1、Unit 4 Humour Topic TalkhumourUse the questions to talk about humour.Example:I think its important to laugh often because What makes you laugh?Why does it make you laugh?Do you think its important for people to laugh often?Activity 1:Pair WorkListen and underline the words or expressions you hear.Fu
2、nny Things funny stories,comedies,cross talks,clever jokeswhen someone is trickedwhen someone pretends to be someone elseI love/like _.My favourite kind of comedy is _.Text BuilderHumourActivity 2Reasonsthe humorous plots,the funny acts,the clever conversations,the play on wordsthe accents they are
3、able to imitatethe way they imitate facial expressions and the mannerthe way they interact with one anotherWhy do these things make us laugh?I think it is because of _.Text BuilderHumourActivity 2Benefits&Effectsadds joy to liferelieves stress and anxiety relaxes the whole bodygives one a sense of w
4、ell-beingencourages the brain to produce natural feel-good chemicalshelps to make relationships strongerenhances teamworkResearch shows that laughing has significant benefits;it _ and _.Laughing also _.So,it _.Text BuilderHumourActivity 2Use the Text Builder to talk about your humour and laughter.Fu
5、nny thingsReasonsBenefitsHumourWhatWhyEffectsActivity 3I ran up to him and tried to _.Listen to the dialogue.Complete the diagram.I had my first boxing match.I attacked back with _.The hit landed on Mr Zhaos _.As a result,he _.He pushed me away,_ _ and _ to his feet.I was so _ that I wanted the floo
6、r _ and consume me.He put his free hand on my shoulder and said,“_”a wide swingnosecollapsedhelp him up gathered himselfgot upembarrassedto open up Son,youve got real potential.That was an excellent hit!Activity 5:Write a short passageUse the language you have learnt to write a short paragraph about
7、 what you find funny and why we need humour.Unit 4 HumourWriting Workshop A Funny Story目录页contentsGet ready for writingIRead for writingIIIIIStructure and languageCompose your writingIVGet ready for writingIBrainstorm Pair Work You are going to write a funny story.What is the funniest thing that has
8、 ever happened to you?Use the structure below to help you tell your story.When it took placeWhere it took placeWho was involvedWhat happenedWhy it is funnyRead for writingRead for writingRead the story.Answer the questions.(Ex2)1.When and where did the story take place?2.What happened to the main ch
9、aracters in the story?3.Why is the story funny?Read for writing 1.When and where did the story take place?when:a snowy day,last winterwhere:Heathrow AirportRead for writing 2.What happened to the main characters in the story?Passengers were waiting at the airport because their flight was cancelled.A
10、n angry man asked the agent for priority impolitely but was rejected at last.Read for writing 3.Why is the story funny?Punchline:“Do you know who I am?”“We have a passenger here WHO DOES NOT KNOW WHO HE IS.”A punchline is the part that makes people laugh.It is often unexpected,silly,or a play on wor
11、ds.Structure and languageStructure and the languageComplete the information in the“Details”column based on the structure given.()StructureDetailsSetting heavy snow;long delays at an airportCharactersAn unfortunate agent was dealing with all the passengers.An angry man pushed his way to the front and
12、 asked for a first class seat.Structure and the languageComplete the information in the“Details”column based on the structure given.()StructureDetailsPlotPunchlineAn angry man yelled at the agent“DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?”We have a passenger here WHO DOES NOT KNOW WHO HE IS.Write 23 sentences about the
13、setting and the plot in your story.Use the Sentence Builder to help you.Structure and the languageStructure and the languageSentence BuilderWriting a storylWrite an opening sentence to capture your readers attention.The heavy snow last winter caused long delays.You wont believe it but.lUse clear sen
14、tences to create the setting.Hundreds of unlucky passengers were told it had been cancelled.One unfortunate counter agent was dealing with.lUse descriptive words and direct speech to make the story vivid.“I want a first class seat on this flight,now!”demanded the man angrily.The young agent replied
15、politely,“.”Compose your writingCompose your writingWriting HelpWriting a Funny StoryIts important to:describe a clear setting(e.g.when,where);introduce the main character(s)with some detailed information that helps the development of the story;describe the plot that prepares for the punchline;deliv
16、er the punchline/funny ending clearly and briefly;avoid adding anything after the punchline/funny ending.Compose your writingComplete the information of My funny stories.StructureMy funny storiesSettingCharactersPlotPunchlineCompose your writingUse your outline and the Writing help to write your first draft.Edit your story in pairs.Then share what you have written in class.
