Unit 4 Body language Reading and Thinking 课件-2024-2025学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册

Reading and Thinking Unit4 Body Language Learning Objectives By the end of the lesson, you'll be able to: 1. know about the function and implications of body language; 2.figure out the structure of the passage according to the topic sentences; 3. think critically about body language by relating it to your own culture and experiences; 4. respect cultural differences and develop a sense of cross-cultural communication. Lead in Watch the video clip, and tell what the video is about? microexperssion Body language What How Why Let's read the passage from three aspects. Prediction Listening to How Bodies Talk The passage may talk about ______________________________________. different meanings of body language Personification 拟人 Tip1: We can get the main idea of the passage from the title. What will bodies talk about? How will bodies talk? Why do we need to learn body language? Based on the title and the picture, predict what the passage may be about. LISTENING TO HOW BODIES TALK Underline the topic sentence of each paragraph. Read for the topic sentence. Tip2: Usually, a topic sentence appears in the first or last sentence. Some body language has many different uses. Words are important, but the way people stand, hold their arms, and move their hands can also give us information about their feelings. Just like spoken language, body language varies from culture to culture. Para. 2 Para. 3 Para. 4 Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere. Para. 5 Para. 6 Even the gestures we use for "yes "and "no" differ around the world. The gesture for "OK" has different meanings in different cultures. Introduction The differences The similarities Different uses Circle the key words of the topic sentence. General Specific 总 ｜ 分 How many parts can the passage be divided into? And the main idea? Read for the structure. Para. 1 Body language/ Gesture Meaning Country/ region Eye contact between men and women not polite Middle East Looking down when talking to someone OK sign Kissing on the cheek 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 I’m full. Everywhere a sign of respect Japan a greeting I’m sleepy. money zero not polite Japan France Brazil and Germany France and Russia Read the text and fill in the table on page 39. Read for details. Read for the details. 2.What will body language talk to us? Thoughts, opinions and feelings. Can you guess the meaning of the word “interaction” according to the context? “Interaction” means “communication”. Para 1 Tip3: Find out the signposts（信号词） for example by comparison by contrast however How are these paragraphs developed? Read for details (Para2-4) 2 3 4 signposts(信号词） for example by comparison by contrast however How are these paragraphs developed? (Finish the 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... _____sentence General topic ______________ Specific __________idea 2 __________idea 1 contrast Read for details (Para2-4) supporting supporting example In countries like France and Russia, people may kiss their friends on the cheek when they meet. Elsewhere, people favour shaking hands, bowing from the waist, or nodding the head when they meet someone else. In your opinion, which way to greet someone is better? Body language is not good or bad, but are simply ways in which cultures have developed. The crucial thing is using body language in a way that is appropriate to the culture you are in. （Para2.） Thinking Para 4 Para 5 Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere. Placing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes means “sleep”. A good way of saying “I am full” is moving your hand in circles over your stomach after a meal. Read for the details. What gestures does the author mention that have the same meaning in most places? There is one common body language which has the same meaning around the whole world. Do you know what it is? Smile What can a smile do? A smile can We can use a smile Experts suggest smiling at yourself in the mirror There is nothing better than seeing the smiling face of a good friend. get through difficult situations. break down barriers. to apologize, to greet, to ask for help, to start a conversation. to make yourself feel happier and stronger. to ease depression or loneliness find friends in a world of strangers. help us Read for details. sentence patterns Para6 What should we pay attention to when employing body language in this multicultural world? ( group work) 1. B_______________________________ 2. O_______________________________ 3. D_______________________________ 4. I________________________________ 5. E_______________________________ 6. S_______________________________ BODIES Critical thinking e a global citizen(公民). bserve carefully. o as the Romans do. ncrease understanding. mbrace differences. eek common ground. Role-play Background: There are four students from China, America, France and the Middle East. Now, play your favorite scene (场景)in groups. Scene1: They are meeting at school for the first time. How to greet? Scene2: They are introducing the body language of their own in class. v What How Why Summary be important; varies from...to..; different meanings&uses By presenting the topic sentences and giving examples. To arouse our sense of cross-cultural communication. BODY LANGUAGE Assignment Write a letter to give some advice about body language in China to your foreign friends. Body language dance Thanks！ Scene1: They are meeting at school for the first time. How to greet? Scene2: They are introducing the body language of their own in class. $$