北师大版（2019）选择性必修第二册Unit 4 Humour Writing Workshop课件(共17张PPT)

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Unit 4 Humour
Writing Workshop
Period 1
Warming-up
Pair Work: You are going to write a funny story. What is the funniest thing that has ever happened to you Use the structure below to help you tell your story.
When it took place
Where it took place
Who was involved
What happened
Why it is funny
Reading
Read the funny story “Lost Identity”. Answer the questions.
1 When and where did the story take place
2 What happened to the main characters in the story
3 Why is the story funny
The story took place last winter at Heathrow Airport.
The young agent was required to offer the angry man a first class seat.
The angry man tried to impress the agent with his identity with a question, but the agent deliberately interpreted it as that the man didn’t know who he himself was.
Reading
Complete the information in the “Details” column based on the structure given.
Structure Details My funny story
Setting Heavy snow; long delays at an airport
Characters An unfortunate agent was dealing with all the passengers. An angry man pushed his way to the front and asked for a first class seat.
Plot An angry man yelled at the agent “DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM ”
Punchline We have a passenger here WHO DOES NOT KNOW WHO HE IS.
What is a punchline
A punchline is the part that makes people laugh. It is often unexpected, silly or a play on words.
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Reading
Structure Details My funny story
Setting Heavy snow; long delays at an airport
Characters An unfortunate agent was dealing with all the passengers. An angry man pushed his way to the front and asked for a first class seat.
Plot An angry man yelled at the agent “DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM ”
Punchline We have a passenger here WHO DOES NOT KNOW WHO HE IS.
Structure and language
Writing a story
Sentence Builder
Write an opening sentence to capture your readers’ attention.
The heavy snow last winter caused long delays…
You won’t believe it but …
Structure and language
Writing a story
Sentence Builder
Use clear sentences to create the setting.
Hundreds of unlucky passengers were told it had been cancelled.
One unfortunate agent was dealing with …
Structure and language
Writing a story
Sentence Builder
Use 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 politely, “…”.
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Structure and language
Write 2-3 sentences about the setting and the plot in your story. Use the Sentence Builder to help you.
Writing
Outlining: Complete the right column of information in Activity 3 based on the funny story you shared at the beginning of the lesson. Or you may start a new story.
Structure My funny story
Setting
Characters
Plot
Punchline
Writing
Drafting: Use your outline and the Writing Help to write your first draft.
Writing a Funny Story
It’s 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;
deliver the punchline/funny ending clearly and briefly;
avoid adding anything after the punchline/funny ending.
Writing Help
Writing a funny story
Setting
Characters
Plot
At the airport on a snowy night;
In the classroom in the afternoon;
On a camping trip one night;
In the surgery in the morning;
…
Passenger and agent;
Teacher and student;
Doctor and patient;
Father and son;
Store owner and customer;
…
Punchline
Writing: Finish your story based on the following useful expressions.
Writing
Writing a funny story
Setting
Characters
Plot
1. Went for a camping trip
→ Woke up to see the night sky;
2. Found a saucer used for a cat to drink milk
→ Bought the cat with much money and asked; 3. Felt depressed and went to see the doctor
→ Was advised to see the clown’s performance
Punchline
1. The tent was stolen.
2. The owner sold 68 cats because of the saucer.
3. He was the clown himself. A clown couldn’t cheer himself up.
Writing
Writing
Editing: Edit your story in pairs. Then share what you have written in class.
Does the writer’s opening sentence capture the readers’ attention
Does the writer use short, clear sentences to create the situation
Does the writer use linking words to develop the situation
Does the writer deliver the punchline/funny ending clearly and briefly
Does the writer finish with a punchline
A Funny Story
Writing
Mark any spelling, punctuation or grammar errors.
Mark any unclear expressions. Give suggestions if you can.
Underline the expressions you like.
Comments
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Assignment
Polish your story based on the comments from your classmates.
Goodbye!