There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again.
— Elizabeth Lawrence
Unit Goals
After learning the unit, students are expected
·to get acquainted with some popular American children’s literature writers and their works,
·to learn some typical features of children’s literature,
·to communicate with each other on the given theme about childhood memories and experiences,
·to learn some useful words and expressions from the unit, and
·to improve English language skills, communication skills and critical thinking.
Before You Read
1. Work with your partner and share ideas with each other.
1) Write down a word that you think could associate with each phase of life the best, and
then explain.
childhood ______ adolescence ______
adulthood ______ old age ______
2) Why do you think many people consider childhood the most appealing stage of life?
3) Share childhood memories with each other and see whether you had similar interests and experiences when you were children.
2. Identify the following characters from children’s literary works.
① Harry Potter ② Cinderella ③ Pinocchio
④ The Little Mermaid ⑤ Cowardly Lion
1) _____ is known for having a short nose that becomes longer when he is under stress, especially while telling a lie.
2) Though in his cultural role as the King of the Beasts, _____ is not indeed brave.
3) _____ is a wizard and attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to practice magic.
4) She had to work hard all day, and only when evening came was she allowed to sit for a while by the fire, near the cinders. That is why everybody called her _____.
5) _____ visits the Sea Witch, who sells her a potion that gives her legs, in exchange for her beautiful voice.
Start to Read