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SB1U1 Laugh out loud!
Period 5 Developing ideas
What elements does the author include when introducing them?
Are there any similarities or differences between them?
Before reading
ldentities
Achievements (honors,awards, publications)
Judgment
Both of the two writers have their unique brand of humour.
What is the structure of the passage?
A. P1 B. P1 C. P1 D. P 1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P2
P3
P4
P5
P2
P3
P4
P5
P2
P4
P3
P5
P3
P3
After reading:
Task 2.Review the basic structure of an argument.
3
Read para 1 carefully and answer the question.
throw light on
使…较容易理解
Question 1
Why is humor important?
1
4
Read para 2 carefully and answer the question.
2
Question 2
What is the purpose of two examples?
5
Read para 2 carefully and answer the question.
What did Twain’s response to the barber’s question imply?
He gave the lecture himself.
He couldn’t get a ticket to every lecture.
He had to stand because of his bad luck
He didn’t like the fellow that lectured.
6
Read para 3 carefully and answer the question.
What is the function of paragraph 3 in this text?
Introducing Lin Yutang.
Comparing the achievements of the two writers.
Making a transition to another example.
Explaining the origin of “youmo”.
Read para 4 carefully and answer the question.
Question 4
Why is Lin Yutang’s joke about the man and wild animals funny?
think on one’s feet
反应敏捷,反应快
8
Read para 5 carefully and answer the question.
5
Question 5
How do you understand “humor is mankinds’ greatest blessing?
9
After reading:
Task 1.Organise information from the passage and complete the diagram.
Mark Twain
Remebered for ability to _________________with more ________________.
Writing style:_________________
Example:_____________________
Also well known for his witty remarks
Example:_____________________
Introduction
Humour is an essential part of _______________. Authors have used it to ________and throw new light on___________________________
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