内容正文:
B3U1
Developing ideas
After an English test…
What would you say if you were student B?
a white lie
What would you say if you were student B?
a. Take it easy! It really doesn't matter, and I also did not well.
b. You got this low score? Incredible! Actually, it's so easy,isn't it?
Little white lies
the lies that are more polite and can make someone feel all right
Read for main idea
Scan through the article. (2min)
What is the definition定义 of white lies in the article?
Para. 2: … most of the lies we tell are “white lies”:
Why does he author quote the lines in paragraph 1?
To introduce the topic.
little lies that we tell to protect others from the truth.
Activity 1
(Translate)
Oh, what a tangled web we weave,
When first we practice to deceive!
Read for structure
How does the author organise the text?
Introduction
Main Body
(analyze reasons)
Conclusion
P1-4
P5-7
P8
What question does the writer want to answer?
To what extent can we justify telling white lies?
to show or prove sth. is right, reasonable or necessary
How does the author analyze the reasons?
A. by listing datas
B. by making comparisons
C. by giving examples
D. by analyze causes and effects
Read for details
How does the author organise the text?
Introduction
Main Body
(analysis of examples)
Conclusion
Reason 1
To make others __________.
Examples
Someone’s cooking a meal that
_____________but we say it’s____________.
Someone’s haircut is _________
but we say it’s______________.
Analysis
Perhaps we lie to protect ourselves ____________
_________________________________________.
Activity 3
feel better
we don’t like, delicious.
great.
from the
disappointment and anger of others
awful
Read for details
How does the author organise the text?
Introduction
Main Body
(analysis of examples)
Conclusion
Reason 2
______________________.
Examples
_________________________________________
_________________________________________.
Analysis
Perhaps your friend wants _________________
_______________________________________.
Perhaps they need to know ________________
_______________________________________.
Activity 3
To give encouragement
You say your friend’s singing is wonderful, despite
thinking your cat can sing better
they should look
some frank comments
from you so that they can improve
for a different hobby
Read for details
How does the author organise the text?
Introduction
Main Body
(analysis of examples)
Conclusion
Reason 3
_____________________________.
Examples
_________________________________________
_________________________________________.
Analysis
Perhaps your parents _______________________
_________________________________________.
Activity 3
To protect others from bad news
You’ve had a bad day, but you hide your tears and
lie to your parents that your day was “fine”
would want to listen to
you and understand your feelings
Read for details
How does the author organise the text?
Introduction
Main Body
(analysis of examples)
Conclusion
Even white lies may have results we cannot predict. So _________________________________________
___________________________________________.
Activity 3
we should not tell lies even if they are white lies.
Honesty is an important value and lying is wrong
Telling white lies is not right.
Post-reading: Make a mini speech
Is honesty always the best policy?
Introduction
Main Body
(analysis of examples)
Conclusion
State your opinion.
Support your opinion with examples.
End with your conclusion.
Read for details
Read the last paragraph aloud.
Why is Para. 8 a better wrap-up than a simple statement?
Conclusion
Telling white lies is not right.
Paragraph 8
12
Read for details
13
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