摘要:
该高中英语课件以“肢体语言与情感态度分析”为核心,围绕查理·卓别林电影《The Immigrant》展开。课堂导入从Free talk讨论电影类型与主演切入,通过Chaplin相关词汇联想、哑剧定义解析及电影背景介绍,逐步搭建非语言沟通知识支架,为后续观察分析奠定基础。
此资料亮点在于融合视频观看(含4:03电影片段)、图片细节分析与多元任务。通过描述角色肢体语言(如船长怀疑的侧身倚靠、卓别林僵硬的无助姿态)提升语言能力,借助Chaplin及无声电影文化背景培育文化意识,通过预测剧情、创作结局发展思维品质。教学方法丰富,小结引用Chaplin名言升华主题,助力学生跨文化沟通,为教师提供结构化教学活动素材。
内容正文:
Video Time
Unit 4
Body language
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In this lesson, you are going to:
observe the characters’ body language and expressions to analyze their emotions and attitudes;
compare the dubbed(配音的) film and the silent film;
create a proper ending for the film.
Learning objectives
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What kind of movie is it?
Who is the leading actor of the movie?
Lead-in
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What does the name—Charlie Chaplin remind you of?
actor; a master of nonverbal humour; silent movie; The Gold Rush; City Lights; Modern Times; The Kid…
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Mime(哑剧) is the use of movements and gestures in order to express something or tell a story without using speech.
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Look at the picture and read the introduction to The Immigrant, and say a few words about Charlie Chaplin and his film.
The Immigrant
In the film The Immigrant, Charlie Chaplin acts as an immigrant who is unused to life in a different country.
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What do you think an immigrant is?
A person who has come to a country that is not their own in order to live there permanently(永久地).
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Task 1 Look at the photos from the film The Immigrant and discuss the questions.
1. What do you think these characters’ body language and expressions mean?
Before you watch
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The captain of the ship has his body sideways while looking straight ahead, with his left arm stretched out and leaning(倚靠) on a railing(栏杆). His eyes seem to be suspicious(怀疑的) of someone or something. He is looking at the person or situation with full concentration.
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The main character played by Charlie Chaplin has his hands to his side and has his jacket at the shoulder held by the captain of the ship. He looks as if he has been caught doing something wrong and has stiff(僵硬的) body language to show how helpless he is. It seems that he is looking at the woman for help.
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The captain is using his other hand to point downwards at the woman. He seems to be suggesting something is wrong, and that perhaps Chaplin has done something to the woman such as stolen her purse. The woman is looking towards the captain with her fingers interlocked(交叉的) and a wide-eyed expression. It seems like she is trying to appear innocent(清白的).
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Chaplin and the woman are looking at each other with a big smile. Chaplin has his hands behind his back showing he is calm and relaxed. The woman has her head to the side and hands up pointing towards him. I think they are friendly towards each other and feel happy.
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The waiter is looking at Chaplin with an annoyed facial expression. He is standing up and looking down at him, with his thumb up. I think he is telling Chaplin to leave the restaurant, and has the authority(职权) to do so. Chaplin is sitting down, and looking up at him with wide eyes and a closed mouth. It seems to show he is helpless. The man beside Chaplin is hungrily looking down at his spoon with the soup he is about to eat.
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The woman is sitting down with her hand up to the side of her face, and resting her cheek on it. She looks worried or concerned about something, and is giving it much thought.
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Chaplin is eating something that is not very good, and his eyes have rolled back and his mouth is open to show disgust. The man next to him looks confused yet intrigued(感兴趣的) at how Chaplin is reacting, because his body is slightly(轻微地) turned towards him and his eyes are concentrating on him.
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2. In groups, discuss what you think the story of this film is.
Perhaps it is about a man wanted by the police. He meets and falls in love with a woman on a ship. Then he goes to a restaurant, where his strange actions cause trouble.
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While you watch
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Think about the answers to these questions.
1. Why does Chaplin keep putting money into the woman’s pocket and taking it out?
2. Where does Chaplin get the money to eat at the restaurant?
3. Why does the waiter become angry with Chaplin?
4. Why does the man sitting next to Chaplin become angry with him?
5. Can Chaplin pay the restaurant bill in the end?
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1. Why does Chaplin keep putting money into the woman’s pocket and taking it out?
Because he wants to give her some money, but cannot decide if he wants to give her all of his money, or keep some of the money for himself.
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2. Where does Chaplin get the money to eat at the restaurant?
He finds a coin on the ground.
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3. Why does the waiter become angry with Chaplin?
Because Chaplin has not taken off his hat.
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4. Why does the man sitting next to Chaplin become angry with him?
Because of Chaplin’s sloppy eating habits.
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5. Can Chaplin pay the restaurant bill in the end?
We don’t know from the video clip.
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The Immigrant was a 1917 film written and directed by Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977), who appeared in the film with the frequent co-star of many of his early films, Edna Purviance (1895-1958). In the film, Chaplin plays the Tramp, who in this case has taken a ship to immigrate to the United States. Much of the film involves his adventures during his voyage, where he meets and falls in love with Purviance.
The latter half of the film revolves around Chaplin losing his money without realizing it, going to a restaurant to eat (where he is joined by Purviance), and then discovering that he cannot pay his and her bill. All ends happily, however, and Chaplin carries Purviance into the marriage license office so they can wed.
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1. Discuss if the film is better dubbed or silent.
The film is better silent rather than dubbed, as so much of the humour is physical.
2. Discuss what you think will happen next in the film.
I think Chaplin and the woman probably will get married.
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After you watch
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“You have to believe in yourself, that’s the secret. Even when I was in the orphanage, when I was roaming the street trying to find enough to eat, even then I thought of myself as the greatest actor in the world.”
— Charlie Chaplin, Comic Actor
Summary
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Watch the video again, select one of the scenes,
and practice acting the role of Chaplin.
Homework
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