1、Unit 4 Body Language Video Time In this class, you will 1. observe the characters body language and expressions to analyze their emotions and attitudes; 2. compare the dubbed film and the silent film; 3. create a proper ending for the film. Learning objectives 1.Look at the picture and read the intr
2、oduction to The Immigrant, and say a few words about Charlie Chaplin and his film. Warm up Charlie Chaplin 2. What does this name remind you of? actor; a master of nonverbal humour; silent movie; The Gold Rush; City Lights; Modern Times; The Kid 3. What do you think an immigrant is? a person who has
3、 come to a country that is not their own in order to live there permanently(永久地) Look at the photos from the film The Immigrant and think about the questions. Before you watch 1. What do you think these characters body language and expressions mean? P48 The captain of the ship has his body sideways
4、while looking straight ahead, with his left arm stretched out and leaning(倚靠倚靠) on a railing(栏杆). His eyes seem to be suspicious(怀疑的怀疑的) of someone or something. He is looking at the person or situation with full concentration. The main character played by Charlie Chaplin has his hands to his side a
5、nd has his jacket at the shoulder held by the captain of the ship. He looks as if he has been caught doing wrong and has stiff(僵硬的僵硬的) body language to show how helpless he is. It seems that he is looking at the woman for help. The captain is using his other hand to point downward at the woman. He s
6、eems to be suggesting something is wrong, and that perhaps Chaplin has done something to the woman such as stolen her purse. The woman is looking towards the captain with her fingers interlocked(交叉的交叉的) and a wide-eyed expression. It seems like she is trying to appear innocent(清白的清白的). Chaplin and t
7、he woman are looking at each other with a big smile. Chaplin has his hands behind his back showing he is calm and relaxed. The woman has her head to the side and hands up pointing towards him. I think they are friendly towards each other and feel happy. The waiter is looking at Chaplin with an annoy
8、ed facial expression. He is standing up and looking down at him, with his thumb up. I think he is telling Chaplin to leave the restaurant, and has the authority(职权) to do so. Chaplin is sitting down, and looking up at him with wide eyes and a closed mouth. It seems to show he is helpless. The man be
9、side Chaplin is hungrily looking down at his spoon with the soup he is about to eat. The woman is sitting down with her hand up to the side of her face, and resting her cheek on it. She looks worried or concerned about something, and is giving it much thought. Chaplin looks like he is eating somethi
10、ng that is not very good, and his eyes have rolled back and his mouth is open to show disgust. The man next to him looks confused yet intrigued(感兴趣的感兴趣的) at how Chaplin is reacting, because his body is slightly(轻微地轻微地) turned toward him and his eyes are concentrating on him. 2. What do you think the
11、 story of this film is? Perhaps it is about a man wanted by the police. He meets and falls in love with a woman on a ship. Then he goes to a restaurant, where his strange actions cause trouble. Think about the answers to these questions. 1.Why does Chaplin keep putting money into the womans pocket a
12、nd taking it out? 2.Where does Chaplin get the money to eat at the restaurant? 3.Why does the waiter become angry with Chaplin? 4.Why does the man sitting next to Chaplin become angry with him? 5.Can Chaplin pay the restaurant bill in the end? While you watch P48 1. Why does Chaplin keep putting mon
13、ey into the womans pocket and taking it out? look at the woman with sympathy take out the money and count it with care hesitate and put the money into the womans pocket 1. Why does Chaplin keep putting money into the womans pocket and taking it out? He wants to give her some money, but cannot decide
14、 if he wants to give her all of his money, or keep some of the money for himself. 2. Where does Chaplin get the money to eat at the restaurant? trip over something(被绊倒被绊倒) pick the coin up and put it into his pocket walk into the restaurant 2. Where does Chaplin get the money to eat at the restauran
15、t? He finds a coin on the ground. 3. Why does the waiter become angry with Chaplin? waiter signal Chaplin to take off his hat take off the hat take off the hat again show anger and annoyance Chaplin take no notice of it put on his hat put on his hat again seem to be ignorant 3. Why does the waiter b
16、ecome angry with Chaplin? Because Chaplin has not taken off his hat. 4. Why does the man sitting next to Chaplin become angry with him? burp(打嗝打嗝) loudly make noises while eating use the dinnerware inappropriately 4. Why does the man sitting next to Chaplin become angry with him? Because of Chaplins
17、 sloppy(邋遢的) eating habits. 5. Can Chaplin pay the restaurant bill in the end? We dont know from the video clip. Finish the following activities. 1. Consider if the film is better dubbed(配音的) or silent. 2. Consider what you think will happen next in the film. After you watch 1. Consider if the film
18、is better dubbed or silent. The film is better silent rather than dubbed, as so much of the humour is physical. 2. Consider what you think will happen next in the film? I think Chaplin and the woman probably will get married. Watch the video again, select one of the scenes, and practice acting the role of Chaplin. Homework
