1、The Woods Were Tossing with JewelsMarie St.JohnThe Life on the American FrontierThe westward movement began during the colonial era in the 1600s and continued into the 1900s.Formed the U.S.expanded west to the Pacific Ocean,south to the Gulf of Mexico,and north to Alaska.Settlers on the frontier fac
2、ed many challenges.The Frontier LifeTools(varied):the plow,a lariat or a rope a branding iron,a pair of pliers,a pickax,a screen,a skilletWeapons：guns,knivesHouses:log cabin(most notable),sod house,adobe hutThe Frontier LifeFood:game and fish,bonuses,corn,flour,jerked beef,thin strips of meat cured
3、over a fireClothing:buckskin,boots and a neckerchief,faded homespun,brown pantaloons and a felt hatAmusements:visiting neighbors,eating,drinking,conversationsDetailed Study:*Background information(Para.1)*What do we know about the father from the first paragraph?*His fathers carriage housein the lin
4、e of Shermans march(2):in the line of,in the direction or course of*the legendary siren song(3):The attraction of the Florida wilds are compared to the beautiful and seductive voice of women,but inThis case following the lane of the Siren song has a happy outcome.*gentle folks(4):(old)people of high
5、 social standing;people who come from families in a high social class*It was an idyllic life,and could afford（4）:这是一种田园式的生活，我们和亲戚们住得很近，享受着小镇生活所能给予我们的舒适和安全。*But Papain game for food(4):但父亲是一个很有进取心的人，他知道 佛罗里达州西南海岸的万岛群岛还没有 被开发，那儿土壤肥沃，适于耕种，而 且猎物充足，不必担心食物来源。*key up(6):to make tense or excited,as in antic
6、ipation*This third day out,(10):出发的第三天以及以后的日子里，我们都在佛罗里达无人居住的荒野中穿行。*Its underwater grasseswild orchids(10):水下的水草就像绿色的丝带，不断地伸展开来，野兰花一簇簇地挂满了枝头。*The burly arms tossing with jewels(12):乔叶栎粗壮的枝干上覆盖着蕨类植物，附生的凤梨科植物也在盛开。红雀、唐纳雀和色彩 斑斓的鹀鸟沿着小路飞来飞去，让一 个孩子觉得好像是宝石在树木中跳动。(Thinking about the title.Is anything related
7、to it?)*The native white feared(15):本地的白人像惧怕响尾蛇一样怕他，而印第安人和黑人则不得不受他的控制和剥削。*Gopher Key(18):key,a low offshore island or reef,especially in the Gulf of Mexico*Grin/Smile(33):“Smile”is a general word and can cover a wide range of feelings,from affection to malice.A grin is a broad smile that exposes the
8、 teeth;often it is a spontaneous expression of mirth,good humor,approval,or triumph.*（37）今天，在我的子孙身上，我仍然 能看到我父亲所拥有的无尽的勇气和 爱心。Discussion:Topic I.What do you think are the effects that the early frontier experience had on the American spirits and their value?II.The author uses a variety of ways to describe things in abundance.Can you pick out some examples from the text?Thank you!Bye-bye!
