Unit 1 Lesson 1 Body Language
教学目标
1、复述文章内容,与同伴分享常用的肢体语言。
2、了解不同文化在肢体语言上的异同,培养跨文化交流意识。
教学重点
不同肢体语言在不同文化中所表达的意思
教学难点
使用肢体语言时我们会遇到的困难
教学过程
一、新课导入
What form of language does it show
written language 书面语言
sign language 手势语
body language 肢体语言
二、新课学习
Lead-in
What do you know about body language
A gesture is a form of nonverbal communication made with a part of the body. The language of gesture is rich in ways for individuals to express a variety of feelings and thoughts.
A gesture is a form of nonverbal communication made with a part of the body. The language of gesture is rich in ways for individuals to express a variety of feelings and thoughts.
“Thumbs up” symbol means “ok,” or “good,” in the U.S.
give sb. the thumbs down
You can’t get the support you want.
In the U.S. (and other places), it means “all right,”
in Japan it means “money,”
in France it means “zero,”
While-reading
1st reading
Skim the text ,then answer the following question:
What is the writer’s opinion on the importance of body language
Body language is an important form of
communication that is used everywhere
2nd –reading
Read Para. 1 and answer the question.
1.What kinds of body language are mentioned in this paragraph And what are their meanings
People nod their heads to show agreement and put their fingers up to their mouths to ask for silence.
Read Para. 2 and answer the questions.
How do people in the West show they don’t understand
People shrug their shoulders to show they don’t understand.
What do the Japanese do when they greet each other
They bow to show respect when they greet each other.
Read Para. 3 and answer the questions.
Are many travellers sure how to bow and when to bow while in Japan
No, they aren’t.
How do people greet new friends in Europe
New friends are often greeted with a kiss on the cheek by Europeans. Two men usually shake hands and put their free hand on each other’s shoulders.
Read the sentences.
1.A lot of postcards are bought (by tourists) here.
2.Tests are taken every Friday (by students).
3.The dog is walked every day (by Sarah).
4.All the housework is done (by dad).
5.The importance of body language is understood by many travellers.
Discussion
Who usually does the following housework in your family
make breakfast
wash the dishes
sweep the floor
cook dinner
Example
A: Who usually makes breakfast in your family
B: Breakfast is usually made by my mother.
Speaking
Who usually does the following housework in your family Use the passive voice to make sentences.
make breakfast
sweep the floor
wash the dishes
cook dinner
Pair-work
What body language do you / your friends / your parents often use Share with your partner.
Example
A: What body language do your parents often use
B: My mum often hugs me. Hugging is used to show love.
holding hands (love)
patting shoulders (support)
crossing arms (anger)
putting thumbs up (praise)
clapping hands (encourage)
三、作业
1.背诵本课单词并熟练朗读P6课文;
2.完成课本P118 练习B。