Lesson 5 The Libido for the Ugly

Teaching Objectives:

1. To acquaint students with subjective description writing.

2. To help students understand the author’s real intention behind the description.

3. To help students appreciate the language features.

4. To make students learn all the expressions concerning ugliness. 

Teaching Emphasis & Difficulties:

To make students learn all the expressions concerning ugliness. 

Teaching Methods:

  In-class lecture and discussion

Time Span: 12 hours

Teaching Procedures:

I. Lead-in

II. Background Knowledge 

(group presentation)

1. H.L.Menken and his writing style 

2.   

3. Pittsburgh

 4. Westmoreland county

 5. Greensburg