Unit 1 Laugh out loud! Developing ideas 课件-2022-2023学年高中英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第一册

SB1U1 Laugh out loud! Period 5 Developing ideas 1. Acquire the main idea and the structure of the passage; 2. Get the specific information, understand the wisdom of celebrities and learn the positive attitude to life from them; 3. To form a positive attitude towards life. Lead in: Have you ever read or heard about these two books? Who are the authors of these two books? Pre-reading: Read and share Read the short introductions to Mark Twain and Lin Yutang and share what else you know about them with the class. (P10-1) What do they have in common? Both of the two writers have their unique brand of humour. What is humour? Read the passage and learn more about the humour of Mark Twain and Lin Yutang.(P10-12) Fast reading: Task 1: Find out Mark Twain and Lin’s attitude towards humour. A Favorable B Critical C Doubtful D Neutral Fast reading: Task 2: What is the text type (genre) of the passage? A narrative B exposition C argumentation D autobiography to explain, introduce… to tell a story to argue/defend to tell one’s lifetime experiences √ A. B. C. D. √ Fast reading: Task 3: Find out the structure of the passage. A.By making comparisons. B.By giving examples. C.By analysing their writing style. D.By quoting them. √ Fast reading: Task 4: How does the author introduce Mark Twain and Lin’s humor. Careful reading: Task 1: Read each paragraph and answer the questions. Read Para.1 : Why is humor an essential part of human behavior for thousands of years? throw light on 使…较容易理解 Careful reading: Read Para.2 : Q1. Why was Mark Twain famous in humor? Because his writing style was mischievous. Because he could explain serious issues with humor. Because he was the most humorous writer of modern times. Because he liked to use satire and wit . √ Careful reading: Read Para.2 : Q2. What did Twain’s response to the barber’s question imply?