大学英语精读第一册 unit 5 I Never Write Right说课讲解

Background information
• About the author • Chicken soup • Grading System in the US • Webster Dictionary
Linda Stafford
Name
Linda Stafford
Year of birth
1943
Occupation Education
a native American writer
University of Alaska, 1969 University of New Mexico, 1967 University of Texas, 1966 University of Colorado, 1961
In many countries including the United StHale Waihona Puke Baidutes, grades
are given on an A-F system where A is best and F is worst. The letter E is typically omitted, since an F can be turned into an E by drawing a small line at the bottom of the letter, and because E traditionally stood for Excellent
• Crying Wind and My Searching Heart are two her autobiographical novels which base on her own experiences with poverty and prejudice, and her search to find herself. The two books have been translated into over a dozen foreign languages.
Chicken Soup for the Soul
Chicken Soup for the Soul is a series
of books, usually featuring a collection of short stories. Short motivational essays are also featured. The 101 stories in the first book of the series were compiled by
motivational speakers Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen.
Volumes issued: Chicken Soup for the Pre-Teen Soul Chicken Soup for the Prisoner's Soul Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work
Theme of her Works hope, optimism, never giving up
Native Americans
The first people to live in North America were the American Indians, or Native Americans.
Linda Stafford (1943---)
Linda Stafford is a native American writer. After birth she was abandoned by her mother and raised by her grandmother.She attended several universities during the 1960s. The Theme of her Works is hope, optimism, never giving up .
1998 New York Times Business Bestseller!
Over 1 Million copies sold worldwide!
It is a collection of true stories from people in businesses, organizations, factories, schools and hospitals, who are not afraid to bring their soul to work. At times funny, touching, wise and inspiring, these tales show the daily courage, compassion( 同 情 ， 怜 悯 ) and creativity that take place in workplaces everywhere.
• All of her books have a message of hope and not giving up, because things will get better. She likes to leave readers with a smile and a happy ending.
Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work is a rich resource for
those of us who want a life-affirming(积极向上的，理智的) workplace.
Grading System in the US
The A-F system
I Never Write Right
Linda Stafford
Content
• Background information • Part division of the text • Questions and answers • Text analysis • Words and expressions