1、1教学材料:外研版高中英语新教材选择性必修第一册教学内容:Unit 1 Laugh out loud!第四课时:Developing ideas 执教人:2Laugh out loud!外研版(2019)高中英语选择性必修一Unit 1 Developing ideas By Franklin Learning objectives 3Language knowledge1. Learn to understand some words related to humor in the context. 2. Further your understanding of argumentation
2、. 1Culture knowledge1. Compare and consider the sense of humor between Lin Yutang and Mark Twain and learn to appreciate the differences. 2Language skills 1. Make use of textual information (titles, illustrations, connecting words, etc) to understand a text. 2. Learn how to write a passage to introd
3、uce a person. 3Before reading Make a prediction titleWhat will the passage be about?illustrationWho are they? What are they doing? Whats their relationship?4Before reading5What elements does the author include when introducing them? Are there any similarities or differences between them? Mark Twain
4、(1835-1910) was an American writer, humorist, lecturer and adventurer who acquired international fame for his travel narratives, in particular The Innocents Abroad, and for his adventure stories of boyhood, such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He is regarded as on
5、e of North Americas best and most beloved writers due to his wit and satire.Lin Yutang (1895-1976) was a Chinese writer, translator, linguist, philosopher and inventor. His informal but sophisticated style of writing, in both Chinese and English, made him one of the most influential writers of his g
6、eneration. His most famous works include My Country and My People and The Importance of Living. Hes also known as a wise and witty popularizer of Chinese philosophy and the Chinese way of life.Identities Achievements (honors, awards, publications)Judgment Before reading61 Humour has been an essentia
7、l part of human behaviour for thousands of years. There is comedy in the texts of Ancient Greece, and medieval writings are filled with jokes. While these same jokes might not be as funny to us now as they were then, their authors understood that humour could not only entertain but also throw new li
8、ght on sensitive or emotive issues. 2 Closer to modern times, someone who is remembered for his ability to combine humour with more serious messages is American writer, Mark Twain. expositionnarration argumentation Skim briefly the first two paragraphs to identify the genre(体裁体裁) of the text. to exp
9、lain, introduceto tell a story to argue/defend7While reading 1Question 1Why is humor important?2Question 2What is the purpose of two examples in paragraph 2? 3Question 3Why is Lin Yutangs joke about the man and wild animals called quick wit?4Question 4How do you understand “Humor is mankinds greates
10、t blessing”? 8While reading 1Question 1Why is humor important?1 Humour has been an essential part of human behaviour for thousands of years. There is comedy in the texts of Ancient Greece, and medieval writings are filled with jokes. While these same jokes might not be as funny to us now as they wer
11、e then, their authors understood that humour could not only entertain but also throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues. 9While reading 2Question 2What is the purpose of two examples in paragraph 2? 2 Closer to modern times, someone who is remembered for his ability to combine humour with more
12、 serious messages is American writer, Mark Twain. Twains particular style of writing is funny and often mischievous. For example, in his classic novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, he famously says, “Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.” But he is equally well known for
13、his witty remarks in his everyday interactions with people. For instance, while on a lecturing tour of the United States, Twain went into a barbers shop to get a haircut and a shave. The barber, not recognising him, asked if he had a ticket to the lecture. When Twain replied that he didnt, the barbe
14、r told him that if he wanted to go to the event he would have to stand, as there were no seats left in the theatre. Twains response was, “Thats just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!” 10While reading 3Question 3Why is Lin Yutangs joke about the man and wild animals called qu
15、ick wit?4 Lins quick wit helped make him famous as a master of humour. Once, having been invited to dinner at a university, he was put on the spot when the president suddenly asked him to give a speech. Thinking on his feet, Lin started to tell a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a
16、 man to wild animals. First came a lion. The man whispered something in the lions ear, after which the lion shook its head and walked away unhappily. Then along came a tiger. Again, the man whispered in the tigers ear. The tiger looked shocked and hurried away. “What did you say to my animals?” said
17、 the emperor, astonished. “I told them they had to make a speech after eating me for dinner.” Lins audience roared with laughter. With this little joke, Lin was able to make people laugh, while gently telling off the president. 11While reading 5 Both Twain and Lin understood that humour isnt just ab
18、out laughter, but is a way of life and a tool that can be used to illuminate the world. Lin even created an equation to explain this concept: Reality + Dreams + Humour = Wisdom. Living and working with others can sometimes be complicated, and humour makes this easier. Sharing jokes and laughing toge
19、ther can bring individuals and even communities together. Indeed, some may argue that our need for humour is almost as great as our need for water and air. In the words of Mark Twain, “Humor is mankinds greatest blessing”.4Question 4How do you understand “Humor is mankinds greatest blessing”? 12Afte
20、r reading 1. Organize information from the passage and complete the diagram. 2. Review the basic structure of an argument. Introduction: state your claim Body: give your reasons + supporting details Conclusion: restate your claim Further thinking131. How do you understand the equation? Consider the
21、following questions: What is your understanding of “reality and “dreams? What is the function of “humour in this equation? What is your understanding of wisdom?2. Do you agree with Lins definition of wisdom? Why? Living and working with others can sometimes be complicated, and humor makes this easie
22、r.So then, wisdom, or the highest type of thinking, consists in toning down our dreams or idealism with a good sense of humor, supported by reality itself. (Lin, The Importance of Living) Excerpt from The Importance of Livingpp. 4-514Human society would be like an idealistic couple forever getting t
23、ired of one place and changing their residence regularly once every three months, for the simple reason that no one place is ideal and the place where one is not seems always better because one is not there. Very fortunately, man is also gifted with a sense of humor, whose function, as I conceive it
24、, is to exercise criticism of mans dreams, and bring them in touch with the world of reality. It is important that man dreams, but it is perhaps equally important that he can laugh at his own dreams. That is a great gift, and the Chinese have plenty of it.CONT.15The sense of humor, which I shall dis
25、cuss at more length in a later chapter, seems to be very closely related to the sense of reality, or realism. If the joker is often cruel in disillusioning(使.醒悟) the idealist, he nevertheless(不过) performs a very important function right there by not letting the idealist bump his head against the sto
26、ne wall of reality and receive a ruder shock. He also gently eases the tension of the hot-headed enthusiast and makes him live longer. By preparing him for disillusion, there is probably less pain in the final impact, for a humorist is always like a man charged with the duty of breaking a sad news g
27、ently to a dying patient. Sometimes the gentle warning from a humorist saves the dying patients life. If idealism and disillusion must necessarily go together in this world, we must say that life is cruel, rather than the joker who reminds us of lifes cruelty.Learning to write What does the author i
28、nclude in the introduction of Charlie Chaplin? 16Identity Achievements (honors, awards, publications)what attracts him/her most His/Her favorite work Personal opinion Learning to write Try introducing Rowan Atkinson17Learning to write Appreciate the writing by me. 181.Rowan Atkinson is a British com
29、edy actor who has a magical appeal to many fans both in England and many other countries. 2.He is regarded as one of the best comedy actors after Charlie Chaplin who knows how to use body and facial features to make people laugh. 3.For me, the funniest thing about Rowan Atkinson is the way he uses f
30、acial expressions when he acts as Mr. Bean in the Mr.Bean sitcom. In the series, Mr. Bean is like a child in a grown mans body who tries to solve various problems presented by everyday tasks and often causes disruption in the process. Its amusing to see that purity. 4.I think the power of Rowan Atki
31、nsons works is not only in his acting, but also in the attitude he tries to convey through the characters and stories. Though Mr. Bean always encounters troubles in the series, the stories have a happy ending because of his optimism, wit and kindness. And I think this is an amazing message that attr
32、acts me tremendously. Who is him?What is his most distinguished achievement?What attracts you most? (work, life) How? (what+why) What do you think of him? Learning to write Application191. Genre: email2. Purpose: introduce a Chinese historic figure 3. Target reader: a friend 4. Content identity cont
33、ributioninfluence on you 5. Language accuracy coherencevaried vocabulary and sentence patterns Learning to write Appreciate the version written by me and try to understand how I achieve the purpose of the email. 20Dear Jim, I am happy to learn that you are quite interested in Chinese history. Theref
34、ore, I am writing to introduce my favorite figure in Chinese history to you. Born in the Qing Dynasty, Wei Yuan was a talented Chinese thinker who devoted his life to raising peoples awareness of learning from the world. What distinguished him from others was that he introduced modern technologies a
35、nd inventions to China, enriching the knowledge of Chinese in the turbulent times.Personally, I admire him profoundly because not only did he expand Chinese horizon at that time, but he also inspires me to stick to my goal no matter what difficulties I will face. What do you think of him? Yours, Li
36、HuaLearning to write 21Translation exercise 1.出生于1901年, 林巧稚是中国女性疾病方面的专家。因为她的毅力, 持续的努力和温柔的本性，她被医科大学录取。这对她那一代人来说几乎不大可能。(Born in , )2.让她与众不同的是她向所有病人展现的善意与体贴。她如此专注于工作以至于她从来没考虑过个人生活。(What distinguished her from others is that )3.在她的职业生涯中，她安全接生过大约50,000 个宝宝。为了帮助乡村地区的女性，她为她们写了一本小书，关于如何照顾宝宝，以免找不到医生。(During
37、; deliver babies)4.个人而言，我认为她很伟大，因为她不仅对待工作相当投入有热情，她还向其他人表达无私的爱。她的经历给年轻人树立了一个好榜样，激励他们继续传承她的事业。(Personally )Learning to write 22Translation exercise 1.Born in 1901, Lin Qiaozhi was a Chinese specialist in womens diseases. With her strong will, persistent work and gentle nature, she was admitted to a me
38、dical school which seemed impossible for her generation at that time. 2.What made her distinguished from others was the kindness and consideration she showed to all her patients. She was so devoted to her work that she never thought of her personal life. 3.During her career, she safely delivered abo
39、ut 50,000 babies. To help women in rural areas, she wrote a small book for them on how to look after babies, in case doctors were not available. 4.Personally, I think she is great because not only did she treat her work with devotion and enthusiasm, but she also expressed selfless love to others. He
40、r experience set a good example for the younger generation, inspiring/encouraging them to carry on her good work. Self-Evaluation 23Language knowledge1. I learn to understand some words related to humor in context. 2. I further my understanding of argumentation.Culture knowledge 1. I compare and con
41、sider the sense of humor between Lin Yutang and Mark Twain and learn to appreciate the differences. Language skills 1. I make use of textual information (titles, illustrations, connecting words, etc) to understand a text. 2. I learn how to write a passage to introduce a person. 123Assignment24Write a passage to introduce a person you admire. Read relevant articles by Lin Yutang on humour. 25Have a good one!
