Unit 2 Reading A-课件-2021-2022学年高中英语上外版（2020）选择性必修第二册

How Language Shapes the Way We Think Para. 1 1. What does the author talk about in the first paragraph? A question: Two claims: language affects reality language doesn’t shape reality What’s the author’s opinion? How does she support her statements? Three examples: ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ language and understading of space language and understanding of color language and understanding of accidents Languages can significantly shape the way we think. Language and directions language can inluence the way we think of space. claim: Kuuk Thaayorre people are more aware of where they are in the world because of their language. aboriginal community in Australia 1. What’s special with their language? 2. How does their language influence the way they think? big effect supporting details claim example effects language can shape the way we think of space The Kuuk Thaayore people have a good sense of direction because of their