之给人类社会带来了许多危害。 1) But the automobile age also brought along with it a lot of harm to the human societies. 包裹单上附有一张帐单。 2) There was a bill along with the parcel. 3.把...关了: turn off 我关不上水龙头。 I cannot turn off the tap. 他耸耸肩回避开了这个问题。 He turned off the question with a shrug of the shoulders. 4.冲进...;突然爆发: blast off The children burst into the room looking for the toy. 藤花（wistaria ）无次第,万朵一时开。 Wistarias, following no sequence, all burst into flower at a time. 5.(不)一定要听这么糟糕的东西 ( not) to have to listen to such horrible stuff (L.5) 感觉幸福不一定非得富有。 One doesn’t have to be wealthy to be happy. 6.一遍又一遍地重复同一个东西