新外研社高中英语选择性必修一
Unit1 Laugh Out Loud
Developing ideas教学设计
教学目标:
By the end of this period, students will be able to:
1.Analyse the structure of the text and understand the importance of humour;
2.Analyse the cases of Mark Twain’s and Lin Yutang’s humorous ways in their works and life and learn their wisdom of tackling problems in life;
3.Appreciate the two masters’ open-minded outlook towards life and form a positive and healthy attitude towards life.
教学重难点:
Analyse the structure of the text and understand the importance of humour.
Learn to tackle problems in life wisely and lead students to form a positive and healthy attitude towards life.
教学方法:
W-P教学法,Task-based teaching method
教学资源:
教材、多媒体课件、学案、黑板和粉笔。
教学设计:
Step Ⅰ Lead-in
Activity 1 Look at the pictures and answer the questions
Have you ever read these two books Who are the authors of the two books
Suggested answers:
Yes,I have.They are Lin Yutang and Mark Twain.
Activity 2 Read the short introductions to Mark Twain and Lin Yutang and share what else you know about them
Mark Twain (1835—1910) was an American writer,humorist,lecturer and adventurer,who acquired international fame for his travel narratives,in particular The Innocents Abroad,and for his adventure stories of boyhood,such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.He is regarded as one of North America’s best and most beloved writers due to his wit and satire.
Lin Yutang (1895—1976) was a Chinese writer,translator,linguist,philosopher and inventor.His informal but sophisticated style of writing,in both Chinese and English,made him one of the most influential writers of his generation.His most famous works include My Country and My People and The Importance of Living.He’s also known as a wise and witty populariser of Chinese philosophy and the Chinese way of life.
Suggested answers:
Students’ own answers.
Activity 3 Look at the title of the passage and predict what it is about and share with us how you will develop the text
Now,let’s check your prediction and see how the author develops the text.
Suggested answers:The Importance of Humour,mainly talks about the importance.
I may use some examples...
Step Ⅱ While-reading
Task 1 Read for the structure
1.What is the text type
A.Narration.
B.Exposition.
C.Argumentation.
D.Autobiography.
2.Divide the passage into 3 parts.
The Importance
of Humour
Suggested answers:
1.C
2.1;importance/function;2-4;Examples/Two world masters of humour;5
Task 2 Read for details
Activity 1 Read para.1 and answer the question
Why is humour an essential part of human behaviour for thousands of years
Suggested answers:Because humour could not only entertain but also throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues.
Activity 2 Read paras.2-4 and complete the information about the two writers
Mark Twain
Remembered for:ability to
1. with more 2.
Writing style:
3.________________________________________________
Example:
4.________________________________________________
Also well known for his witty remarks
Example:
5.________________________________________________
Lin Yutang
Famous for his unique brand of humour
Evidence:
6.________________________________________________
Quick wit helped make him famous as
7.________________________________________________
Example:
8.________________________________________________
1.combine humour 2.serious messages 3.funny and often mischievous 4.The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
5.“That’s just my luck.I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!”
6.He borrowed “youmo” from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word “humour”.
7.a master of humour
8.He told a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals during the dinner at a university.
Activity 3 Think and share
1.What’s Mark Twain and Lin’s attitude towards humour
2.Why is Lin Yutang’s joke about the man and wild animals funny
3.What’s the punch line in the joke about Mark Twain
Suggested answers:
1.Mark Twain and Lin’s attitude towards humour is positive/favourable.And they practised what they preached.
2.Because with the little joke,Lin was able to make people laugh,while gently telling off the president.The sentence “I told them they had to make a speech after eating me for dinner.” is a punch line.
3.“That’s just my luck.I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!”
Activity 4 Read para.5 and fill in the blanks
Humour is a and a tool that can be used to .
Suggested answers:
way of life;illuminate the world
Activity 5 Think and share
Do you agree with Mark Twain’s remark on humour at the end of the passage Give your reasons.
Suggested answers:
Yes,I do agree with Mark Twain’s remark,because without humour,life is boring/because humour can help us feel good and save us from embarrassment...
No,I don’t agree with Mark Twain’s remark because sometimes the improper humour makes people embarrassed...
Step Ⅲ Post-reading
Think and share
1.Do you think humour is important How can a sense of humour help you in your daily life
2.How can you develop a sense of humour
Suggested answers:
1.Yes,I do.Humour makes our life more enjoyable and meaningful.
Humour is the best way to relieve stress and reduce negative emotions.
Humour makes our relationship better.
Humour helps us to adapt to the environment better.
Humour helps to deal with the problem in a better way...
2.Learn to observe and appreciate things happening in our life;see some humorous movies;read interesting stories;share jokes with our friends;be together with people who have a sense of humour;know about the different culture;use body language.
Step Ⅳ Homework
假设你是李华,上周末你校举行了主题为“智慧面对困难,幽默应对人生”的活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道,内容包括:
1.活动目的;
2.活动内容;
3.活动反响。
Suggested answers:
Students’ own answers.
评价量规
学习目标 目标达成评价等级
A B C D
Analyse the structure of the text and understand the importance of humour.
Analyse the cases of Mark Twain’s and Lin Yutang’s humorous ways in their works and life and learn their wisdom of tackling problems in life.
Appreciate the two masters’ open-minded outlook towards life and form a positive and healthy attitude towards life.
教学反思:
本节课引导学生从题目The Importance of Humour入手,找出题目中的关键词——Importance。作者是如何围绕着个词来展开本文的呢?其实这个问题就是对文章结构的探讨。首先,让学生尝试画出本文的结构图。在经过简短讨论后,学生比较精准地在黑板上画出了结构图。通过引导学生分析两位大师在生活和作品中的具体案例,让学生学习两位大师机智化解难题的本领。整节课教学环节丰富,有复述、有画图、有回答、有讨论,学生参与度和获得感较高,较好地达到了教学目标的要求。对于文章中的幽默小故事,可以尝试用表演的方式让学生演绎出来,学生的理解可能会更深刻。