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Unit 4 Humor
Lesson 3 My Favourite Comedian
By the end of the class,students will manage to:
1. Obtain basic information about Mr Bean and his performance characteristics;
2. Identify the verbs or verbs phrases that are used to describe Mr Bean's actions,then describe a segment of Mr Bean dining;
3. Summarize the success factors of Rowan Atkinson.
4. Talk about your views on Mr Bean.
Learning objectives:
Lead in
Look at a photo and answer the questions.
Who is he
What is he famous for
What do you think of his performance
Task 1 Make a prediction.
If you were the author, from which aspects would you describe Mr Bean
Prediction
Para 1 A. My feelings about Mr Bean
Para 2、3 B. Introduction of Mr Bean
Para 4 C. The two scenes of Mr Bean at the fancy restaurant
Read for main idea
Task 2 Read text 1 and choose the main idea for each part.
Task 3 Read Text 1 and focus on the two scenes of Mr Bean at the fancy restaurant.Underline all the verbs or verb phrases that are used to describe Mr Bean's actions.Then take notes using the diagrams below.
Read for details
Scene 1
takes out a card
is seated
at the table
writes a few words
puts it in an envelope
places it on the table
looks back at the envelope
looks surprised
opens it to find a birthday card
happily puts it on the table
Scene 2
takes all the money out of his wallet
looks at the
menu, surprised
counts it
puts it in a saucer
looks from the menu to the money with concern
orders “steak tartare”
makes an attempt to eat but finds the taste awful
smiles and nods
hides inside the purse of a woman
throws some down the trousers of the restaurant’s violinist
Read for details
Task 4: Use the verb phrases you have found to add narration to the following video,then summarize Mr Bean's performance characteristics.
Read for details
Summarize Mr Bean's performance characteristics.
Mr. Bean’s acting is simple and funny. He hardly talks, just uses big facial looks and clumsy moves. He also acts like a childlike but harmless—and turns small daily things (like eating or taking buses) into funny messes. Easy to laugh at without words.
1.Why does Mr Bean go to a fancy restaurant on this particular day
2.Does Mr Bean have many friends How do you know
3.Why does Mr Bean choose the “steak tartare”
Read for details
Task 5 Read Text 1.Make inferences about Mr Bean and the author.
To celebrate his birthday.
No.He goes to the restaurant alone and writes a card to himself but he pretends he receives this card.
Steak tartare is the only dish he could pay for.
4.Why does Mr Bean pretend to like the food when the waiters ask him
5.Why does the author say that he wouldn’t want to meet someone like Mr Bean in real life
Read for details
Task 5 Read Text 1.Make inferences about Mr Bean and the author.
He is trying to behave properly and pretends to show that he usually goes to fancy restaurants.
Mr Bean’s manners are not socially acceptable so it would be embarrassing to sit with him at a dinner table.
Rowan Atkinson
Personal information Nationality: ________________ Acting career At primary school: _______________
Date of birth: ________________ At university: _______________
Occupation: ________________ In 1976: _______________
Education At the age of 13: ________________ At Newcastle University: ________________ At Oxford: ________________ People’s comments ________________
________________
________________
Task 6 Read Text 2. Complete the table about Rowan Atkinson.
Rowan Atkinson
Personal information Nationality: _________________
Date of birth: ________________
Occupation: _________________
Education At the age of 13: ___________________________________________
At Newcastle University: ___________________________________________
At Oxford: ___________________________________________
___________________________________________
British
January 6, 1955
Actor
he was awarded a scholarship to a boarding school
he had the highest marks in his year
he obtained his master’s degree in electrical engineering
Rowan Atkinson
Acting career At primary school: ______________________________________
At university: __________________________
In 1976: _____________________________
People’s comments _____________________________________
_____________________________________
Rowan is such a genius; Rowan would be more famous than Charlie Chaplin.
Rowan had already shown a talent for acting
he decided to become an actor
he discovered his face in the mirror
Good education background, great efforts to overcome his stutter, and talent in acting make Rowan Atkinson successful in playing the role.
Read for details
Summarize the reasons for Rowan Atkinson's success in playing the role of Mr Bean.
Conclusion
1.Mr Bean is a very popular TV series in Britain. Do you think people like it just for fun Is there any underlying meaning behind this TV series
Group Discussion Think and share.
People like Mr Bean not just for fun, but also because it shows ordinary people’s lives in a lively way. It especially focuses on those awkward moments—times when people have good plans but end up with bad results. This feels real because no one is perfect. The show also tries to tell us that life is still good, even with its flaws(imperfections).
2.Do you like Mr Bean Do you want to have a friend like Mr Bean
I totally like Mr. Bean! His silly little moves and those awkward but funny moments always make me laugh .But honestly, I’m not sure if I want a friend exactly like him. Don’t get me wrong.he’s really kind at heart—he always means well, even when things go wrong. But let’s be real: hanging out with someone who’s constantly getting into messy situations (like accidentally breaking things or mixing up plans) might stress me out sometimes. Like,if we went out to eat and he tried to pretend he is rich but messed up the order,i would feel so awkard and embarrassed. Still, he’s such a fun character to watch on TV!
Group Discussion Think and share.
Self-assessment
I can describe the dining scene of Mr Bean
Ican Make inferences and summarize the performance characteristics of Mr Bean
I understand the factors contributing to Rowan Atkinson's success
I can express my views on Mr Bean
Assessment Items
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Training
1. Read another episode of Mr Bean and write a summary of the story.
2. Write a short paragraph discussing why you think Mr Bean is a popular character.
Assignment
THE END
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