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Understand body Language
新人教版高中英语选择性必修一Unit4 Body Language
Reading and Thinking
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2024/7/5
Learning Objectives
Get a better understanding of body language;
Identify the feature of body language--cultural specific;
Develop the sense of cross-cultural communication;
What's the function of language?
To communicate with each other
How many ways do people use to communicate?
Lead-in
3
verbal
nonverbal
Ways of
communication
Spoken language
Written language
Body
language
face-to-face communication
phone calls
letters
WeChat
Body
language
Now let's focus on
Lead-in
He is __________.
He is _____.
sad
surprised
He is ______.
This means ______.
tired
great
Get to know body language
Look and Guess
添加标题
Her eyes are full of _________.
love/affection
anger/hate/hatred/
resentment
sadness/grief /frustration
Lead-in
Understand body language
Listening To How Our Bodies Talk
The type of the passage is __________________________.
The text may be about _______________________________________________________.
Probably the gesture “OK” _______________.
how body language expresses our feelings, thoughts and opinions
is mentioned
an exposition (说明文)
Based on the title and the picture, predict what the passage may be about?
Prediction
How many parts will you divide the passage into? Why?
General
Specific
(General)
General: Topic sentence for the whole passage
Specific: Topic sentence for each part + details
(General: Topic sentence for the whole passage)
Find the topic sentence(s)
Read the first sentence of each paragraph
Read for structure
How many parts will you divide the passage into? Why?
1. We use both words and body language to express our thoughts
and opinions in our interactions with other people.
2. Just like spoken language, body language varies from culture to culture.
3. The gesture for “OK” has different meanings in different cultures.
4. Even the gestures we use for “yes” and “no” differ around the world.
5. Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere.
6. Some body language has many different uses.
Part 1
Part 2
Read for structure
6. Some body language has many different uses.
Can you further divide Part 2?
2. Just like spoken language, body language varies from culture to culture.
3. The gesture for “OK” has different meanings in different cultures.
4. Even the gestures we use for “yes” and “no” differ around the world.
5. Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere.
Part 2
Read for structure
What is the main idea for each part?
Part Para Main idea
1 Para
1
2 Para 2-4
Para 5
Para 6
Introduction to body language
Body language with different meanings in different cultures
Body language with the same meaning everywhere
Body language with different uses
Read for main idea
What’s the function of the last sentence?
We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions in our interactions with other people. We can learn a lot about what people are thinking by watching their body language. Words are important, but the way people stand, hold their arms, and move their hands can also give us information about their feelings.
words and body language
Words
the way people stand, hold their arms, and
move their hands
but
also
The first paragraph starts with introducing ______________________, and ends with mentioning them again, but with focus placed on _____________, which might be introduced in details in the following parts.
words and body language
body language
Read for details-Paragraph 1
What’s the function of the last sentence?
We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions in our interactions with other people. We can learn a lot about what people are thinking by watching their body language. Words are important, but the way people stand, hold their arms, and move their hands can also give us information about their feelings.
words and body language
Words
the way people stand, hold their arms, and
move their hands
but
also
The last sentence serves as a __________________________.
transitional sentence
Read for details-Paragraph 1
What’s the meaning of each gesture in different cultures?
Body language/Gestures Meaning Country/Region
Eye contact between men and women Not polite
Looking down when talking to someone
OK sign
Kissing on the cheek
Middle East
Japan
Japan
France
Brazil and Germany
A sign of respect
Money
Zero
Not polite
A greeting
France and Russia
Read for details-Paragraph 2-4
Why are some gestures considered impolite in some countries?
However, you should avoid making this gesture in Brazil and Germany, as it is not considered polite.
Not OK!
?
Can you find the reason in the passage?
Why isn’t it mentioned?
No. It is not mentioned.
It is not appropriate to talk about some culture taboo (文化禁忌).
Read for details-Paragraph 2-4
How are these paragraphs developed? (Draw a mind map)
Find friends
Just like spoken language, body language varies from culture to culture.
...For example, ... by contrast, ...
The gesture for “OK” has different meanings in different cultures. In Japan, ... In France, ... However, ...
Even the gestures we use for “yes”
and “no” differ around the world. ...
By comparison, ... In countries...
Elsewhere...
General
topic sentence
example
Specific
supporting idea 1
supporting idea 2
contrast
Read for details-Paragraph 2-4
What’s the meaning of the gesture that means the same everywhere?
Body language/Gestures Meaning Country/Region
Placing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes Everywhere
Moving your hand in circles over your stomach after a meal
I’m sleepy.
I’m full.
Read for details-Paragraph 5
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What are the different uses of smiling?
Get through difficult situations
Find friends
If you want to feel happier and stronger, you can _________________________
If you feel down or lonely, _________________________
___________will be the best.
We can use a smile...
to apologize
___________________
___________________
___________________
smile at yourself in the mirror
seeing the smiling face of a good friend
to greet someone
to ask for help
to start a conversations
Read for details-Paragraph 6
What advice on body language can you give a foreign friend on his/her first trip on China?
When ..., Chinese people prefer to ..., because...
In China, it’s a good manner to...
In China,when we ..., it is appropirate(合适的) to ...
Read for main idea
Helpful Words and Phrases
shake hands;
nod the head;
a smiling face;
kiss on the cheek;
make eye contact;
look down;
ok sign;
place your hands...
and rest them on...;
point finger at;
shake legs;
stand/sit with crossed arms/ legs;
be appropriate to;
display interest;
demonstrate respect;
break down barriers;
In China,when we sit or stand, we’d better not _________________ or ______________________ .
sit with crossed legs
stand with crossed arms
Advice on body language in China
Body language is a universal language in the world.
What I hide by my languages, my body utters.
我的身体会说出我用言语掩饰的话。
——Roland Barthes
utter n.说,出声
Body language conveys feelings and meanings.
A person may lie, but his body language always tells the truth.
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Watch the video Smile Trial, and then discuss two questions in groups.
1. Smiles can be used to hide feelings like anger, fear, or worry. Can you describe a situation where you might smile when you don't mean it?
2. Apart from fake smiles, is there any other kind of body language that can sometimes be fake?
Video Time
23
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Watch the video Smile Trial, and then discuss two questions in groups.
1. Smiles can be used to hide feelings like anger, fear, or worry. Can you describe a situation where you might smile when you don’t mean it?
I pretend to smile at my parents after I obtain low scores in my exams to avoid a scolding from them or their worry about me.
Video Time
24
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Watch the video Smile Trial, and then discuss two questions in groups.
2. Apart from fake smiles, is there any other kind of body language that can sometimes be fake?
Yes. For example, Chinese idioms “crocodile tears” and “a cat crying over a mouse’s death” mean that a person is in tears or crying with faked sadness or sympathy for another person.
Video Time
25
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