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1、新编英语教程 6 Unit 9 教案Unit Nine TEXT I A RED LIGHT FOR SCOFFLAWS Frank Trippett Objectives: to catch the main idea of each paragraph by identifying its topic sentence or supplying one if the paragraph doesnt have it; to analyze the evidence in each paragraph so as to have a further comprehension of the
2、text; to talk about or write on the scofflawry on the campus, basing the information on your personal experience or observation, or whatever. Pre-reading questions 1. What is the meaning of the compound word scofflaw? What is meant by A Red Light for Scofflaws? scofflaw (chiefly US) - one who treats
3、 the law with contempt, esp. a person who avoids various kinds of not easily enforceable laws. Word formation: scoff (v., deride, ridicule irreverently) + law (n.) a red light for scofflaws - a warning to scofflaws In-reading discussion Para. 1 Sentence-by-sentence explanation: 1. Law-and-order is t
4、he longest-running and probably the best-loved political issue in US history. Law-and-order becomes a political issue that is approved and executed for a long time in the US. 2. Yet it is painfully apparent that millions of Americans who would never think of themselves as law-breakers, let alone cri
5、minals, are taking increasing liberties with the legal codes that are designed to protect and nourish that society. taking increasing liberties with: misinterpret, distort, violate Although most Americans have never broken laws or committed crimes, they do violate the rules or principles that design
6、ed to protect and nourish that society. In other words, there are many scofflaws in America. 3. Indeed, there are moments today - amid outlaw litter, tax cheating, illicit noise and motorized anarchy - when it seems as though the scofflaw represents the wave of the future. Outlaw litter, tax cheatin
7、g, illicit noise and motorized anarchy are scofflawries. 1 Such behaviors are those that violate the laws, but they are against the rules and regulations. It seems that such scofflawries today will become more serious, more popular tomorrow. 4. .a majority of Americans have blithely taken to committ
8、ing supposedly minor dereliction . A majority of Americans like to deliberately commit scofflawries, doing something that is not against the law but violates some seemingly minor / insignificant rules. They dont take this kind of behaviors as serious. 5. Already, the ethic of US society is in danger
9、 of becoming this: Youre a fool if you obey the rules. In America, those who follow rules, orders, or regulations, those who conform to social conventions are considered as fools. It becomes the social convention that those obeying the rules are fools. Topic sentence: No thesis statement. It introdu
10、ces the topic - millions of Americans are taking increasing liberties with the legal codes. Para. 2 1. Topic sentence: Scofflaws abound in amazing variety. Or, main idea: evidence to support that there are lot of scofflaws in US. 2. Properly coined compound words can be an economical way of expressi
11、on. Some instances are found in para. 2. Pick them out and explain their meanings. (comp. 3-1) the graffiti-prone - those who are prone to graffiti litter-bugs - those who are in the bad habit of littering public places high-decibel radios - radios whose volume has been turned high beer-soaked hooli
12、ganism - hooliganism committed by people who are drunk from drinking beer 3. What are the evidence? The graffiti-prone those who are inclined to / like to / have the habit of scribbling in public places make visual pollution everywhere. Bicyclists ride as fast as they like to, and ride to run the re
13、d light, to chase with the cars, etc. neglecting the traffic laws. Litter-bugs who throw their rubbish everywhere make their neighborhood or the public places as dirty as a trash /refuse dump. There is noise pollution of high-decibel portable radios in public places though a lot of rules and regulat
14、ions have been made to forbid it. There are also rules to prohibit getting drunk and making disturbance in public places, hooligans still have a lot of drinking of beers and cause trouble in the parks. 2 Tobacco addicts / heavy smokers turn a blind eye to / take no notice of the NO SMOKING sign. The
15、y burn their cigarette even in the place where smoking is not allowed. Pot smokers / marijuana addicts never feel ashamed when they pass around a joint (cigarette containing marijuana). Everyone does violate the traffic regulations by crossing the streets at the wrong places, or without looking at the traffic lights. Drivers run the light, drive beyond the speed limit, with more passengers than permitted, etc. 4. Why does Y keep jaywalkers as the last category of scofflaws? What other means does he use to strengthen the effect intended by this arrangement? (comp. 3-2) It is
