Unit 4 Lesson 3 学案
My Favourite Comedian
Learning Objectives
1. To analyze the character of Mr. Bean and understand his comedic techniques.
2. To explore the life and career of Rowan Atkinson.
3. To master the use of adverbs in different contexts.
4. To practice describing humorous scenes and performing roleplays.
Preclass Preparation
Task 1: Vocabulary Preview
Match the words/phrases with their meanings.
1. Awkward
2. Stutter
3. Scholarship
4. Genius
5. Underlying meaning
A. A speech disorder involving repetitions or pauses.
B. Exceptional intellectual or creative power.
C. A hidden message or theme.
D. Embarrassing or socially uncomfortable.
E. Financial aid for academic achievement.
Inclass Activities
I. Activate and Share
Group Discussion
Look at the photo of Rowan Atkinson/Mr. Bean and discuss:
1. What is he famous for
2. What TV series and films has he acted in
3. What do you think of his performance style
4. What is his nationality
II. Reading Comprehension
Task 2: Read Text 1 (Mr. Bean)
1. Pair Work: Summarize who Mr. Bean is and his unique traits.
2. Underline Verbs: Identify verbs describing Mr. Bean’s actions in the restaurant scenes.
Example: takes out, writes, puts, opens, etc.
3. Scene Analysis: Use diagrams to note actions in Scene 1 and Scene 2.
Task 3: Answer Inference Questions
1. Why does Mr. Bean go to a fancy restaurant
2. Does he have many friends How do you know
3. Why does he choose “steak tartare”
4. Why does he pretend to like the food
5. Why does the author avoid meeting someone like Mr. Bean
Task 4: Role Play
In groups of 3, act out the two restaurant scenes. Assign roles:
Narrator
Mr. Bean
Waiter/Violinist
III. Focus on Text 2 (Rowan Atkinson)
Task 5: Complete the Table
Fill in Rowan Atkinson’s personal information and career highlights:
Category Details
Nationality English
Date of Birth 6 January 1955
Education Scholarship at 13; Newcastle University (top marks); Oxford (MSc Engineering)
Acting Career Primary school talent; university decision; 1976 "discovered his face"
People’s Comments John Lloyd: "More famous than Chaplin"
Task 6: Group Discussion
1. What traits make Rowan Atkinson successful as Mr. Bean
2. Is Mr. Bean just for fun, or does it have deeper meanings
IV. Focus on Language: Adverbs
Task 7: Categorize Adverbs
Sort the adverbs into the correct categories:
Adverbs later, quickly, constantly, happily, truly, rarely, purely
Adverbs of Time later
Adverbs of Manner quickly, happily, purely
Adverbs of Degree truly
Adverbs of Frequency constantly, rarely
Task 8: Complete Sentences
Use the adverbs above to fill in the blanks:
1. We ______ go skiing because we hate snow. (rarely)
2. She ______ asks about her mother due to worry. (constantly)
3. The painting is ______ stunning! (truly)
4. Helen danced ______ in her new shoes. (happily)
5. He was ______ disappointed. (purely)
6. We ______ ran from the rain. (quickly)
7. She wrote ______ about his kindness. (warmly)
V. Speaking & Writing Practice
Task 9: Watch & Describe
Watch a Mr. Bean episode. In groups:
1. Describe the funniest scene.
2. Discuss: What makes Rowan’s acting humorous (e.g., facial expressions, body language).
3. Write a 5line script mimicking Mr. Bean’s style.
Task 10: Reflective Writing
Write a paragraph (100 words) titled “Why Mr. Bean is Timeless”. Include:
Universal humor (no language barriers).
Physical comedy vs. dialogue.
Personal opinion.
Homework
1. Research Task: Find another international comedian and compare their style with Mr. Bean’s.
2. Grammar Practice: Write 5 sentences using adverbs from Task 7.Answer
Preclass Preparation
1. D 2. A 3. E 4. B 5. C
Reading Comprehension (Text 1)
Task 3:
1. To celebrate his birthday (inferred from the birthday card).
2. No; he eats alone and interacts awkwardly.
3. It was the cheapest option he could afford.
4. To avoid embarrassment in front of waiters.
5. His chaotic behavior would be stressful in real life.
Adverb Exercises
Task 8:
1. rarely 2. constantly 3. truly 4. happily 5. purely
6. quickly 7. warmly
