1、Welcome to my class!Have a guess!Do you know who he is?He was a famous comedy actor.He had to make a life on his own when he was young.He wrote,directed,starred in and edited all his own films.In 1936,he acted as the“Little Tramp”in the silent film Modern Times and became successful.Premier Zhou tho
2、ught highly of him in 1954.Do you want to know about him?Lets watch a short video first!What do you want to know about him?Discuss with your teammates.Share your ideas with us!Example:We wish to know Charlie Chaplins/what/how/why/when._.Read the text and fill in the blanks to find the general idea o
3、f each paragraph!The Little Tramp Who Conquered the World of ComedyReadingReadingReadingReadingS Structuretructurepara3para4Little Tramp-one of the most famous _ in the world.Charles Chaplins _ and early experiences.Chaplin _his own studio in Hollywood in 1919.Chaplins film _ slapstick comedy to a n
4、ew level.para1para2Main ideasMain ideaspara5para6Chaplins films were much _a series of slapstick scenes loosely woven together.Chaplins films are sidered _ in the approach to edy charactersfamily backgroundset upelevatedmore thaninfluentialReadingReadingS Structuretructurepara3para4para1para2Main id
5、easMain ideaspara5para6Little TrampFilmsInfluenceGive a description on the little tramp.He wore a small black hat,very wide trousers,a moustache and carried a stick that he swung in the air as he walked.Read para2-5 and draw a timeline to show Chaplins life story.18891899191319191936born in London,p
6、arents were entertainersfather died,mother became sick,had to fend for himself,joined a stage groupwas offered a movie contract in US,huge commercial successesset up his own studio,controlled all aspects of his filmsfilms very successfulhis most successful one is Modern Times A pop quiz!Example:Q:Wh
7、en was Charles Chaplin born?1.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.Charles Chaplins father died in 1919.B.His early films ended up with a failure.C.Chaplins films still have an influence on todays comic actors in their approach to acting.D.Chaplins films were just a series of slapstick scenes
8、 loosely woven together.2.What are Chaplins ideas and opinions in presenting comedies?Read and find evidence from the text.What do you think of his ideas and opinions?Chaplins ideas and opinions in presenting comedies are making the joke effortless and simple.He took the situation of the underdog an
9、d made it into comedy gold.Chaplin acted as the ordinary man who had difficulties to overcome,and made sure he always ended up smelling of roses.1.Why were Chaplins films successful？2.What should we learn from Charlie Chaplin?devotionhard workgreat efforts courage sympathyHis films featured carefull
10、y designed scenes,some of which took days to plan and design.efforts.?Do you still remember what you wrote at the beginning of the lesson?Share with us!Example:We have learnt Charles Chaplins/that _.AssignmentFind more information about Charles Chaplin online and share it in your group.City Lights城市之光城市之光The Gold Rush 淘金记淘金记
