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Unit 4 Body language
Listening to How Bodies Talk
reading and thinking
In this class, you will be able to,
1. read about the function of body language and its implications in different cultures;
2. practice making inferences by looking at the clues in the passage;
3. think critically about body language by relating it to your own culture and personal experiences.
4. get a better understanding of body language.
5. identify the feature of body language---cultural-specific.
6. develop the sense of cross-cultural communication.
7. summarize and retell the main idea of the passage.
Learning objectives
Let’s Watch a video
Look at the following facial expressions, and try to tell us what they might be feeling.
depressed
happy
Nice to meet you!
I give up.
speaking
ringing
writing
typing
Ways of communication
gestures
facial expressions
speaking distance
postures
Brainstorm How many ways to communicate in daily life?
spoken language
written language
body language
Body Language is a kind of nonverbal(非语言的) communication. It includes eye contact, gesture, posture and facial expressions. People use it to make themselves understood.
The definition of body language
What is the type of the passage?
A. A narration(记叙文)
B. An argumentation(议论文)
C. An exposition(说明文)
D. An application(应用文)
Prediction
①
②③④⑤ ⑥
A
B
C
①②
③④ ⑤⑥
①
②③④ ⑤ ⑥
Please focus on topic sentences and key words in each paragraph while reading.
Fast-reading: read for structure
Body language/Gesture Meaning Country/Region
Eye contact between men and women
Looking down when talking to someone
OK sign
Kissing on the cheek
Read Para. 2-4 and fill in the following chart.
Detailed-reading
Eye contact between men and women
Body language/Gesture Meaning Country/Region
Eye contact between men and women
OK sign
Placing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes
Moving your hand in circles over your stomach after a meal
Looking do