高三教案 第750期(1)
发布时间:2021-05-10
2020-2021学年度第44-45期总第750期
Subtle star shines bright
河北师大附中 赵乃平
I. Lead-in
What goes through your mind when it comes to female film stars?
What goes through your mind when it comes to female film stars?
They are beautiful.
They wear delicate makeup.
They have a lot of fans.
They often appear in the media.
They are always in the spotlight.
They ...
II. Skimming
Subtle star shines bright
Frances McDormand, an actress who rarely wears makeup
a movie star whose personality shines both in her films and off screen.
III. Scanning
Awards she has won
Her first two Oscars
Fargo (1997)
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2018)
Nomadland (2021)
Her third Best Actress award at the 93rd Academy Awards
McDormand plays Fern, a poor migrant worker living out of her van, traveling the United States looking for odd jobs.
How did Frances McDormand previously feel about being a celebrity? Why?
Uninterested.
She didn’t like it that her own life was involved in her job.
What changed her mind?
The belief that she could use her place in the spotlight to do something positive.
What has she done to influence the world around her?
1. Tried to break people’s stereotypes about women through her complex roles.
2. Discussed how important it is for society to change its opinion about aging, especially with regard to women.
3. Encouraged actors to push for more diversity in film crews, including the hiring of women, people in black, Asian and Latino communities, or those with disabilities.
IV. Further thinking
What has made Frances McDormand such a shining star?
Her acting is superb.
She keeps a low profile in her personal life.
She uses her power as a voice for change.
What kind of person is Frances McDormand?
Capable, diligent, caring, brave, positive, responsible