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An Introduction of English Proverbs
2023-12-19
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How much do you know about this woman?
Let’s watch a video clip of her.
Lead-in(导学)
1.What English proverbs can you think of?
2. Proverbs in our textbook.
1.Read the materials carefully.
2.If there is something you are unclear, underline them.
Self-study(自学)
1. What is the definition of a proverb?
2.What are the functions of proverbs?
3.What is the main idea of Para.4?
4. What do proverbs and idioms have in common?
Mutual-learning(互学)
1. What is the definition of a proverb?
An English proverb is a short, concrete statement that usually offers life advice, wisdom, or a truth.
2.What are the functions of proverbs?
offer a shortcut illustrate a point
3.What is the main idea of Para.4?
The origin(history) of English proverbs
4. What do proverbs and idioms have in common?
short and pithy very challenging for English language learners
Teaching (教学)
Language points
1. concrete [ˈkɒŋkriːt] adj. 具体的 n. 混凝土
Your decision must be translated into specific, concrete actions.
The concrete will stay as solid as a rock.
2.shortcut [ˈʃɔːtkʌt] n. 近路 捷径.
They are taking a shortcut to town.
3.simplify this explanation
satisfy/purify/beautify/clarify/qualify
4.differ from= be different from 我的观点 和你的不同。
5.When translated, these snippets......
when doing or when done
When teaching the students, a teacher should be patient.
when asked why he was late, he could not give a proper reason.
Proverbs in exam papers. (试卷中的英语谚语)
Literal meaning vs Figurative meaning
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straightforward and direct interpretation of its words
the intended meaning that is not directly stated;
the abstract idea
How to know a proverb’s figurative meaning?
1. To make reasonable asssumptions based on its literal meaning.
2. To accumulate more in daily study.
Each team will be given a proverb randomly. Please show us its literal meaning and figurative meaning.
Presentation (展学)
Checking (检学) Fill in the blanks
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