Unit 1 Laugh out loud! Understanding ideas The Best Medicine 课件-2026-2027学年高中英语外研版选择性必修第一册

Unit1 Laugh Out Loud Understanding ideas 授课教师： Pre-class survey What is your dream job? A job guessing game! What is this special job? A doctor? A clown? Clue 1: a white coat Clue 2: a curly rainbow wig & a big red nose A job guessing game! Clue 1: a white coat Clue 2: a curly rainbow wig & a big red nose What is this job? A clown doctor! Prediction What aspects may be included in the passage? Reading for main content Summarize the content of each paragraph. Reading for main content Summarize the content of each paragraph. Para.3: Reasons why the author chose this job Para.4: the daily work of the clown doctor Para.5: Lara’s changes after the clown doctor’s treatment Para.6: feelings about this job Para.2: Lara’s situation before the clown doctor’s treatment Para.1: The working environment of the clown doctor 7 Analyzing the structure Explore the author’s logic of arrangement Para.3: Reasons why the author chose this job Para.4: the daily work of the clown doctor Para.5: Lara’s changes after the clown doctor’s treatment Para.6: feelings about this job Para.2: Lara’s situation before the clown doctor’s treatment Para.1: The working environment of the clown doctor Q: Para.2 and 5 are both about the patient Lara, but why does the author put another two paragraphs between them? Analyzing the structure Explore the author’s logic of arrangement Para.3: Reasons why the author chose this job Para.4: the daily work of the clown doctor Para.5: Lara’s changes after the clown doctor’s treatment Para.6: feelings about this job Para.2: Lara’s situation before the clown doctor’s treatment Para.1: The working environment of the clown doctor Para.3 & 4 serve as background explanations to explain why clown doctors are helpful, so that patients’ changes can be more reasonable. before after insights explanations Reading for details part 1（para.1&2） and part3 （para.5） What changes happen to Lara before and after the clown doctor’s visit? (Guidance: Pay attention to words related to emotions!) Before the clown doctor’s visit  An atmosphere of boredom and tension; uncomfortably; anxious; nervous; crying in pain; injury; scared… After the clown doctor’s visit  A small smile; loud laughter; happier… Would you like to become a clown doctor? Why or why not? Reading for details part 2（para.3&4） Para.3: Why did the author choose to become a clown doctor? (Guidance: Try to find reasons from different perspectives!) 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, 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. Personal reason: Due to his unpleasant childhood hospital experience, he wants to help patients by cheering patients up Scientific reason: Clown doctors can amuse patients, which triggers the production of chemicals beneficial to patients. Reading for details part 2（para.3&4） Para.4: How do clown doctors make patients feel better? (Guidance: Pay attention to verbal phrases!) 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. What’s the function of the preposition “by” here? It is used to introduce means and methods. What does the “this” refers to in this paragraph? “This” here refers to cheering up patients, their families, and the hospital staff. Reading for details part 2（para.3&4） Para.4: How do clown doctors make patients feel better? (Guidance: Pay attention to verbal phrases!) 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. What’s the function of the preposition “by” here? It is used to introduce means and methods. What does the “this” refers to in this paragraph? “This” here refers to cheering up patients, their families, and the hospital staff. Working purposes Working methods 13 Reading for details part 4（para.6） Para.6: What does the author think of his own job? (Guidance: Use your own words to paraphrase his feelings!) And as for me? Well, when I take off my wig and my red nose, I’m still wearing a big smile, as I remember all the fun and laughter of the day. While there might be more hospital visits ahead for Lara and others, I hope that clown doctors help make it a friendlier place to visit. After all, it really is true that “laughter is the best medicine”. What is your understanding of the saying “laughter is the best medicine”? Do you agree with it? Why? Laughter A positive attitude toward illness and pain No matter whether laughter is the best medicine, it is indeed a helpful medicine for patients’ heart！ Exploring deeper meanings Recall the whole passage and discuss: Besides patients， who else can benefit from clown doctors’ work? (Guidance: You can think about different people in the hospital first.) Do you think a clown doctor is a meaningful job? Why or why not? bring positive influence to Patients’ families； Hospital staff； Clown doctors themselves； … the whole society ！ Exploring deeper meanings Summarize the features of a meaningful job: What makes a job meaningful in your opinion? (Guidance: think from small to large.) A meaningful job has value for: workers themselves； others； Society … bring positive influence to Patients’ families； Hospital staff； Clown doctors themselves； … the whole society ！ Reflect on your own dream jobs: Does your dream job have these three values? Exploring deeper meanings Reflect on your dream jobs: Analyze the values of your dream job in 3 levels and talk to your partner. (Guidance: Use linking words or phrases to make your statement clearer.) I want to become … for several reasons. I can use my … (creativity, patience, knowledge…) to …. This job will help me develop … and become a better …. I can find … (joy, fulfilment, satisfaction…) in …. I can help … (children, patients, people in need) …. I can provide … for …. I can contribute to … (environmental protection…). By …, I can make a difference to … (education, healthcare…). This job can help make our society … (more harmonious, better…). Value for: Yourself Others Society linking words: first, second, also…；linking phrases：most importantly; last but not least… Exploring deeper meanings Peer-assessment: Use the checklist below to evaluate your partner’s talk. （ ） Does the speaker clearly state their future career choice? （ ） Does the speaker explain what they can gain or develop from this job? （ ） Does the speaker explain whom they can help and how? （ ） Does the speaker explain how this job can benefit society? （ ） Are the reasons relevant to the career choice? （ ） Are the reasons convincing and realistic? （ ） Does the speaker use linking words or phrases to organize their ideas? （ ） Does the speaker use varied expressions or language structures learned in class? （ ） Is the language mostly accurate with only minor mistakes? （ ） Does the speaker speak fluently without long pauses?  Open comments and suggestions:_________________________________________ Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value. Albert Einstein Homework Required: A Letter About My Future Career Imagine you are writing a letter to your parents about your future career choice. In your letter, you should: Tell them what job you would like to do in the future. Explain reasons for choosing this job, including its value for yourself, others and the whole society. Ask for their support and advice. Try to use the expressions you have learned in class. Optional: Explore My Dream Job Learn more about your dream job and prepare to share what you have learned with your classmates. Job requirements: What qualities and skills does this job require? Self-reflection: What qualities and skills do you already have? What do you still need to improve? Action plan: What can you do now to prepare for this job? Thank you! $