1、BIU4 Extended reading Free talk Which one do you like better? before now Do you think physical appearance is important for teenagers? Why? Yes No Have you been troubled with your physical appearance? Negative thoughts about appearance is common among teenagers. Well know more about true beauty! By t
2、he end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1.master the main idea and the structure of the text; 2.analyse the reasons for teenagers negative thoughts on their physical appearance and find out some solutions; 3.establish a healthy attitude towards physical appearance. Learning aims: Dont judge
3、a book by its cover Dont judge a _ by his/her _ person appearance Prediction Genre(体裁体裁) of the passage argumentation Introduction Body Conclusion Body (Paras. _) _ do the negative thoughts come from (Paras. _) _ to deal with them (Paras. _) Conclusion (Para. _) Introduction (Para. _) 1 26 7 Where H
4、ow 23 46 Structure of the passage Deep understanding What is the purpose of paragraph one? ( ) A. To introduce the topic by asking questions B. To give the explanation for the saying C. To draw readers attention to the problem D. Both A and C D 1.Dark thoughts about yourlike a rain cloud. 2.These th
5、oughts can have a negative effect on male and female. Para1. Judging a person merely through ones physical appearance Where do these negative thoughts come from? From _ From _ standards of beauty in the media Your friends para2-3 Have you got the popular standards of beauty in the media from the sho
6、rt video and what are they? pointed chin loner face higher nose fuller lips smoother skin Do you support the standards of beauty in the media ? Why? These standards are simply impossible for most of the population to live up to, and they can make us feel worse about ourselves. Standards of beauty in
7、 the media are cheating. Plastic surgery or excessive weight loss will damage your health and even kill your life. peer pressure This is not true beauty. Your friends may post a never-ending series of photos online to show off their beautiful dresses or strong bodies, and it becomes easier for you t
8、o compare yourself to them. You may feel more peer pressure from your friends. Why does the author say social media makes this worse, especially for children of digital age? What is true beauty in your eyes? Being healthy, confident and unique. Do you think the person Like Mr. Zhong, Mr.Yuan and Mrs
9、. Zhang is beautiful? Why? Beauty is not how he or she looks but what he or she has done . external reasons Can you think of some internal reasons for these negative thoughts ? media friends Internal reasons: Critical thinking Lack of confidence Pay more attention to others opinions Ways of dealing
10、with these negative thoughts: Stop compare ourselves with others Spend more time with people of positive energy How can you deal with the negative thoughts? _ Remind yourself that you are unique. _ _ _ _ Stop following popular beauty standards blindly. Keep in mind that your family and friends love
11、you just the way you are. Focus on your strengths. Direct your attention from negative thoughts. para4-6 How can you do to make you feel good about yourself ? Helping others Reading books Taking part in social activities Conclusion : True beauty lies in _. Your individuality, value and achievements
12、You shouldnt judge yourself by physical appearance. Para 7 Conclusion Like a book, your contents are much more important than your cover. Can you think of some other Chinese sayings about ones physical appearance? Choose one that you agree with and explain why. Discussion Some Chinese sayings about physical appearance 金玉其外败絮其中金玉其外败絮其中 人靠衣装马靠鞍人靠衣装马靠鞍 人不可貌相，海水不可斗量人不可貌相，海水不可斗量 好看的皮囊千篇一律，有趣的灵魂百里挑一好看的皮囊千篇一律，有趣的灵魂百里挑一 Find out more Chinese sayings about ones physical appearance and make a comment. Homework
