Unit 1 Laugh out loud Starting out & Understanding ideas课件-2026-2027学年高二英语外研版选择性必修第一册

该高中英语课件围绕“喜剧与笑声的积极作用”展开，通过视频观看识别cross-talk、sitcom等喜剧形式，结合个人喜剧体验分享（when/where等要素）及小丑外貌与活动场所描述，搭建主题认知支架，过渡到阅读文本“The Best Medicine”，分析小丑医生的工作环境、职责及意义，融合非谓语动词、定语从句等语言知识。 其亮点在于多模态资源（视频、图片）与情境化任务结合，阅读后设计“小丑医生招聘广告”撰写活动，语言点从课文原句提取（如非谓语动词例句、强调句练习），通过问题匹配、摘要总结等任务链，培养语言能力（理解与表达）和思维品质（分析与创造）。学生提升综合语言运用与问题解决能力，教师获得结构化教学支架，优化教学实施。

Unit 1 Laugh out loud! Starting out & Understanding ideas 📹 Watch the video and answer the questions. What forms of comedy are mentioned in the video? What forms of comedy are mentioned in the video? □stage plays □comedy act □cross-talk □stand up □comedy film □sitcom □drama □tragedy □documentary film 3 stage plays cross-talk sitcom comedy act stand up comedy film Have you ever been to a comedy show? Share your experience with the class. Yes when/where/why/who/what/how/ Yes, I certainly have. A couple of years ago, I went to a local theatre with my parents. We watched a wonderful cross‑talk performance.The performers told many witty stories about daily life. I burst out laughing several times. On top of that, it helped me unwind from my heavy schoolwork. I’m keen to watch more live comedy shows in the future. Describe his face, costumes and what he’s wearing. wear a curly rainbow wig wear exaggerated and funny makeup paint his face white draw a big red smile put on a fake nose apply heavy dark blue eyeshadow wear a colorful outfit a private garden a circus a hospital an amusement park a busy street a theatre Look at the pictures and tick the places where you would expect to see a clown. 1.Where is the clown? 2.Skim the passage to find out: ①What is the best medicine? hospital laughter Why does a clown appear in the hospital? How does a clown bring laughter to hospital? Programme- hospital clowning By doing magic tricks, singing songs,telling stories and telling silly jokes. 8 While-reading Match the questions to the paragraphs and find out the answers. 5 1 2 3 6 4 Paragraph 1 The environment is boring and stressful. Paragraph 2 A small girl whose ankle is injured is in need of the clown doctors because she spends time crying in pain. Paragraph 3 Scientific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make people feel better, which means clown doctors can be helpful. We are specially trained clowns who work as part of a programme known as “hospital clowning”. I chose this career because of my experience of going to hospital when I was a kid. Although the doctors and nurses did a great job, hospital weren’t really designed for children. I spent much of the time when I was there feeling frightened and more than a little bored! Being a clown doctor means I can help people by entertaining them. What does the author mean by saying “hospitals...”? How did he feel when he was a kid in the hospital? Hospitals overlook children’s special needs, causing fear and boredom, even though the medical staff do a great job. Paragraph 4 Visiting hospitals and other health care facilities, we clown doctors work together with medical professionals. On a typical day, we spend our time cheering up patients, their families, and more often than not, the hospital staff, too! We do this by doing magic tricks, singing songs, telling stories and, of course, telling silly jokes. Some children, though, don‘t feel like laughing, especially if they're in pain. We have to be very sensitive and work closely with the doctors and nurses, who keep us updated on each patient. A clown doctor works with medical professionals, cheering up patients, their families, and the hospital staff. Paragraph 5 And my magic medicine does indeed seem to do the trick. While the doctor concentrates on examining Lara's ankle, I get her attention by doing a magic trick. Although she is clearly still in some pain, her scared and anxious look has been replaced- first by a small smile, and then by loud laughter as I “magically" produce her sock from out of my pocket. Seeing their daughter so much happier has in turn made Lara's parents more relaxed. He gets the patient’s attention by doing a magic trick — he produces the patient’s sock from out of his pocket. Paragraph 6 What does helping others bring to a clown doctor? happiness fulfillment Helping others brings healing to oneself.(助人度己） Think Share Post-reading What is your understanding of the saying “laughter is the best medicine”? Physical Benefits: It may release feel-good chemicals and even reduce pain. Boosts Mood: It can lift spirits and reduce stress. Social Bonding: Shared laughter strengthens relationships. It breaks down the isolation, making patients feel not alone. Can laughter be replaced by other words ? Why? Genuine connection and empathy Summary Clown doctors do make a difference. Organise information from the passage and complete the job advertisement. health care facilities nervous, pain or bored the hospital staff magic tricks a friendlier place to visit Circle important language points.(Pair Work) As I approach the hospital wearing my white coat, I look just like any other doctor. That is until I put on my curly rainbow wig, big red nose, and add my name badge “Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-Loud”. I walk through the doors into the waiting area, where there’s a familiar atmosphere of boredom and tension. People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs, looking through old magazines, all of which have been read hundreds of times previously. Anxious parents do what they can to comfort nervous and crying children. 1. There was a terrible noise ___________(follow) the sudden burst of light. 2. European football is played in more than 80 countries, ___________(make) it the most popular sport in the world. 3. ___________(see) from the top of the hill, the city looks more stunning. 4. Weather ___________(permit), we'll go to the Great wall. 5. ___________(judge) from his worried face, we knew that he must have had some trouble. 6. Generally speaking, there are several reasons ___________(account) for this phenomenon. 7. The argument is very ___________(convince). following making Seen permitting Judging accounting convincing 20 1.We are now in an era ______ artificial intelligence can generate realistic videos from a single photo. 2.The reason ______ many young people prefer short video platforms over traditional news is the instant gratification (即时满足)they provide. 3.There was a time ______ people thought flying cars would be common by now, but they are still rare. 4.The conference room, ______ the board members hold their secret meetings, is equipped with soundproof walls. 5.We have reached a stage ______ human intervention(干预) in nature can be both beneficial and dangerous. 6.The early 2000s, ______ social media first emerged, changed the way we communicate forever. when why when where where when She was feeling pretty tense. My calf muscles are really tense. She tensed her shoulders. He protected his eyes from the intense flash of light. There is intense competition for the top jobs. browse （在商店里）随便看看；浏览 She spent the afternoon browsing the shelves in the local bookstore, picking up novels that caught her eye. Most users simply browse the headlines without clicking into the articles. He flipped through the morning newspaper while sipping his coffee, barely stopping on any story. While waiting for the bus, she scrolled through the news app to catch up on the latest developments. Circle important language points.(Pair Work) In the middle of this particular scene I spot a small girl whose ankle is twice its normal size. I speak with the on-duty nurse, who tells me that Lara’s parents rushed her to the hospital after she fell off her bicycle. Since getting here, Lara has spent her time crying in pain. Although it’s the doctors and nurses who will treat her injury, it’s my job to make her feel better. 1._____ working hard every day, he still failed to catch up with his classmates. 2.______ he worked hard every day, he still failed to catch up with his classmates. Despite Although Our new gym is three times as large as the old one. The new highway is four times longer than the previous one. The box is twice the weight of that one. 1.Unless ______ (invite), I don't think he will attend the graduation party. 2.When ______ (ask) about his future plans, the student confidently said he wanted to study engineering. 3.While _________(cross) the busy street, you should always keep an eye on the traffic lights. 4.Once ___________ (complete), this new teaching building will be the tallest in our city. invited asked crossing completed Language points ★基本形式：It is/ was + 被强调部分（通常是主语、宾语或状语）+ that/ who（当强调主语且主语指人）+ 其他部分。 We completed the task with their help. My cousin is very interested in painting. It was not until he lost the game ______ he realized the importance of daily practice. It was 8 o'clock ______ we arrived at the cinema, but the film had already begun. It is the determination and persistence ______ make a difference in our studies, not just intelligence. It was with their help that we completed the task. It is in painting that my cousin is very interested. that when that 25 Language points Scientific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make people feel better, which means clown doctors can be helpful. We are specially trained clowns who work as part of a programme known as "hospital clowning". I chose this career becuse of my experience of going to hospital when I was a kid. Although the doctors and nurses did a great job, hospitals weren't really designed for children. I spent much of the time when I was there feeling frightened and more than a little bored! Being a clown doctor means I can help people by entertaining them. suggest/reveal/indicate be intended for 26 Language points Visiting hospitals and other health care facilities, we clown doctors work together with medical professionals. On a typical day, we spend our time cheering up patients, their families, and more often than not, the hospital staff, too! We do this by doing magic tricks, singing songs, telling stories and, of course, telling silly jokes. Some children, though, don’t feel like laughing, especially if they’re in pain. We have to be very sensitive and work closely with the doctors and nurses, who keep us updated on each patient. facility设施；场所 通常 be sensitive to 对……敏感 keep sb. updated on sth.使某人随时了解某事的最新情况 keep sb informed of sth 27 Language points And my magic medicine does indeed seem to do the trick. While the doctor concentrates on examining Lara’s ankle, I get her attention by doing a magic trick. Although she is clearly still in some pain, her scared and anxious look has been replaced – first by a small smile, and then by loud laughter as I “magically” produce her sock from out of my pocket. Seeing their daughter so much happier has in turn made Lara’s parents more relaxed. work/be effective be absorbed in replace A with/by B：用 B 取代 A ...melted away, replaced by... All my nervousness and tension melted away instantly, replaced by a surge of confidence and calmness. in turn：反过来，相应地;轮流 The volunteers took care of the injured birds in turn. in return 作为回报 28 THANKS FOR WATCHING Blues 269760.0 $