Unit 3 Times change! Developing Ideas 课件-2024-2025学年高二外研版（2019）英语选择性必修第二册

Emojis: a new language? What is emoji? From Japanese 絵文字 ‎(emoji/えもじ), from 絵 ‎(え, “picture”) + 文字 ‎(もじ, “character”)。 Literally meaning “ picture character”, emojis are small symbols representing ideas, emotions or feelings. ·Look at the messages and answer the questions. Which message is easier to understand? Which message do you prefer? Why? In which way do you normally send messages? ·Skim the passage and match the main idea of each part. B. The author introduces the topic of emojis through examples . C.The future development and educators' worry about the negative effect on our traditional languages. Paras. 1~__ Paras. __~__ Para ____ 3 7 4 8 A.The origins and development of emojis and the application of emojis in daily life. ·Read the text quickly and then choose the best answers. 1．What did the author reply with to his friend? A．Emojis.　 B．“OK”． C．Words. D．Expressions. 2．Why do people use emojis in classics? A．To replace the old version. B．To attract more young readers. C．To take away the heart and soul of Shakespeare's plays. D．To make it easier for young readers to understand the classics. 3．Where does the word “emoji” come from? A．The Oxford Dictionary. B．Shakespeare's plays. C．Japan. D．China. 4．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A．Emojis are used everywhere，from text messages to e­mails and blogs. B．There are more than 200 emojis when they are first introduced in Japan in 1999. C．Emojis have obvious advantages over written language. D．Emojis can express feelings when people cannot find the appropriate words. · Read paras. 1-2 What are the meanings of the two sets of emojis? “I’d be running late and would be there soon.” “OK! Don’t rush.” ·Read paras. 3-5 How popular emojis are now? A. Using emojis to communicate isn’t common B. They are an essential part of today’s language C. They are an impolite way to express ourselves D. Their development is slow Why do the writer mention the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the year here? A. To show the popularity of emojis B. To introduce the authority (权威) of the Oxford Dictionaries C. To tell the government’ support for emojis D. To stress the importance of emojis Para. 3: With the rapid development of social media, emojis are becoming an integral component of the language we use to express ourselves. Para. 5: Due to their popularity, the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year in 2015 was for the first time ever, a pictograph instead of a traditional word. ·Read paras. 6-7 What is the advantage of using emojis in daily life and classical literature? ①add emotional meaning ②quick and easy to use ③help express feelings when there is no appropriate words ④make the classics more accessible to young readers ·Read para. 8 Why are educators worried about the use of emojis? ①Because we may not be able to communicate by language one day ②Because people prefer emojis to written and spoken words ③Because people probably will completely rely on the pictorial language to communicate Fill in the blanks according to the text. Emojis are small symbols representing ideas, emotions or feelings. When first 1._________(introduce) in Japan in 1999, emojis were limited to 176 simple designs. Now there are more than 3,000 emojis that expand upon the way in 2._________we communicate. Due to their 3.________(popular), the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year in 2015 was, for the first time ever, a pictograph instead of a traditional word. People like them because they add 4.__________(emotion) meaning and are quick and easy 5.________(use). With a smiling or sad face added 6._________ a message or post, your reader can “see” your facial expression while 7.____________(read) your words. Emojis can also help people express their feelings when they cannot find the appropriate words. The use of emojis 8._______ (spread) to classical literature in the last few years. As we can see, emojis have a tendency to pop up all over the place. But this makes others, 9._________(especial) educators, worry that we are losing the ability to communicate properly using the written word, or even the spoken word. But, for now, maybe 10.____________ is best that we just enjoy using them. ·Group discussion “Perhaps people will one day choose to communicate in pictures, and forget how to write properly.” (P44) 1.Do you agree or disagree with the sentence? Discuss with your group mates and sort your ideas. 2.Provide three reasons to support your ideas and present your ideas to the whole class. Homework Think and share the following questions. 1.Do you think the Shakespeare series with emojis is an effective way to encourage young young readers to read the classics?Give your reasons. 2.What do you think about the way people use emojis? 3.What lifestye changes does each reading passage in this unit focs on?What is the common message conveyed in both passages? Thank you for your listening $$