Unit 4 Reading and Thinking 教学设计-2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册

选择性必修一 Unit 4 Reading and Thinking 【Teaching Objectives:】 1. Familiarize students with the concept of cross-cultural communication through body language. 2. Develop students' ability to interpret and use body language effectively. 3. Enhance students' understanding of cultural nuances in non-verbal communication. 4. Foster appreciation for the role of body language in various cultural contexts. 【Teaching Key and Difficult Points:】 1. Understanding the significance of body language in communication. 2. Recognizing cultural variations in body language interpretation. 【Teaching Procedures:】 Step 1: Lead-in Begin with a class discussion about the importance of body language in communication. Highlight that body language can differ across cultures and influence interactions. Share examples of gestures and body language variations in different cultures. Step 2: Pre-reading Introduce the provided article about cross-cultural body language. Have students read the article individually and identify examples of different gestures and their meanings. Facilitate a group discussion to share findings and insights from the article. Step 3: While-reading Activity 1. Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a different culture mentioned in the article (e.g., Japan, France, Bulgaria, etc.). Ask each group to research and present on the specific body language gestures, greetings, and norms in that culture. Emphasize the importance of adapting gestures to different cultural contexts. Activity 2. Divide students into pairs or small groups. Assign each group a specific cultural context (e.g., Japan, France, Brazil) and a scenario. Students should create role-play scenarios where body language plays a significant role in communication. After role-play sessions, have groups discuss how cultural norms influenced their interpretations. Activity 3. Lead a class reflection on the challenges and benefits of cross-cultural body language understanding. Discuss