Unit 6Unit 6 The Human TouchThe Human Touch

Focus-on

Lead-in

Follow-up

Lead-inLead-in

ListenListenListen to the song and think about the questions.

WatchWatchWatch the interview and answer the questions.

SpeakSpeakLook at the pictures and talk with your partner.

Listen• Listen to the song

and think about the questions.

For old long ago, my dearFor old long ago, my dearFor old long ago,For old long ago,We will take a cup of kindness yetWe will take a cup of kindness yetFor old long ago. For old long ago. We two have run about the hillsidesWe two have run about the hillsidesAnd pulled the daisies fine,And pulled the daisies fine,But we have wandered many a weary footBut we have wandered many a weary footFor old long ago.For old long ago.We two have paddled (waded) in the We two have paddled (waded) in the streamstreamFrom noon until dinner time,From noon until dinner time,But seas between us broad have roaredBut seas between us broad have roaredSince old long ago.Since old long ago.And there is a hand, my trusty friend,And there is a hand, my trusty friend,And give us a hand of yours,And give us a hand of yours,And we will take a goodwill draught (of And we will take a goodwill draught (of ale)ale)For old long ago!For old long ago!And surely you will pay for your pint,And surely you will pay for your pint,And surely I will pay for mine!And surely I will pay for mine!And we will take a cup of kindness yetAnd we will take a cup of kindness yetFor old long ago!For old long ago!

1. What is the song about?

2. How would you interpret human love?

Auld Lang Syne Auld Lang Syne Should old acquaintances Should old acquaintances be forgotten,be forgotten,And never brought to And never brought to mind?mind?Should old acquaintances Should old acquaintances be forgotten,be forgotten,And days of long ago !And days of long ago !

WatchAnthony is a Ukrainian-American singer who was a contestant from the fourth season of the “American Idol”. Now in an interview some of his friends are talking about him. Watch the interview and answer the following questions.

1. 1. How do Anthony’s friends think of his How do Anthony’s friends think of his personality? personality?

sweetest, kindest, amazingsweetest, kindest, amazing2.2. How do Anthony’s friends think of his How do Anthony’s friends think of his

performance?performance? great, wonderfulgreat, wonderful3. 3. How do Anthony’s friends think of his style of How do Anthony’s friends think of his style of

singing?singing? He has his own individuality.He has his own individuality.4.4. If you were Anthony, how would you think after If you were Anthony, how would you think after

hearing those friends’ comments?hearing those friends’ comments?

What do these pictures mean to you? What What do these pictures mean to you? What kind of love does each of them manifest? Talk kind of love does each of them manifest? Talk to your partner about them.to your partner about them.The Last LeafThe Last Leaf is a story about human love is a story about human love which heightens the spirit of giving. This love which heightens the spirit of giving. This love is not between relatives, nor between lovers; is not between relatives, nor between lovers; it's between friends.it's between friends.   

Speak

Text AnalysisText Analysis

• Global UnderstandingGlobal Understanding

• In-depth UnderstandingIn-depth Understanding

• Style UnderstandingStyle Understanding

Global UnderstandingGlobal UnderstandingA piece of narration usually consists of a number of scenes. A piece of narration usually consists of a number of scenes. In each scene there are different characters who interact with In each scene there are different characters who interact with each other. Now put down, in the following table, the each other. Now put down, in the following table, the characters and major events of the 7 scenes in Text A.characters and major events of the 7 scenes in Text A.

Scenes Characters Events

1 (paras 1-2)

Sue, Johnsy

Sue's roommate, Johnsy was suffering a severe case of pneumonia.

2 (paras 1-2) 

3 (paras 1-2) 

4 (paras 1-2) 

5 (paras 1-2) 

6 (paras 1-2) 

7 (paras 1-2) 

the doctor, Sue

Johnsy, Sue

Behrman, Sue

Sue, Johnsy

the doctor, Sue

Sue, Johnsy

The doctor told Sue that Johnsy needed a strong will to recover  from pneumonia.

Johnsy decided that she would die when the last leaf fell.

Sue told Behrman about Johnsy’s fancy.

As Johnsy was encouraged by the last leaf that wouldn’t give in to the weather, her will to live returned.

The doctor told Sue that Johnsy would recover, but Behrman caught pneumonia himself, and his case was hopeless.

Sue told Johnsy that Behrman painted the last ivy leaf on the night of the storm.

Time: __________________ Place: _____________________Time: __________________ Place: _____________________

Characters: _________ _________ _________ _________Characters: _________ _________ _________ _________

Events: ______, who fell victim to _________, decided that she Events: ______, who fell victim to _________, decided that she would die when _____________ on the blank wall outside would die when _____________ on the blank wall outside her window ___, but it did not ___ even after the storm. This her window ___, but it did not ___ even after the storm. This persistent last leaf brought back Johnsy’s will to live. Later persistent last leaf brought back Johnsy’s will to live. Later on it turned out that ______ wasn’t the real one; it was the on it turned out that ______ wasn’t the real one; it was the one drawn by _______________________, who had drawn one drawn by _______________________, who had drawn it at a night with heavy rain and cold wind at the expense of it at a night with heavy rain and cold wind at the expense of his own life – he was attacked deadly by _________. his own life – he was attacked deadly by _________.

Threads: _________ ___________________ ____Threads: _________ ___________________ ____ ____________________

In-depth UnderstandingIn-depth UnderstandingScan the story and fill in the blanks.Scan the story and fill in the blanks.

the last ivy leafthe last ivy leaf

A three-story brick buildingA three-story brick building

Sue, Johnsy, Behrman, the doctor, PneumoniaSue, Johnsy, Behrman, the doctor, Pneumonia

JohnsyJohnsy pneumoniapneumonia

November, cold winterNovember, cold winter

fellfell

the leafthe leafan old artist named Behrmanan old artist named Behrman

pneumoniapneumonia

the last leafthe last leaf the doctor’s three visitsthe doctor’s three visits

fallfall

soupsoupmasterpiecemasterpiece

The story is, as indicated by its title, built around the last ivy leaf. The story is, as indicated by its title, built around the last ivy leaf. In other words, the last ivy leaf is the main thread that runs throuIn other words, the last ivy leaf is the main thread that runs through the whole story. Complete the following sentences, and then gh the whole story. Complete the following sentences, and then you will get a clear idea of this point.you will get a clear idea of this point.

1. At first, Johnsy was determined to ___ when the last ivy leaf f1. At first, Johnsy was determined to ___ when the last ivy leaf fall.all.

2. When she saw the last leaf still cling to the vine after two nigh2. When she saw the last leaf still cling to the vine after two nights’ rain and wind, she decided not to ____ ____ her life.ts’ rain and wind, she decided not to ____ ____ her life.

3. The cold fierce wind did not blow away the “last leaf” because 3. The cold fierce wind did not blow away the “last leaf” because Behrman, a kind neighbor, risked his ____ to _____ the last leaf.Behrman, a kind neighbor, risked his ____ to _____ the last leaf.

4. At the end of the story, Sue called the painted leaf Behrman’s 4. At the end of the story, Sue called the painted leaf Behrman’s masterpiece because ____________________masterpiece because __________________________________________________.______________________________.

Thread 1: the last leafThread 1: the last leaf

diedie

givegive upup

lifelifepaintpaint

it was so perfect that theit was so perfect that thegirls both mistook it for the real thinggirls both mistook it for the real thing

The doctor’s three visits are another "thread" that helps The doctor’s three visits are another "thread" that helps make the story a coherent piece. Scan the story and make the story a coherent piece. Scan the story and underline the sentences that indicate this point.underline the sentences that indicate this point.

1. Johnsy was seriously ill. (lines 11-23)1. Johnsy was seriously ill. (lines 11-23)

2. Johnsy had a 50-50 chance for survival and death 2. Johnsy had a 50-50 chance for survival and death while old Behrman was incurably sick. (lines 106-114)while old Behrman was incurably sick. (lines 106-114)

3. Johnsy was sure to recover. (lines 115-116)3. Johnsy was sure to recover. (lines 115-116)

Thread 2: the doctor’s three Thread 2: the doctor’s three visitsvisits

Soup is another "thread" that helps make the story a Soup is another "thread" that helps make the story a coherent piece. Scan the story and underline the coherent piece. Scan the story and underline the sentences that indicate this point.sentences that indicate this point.

1. Johnsy refused to take any soup when she decided to 1. Johnsy refused to take any soup when she decided to die with the fall of the last leaf. (lines 44-47)die with the fall of the last leaf. (lines 44-47)

2. When she was shaken alive again by that undying last 2. When she was shaken alive again by that undying last leaf, one of her first desires was to drink some soup. (line leaf, one of her first desires was to drink some soup. (line 101)101)

Thread 3: soupThread 3: soup

Masterpiece is another "thread" that helps make the story a cMasterpiece is another "thread" that helps make the story a coherent piece. Scan the story and underline the sentences thaoherent piece. Scan the story and underline the sentences that indicate this point.t indicate this point.

1. Old Behrman was a failure in art. He had always talked abo1. Old Behrman was a failure in art. He had always talked about a masterpiece, yet he was unable to deliver it. (lines 56-58)ut a masterpiece, yet he was unable to deliver it. (lines 56-58)

2. “Someday I will paint a masterpiece, and we shall all go aw2. “Someday I will paint a masterpiece, and we shall all go away.” (lines 73-74)ay.” (lines 73-74)

3. Finally, old Behrman painted his masterpiece at the cost of 3. Finally, old Behrman painted his masterpiece at the cost of his life. (lines 119-128)his life. (lines 119-128)

Thread 4: masterpieceThread 4: masterpiece