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Using Language
Unit 4
Body Language
人教版2019选择性必修第一册
Describe classroom body language
Learning Aims
In this period, you will:
1. learn about the significance of classroom body language and understand its meanings;
2. discuss and accurately describe body language observed in a classroom setting;
3. compose an article that logically and coherently describes body language with what you
have learned in the reading text.
Reading
Lead-in Task 1: Watch and Identify
Mr Bean in class
1. Does he listen
attentively in class?
2. How does he feel?
3. How do you know?
Lead-in Task 1: Watch and Identify
Mr Bean’s body language in class
I’m sleepy.
unable to lift eyelids
Lead-in Task 1: Watch and Identify
look at the deskmate
look at the ceiling
turn around
distracted gaze眼神涣散
one corner of the mouth raised
I’m incredibly bored.
More body language in class
Warming up
If you were a teacher, how would you judge whether your students are attentive or not?
Classroom body language may help a lot!
Predicting
How do I Know My Students?
1. Who does “I” in the title
refer to?
2. What will the text mainly
tell us about?
an educator /
a teacher
Maybe about how the teacher knows about the students’conditions, feelings or thoughts in the class.
Skimming Task 1
Skim for the genre(体裁).
What is the genre of this passage?
Argumentation
Narration
Description
Exposition
D
Exposition
So, how...?
Part 1 (para 1-2)
Lead in the
topic
interested
bored
Para3
Recognise when students are _______
or _______
interested
bored
Para4
Recognise when students are _______
distracted
troubled
Para5
Distinguish when students are _______
troubled
ultimately
Part 2
(para 3-5)
students’ body language &feelings
Part 3
(para 6)
Conclusion
distracted
●general
●specific
●general
Detailed Reading Task 1
Read for the answers to the following questions.
1.How does the teacher know what students are thinking?
2.According to the teacher, what is some students’ favorite
activities?
3.What does the phrase “who knows what” mean?
Detailed Reading Task 1
Check the answers
1.How does the teacher know what students are thinking?
By looking at their body language.
2.According to the teacher, what is some students’ favorite activities?
Daydreaming.
3.What does the phrase “who knows what” mean?
It is impossible to tell ( what they are interested in ).
Task 2
Read for the body language and the meanings.
It is easy to recognise when students are interested in a lesson. Most tend to look up and make eye contact. When I make a joke, they smile. When I talk about something difficult, they look confused . I know when students are really interested, however, because they lean forward and look at me. People have a tendency to lean towards whatever they are interested in. So if a student has his head lowered to look at his watch, it implies he is bored and just counting the minutes for the class to end. If two friends are leaning their heads together, they are probably writing notes to each other. Of course, not everyone who looks up is paying attention in class. Some students look up, but there is an absence of eye contact. Their eyes barely move, and they always have the same distant expression on their faces. It is as though they are asleep with their eyes open.
look up and make
eye contact
lean forward and
look at the teacher
interested
bored
lower one’s head to look at one’s watch
look up but no eye contact
eyes barely move, the same distant expression
Some students are amused by something else. They spend all their time looking anywhere but at me. Then again, some students’ favourite activity is daydreaming. With their chins on their hands, they occupy themselves by staring out of the window or up at the ceiling. They are certainly interested in something, but who knows what. The main thing is reminding distracted students that they need to pay attention in class.
Para 4
feelings body language
distracted
look anywhere but at the teacher
stare out of the window or up at the ceiling, with their chins on their hands
What would a teacher do when he/ she finds students distracted?
Remind them to pay attention in class.
While it is easy to perceive when students are interested, bored, or distracted, it is sometimes much harder to distinguish when students are troubled. Students who are angry, afraid, or experiencing anxiety may have their arms crossed in front of their chests and their legs closed or crossed, like they are guarding their bodies. Students who are sad or worried will nearly always wear a frown. They may also hide their faces in their hands like they are embarrassed or ashamed. Some students act this way merely because they are afraid of being called on by the teacher. However, if a student does not bother to brush her hair and her eyes are red from weeping, then I can infer that there are deeper issues at work. It could be that she is having serious conflicts with other students or at home. Whatever it is, I know I need to inquire and assess what is going on.
Para 5
angry, afraid, or anxious
sad or worried
embarrassed or ashamed
deeper issues
arms crossed in front of their chests and legs closed or crossed
frown
hide their face in their hands
not brush hair and eyes are red from weeping
troubled
Task 3
Read for the language feature 1
1. Reacting to body language is an important component of being a
teacher.
2. They spend all their time looking anywhere but me.
3. They are afraid of being called on by the teacher.
4. They occupy themselves by staring out of the window.
5. The main thing is reminding distracted students.
6. Some students’ favorite activity is daydreaming.
7. My duty is helping every student to learn.
8. Not everyone who looks up is paying attention in class.
动词-ing形式作宾语
动词-ing形式作表语
Read for the language feature 2
1. So, how can I really know what... ?
2. It is easy to recognise when students...
3. ..., it implies he is bored...
4. While it is easy to perceive when...
5. ..., it is sometimes much harder to distinguish...
6. ..., then I can infer...
知道;了解
认出;识别
意味着;暗示
察觉;感知
区分;辨别
推断;推论
Read for the language feature 3
1. Most tend to look up ...
2. People have a tendency to lean forward...
3. ... a student has his head lowered to ...
4. ... may have their arms crossed ...
5. ... they are asleep with their eyes open ...
6. With their chins on their hands, they...
7. ...or crossed, like they are guarding ...
8. They ...hands like they are embarrassed...
倾向于做某事
have/has +身体部位+v.pp
with +身体部位+adj./介词短语/v.pp/ ...
like + 主语 +be + doing/ adj./v.pp/ ...
tend to do sth
have a tendency to do sth
描述肢体语言的一种表达方式,表示“使某身体部位被……”
描述肢体语言的一种表达方式,with的复合结构作状语
like为介词,此处意为“好像;仿佛;如同”,用于说明该肢体语言表达的意义。
Summary Content of the text
look up
make eye contact
lean forward
interested
look up but no eye contact
have one’s head lowered to look at one’s watch
eyes barely move
same distant expression
bored
students’ body language in class
Summary Content of the text
look anywhere but at the teacher
chins on their hands, stare out of the window or at the ceiling
distracted
arms crossed in front of their chests
legs closed or crossed
frown
hide their face in their hands
not brush hair and eyes are red from weeping
troubled
students’ body language in class
Summary Useful Expressions
at the same time
however
of course
then again
whatever it is, …
ultimately
when/if…
It is as though/if...
with + 宾 + 宾补
have + 宾 + 宾补
It is hard /easy/…to do sth.
tend to have a tendency to …
look up eye contact
make a joke lean forward
pay attention be interested in
wear a frown be afraid of
call on at work
have conflicts with
one-on-one conversation
linking
structures
phrases
Practice:Match the body language with the meanings. Write the letters A-J on the lines.
1 Looking up and making eye contact
2 Leaning over to look at one’s watch
3 Two friends leaning heads together
4 Leaning forward and looking at the teacher
5 Looking up, but no eye contact, no expression
6 Looking away
7 Chin on hand, looking out the window
8 Looking down, arms or legs crossed
9 Frowning
10 Hair not brushed, red eyes
A very interested
B bored
C interested
D sad or worried
E distracted
F writing notes
G serious problems
H like they are asleep
I daydreaming
J angry, afraid, or
experiencing anxiety
C
B
F
A
H
E
I
D
J
G
Discussion Task 1
Discuss in groups why you think body language is important to teachers?
talk to students individually
By observing students’ body language in class, teachers may know
when to
intervene
adjust class activities
inquire and assess what is going on
to help students get the most out of school.
Discussion Task 2
Look at the following photos. In groups, discuss what these people are doing and what their body language is telling you.
what
why
who
Discussion Task 2
It looks like many students are raising their hands to speak. Perhaps the teacher has just asked the class a question.
The boy is giving a fist pump and smiling. This is normally done when someone has just accomplished something good and wants to celebrate.
The boy is telling a joke to the girl in secret, and she is hiding her face because she is laughing.
Writing
Writing
Do you know Charlie Chaplin, who is a master of non-verbal humor? This is a picture of him in the movie City Lights as a little tramp named Charlie.
Observe the picture, pay attention to his body language and clothing, and then try to describe his body language, meaning and personality with what you have learned.
Writing Attention
like + 主语 +be + doing/ adj./v.pp/ ...
language features
learned
倾向于做某事 tend /have a tendency to do sth
have/has +身体部位+v.pp
with +身体部位+adj./介词短语/v.pp/ ...
动词-ing形式作宾语/ 表语
Writing Scaffold(脚手架)
What’s his body language in the picture?
Body language
When does he have such a body language?
What feelings or meanings are conveyed by his body language?
What kind of person is he?
Personality
01
02
Occasion
03
Meaning
04
Writing Tips
The person should be properly identified.
Your description should be clear, ordered and well-organized.
1
2
The person’s personality and feelings should be included, and supported by the body language.
3
Pay attention to correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
4
Writing Task 1: Outline making
Structure
general
specific
general
Content
A brief introduction to Charlie Chaplin and the importance of body language in his performance.
Description of his body language and his clothing in the picture and the meanings of the body language.
His feelings and personality.
Posture
Gesture & Movements
Facial Expression
Writing Task 2: A template to refer to
Charlie Chaplin is widely known for his (非语言幽默), in which he created (令人难忘的小流浪汉形象). His unique physical comedy, expressiveness, and ability to convey a wide range of emotions (通过肢体语言和面部表情) made him a legend.
In the picture, Charlie (头歪向他的右方,右手从后拖着他的脑袋). However, his body is straight, (左手拄着一根拐杖, 双脚站成经典的八字). (他轻闭双眼,嘴巴张开打着哈欠). From this, (观众不难看出, 他很瞌睡,并且在以这样的姿态睡觉). At the same time, his coat is too small, (裤子又肥又大,鞋子又大又破), (这表明他的生活窘迫) .
I am deeply moved and motivated by his body language. Although Charlie is leading a poor and miserable life, he still (保持一种坚忍又乐观的生活态度). Meanwhile, I am greatly sympathetic to Charlie, he is very lonely and helpless, also from his posture of sleeping while standing, (我能看出这一点).
Task 3
Draft making and Evaluating
1. Make a draft on your own based on the guidance and what you have learned.
2. Exchange your draft with your partner, and evaluate for each other.
3. Take your draft back and revise it.
Use the checklist to help you review and evaluate your partner’s draft.
Is the person properly identified?
Is the description clear, ordered and well-organized?
Does the writer give his/her impressions of the feelings and personality of the person in the drawing, and also explain why he/she has these impressions?
Does the writer use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling?
A sample writing
Charlie Chaplin is widely known for his non-verbal humor, in which he created the unforgettable character of the little Tramp. His unique physical comedy, expressiveness, and ability to convey a wide range of emotions with just his body language and facial expressions made him a legend.
In the picture, Charlie has his head tilted to the right and his right hand is holding his head from behind. However, his body is straight, with his left hand holding a walking stick, and his feet are standing in the classic splayed position. Let’s turn to his facial expression, he has his eyes slightly closed and his mouth open, yawning.From this, it’s not hard to recognise he is extremely sleepy, and he is sleeping in such a posture. At the same time, his coat is too small, and his trousers are fat, large and dirty, his shoes are wornout and extraly large, which implies he is leading a poor and miserable life.
I am deeply moved and motivated by his body language. Although Charlie is leading a poor and miserable life, he still keeps a perseverant and optimistic attitude towards life, and I think he has a great adaptability, because he can sleep while he is standing. Meanwhile, I am greatly sympathetic to Charlie, he is very lonely and helpless, also from his posture of sleeping while standing, I can infer it.
Writing Link to tests
Body language and its meanings in continuation writing
●Smile: A smile can express happiness, friendliness, or reassurance.
eg. He smiled warmly./She offered a shy smile.
●Eye contact: Direct eye contact can show confidence, interest, or honesty.
eg. Their eyes met, creating an unspoken connection.
●Nodding: Nodding indicates agreement, understanding, or encouragement.
eg. She nodded in approval. /He nodded his head to show he was listening.
●Shaking the head: This can convey disagreement, disbelief, or refusal.
eg. She shook her head, denying the suggestion.
●Crossing arms: This can suggest defensiveness, discomfort, or closed-
mindedness.
eg. He crossed his arms, creating a barrier.
●Touching one’s own face: This can indicate embarrassment, contemplation, or
lying.
eg. She touched her cheek, blushing slightly.
●Fidgeting(坐立不安) : This can show nervousness, restlessness, or boredom.
eg. He fidgeted with his pen, unable to stay still.
●Holding hands: This is a sign of affection, support, or unity.
eg. They held hands, offering each other comfort.
●Posture: Good posture can express confidence, while slouching may indicate
laziness or sadness.
eg. She stood tall, radiating confidence.
●Facial expressions: These can range from raised eyebrows for surprise to
furrowed brows for concern.
eg. His face fell when he heard the news.
Assessment
Aspects to consider Self-evaluation Peer-evaluation
Have a clear structure and use different sentence patterns of the text.
Applied v.-ing form as object and predicative in the text
Useful expressions learned in reading properly used in writing.
Some of your own thoughts contained.
Beautiful handwriting
Assignment
假定你是李华,今天放学时你的好朋友Mary形色匆匆,不像往常一样跟你一起放学回家。你回忆起她今天在学校时的反常情况:课间不与他人交流,频繁看表,眉头紧锁,眼睛好像哭过一样发红,下课铃一响第一个冲出教室。想到这些你对她非常担忧,请写一封电子邮件给Mary。要点如下:
1. 询问她发生了什么?
2. 你希望对她有所帮助?
3. 期望尽早收到她的回复。
Assignment
Dear Mary,
I hope this email finds you well. I couldn’t help but notice that something seemed off about you today, and I wanted to reach out and express my concern. ...
...
Take care, Mary. I’m thinking of you.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
“Words teach, but gestures inspire. A teacher’s body language is a powerful tool, reflecting in the hearts of students like a silent echo, illuminating the path of knowledge.”
教诲之言可听,师者之行难忘。肢体语言,无声的教育,如镜照应心灵,启迪智慧之光。
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