1、龚虹玲厦门外国语学校高中英语北师版模块五LiteratureSpotSirGawainandtheGreenKnightcastleAt the kings courtRound-table knightsThe Middle Ages lasted from the 5th to the 15th century.The fall of the Western Roman Empire left Europe in a war state and knights appeared to protect the nobles(贵族）They were men of courage,honor,
2、honesty,courtesy(礼貌)at King Arthurs court.The Round Table is to show equality.In the Medieval Period Or the Middle AgeWhats it like?Round-table knightsSir Gawain and the Green KnightLiterature Spot 5Lets look at some of your ideas and questionsWelcome to the medieval time！Lets see the time lineThe c
3、ourt of King ArthurNew Years DayA magnificent castle10 months laterNew Years DayCharacters in the story?The Green KnightSir Gawain(King Arthurs knight)The lord of the castleThe lady of the castleWhat happened?At the courtNew Years Day10 months laterNew Years DayPropose a gameMake an agreementVisit a
4、nd kiss hima belt(3rd day)To deliver his promiseCut 3 times/angryAt the courtlatersadWear the beltTo explore the character of Sir G:adj2.When he set out to see the green K3.During the 3 days at the castle4.Left to deliver his promise5.Wore the belt back home1.At the kings court1.Brave to face the te
5、stTo explore the character of Sir G:adj1.At the kings court1.Brave to face the test2._about his word _to go for the challenge3.First 2 days:_ to honor the agreement 3rd day:4.Though afraid_to face the challenge_ about his word5.Ashamed of his weakness_ about his mistake_ to admit his faultHonestBrav
6、eHonestHonest?BraveHonestHonestBraveAt the castleWhy was Sir Gawain dishonest about the belt?Inquiring:A conflict(冲突):3rd day:Honest?On the one hand,he is a knightrespecting knightly values.On the other hand,he has fear fordeath/love for his own lifeWhat is the real test?Does his mistake mean Sir Ga
7、wain is not a worthy knight?Why or why not?Sentences to helpIn my view,Sir G is still a worthy knight,because it is naturalAs far as I am concerned,Sir G may,but,so he is still We hold the opinion that Sir G is,for it is understandable/beyond ourunderstanding thatSharing your opinion When given to S
8、ir Gawain:It was used for protectionWhen facing the green knight,It was a symbol of shame and dishonestyWhen returning to Camelot,It was used as a reminder of honestyThe green beltgoodbadgoodimperfectperfectFrom Sir G,s self-growth,what do you learn?Sir Gs self-growthCourage/braveryHonestyRules of b
9、ehavior for knights to follow 骑士法则Codes of Chivalry:For us students,For a government official For a business man,For a food producer,honest about our word and mistakes face the mistakes bravely and do sth.about it so as to become a better personTo error is human-Alexander Pope(a poet)sometimes,we ch
10、eat in an exam,Sometimes,he lies to the publicsometimes,he sells products of poor quality.sometimes,he uses unhealthy ingredients(成分)Is it a good thing for you to be honest about these mistakes and bravely make it right?Why or why not?(losses&Gains(损失&收获)Group task:expressing your opinionsstudents,a
11、 government official a business men,a food producer,Sentences to help:Opinions:For a student who cheats in an exam,we consider it a good/bad thing to be honest and correct it bravely.Analysis:On the one hand,cheating may,but on the other hand,I will Conclusions:So,above all,it is a thing in the long
12、 run,Standards for a knight-a gentleman/womanChivalry:knightly valuesAt the middle agesGentility(绅士风度):gentle manners and behaviorAt Modern timesLoyalty忠诚Courage/bravery勇敢Honesty 诚实Humility谦卑Nobility高尚的思想/品格Generosity慷慨Faith信任Justice正义Rules of behavior for knights to follow 骑士法则Codes of Chivalry:Sup
13、pose you were Sir Gawain,you would leave the green belt as a heirloom(传家宝).Please write a letter to tell your grandchildren why.Homework Thank you!2.When he set out to see the green K3.During the 3 days at the castle4.Left to deliver his promise5.Wore the belt back home1.At the kings court1.Brave to
14、 face the test2._about his word _to meet the challenge3.First 2 days:_ to honor the agreement 3rd day:_about the agreement 5.Ashamed of his weakness _ about his mistake_ to admit his fault4.Though afraid_to face the challenge_ about his wordsLets see what happenedPropose/accept the gameMake an agree
15、mentVisit and kiss hima belt(3rd day)To deliver his promiseCut 3 timesWear the beltLets see what happened?New Years Day10 months laterNew Years DayLets see who are in the story?The Green KnightSir Gawain(King Arthurs knight)The lord of the castleThe wife of the lordLets see the time lineThe court of
16、 King ArthurNew Years DayA magnificent castle10 months laterNew Years Day_about his word_to go for the challengeLoyal to his kingBrave to face the testFirst 2 days:_ to honor the agreement3rd day?_ Though afraid_to face the challenge_ about his words_of his weakness_ about his mistake_ to admit his faultTo explore the inner world of Sir G
