1、第1页第2页第3页第4页第5页第6页reading第7页Its short story,which was adapted from the works of the famous science fiction writer,Isaac Asimov.第8页A short storyvivid characterscreative and well-organized plotsa clear theme第9页CharactersWho are they?Larry BelmontClaires husbandClaireLarrys wifeTonythe robotGladys Claf
2、fern the woman Claire envies第10页Claires feelings towards Tony changed as the story developed between them.Read the story and focus on Clairs different feelings in different occasions.第11页 Share your ideas with each other,and take out a piece of paper to make a clear list in order of time.Then choose
3、 a spokesman to present your list.Group work 第12页OccasionClaires feelingsWhen she first saw himfelt alarmedWhen he offered tohelp her dress felt embarrassedWhen he offered sympathy for her felt ridiculous第13页felt thankful felt his warmth&was shyWhen she fell off a ladder and was caught by TonyWhen t
4、he clerk was rude to her and she rang Tony upWhen she touched his fingers and hand felt amazed第14页She remembered Tony was just a machine and had to leave.When she heard Gladyssaying that she had neverseen anyone so handsomeas Tony sad&cried all night felt sweetWhen Tony hugged herat the party and to
5、ld her he didnt want to leave.surprised&happy第15页1.Describe Tonys personality2.Describe Claires personalitycaring,helpful,capable,smart,considerateunconfident,clumsy,shy,emotional,sensitiveFind out evidence to support your idea第16页The theme is how Claire became more confident with the help of Tony,the robot,and gradually fell in love with him.Find out the theme of the story.第17页 Please discuss in groups of four,and go on writing the story.Pay attention to the three elements of a short story.Then choose a spokesman to present it.Post-reading第18页第19页;https:/