1、Unit4 Body LanguageReading and Thinkinglead-inAct and guess game. Act out the body language on the screen without speaking and the others guess what it is.gesture verbalnonverbalWays of communica-tion Spoken languageWritten language Body languageface-to-face communicationface-to-face communicationph
2、one callslettersWeChatNow lets focus onWhats the function of language?To with each other.Suppose we are living in a silent world. How will you communicate with each other? Body languageEye contactFacial expressionsPosturesGestures body movements, facial expressions, gestures, posture, speaking dista
3、nce and other non-verbal signals. It uses _ _ to show other people what we are thinking or feeling. movements or positions of our body It is a form of _communication.non-verbalIt includes _Now, lets read a text to listen to how bodies talk. 1. What is the type of the passage?A. A narration(记叙文记叙文)B.
4、 An argumentation(议论议论文文)C. An exposition(说明文说明文) D. An application(应用文应用文)2.whats the main idea of the passage ? Body language3. How is the passage developed?By giving data？By giving definitions?By giving examples?By giving comparisons?Prediction Body language plays an important role in daily commu
5、nication.Just like spoken language, body language varies from culture to culture. The gesture for OK has different meanings in different cultures. Even the gestures we use for yes and no differ around the world. Underline the topic sentence of each paragraph and give the main idea.Some gestures seem
6、 to have the same meaning everywhere. Some body language has many different uses. Structure Reading for Para 1Body language/ GestureCountry/RegionMeaningEye contactSome countries Interest Middle Eastern countries Not politeLook down when talking to someone JapanRespect Reading for Para 2Identify how
7、 paragraph 2 developed.Just like spoken language, body language varies from culture to culture. The crucial thing is using body language in a way that is appropriate to the culture you are in. For example, making eye contactlooking into someones eyesin some countries is a way to display interest. In
8、 other countries, by contrast, eye contact is not always approved of. For example, in many Middle Eastern countries, men and women are not socially permitted to make eye contact. In Japan, it may demonstrate respect to look down when talking to an older person.topic sentencesupporting idea1(example)
9、supporting idea2(examples)contrastBody language/ GestureCountry/RegionMeaningJapanMoneyFranceZeroBrazil/GermanyNot politeChinaYes Reading for Para 3OK signIdentify how paragraph 3 developed.The gesture for “OK” has different meanings in different cultures. In Japan, someone who witnesses another per
10、son employing the gesture might think it means money. In France, a person encountering an identical gesture may interpret it as meaning zero. However, you should avoid making this gesture in Brazil and Germany, as it is not considered polite.topic sentenceIn Japan In Brazil and GermanycontrastIn Fra
11、nce Body language/GestureMeaningMany countriesBulgaria & Southern AlbaniaMany countriesBulgaria & Southern Albanianoyesyesnoshake the headnod the headkiss on the cheekto greet someone France & RussiaelsewhereCountry/Regionto greet someone Reading for Para 4Even the gestures we use for “yes” and “no”
12、 differ around the world. In many countries, shaking ones head means “no”, and nodding means “yes”. By comparison, in Bulgaria and southern Albania, the gestures have the opposite meaning. There are also differences in how we touch each other, how close we stand to someone we are talking to, and how
13、 we act when we meet or part. In countries like France and Russia, people may kiss their friends on the cheek when they meet. Elsewhere, people favour shaking hands, bowing from the waist, or nodding the head when they meet someone else.topic sentencesupporting idea1(example)supporting idea2(example
14、)contrasttopic sentencesupporting idea1(example)supporting idea2(example)parellingparellingTrue or false questions.1.Shaking ones head means “yes”, and nodding means “no” in Bulgaria and southern Albania. ( )2. In countries like France and Russia, people may not kiss their friends on the cheek when
15、they meet.( )TF MeaningCountry/regionsleepmost placesIm fullBody language/GesturePlacing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes. Moving your hand in circles over your stomach after a meal. Reading for Para 5Some gestures seem to have the same meaning ev
16、erywhere. Placing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes means “sleep”. A good way of saying “I am full” is moving your hand in circles over your stomach after a meal.topic sentencesupporting idea1(example)supporting idea2(example)parelling smileget thr
17、ough difficult situations and find friendsbreak down barriersmake yourself feel happier and strongerfeeling down or lonelyapologiseask for help greet someone start a conversation Reading for Para 6Q1:What are the benefits of smile?Q2: What can a smile can be used to do?Body LanguageIntroduction lear
18、n a lot about _ give us information about _Body language in different cultures vary from culture to cultureeye contact“OK” “yes” and “no” ways of greeting same meaning everywhere“sleep”The uses of body languageexample: “smile”get through difficult situations_make yourself feel happier and strongera
19、way to _is not approved ofJapan: moneyFrance: _Brazil and _: not politein many countriesin _ and southern AlbaniaFrance and _ElsewhereMiddle Eastern countries_what people are thinking their feelingsdisplay interestJapanzeroGermanyBulgaria Russia“I am full”break down barriersDiscussionMy friend-Tim w
20、ant to go traveling, but he know there are many different cultures in different countries, so can you tell him the usage of some body language in different countries? It has different meanings in different cultures. It varies from culture to culture. We should use body language in a way that is appropriate to the culture we are in. When in Rome, do as Romans do. Body language is important in our daily life.Summary 1. Retell the text using key words and phrases from the text. 2. Act out a situation where people use body language to communicate but cause misunderstanding. Homework
