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Unit 1 Feeling good
沪教版2020选择性必修第一册
Reading and interaction
Contents
Contents
1. Lead in
2. Pre-reading
3. While-reading
4. Post-reading
5. Summary
6. Assessment
7. Homework
01. Lead in
Lead in
Which picture do you think brings long-lasting happiness? Why?
intangible things
intangible things
tangible things
intangible:难以形容(或理解)的;不易度量的;无形的
02. Pre-reading
Pre-reading
Before you read, think of the things that you think makes people happy. Why do you think so?
delicious food and sweets
the latest gadget
money
good health
loving
relationships
others:_______
Pre-reading
Do you like chocolate? Why or why not?
What do you associate chocolate with?
Pre-reading
Read the title and predict the main idea of the passage.
What do you think the text will talk about?
Maybe the text will compare material and non-material happiness.
03.While-reading
Fast-reading
1. What type of text do you think this is?
It is an expository text. It aims to explain and analyze the sources of happiness.
2.How is the text organized?
The text follows a “question-analysis-conclusion”structure.
Fast-reading
3. Can you divide it into parts and summarize the main idea of each part?
Paragraphs Main Idea
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2-4
Paragraph 5
Raises the question: What makes people happy?
Analyzes the limitations of material things and highlights intangible/non-material factors for long-lasting happiness.
Concludes with a call to action.
Careful-reading
What kind of happiness do material objects provide? (Para. 1)
The provide short-lived happiness although you might get a kick out of owning these material objects.
2.According to the passage, what are the three basic needs that are essential for happiness? (Para. 2-4)
Good human relationships, good health and sufficient sleep are essential for happiness.
Careful-reading
3.What does the sentence “happiness means you have to give and take” imply? (Para. 2-4)
It means that people should not only expect to get help from others but also help others to be happy.
4.What effect does regular exercise have on a person’s mood? (Para. 2-4)
It reduces stress and anxiety and makes you feel more positive and optimistic.
Careful-reading
5.According to the passage, what happens if you do not get enough sleep? Is this true in your experience?
A lack of sleep will lead to tiredness, put you in a bad mood, and affect your ability to concentrate. It may also slow your growth.
Careful-reading
6.Why does the writer use “the answer” and not “an answer”?
The writer uses “the answer”, because it makes it seem like people are searching for one perfect solution to happiness. It suggests that chocolate might be that one big solution, but the passage shows that true happiness comes from deeper things, not just something simple like chocolate.
04.Post-reading
Post-reading
Material vs. Non - material Happiness:
Team A
Team B
Argue that Material things (e.g., money, new gadgets, chocolate) bring more real happiness.
Argue that Non - material things (e.g., friendships, health, sleep) bring more real happiness.
Example arguments
Team A: “Money can buy comfortable lives and delicious food like chocolate. When basic needs are met, material things make us enjoy life more directly.”
Team B: “Good human relationships give us trust and support. This kind of happiness stays with us even when we face difficulties, unlike material things that lose their charm quickly.”
05. Summary
Summary
People often believe that the more _______ objects we own, the happier we would become. However, experts tell us we may get a ______ out of owning things like a new dress, a new smartphone, or a new tablet, but this kind of happiness is often ________. According to the latest World Happiness Report, what makes people happy is not material objects, but intangible things such as loving relationships, kindness, ________, and good health.
Loving relationships are ______ to our feelings of happiness. We need our family members and friends to ______ and respect us in our everyday life. Good relationships are based on mutual understanding and ______. In order to build love and trust, we should also perform acts of kindness and generosity on a ______ basis.
Health is another important ________ to happiness. We need to maintain a healthy diet and do regular exercise. Laziness or lack of sleep will often result in tiredness, which may put us in a bad ______.
kick
material
short-lived
generosity
vital
protect
trust
regular
contributor
mood
06. Assessment
Learning Objectives Score(1-5)
1.After learning, I am able to identify the structure of the expository text.
2.After learning, I am able to explain the differences between material and non-material happiness using text-based vocabulary .
3.After learning, I am able to participate in discussions about happiness with simple English expressions
5-完全能;4-基本能;3-不确定;2不太能;1-完全不能
07. Homework
Homework
Compulsory(必做)
Write a short passage “My Happiness Diary” (80-100 words)
Optional (选做)
Design a poster “Secrets of Happiness”
Homework
Last week, I helped my neighbor carry groceries. She smiled and thanked me warmly. This small act made me feel on top of the world all day. It shows that kindness, an intangible thing, brings longer happiness than eating chocolate. Just like the text says, good relationships need giving and taking.
Thank you
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