Unit 1 Laugh out loud! Developing ideas课件 (共28张PPT)外研版（2019）选择性必修第一册

(共28张PPT)
U1 Laugh out loud!
Developing ideas
Learning Objectives
By the end of the class, you’ll be able to:
Identify argumentative essay as the text genre and summarize the structural framework.
Use humour to make wise and proper responses in various daily situations.
Learn from Mark Twain and Lin Yutang’s positve life attitudes to enhance cross-cultural awareness.
Understand the importance of humour and develop autonomous learning skills during text analysis and practical application.
Lead in
Watch the video and answer the questions.
Who are they in the video and what’s the video about
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Lead in
Watch the video and answer the questions.
Who are they in the video and what’s the video about
They are Mark Twain and Lin Yutang.
It’s about the introduction of their life and achievement.
Pre-reading
1.Now read the short introductions to Mark Twain and Lin Yutang and fill in the blanks.
characters What he was What he was famous for works His features
Mark Twain 1 writing travel narratives 2 using wit and satire
Lin Yutang 3 informal but sophisticated 4 wise and witty
writer
humorist
lecturer
adventurer
The Innocents Abroad《傻子出国记》，The Adventures of Tom Sawyer....
writer
translator
linguist
philosopher
inventor
My County and My People吾国吾民 and The Importance
of Living 生活的艺术
Lin Yutang (1895–1976)
A Chinese writer, translator, linguist & philosopher
Mark Twain (1835–1910)
An American writer, humorist, lecturer & adventurer
2. What do they have in common
They are both writers.
They were humorous.
They both had a sense of humour.
writer
writer
A wise and witty populariser
说话风趣的通俗作家
witty adj.风趣的，幽默的
wit 机智诙谐
travel narratives & adventure stories of boyhood
“due to his wit and satire”
While-reading
Activity 1: Read for the genre of the text.
Skim briefly the first two sentences in the first two paragraphs.
1. Humour has been an essential part of human behaviour for thousands of years. There is comedy in the texts of Ancient Greece, and medieval writings are filled with jokes. While these same jokes might not be as funny to us now as they were then, their authors understood that humour could not only entertain but also throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues.
2. Closer to modern times, someone who is remembered for his ability to combine humour with more serious messages is American writer Mark Twain. Twain's particular ….
exposition
narration
argumentation
to explain, introduce…
to tell a story
to argue/defend
While-reading
What is the text type (genre) of the passage
A. narration 记叙文
B. exposition说明文
C. argumentation议论文
While-reading
Activity 2: Read for the structure.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Examples of Mark Twain and Lin Yutang to support the topic
Humour is a tool and can be used to illuminate the world.
The importance of humor
introduction
main body
conclusion
para. 1
para. 2-4
para. 5
While-reading
Activity3: Read for the attitude.
A. Favorable赞成的
B. Critical批评的
C. Doubtful怀疑的
D. Neutral中立的
While-reading
Activity4: Read for details.
Organise information from the passage and complete the diagram.
While-reading
Activity4: Read for details(Para. 1)
Why is humor important
The importance of humor
human behaviour
entertain
sensitive or emotive issues
1. Humour has been an essential part of human behaviour for thousands of years. There is comedy in the texts of Ancient Greece, and medieval writings are filled with jokes. While these same jokes might not be as funny to us now as they were then, their authors understood that humour could not only entertain but also throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues.
throw/cast light on 使…较容易理解,阐明
come to light 为人所知，曝光
bring sth. to light 揭露，披露，揭发
in (the) light of sth. 考虑到…，鉴于
While-reading
Activity4: Read for details(Para.2)
Mark’s humor
combine humour
serious messages
funny and often mischievous

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
"That’s just my luck. I always have
to stand when that fellow lectures!"
2. Closer to modern times, someone who is remembered for his ability to combine humour with more serious messages is American writer, Mark Twain. Twain’s particular style of writing is funny and often mischievous. For example, in his classic novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, he famously says, “Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.” But he is equally well known for his witty remarks in his everyday interactions with people. For instance, while on a lecturing tour of the United States, Twain went into a barber’s shop to get a haircut and a shave. The barber, not recognizing him, asked if he had a ticket to the lecture. When Twain replied that he didn’t, the barber told him that if he wanted to go to the event he would have to stand, as there were no seats left in the theatre. Twain’s response was, “That’s just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!”
How does paragraph 2 develop
A．By making comparison.
B．By giving examples.
C．By listing figures.
D．By citing a concept.
While-reading
Activity4: Read for details(Para.2)
What is the purpose of two examples
In argumentation, we usually use examples to support our opinions. It can make our opinions convincing, clear and vivid.
While-reading
Activity4: Read for details （Para.3） （Parade。3）
1.What is the function of the first sentence in paragraph 3
Introducing Lin Yutang.
Comparing the achievements of the two writers.
Making a transition to another example.
Explaining the origin of “youmo”.
3. Like Twain, but on the other side of the world, Lin Yutang was soon to become famous for his unique brand of humour. A well-known bilingual writer, Lin brought the concept of humour to modern Chinese literature. In 1924, he creatively borrowed "youmo" from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word "humour". "Youmo" is sill being used in this way today.
While-reading
Activity4: Read for details(Para.4)
a master of humour
He borrowed “youmo” from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word “humour” .
He told a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals during the dinner at a university.
4. Lin’s quick wit helped make him famous as a master of humour. Once, having been invited to dinner at a university, he was put on the spot when the president suddenly asked him to give a speech. Thinking on his feet, Lin started to tell a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals. First came a lion. The man whispered something in the lion’s ear, after which the lion shook its head and walked away unhappily. Then along came a tiger. Again, the man whispered in the tiger’s ear. The tiger looked shocked and hurried away. “What did you say to my animals ” said the emperor, astonished. “I told them they had to make a speech after eating me for dinner.” Lin’s audience roared with laughter. With this little joke, Lin was able to make people laugh, while gently telling off the president.
While-reading
Activity4: Read for details(Para.5)
What’s humour
5. Both Twain and Lin understood that humour isn't just about laughter, but is a way of life and a tool that can be used to illuminate the world. Lin even created an equation to explain this concept: Reality＋Dreams ＋Humour=Wisdom. Living and working with others can sometimes be complicated, and humour makes this easier. Sharing jokes and laughing together can bring individuals and even communities together. Indeed, some may argue that our need for humour is almost as great as our need for water and air. In the words of MarkTwain, "Humor is mankind' greatest blessings".
illuminate the world
way of life
Post-reading
Think and share
(笑话最后的)妙语
1. Do you find Lin Yutang's jokes funny Give your reasons.
Yes, I think so. Because with the little joke, Lin was able to make people laugh; while smartly avoiding embarrassment.
Post-reading
Think and share
2. Do you agree with Mark Twain’s remark on humour at the end of the passage Give your reasons.
Examples:
Yes, I do agree with … because without humour, life is boring. / because humour can help us feel good.
No, I don’t agree with … because sometimes the improper humour makes people embarrassed …
Humour is mankind’s greatest blessing.
Post-reading
Think and share
3. Work in groups. Discuss and present your opinion of the equation from the passage.
To work out the meaning of this equation, consider the following questions:
● What is your understanding of "reality" and "dreams"
● What is the function of "humour" in this equation
● What is your understanding of "wisdom"
Reality is something that exists objectively.
Dream is a kind of expectation for the future.
It makes people laugh and gives people pleasure.
Wisdom is a kind of comprehensive ability that human beings have. It refers to the ability of people to understand and deal with things quickly, flexibly and correctly.
Post-reading
Think and share
Try to work out the meaning of this equation in the examples.
Reality:
Humour:
Dream:
Reality:
Humour:
Dream:
The barber didn’t recognize Mark Twain. Every time he went to the lecture, he had to stand. So he complained.
Mark Twain didn’t want to make the barber embarrassed.
Mark Twain expressed that he was unlucky too. He also needed to stand.
Lin was suddenly asked to give a speech by the president.
Lin wanted to reject the request in a not so embarrassing way.
Lin told a story to express his dissatisfaction in a humorous way.
Post-reading
Think and share
Post-reading
Think and share
When others say you are quite fat, you will say: “...”
Life has given me many chances to get fat, and I’ve taken them all.
生活给了我很多变胖的机会，我都抓住了。
4.Can you deal with the following situations in a humorous way
Post-reading
Think and share
When others say your skin is black, you will respond: “...”
You just want to hide your ugliness with your white skin, but I am not ugly.
4.Can you deal with the following situations in a humorous way
Self-reflection
By the end of this class, I can rate my performances 1(excellent), 2 (good) or 3 (need improvement).
I have... Rate
mastered the main idea and relevant information of the passage;
grasped the strucutre of argumentation;
learnt to respond some daily life situations in a humorous way;
learnt to understand the importance of humor
Things I want to improve or learn more about next time;
Homework
1.
Work out the meaning of "Reality+Dreams+Humour =Wisdom".
Write your understanding down with no less than 80 words.
2.
Rewrite The Importance of Humour.（optional）
Homework
Reference for the importance of humour：
Humour is the best way to relieve stress.
Humour makes our relationship better.
Humour makes our life more enjoyable and meaningful.
Humour makes tough news easier to swallow, like an “emotional buffer”.
Humour boosts memory-funny moments stick in the brain longer.
Humour improves mood faster than a cup of tea on a Monday.
Humour defuses conflicts: a joke can cool down heated arguments.
Humour makes boring tasks bearable.
Humour breaks awkward silences like a social “icebreaker”.
Humour helps people see the bright side when life feels “too serious”.
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