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选1外研Unit1Period III Developing ideas & Presenting ideas
课时内容
Developing ideas分为两部分:第一部分是一篇名为“The Importance of Humour(《幽默的重要性》)”的议论文,文章以美国著名作家马克·吐温和我国著名作家林语堂的故事作为例证,来强调幽默的重要性。本文按照议论文的顺序组织文章结构,先提出论点:幽默是人类行为中最基本也最重要的,接着用马克·吐温和林语堂的故事来佐证论点,最后进一步强调论点,得出结论。第二部分Writing about a comedian 通过介绍喜剧演员查理·卓别林的贡献,引导学生学会描写人物:先是总体概述人物的主要信息,包括职业、所做贡献以及取得的成就;接下来陈述自己喜欢这个人物的原因,并介绍他的代表作;最后对人物进行简要评价。
Presenting ideas部分通过问答的形式,引导学生学习单口喜剧表演的内容,了解单口喜剧的表演形式和布局过程,然后自主创作并表演,让学生在真实的场景中掌握所学内容。
课时目标
1.掌握本课时的重点单词 ernotive、remark、interaction、concept、cruel、whisper、illuminate、complicated,conclude 和短语 put sb on the spot、tell off、fall behind,throw new light on以及重要句型,并能熟练运用。
2.通过阅读《幽默的重要性》一文,了解作家马克·吐温和林语堂的幽默故事,引导学生了解幽默的重要性,理清议论文的基本结构和掌握例证法的运用。
3.引导学生通过观察语篇,发现人物介绍的基本内容、文体特征和写作手法,并能运用所学知识介绍一位熟悉和喜爱的喜剧人物。
4.通过了解幽默在交际中的恰当使用,领悟朗默的内
重点难点
重点:
1.掌握重点单词emotive、remark、interaction、concept、cruel、whisper、illuminate、complicated、conclude和短语 put sb on the spot、tell off、fall behind、throw new light on的用法。
2.了解议论文的写作方法和技巧,理清议论文的基本结构和掌握例证法的运用。
3.领悟幽默在交际中的重要性,了解人际交往的基本准则。
难点:
1.了解议论文的写作方法和技巧,理清议论文的基本结构和掌握例证法的运用。
2.运用所学知识介绍一位熟悉和喜爱的喜剧人物。
教学准备
教师准备:
1.做好该部分内容的PPT和音频。
2.有关幽默的事例。
学生准备:
1.用简短的英语描述幽默的实际运用小事例。
2.上网查找资料,了解幽默在交际中的重要性。
教学过程
Step I Leading in
The teacher shows the pictures of Mark Twain and Lin Yutong and asks students somo questons
·Do you know the works written by Mark Twain and Lin Yutang? What features do the works have?
·Can you tell us some stories about them?
【设计意图】通过图片与简短的问答,引发学生的思考,引入对马克·吐温和林语堂写作风格和特点的思考。然后讲述发生在他们身上的故事,了解两位作家的处事风格,以及幽默睿智的社交方式,顺利导入阅读内容。
Step II Reading
1.Fast reading.
(1)Match the paragraphs with the main ideas.
Para 1A. Lin Yutang was famous for his unique brand of humour.
Para.2B. Thanks to his wit, Lin Yutang became well koown as a master of humour.
Parn.3 C. Humour is mankind's greatest blessing.
Para.4D. Besides his funny stories, Mark Twain is well knowa for his witty remarks.
Para 5E Huroour is an essential part of human behaviour.
Suggrested answers:
Para. 1~E, Para. 2~D; Para.3~A;Para.4~B;Para.4~C
(2) Read the passuge on Papes 10~11 and fill in the form.
Introdaciio0
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behaviowr and literatrc workn,
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The Biude of Marks Twain:
The arttode of Li Yuianug:
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The attitude of Lin Yutang: Quick wit helps resolve embarrassment.
Conclusion:
Humour isn't just about laughter, but is a way of life and a tool that can be used to illuminate the world.
【设计意图】通过这些阅读理解题目,引导学生提取关键信息,进一步了解议论文的文章结构和写作方式。
2.Careful reading.
(1)Answer the questions according to the passage.
①According to the second paragraph, what is Mark Twain's special writing style?
A.Easy. B.Serious.
C.Humorous. D.Equal.
②Why did Mark Twain go to the barber's?
A. He was tired with lecturing tour.
B. He wanted to have a haircut and a shave.
C. The barber was his friend.
D. He wanted to get a ticket.
③ Who creatively borrowed "youmo” from Ancient Chinese as the translation for “humour”?
A. Lin Yutang. B.Mark Twain.
C.Tom Sawyer. D. A Roman emperor.
④What can we learn from the story that Lin told?
A. He really wanted to make people laugh.
B. He hated the Roman emperor very much.
C. He was not satisfied with the president.
D. Wild animals don't like to eat the man.
Suggested answers:
①C ②B ③A ④C
(2)Language points.
Master the words and phrases:
emotive, remark, interaction, concept, cruel,whisper,ifluminate, complicated, conclude, put sb on the spot, tell off, fall behind, throw new light on
【备注】词汇知识点讲解详见第二教案“新知探究”部分。
(3)Read the passage again and retell it.
【设计意图】复述的过程是将学过的文章经过加工处理,用自己的悟言,以口头形式进行表述。这种表述不是对已知材料领筚地、机被地室复,面是经过自己大脑自语中枢的“加工”、创造性地得瑰已知语盲材料的内容。教师要在每个学生复述完毕后给予中肯的评价及热情的鼓勋,测时例正一些错误。通过反馈,复述者本人及其他学生都能了解到自己存在的长处及不足。大家可以分享成功的喜悦,互相学习,互相借鉴,使以后的课文复述变得更好、更精彩。
注意:该文章是一篇议论文,不同于以往常见的记叙文文本,因此可采用“多人复述”的形式。根据速读部分的表格提示,先由一个学生复述论点,再分别由两个学生复述马克·吐温和林语堂的故事,最后找一个学生概述结论,从而完整复述课文。
3.Post-reading.
(1)Do Activity 3 on Page 12.
Ask students to organise information from the passage and complete the diagram.
Suggested answers:
①human behaviour
②entertain
③sensitive or emotive issues
④combine humour
⑤serious messages
⑥funny and often mischievous
⑦The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
⑧“That's just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!"
⑨ He borrowed "youmo" from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word“humour”.
⑩a master of humour
⑪He told a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals during the dinner at a university.
⑫way of life
Billuminate the world
【设计意图】这活动以思维导图的形式将文章的主要内容呈现出来,框架清晰。学生填写表格的过程,是获取关键信息并进一步理清文章主线的过程,从而锻炼与提升了学生的概括能力。
(2)Divide students into small groups to discuss the following queations:
·Why is Lin Yutang's jokc about the man and wild animals funny7
·Do you agrce with Mark Twain's remark on bomour at the end of the passage? Give your Teasons,
·How can a sense of bumour help you ta your daily life? Give an example.
·In what ways do the two reading passages t this non help you to belter understand the mcaning of having a tight hearted attirude towards life?
Before discussion, the teacher should explai the
meaning of punch line.
Suggested answers:
·Because with the little joke, Lin was able to make people laugh, while gently telling off the president.
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(3)Do Activity 4 on Page 13.
Ask students to discuss and present their opinions of the equation from the passage.
Reality+Dreams+Humour=Wisdom
①Work out the meaning of this equation.
② Decide whether you agree with Lin's definition of wisdom. Think of examples to support your opinion and make notes.
③Share your opinion with the class.
Step II Writing about a comedian
1. Read the blog post and match the headings to the paragraphs.
Charlie Chaplin's Unique Acting Style
The Power of Charlie Chaplin's Works
My Favourite Charlie Chaplin Film
General Introduction to Charlie Chaplin
Suggested answers
Pare I Gonoral Intrachaction to Charle Chaplin
Para, 2 Charle Chaplin's Uniquc Acting Style
Pora, 8 My Favourite Charlie Chaplin Fica
Pase. 4 The Power of Charie Chapl's Works
2. Read the blog post agar and find the tollowiog informanon:
·an exaople of the actor's wacks
·Ecason why the actor is one of the best
·a funny scone
·a famous charactor played by the actor
·the author's comments on the actor
Suggested answers:
·Modern Times.
·Because he knew how to use his body and facial features to make people laugh.
·He is working on a production line in a factory.When a bee starts circling around his face, he falls behind with his work. The way that he tries to keep up is very funny.
·The Tramp.
·Charlie Chaplin was one of the best comedy actors of his time.
3. Choose a comedian who makes you laugh. Think of the information you want to include and complete the notes below. Then write an introduction to this comedian.
General introduction:
Why I like him/her:
His/Her funniest work:
My comments:
4. Work in pairs.
Make improvements to each other's introductions and share them with the class. Post your writing on your social media.
【设计意图】该活动先展示了喜剧演员卓别林的人物介绍,引导学生认识人物介绍类文章的文章布局和写作特点;然后以提纲的形式展示了人物介绍类文章的写作要点和层次安排,引导学生在此基础上进行写作。循序渐进、层层推进,逐步引导学生了解该类文章的写作特点和写作要素,降低了难度,让学生可以自然而然地学会表达和运用。
Step IV Presenting ideas
1. Work in groups of four. Think about some popular stand-up comedy acts on TV and describe the features and humourous effects. Share it in groups and make key points.
2. Choose a topic, prepare a comedy act and complete the outline of your act.
3. Write a script according to Activity 2, including opening, main body and closing.
【设计意图】课堂表达、交际活动能有效地锻炼学生的语言表达能力,促进语言能力和思维能力的发展,在活动中渐渐体会到自我表达的好处,增强自信心。当这种信心建立起来之后,学生会有更多的勇气表达自己的观点。有了语言材料的积累,了解了文章的主要结构和要素,在此基础上,层层推进,引导学生一步步进行练习,使语言输出水到渠成,提升学生的表达能力。
Step V Homework
Review the language points learnt in class.
板书设计
Unit 1 Laugh out loud!
Period III Developing ideas & Presenting ideas
I.Leading in
II.Reading
1.Fast reading.
2.Careful reading.
(1)Answer the questions according to the passage.
(2)Language points.
(3)Read the passage again and retel it.
3.Post-reading.
III.Writing about a comedian
IV.Presenting ideas
V.Homework
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