Unit4 Body language Reading and thinking备课包-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第一册

Reading and Thinking Body Language Unit 4 By the end of this class, we will be able to: (1) learn the main idea of each paragraph and the structure of the passage; (2) think critically about body language by relating it to their own culture and personal experiences; (3) realize the importance of respecting different cultures when interacting with others. Learning Objectives What is language? Gestures Eye contact Facial expressions Spoken language Body language written language Lead-in Watch a video. A. A narration(记叙文) B. An argumentation(议论文) C. An exposition(说明文) D. An application(应用文) 1.what’s the main idea of the passage ? Body language 2. What is the type of the passage? Prediction Underline the topic sentence of each paragraph and give the main idea. Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Para 5 Para 6 Words are important, but the way people stand, hold their arms, and move their hands can also give us information about their feelings. Just like spoken language, body language varies from culture to culture. Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere. Some body language has many different uses. The gesture for “OK”has different meanings in different cultures. Even the gestures we use for“yes”and“no” differ around the world. Introduction varies different differ same different uses Differences Similarities Different uses LISTENING TO HOW BODIES TALK We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions in our interactions with other people.We can learn a lot about what people are thinking by watching their body language.Words are important,but the way people stand,hold their arms,and move their hands can also give us information about their feelings. Read para 1 and think about the meaning of “interaction” Communication Scan para 2，3 and fill in the form. Just like spoken language, body language varies from culture to culture. The crucial thing is using body language in a way that is appropriate to the culture you are in. For example, making eye contact-looking into someone's eyes-in some countries is a way to display interest. In other countries, by contrast, eye contact is not always approved of. For example, in many Middle Eastern countries, men and women are not socially permitted to make eye contact. In Japan, it may demonstrate respect to look down when talking to an older person. 适用于 与…相反 被赞同 社会允许的 The gesture for "OK" has different meanings in different cultures. In Japan, someone who witnesses another person employing the gesture might think it means money. In France, a person encountering an identical gesture may interpret it as meaning zero. However, you should avoid making this gesture in Brazil and Germany, as it is not considered polite. Scan para 2，3 and fill in the form. Read for details --read para 2&3 and finish the blanks. Body language /Gesture Meaning Country /Region Eye contact Look down when talking to someone OK sign Some countries Interest Middle Eastern countries Not polite Japan Respect Japan Money France Zero Brazil/Germany Not polite China Yes By comparison By comparison Even the gestures we use for "yes" and "no" differ around the world. In many countries, shaking one's head means "no", and nodding means "yes". By comparison, in Bulgaria and southern Albania,the gestures have the opposite meaning.There are also differences in how we touch each other, how close we stand to someone we are talking to, and how we act when we meet or part. In countries like France and Russia, people may kiss their friends on the cheek when they meet. Elsewhere, people favour shaking hands, bowing from the waist, or nodding the head when they meet someone else. Scan para 4 and fill in the form. 通过比较 Body language /Gesture Meaning Country/Region In China shake the head nod the head kiss on the cheek Bow/shaking hands/nod Many countries Bulgaria & Southern Albania Many countries Bulgaria & Southern Albania no yes yes no to greet someone France & Russia elsewhere to greet someone Read for details --read para 4 and finish the blanks. no yes love to greet someone By paralleling By comparison Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere.Placing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes means "sleep".A good way of saying "I am full" is moving your hand in circles over your stomach after a meal. Scan para 5 and perform actions. sleep I am full Read para 5 and Perform actions according to instructions. Placing your hands together resting them on the side of your head closing your eyes. Moving your hand in circles over your stomach after eating a meal sleep I’m full There is one kind of body language which has the same meaning around the whole world. Do you know what it is? What can a smile do? Smile Some body language has many different uses. Perhaps the best example is smiling. A smile can help us get through difficult situations and find friends in a world of strangers. A smile can break down barriers. We can use a smile to apologise, to greet someone, to ask for help, or to start a conversation. Experts suggest smiling at yourself in the mirror to make yourself feel happier and stronger. And if we are feeling down or lonely, there is nothing better than seeing the smiling face of a good friend. Read para 6 and finish the mind map. 打破障碍 Read para 6 and finish the mind map. benefits functions get through difficult situations and find friends break down barriers make yourself feel happier and stronger To apologize To greet someone To start a conversation To ask for help Smile costs nothing, but gives too much. Joe Group Work Your advice should include three occasions: Discuss and offer some advice on body language in China to Joe. 1.When meeting people for the first time. 2.When talking to others. 3.When sitting or standing. 18 Summary When in Rome, do as the Romans do. behave properly to avoid misunderstanding. break down language barrier. handle various problems. Body language dance Assignment Writing: 你的美国笔友Joe下个月第一次来中国参加交换生活动，将在中国待两周时间。给你发e-mail，询问在中国期间与人交往注意哪些肢体语言含义和禁忌。请你给他回信，包含以下要点： 1.表示欢迎他的到来； 2.介绍中国常见肢体语言含义和禁忌； 3.期望对他有帮助。 注意：1.可增加细节，以使行文连贯； 2.字数：80词左右。 Reading and Thinking Thanks for your listening! Lavf60.4.100 Packed by Bilibili XCoder v2.0.2 $ XB1 Unit 4 Reading and Thinking教学设计 课 题 Unit 4 Body Language Reading and Thinking 学 科 英语 班 级 高二历史1班 授课教师 盘申凤 教 学目 标 By the end of this class, students will be able to: (1) learn the main idea of each paragraph and the structure of the passage; (2) think critically about body language by relating it to their own culture and personal experiences; (3) realize the importance of respecting different cultures when interacting with others. 教 学 主 题 该板块的活动主题是“理解（读懂）肢体语言”（Understand body language）。这部分主要从地域文化的角度解读肢体语言。学生需要理解肢体语言与言语表达在实际交流中是共存的，并在一定程度上承担着传情达意的功能；同时，学生还应理解，因为地域文化的不同，肢体语言也可能有相应的变化，同一个动作可能传递不同的意义或情绪。 教 学 重 点 1.引导学生掌握文章的段落大意和篇章结构。 2.引导学生通过阅读理解不同国家、不同文化中的肢体语言所表达的意义； 教 学难 点 1.培养学生读出言外之意的能力； 2.引导学生结合自身经历和自己所处的文化背景批判地看待肢体语言，并学会尊重和包容与自己所处地域不同的文化现象。 教学过程 设计意图 Lead-in Activity 1: Review 教师引导学生回答以下问题。 What is language? Written language Spoken language Body language Activity 2: Watch and answer 播放电影《福星高照》里演员表演的肢体语言的视频，让学生真实地体会肢体语言。 Did they get the food they want? Is the body language useful? ●通过提问和思考，引出话题---肢体语言。 ●利用电影片段展示肢体语言的变现力，让学生直观感受肢体语言的重要性并激发学生的兴趣和好奇心。 Pre- reading Activity 3: Prediction 老师引导学生结合语篇标题和图片，判断图中的肢体语言及传递的信息，并预测语篇可能涉及的内容。 1. What’s the main idea of the passage ? 2. What is the text type of the passage? A. A narration B. An argumentation C. An exposition D. An application ●通过分析图片和理解标题预测文章主旨，培养学生的阅读前瞻性和思维能力。 While- reading Activity 4: Skimming Skim the passage and find out the topic sentence of each paragraph. Para 1: Words are important,but the way people stand, hold their arms, and move their hands can also give us information about their feelings. Para 2: Just like spoken language, body language varies fromculture to culture. Para 3: The gesture for "OK" has different meanings in different cultures. Para 4: Even the gestures we use for "yes "and "no" differ around the world. Para 5: Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere. Para 6: Some body language like smile has many different uses. Activity 5: Detailed reading 引导学生分段阅读，完成下列任务： (1)阅读第1段回答以下问题： What does the word “interaction” mean in the paragraph 1？ (2) 阅读2-3自然段，完成下列表格。 Body language/Gesture Meaning Country/Region Eye contact Some countries Look down when talking to someone respect Middle Eastern countries OK sign money France Brazil/Germany China (3) 阅读第4自然段，完成下列表格。 Body language/Gesture Meaning Country/Region In China shake the head no Bulgaria & Southern Albania nod the head Many countries no kiss on the cheek to greet someone Bow/shaking hands/nod elsewhere (4) 阅读第5自然段，回答下列问题。 What kind of body language is mentioned in the paragraph 5？ How do you perform these actions? (5) 阅读第6自然段，回答下列问题。 What different benefits and functions of smiling are mentioned in this paragraph? Find out the various sentence structures used to show benefits and functions of smiling. ●引导学生通过快速阅读获取文本的整体信息。 ●引导学生通过精读获取文本的细节信息，包括事实、例子等，培养学生获取信息及梳理、整合信息的能力。 Post- reading Activity 6:Group work Your friend Joe is going to pay a visit to China and stays there for two weeks. He needs some advice from you about body language. Discuss and offer some advice on body language in China to Joe. Your advice should include three occasions: 1.When meeting people for the first time. 2.When talking to others. 3.When sitting or standing. ●通过模拟真实情境，实现对所学知识的迁移创新应用。 Summary As an old saying goes, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” So we need to behave properly to avoid misunderstanding break down language barrier handle various problems. ●通过名言衔接并再次体现肢体语言的重要性，引导学生思考并正确使用肢体语言。 Activity 7: Body language dance Learn the body language dance --- proud of you. 作业布置 Writing: 你的美国笔友Joe下个月第一次来中国参加交换生活动，将在中国待两周时间。给你发e-mail，询问在中国期间与人交往注意哪些肢体语言含义和禁忌。请你给他回信，包含以下要点： 1.表示欢迎他的到来； 2.介绍中国常见肢体语言含义和禁忌； 3.期望对他有帮助。 注意：1.可增加细节，以使行文连贯； 2.字数：80词左右。 ●应用所学知识实现语篇的输出以及教考衔接。 板书设计 Listening to How Bodies Talk The Introduction The Differences The Similarities The Different Uses Interact with others better Body language 教学反思 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ U4 Body Language Reading and Thinking 导学案 一、教学目标： By the end of this class, students will be able to: (1) learn the main idea of each paragraph and the structure of the passage; (2) think critically about body language by relating it to their own culture and personal experiences; (3) realize the importance of respecting different cultures when interacting with others. 二、教学重点 1.引导学生掌握文章的段落大意和篇章结构。 2.引导学生通过阅读理解不同国家、不同文化中的肢体语言所表达的意义； 三、教学难点 1.培养学生读出言外之意的能力； 2.引导学生结合自身经历和自己所处的文化背景批判地看待肢体语言，并学会尊重和包容与自己所处地域不同的文化现象。 四、教学过程 Step 1: Lead-in 1. 回答下列问题： What is language? 2. Watch and answer Did they get the food they want? Is the body language useful? Step 2: Pre-reading 1.What’s the main idea of the passage ? 2. What is the text type of the passage? A. A narration(记叙文） B. An argumentation（议论文） C. An exposition（说明文） D. An application（应用文） Step 3: While-reading 1. Skim the passage and find out the topic sentence of each paragraph. Para 1: Para 2: Para 3: Para 4: Para 5: Para 6: 2. 阅读第1段回答以下问题： What does the word “interaction” mean in the paragraph 1？ 3. 阅读2-3自然段，完成下列表格。 Body language/Gesture Meaning Country/Region Eye contact Some countries Middle Eastern countries Look down when talking to someone respect Japan OK sign money France Brazil/Germany China 4. 阅读第4自然段，完成下列表格。 Body language/Gesture Meaning Country/Region In China shake the head no Bulgaria & Southern Albania nod the head Many countries no kiss on the cheek to greet someone Bow/shaking hands/nod elsewhere 5. 阅读第5自然段，回答下列问题。 What kind of body language is mentioned in the paragraph 5？ How do you perform these actions? 6. 阅读第6自然段，回答下列问题。 What different benefits and functions of smiling are mentioned in this paragraph? Find out the various sentence structures used to show benefits and functions of smiling. Step 4: Post-reading Your friend Joe is going to pay a visit to China and stays there for two weeks. He needs some advice from you about body language. Discuss and offer some advice on body language in China to Joe. Your advice should include three occasions: 1.When meeting people for the first time. 2.When talking to others. 3.When sitting or standing. Step 5: Summary Step 6:Assignment 你的美国笔友Joe下个月第一次来中国参加交换生活动，将在中国待两周时间。给你发e-mail，询问在中国期间与人交往注意哪些肢体语言含义和禁忌。请你给他回信，包含以下要点： 1.表示欢迎他的到来； 2.介绍中国常见肢体语言含义和禁忌； 3.期望对他有帮助。 注意：1.可增加细节，以使行文连贯； 2.字数：80词左右。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $