Unit 4 Period 4 Writing Workshop & Viewing Workshop & Reading Cub（课件）英语北师大版选择性必修第二册

该高中英语课件围绕“幽默”主题，系统涵盖幽默故事创作要素（背景、人物、情节、妙语）及多元幽默形式（语言双关、情境反差、文化幽默），通过故事结局预测、图片分析等导入，以“Be Careful What You Wish For”“Lost Identity”为案例，搭建从理解幽默结构到独立创作的学习支架。 其亮点在于融合语言能力、思维品质与文化意识培养，通过视频对话填空、角色扮演提升语言理解与表达，分析双关、自嘲等手法发展逻辑与创造思维，对比中英幽默特点增强跨文化认知。结构化写作步骤（提纲、 draft、修改）和丰富案例（如卓别林生平、英国幽默实例）帮助学生掌握创作方法，也为教师提供高效教学资源。

Unit 4 Humor 高中英语北师大版选择性必修第二册 Writing Workshop & Viewing Workshop & Reading Cub Get ready for writing Read the story and predict how the story will end up Be Careful What You Wish For A couple had been married for 25 years and were celebrating their 60th birthdays, which fell on the same day. During the celebration a fairy appeared and said that because they had been such a loving couple for all 25 years, she would give them one wish each. The wife wanted to travel around the world. The fairy waved her hand, and Boom! She had the tickets in her hand. Next, it was the husband's turn. He paused for a moment, then said shyly, 'Well, I'd like to have a woman 30 years younger than me. ' The fairy picked up her wand, and Boom! ___________________ He was ninety. Why was the story so funny? The story has an unexpected funny ending. What should be included in a funny story? 1.What can you see in the picture? People were standing in line and waiting. 2.How did the people feel? Most of the people waited patiently but one man got impatient and shouted. 3. Can you guess what the people were waiting for? They were waiting for a delayed flight. Read for writing Read for writing Read the title “Lost Identity”. What does the title mean? Your identity is who you are. Lost identity means you don't know who you are. Read for writing Read the funny story “Lost Identity” and answer the following questions. 1.When and where did the story take place? 2.What happened to the main characters in the story? 3.Why is the story funny? Read for writing 1.When and where did the story take place? 2.What happened to the main characters in the story? 3.Why is the story funny? The story took place at Heathrow Airport on a snowy winter afternoon. One unfortunate agent was dealing with all the passengers. An angry man pushed his way to the front and asked for a first class seat. Because the angry man said, “DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?” while the agent said, “We have a passenger here WHO DOES NOT KNOW WHO HE IS. If anyone can help him find his identity, please come to the gate.” 1.What does the man mean by saying “Do you know who I am?” The man meant that he was somebody that shouldn't be ignored. 2. What does the agent mean by saying “We have a passenger here WHO DOES NOT KNOW WHO HE IS. If anyone can help him find his identity, please come to the gate.”? The agent took the man’s words literally: The man couldn't find his identity and doesn’t know who he is. He smartly dealt with the passenger's rude behavior. 3.How did the author make the story funny? He played on the meaning of the expression “Do you know who I am ”. Thus the story has an unexpected funny ending. Further Explanation A punchline is the part that makes people laugh. It is often unexpected, silly, or a play on words. 妙语 Focus on structure and language Read the story again. Find the detailed information based on the structure given. Structure Details My funny story Setting Characters Plot Punchline Focus on structure and language Read the story again. Find the detailed information based on the structure given. Structure Details My funny story Setting Characters Plot Punchline heavy snow last winter; long delays at an airport; hundreds of unlucky passengers;unfortunate agent It helps to set the mood and the scene. Use clear, detailed and descriptive words to make the story vivid and capture readers’ attention Focus on structure and language Structure Details My funny story Setting Characters Plot Punchline heavy snow last winter; long delays at an airport; hundreds of unlucky passengers One unfortunate agent was dealing with all thepassengers. An angry man, who had been standing in line for some time, pushed his way to the front and demanded angrily“I want the first class seat on the flight , now!” The young agent replied politely ...he screamed at... The agent smiled,stood up and spoke loudly characterization techniques: actions,words,feelings, appearance. Focus on structure and language Structure Details My funny story Setting Characters Plot Punchline heavy snow last winter; long delays at an airport; hundreds of unlucky passengers One unfortunate agent was dealing with all thepassengers. An angry man, who had been standing in line for some time, pushed his way to the front and demanded angrily“I want the first class seat on the flight , now!” The young agent replied politely ...he screamed at... The agent smiled,stood up and spoke loudly An angry man yelled at the agent, “DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?” Climax happens when the problem reaches the highest point. Focus on structure and language Structure Details My funny story Setting Characters Plot Punchline heavy snow last winter; long delays at an airport; hundreds of unlucky passengers One unfortunate agent was dealing with all thepassengers. An angry man, who had been standing in line for some time, pushed his way to the front and demanded angrily“I want the first class seat on the flight , now!” The young agent replied politely ...he screamed at... The agent smiled,stood up and spoke loudly An angry man yelled at the agent, “DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?” We have a passenger here WHO DOES NOT KNOW WHO HE IS. resolution (unexpected and funny ending) Homework Think about a funny story you are going to write about. Write the sentences about your funny story based on the structure given. Review 1.We have read the funny story “Lost Identity”. Please tell me what elements should be included in a funny story. 2. How can we compose a funny story? setting characters plot punchline Use clear,detailed and descriptive words Characterize by words, actions, feelings, appearance,etc Create a climax (the high and turning point) Have an unexpected and funny ending (a silly play on words to make people laugh) Sentence Builder to compose a funny story Writing Help to compose a funny story Compose your writing Step 1: Outlining What is the funniest thing that has ever happened to you? Complete the information of your funny story based on the given structure. Structure Details My funny story Setting Characters Plot Punchline heavy snow last winter; long delays at an airport; hundreds of unlucky passengers One unfortunate agent was dealing with all thepassengers. An angry man, who had been standing in line for some time, pushed his way to the front and demanded angrily“I want the first class seat on the flight , now!” The young agent replied politely ...he screamed at... The agent smiled,stood up and spoke loudly An angry man screamed at the agent, “DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?” We have a passenger here WHO DOES NOT KNOW WHO HE IS. Compose your writing Step 2: Drafting Use your outline and the following writing tips to write your first draft. Compose your writing Step 3: Editing Use the editing reference to polish your first draft. (1) Do you use clear,detailed and descriptive words to create your setting? (2) Do you use different characterization techniques to portray your characters? (3) Do you create a climax to develop your plot? (4) Do you use a brief and clear punchline? (5) Does your story end up with an unexpected and funny ending? Sharing When George was thirty-five, he bought a small plane and learned to fly it. He soon became very good and made his plane do all kinds of tricks. George had a friend. His name was Mark. One day George offered to take Mark up in his plane. Mark thought, “I’ve travelled in a big plane several times, but I’ve never been in a small one, so I’ll go.” They went up, and George flew around for half an hour and did all kinds of tricks in the air.When they came down again, Mark was very glad to be back safely, and he said to his friend in a shaking voice, “Well, George, thank you very much for those two trips in your plane.” George was very surprised and said, “Two trips?” “Yes, my first and my last.” answered Mark. Homework Please polish your funny stories by yourselves. Unit 4 viewing Look at pictures A-D. What kinds of sports are they? Which sports would you like to try? Which wouldn’t you? Why? Activate and share Look at the man in picture E and predict what the video is about. Where is the man? What may the man enquire about? Which of these sports do you think he would enjoy doing? Why? Predict Watch the video. List the sports mentioned. What sports is the man interested in? Watch a video on a funny story about sports. The man in picture E goes to a tourist information center to find things to do during his holiday. Write the answers as you watch it. View and Learn Keys: Two sports are mentioned in the video: bungee jumping and BASE jumping. The man is interested in BASE jumping. Watch the whole video . Complete the dialogue. Mr Hill: Could you give me 1_______ please? Josh: Of course. What would you like to know? Skye is 2________ for a 3_________ holiday. Mr Hill: I'd like 4________, please. Josh: Em, well, we’ve got various brochures here. Mr Hill: Could you tell me 5_________ please? I'm sorry? Is something funny? Josh: No, no. Mr Hill: So what activities 6_________? Josh: Well, there’s… erm… there's bungee jumping. Mr Hill: Sorry. What does bungee jumping mean? Josh: You 7_______ attached to an elastic cord. Mr Hill: I did something like that in the army. I found it 8_______. Josh: Well, in that case, what about BASE jumping? That's a bit 9_________. Mr Hill: What is 10________? Josh: It's jumping off 11_________ with a parachute. Mr Hill: Excellent! That's more like my sort of thing! Do you know where I can do Base jumping? Watch the whole video again . Complete the dialogue. Mr Hill: Could you give me 1_________________________ please? Josh: Of course. What would you like to know? Skye is 2______________ for a 3________________ holiday. Mr Hill: I'd like 4_______________________________ please. Josh: Em, well, we’ve got various brochures here. Mr Hill: Could you tell me 5________________ please? I'm sorry? Is something funny? Josh: No, no. Mr Hill: So what activities 6______________________? Josh: Well, there’s… erm… there's bungee jumping. some informationabout the island a wonderful island quiet and relaxing some information about adventure sports about extreme sports do you recommend Watch the whole video . Complete the dialogue.——Answers Mr Hill: Sorry. What does bungee jumping mean? Josh: You 7________________________ attached to an elastic cord. Mr Hill: I did something like that in the army. I found it 8___________. Josh: Well, in that case, what about BASE jumping? That's a bit 9_______________________. Mr Hill: What is 10___________________? Josh: It's jumping off 11____________________ with a parachute. Mr Hill: Excellent! That's more like my sort of thing! Do you know where I can do Base jumping? jump off a bridge or a building rather boring more exciting BASE jumping exactly the top of a mountain 1. Analyze the text and find the verbal humor. MH: Can you tell me where it is please? J: No problem. It's just down the street next to the church, a couple of minutes from here. MH: Thank you very much for your help. J: Not at all. Enjoy your stay on Skye. MH: Oh, one last thing. J: Yes? MH: Could you call a taxi for me please? It's a long walk and I feel rather tired. Contrast 2. Find more examples of funny parts in this video. Discussion Role-play the dialogue. Pay attention to the usage of verbal and non-verbal humor. Pair work Do you find this video funny? Do you think the man is humorous? Talk about the funny parts of this video. Group Work Express Yourself I think the video is funny and the man is humorous. The funny part of this video is the unexpected choice of Mr Hill. The humorous effect is created by the contrast between the man’s less vigorous physical condition revealed in his conversation, and his choice for the sport that demands more energy. The man at the tourist information office doesn’t expect Mr Hill to enjoy extreme sports. The audience was led towards an easier sport before the ending, too. Find another piece of humorous dialogue and appreciate it from verbal and non-verbal aspects. Homework Unit 4 Reading Club 1 Charles Spencer Chaplin Charlie Chaplin one of his most popular images on screen the little tramp Give a description on the little tramp. He wore a small black hat, very wide trousers, a moustache and carried a stick that he swung in the air as he walked. What do you know about him? Have you ever seen his films? Task 1 City Lights《城市之光》 Modern Times 《摩登时代》 1. Why did he take the career of acting? He was influenced by his parents, and had to make a living on his own at an early age. 2. What were his main achievements? Produced a series of box office hits and elevated silent films to a new level, created his typical image as well. 3. How is he evaluated? Some criticize him for being overly sentimental, while others think his films are influential in their approach to acting. Task 2 Read and complete the timeline to show Chaplin’s life story. 1889 1899 1913 1919 1936 born in London, parents were entertainers have to fend for himself and joined a youth stage group was offered a movie contract and gained huge commercial successes set up his own studio and controlled all aspects of his films films very successful and his most successful one is Modern Times Task 2 What are Chaplin’s ideas and opinions in presenting comedies? Read and find evidence from the text. What do you think of his ideas and opinions? Chaplin’s ideas and opinions in presenting comedies are making the joke effortless and simple. He took the situation of the underdog and made it into comedy gold. Chaplin acted the ordinary man who had difficulties to overcome, and made sure he always ended up smelling of roses. Task 2 Write a summary about Charles Chaplin. Task 3 Unit 4 Reading Club 2 1. What day of the week is the best for having fried foods? 三月，行军 3. What is the smallest room in the world? Friday March 2. What month do soldiers hate? mushroom Brain twister Task 1 1. Policeman: You can’t park here. Driver: Why can’t I? Policeman: Read the sign there. Driver: It says, “Fine for Parking”, so I parked. Let’s enjoy some verbal jokes: 2. Girl: If we marry, will you give me a ring? Boy: Of course. What’s your telephone number? 3. Daughter: Auntie kissed me this morning, Mum! Mum: How nice! Did you kiss her back, dear? Daughter: Of course not. I kissed her face. 1. What’s the main idea of the text? The main idea of the text is why British comedy has been so successful. 2. What makes it so important to have humour to British people? Humour can act as a way for more reserved people to express their frustations with life, daily routines and even other people. The reaons for the success and popularity of British comedy in particular, are interesting to explore. ( para.1, line 8) British people love to express themselves through humour too. ( para.2, line3) Read the text. Answer the questions. Task 2 3. Why are British jokes difficult to understand according to the author? British jokes are related to culture. They often refer to people and places that are only familiar to the British themselves. Another thing is that they often “play” with words. 4. What characteristics of British humor have mentioned in this passage? ① related to culture, e.g. British class system ② “word play” ③ joking about topics that would be considered “ taboo” in other cultures ④ focused on self-depreciation Task 2 Features of British humour Puns 双关 Nonsense 无聊 Eccentricity 无厘头 Satire 讽刺 Self-depreciation 自嘲 Understatement 轻描淡写 Black humour 黑色幽默 Try our sweet corn, you’ ll smile from ear to ear. (推销玉米) A sound way to learn English. (英语教学磁带广告) “ They’ re trying to kill me,” Yossarian told him calmly. “ No one’ s trying to kill you,” Clevinger cried. “ Then why are they shooting at me?” Yossarian asked. “ They’ re shooting at everyone.” Clevinger answered. “ They’ re trying to kill everyone. And what difference does that make?” Enjoy more examples of British humour and discuss what makes them funny? Customer and waiter jokes: 1. C: What’s that fly doing in my soup? W: Swimming. I think! 2. C: What’s that? W: It’s bean soup. C: I don’t want to know what it’s been. I want to know what it is now. 3. C: Waiter. Will the pancakes be long? W: No, sir. Round. “May I borrow your record player tonight?” a man asked his neighbour. “Sure. Do you want to listen to some music?” “No,” he answered. “Tonight I want to have some peace and quiet.” What are the characteristics of Chinese humour? Are there any similarities and differences between Chinese humour and British humour? Discuss with your partner. Task 2 British and Chinese humour uses irony and sarcasm, however, for different purposes. In China, the speaker and the listener are aware that the speaker is making fun of something and the speaker is trying to make the listener happy. Humour is usually used as a form of positive communication. The British can sound mean when they sense that the listener is not aware of the situation. Task 2 Another similarity is the use of irony, however, the British use more irony in their everyday language. The target of British irony and sarcasm is usually themselves. Chinese humour avoids joking about someone’s personal life as it’s taboo. British humour has no limits. Task 2 Find more examples of British humour from the Internet or books. Task 3 感谢观看 THANK YOU 学科网 EVCapture4.1.4软件录制 Lavf57.25.100 本视频由湖南一唯信息科技开发的EV录屏软件录制，www.ieway.cn $