Unit 3 Times change! Developing Ideas 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语外研版选择性必修第二册

unit 3 Emojis: a new language？ Emojis: a new language？ Learning objectives 1. To skim the text to grasp its structure and scan to extract key details. 2. To describe emojis’ advantages and controversies using the text as evidence. 3. To evaluate the role of emojis in the changing times, considering both their convenience and potential drawbacks, and form an objective opinion. 三亚 Let’s guess! Guess which city the following emojis represent. 重庆 厦门 四川 床前明月光，疑是地上霜 Guess which Chinese ancient poem the following emojis represent. 空山新雨后，天气晚来秋 锄禾日当午，汗滴禾下土 千山鸟飞绝，万径人踪灭 离离原上草，一岁一枯荣 桃花潭水深千尺，不及汪伦送我情 Which message is easier to understand? Which message do you prefer? Why? Which way do you use to send messages? I prefer sending emojis/text, because I think... Guess what this text message means. Pre-reading Emojis: a new language Look at the title and predict the author’s attitude towards emojis. ？ A. doubtful B. supportive C. opposed While-reading Skim the passage and match the main idea of each part. 2. Examples of using emojis 1. The popularity and development of emojis 4. Advantages and disadvantages of emojis 3. Emojis’ future development and the author’s concern Para 1 ~ 2 Para __ ~ __ Para __ ~ __ Para 8 5 3 7 6 Read for details Read para. 1-2 and answer the question. What is the meaning of each message? “I’d be running late and would be there soon.” “OK, don’t rush.” Read for details Read para. 3-5 and answer the question. The development and popularity of emojis. Emojis are used everywhere, ________________ ________________________________________ widely used Emojis are becoming an of the language we use to express ourselves. closely linked There were only____simple designs in 1999, and there are more than emojis now. largely expanded The Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year in 2015 was_____________ officially recognized from text messages to emails, blogs and other social media networks. integral component 3000 a pictograph 176 The development of emojis In 1999, there were only 176 simple designs. (Designed by Shigetaka Kurita栗田穣崇) Now , there are more than 3000 emojis that expand upon the way in which we communicate. Read for details Read para. 6-7 and answer the questions. Which of the following is NOT emojis’ advantage over written language according to the author? A. They add emotional meaning. B. They are quick and easy to use. C. They help people express their feelings when they cannot find the appropriate words. D. They are difficult to understand. Why are some words in Shakespeare’s plays replaced with textspeak and emojis? To make the classics more accessible to young readers. Read for details Read para. 8 and answer the questions. What are the different attitudes toward emojis? Emojis facilitate the way people communicate and express themselves. People are losing the ability to communicate properly using the written word, or even the spoken word. What’s the author’s opinion? It’s best that we just enjoy using them. Emojis come from Japan, from 176 to more than 3000. They are very popular all over the world. Their advantages: They add emotional meaning, and they are quick and easy to use. Their disadvantages: they might be unclear and make us lose the ability to communicate properly. The author’s opinion: Just enjoy them! Summary The Emoji Message Game Send a WeChat message to your best friends/principal. The Emoji Message Game Scene 1: Message to Buddy for “Emoji Carnival” Party Background: You & your buddy Alex are having an “Emoji Carnival Party” tomorrow! You’ll play “Emoji Pictionary” (draw 💡=idea, ❤️=feeling), eat emoji-shaped cookies 🍪, and do a “silliest emoji face contest” 🤪. Remind him: bring his emoji drawing pad, chocolate cookies, and don’t be late (3 PM)! Task: Send Alex a super-lively message. “ALEX!!! TOMORROW’S EMOJI PARTY 🎉🎊!!! Bring 3 things: your drawing pad 🎨, chocolate cookies 🍫, and BE ON TIME ⏰! We’ll draw emojis 😊, do face contests 🤪, eat till full 🍪! I’m jumping up and down – CAN’T WAIT 🥰🥳!!!” Send a WeChat message to your best friends. The Emoji Message Game Send a WeChat message to the principal. Scene 2: Message to School Principal (Ask for Contest Permission) Background: Your class wants to hold a “Text vs. Emoji” Speech Contest (topic: emojis are ⚡fast but may lose ✍️skills, like the text). Ask the principal to use the school hall (this Friday 2-4 PM) and borrow 2 microphones. Task: Send the principal a message to ask for contest permission. The Emoji Message Game Tips! Make messages lively and exciting. Help add emotional meaning. Too many emojis make messages unprofessional/rude. Emojis are “not fit for formal things”. Their effect depends on the occasion + how you use them. Times change, and so does the way we talk and write. We should neither embrace them entirely nor reject them outright; instead, we need to approach emojis with caution. Meanwhile, we must keep pace with the times, just as the author suggested-- “enjoy using them”! Homework Please organize the viewpoints from the group discussion into a short essay, with the word count controlled to around 80 words. Thanks! $