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新外研社高中英语选择性必修一Unit1 Laugh Out Loud
Developing Ideas
Reading
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Have you ever read these two books?
Who are the authors of these two books?
Pre-reading
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Read the short introductions to Mark Twain and Lin Yutang and share what else you know about them with the class.(P8)
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Mark Twain (1835-1910) was an American writer, humorist, lecturer and adventurer, who acquired international fame for his travel narratives, in particular The Innocents Abroad, and for his adventure stories of boyhood, such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He is regarded as one of North America’s best and most beloved(深受喜爱的) writers due to his wit and satire(讽刺作品).
Lin Yutang (1895-1976) was a Chinese writer, translator, linguist, philosopher and inventor. His informal but sophisticated(复杂的) style of writing, in both Chinese and English, made him one of the most influential writers of his generation. His most famous works include My Country and My People and The Importance of Living. He’s also known as a wise and witty populariser(普及者) of Chinese philosophy and the Chinese way of life.
An essay
Main body:
Introduction:
Conclusion
Two world masters of humour
Para. 1
Para. 2-4
Para. 5
While-reading
Read for the structure
The functions of humour
While-reading
Read for details
Organise information from the passage and complete the diagram.(P10)
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Reading--Details (para.1)
Introduction
Humour is an essential part of 1 _________________. Authors have used it to 2 ______________, and throw new light on 3 ____________________________.
human behaviour
entertain
sensitive or emotive issues
throw light on sth.
(提供新资料等)使某事更易理解
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Reading--Details (para.2-4)
Mark Twain
Remembered for: ability to 4 _________________ with more 5 ___________________
Writing style: 6 ___________________________
Example: 7 ___________________________________
Also well known for his witty remarks
Example: 8
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