外研版（2019）选择性必修第一册 Unit 1 Laugh out loud! The Best Medicine 课件（共20张）

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Book4 Unit 1 Laugh out loud
The Best Medicine
(Understanding ideas)
To figure out a clown doctor’s working responsibilities and working ways
To conclude the differences and similarities between medical doctors and clown doctors by drawing a mind map
To explore the meaning of the title and have a deeper understanding on the positive attitude towards life
After this class, you will be able to:
What can you see
Who does usually dress like this
To entertain people
curly rainbow wig
exaggerated costume
big red nose
behave in a silly manner
oversized costume
white makeup
A clown
Leading-in
Look at the pictures and tick the places where you would expect to see a clown.
a busy street
a circus
a private garden
a hospital
an amusement park
a theatre
What can a clown doctor do for patients
a clown
a clown doctor
a doctor
amuse people
treat patients

Leading-in
What will the text be about Prediction
Match the questions to the paragraphs and find the answers.
Read for information
Tip: Pay attention to key sentences.
Para. 1
b What is a clown doctor and why did the author choose to be one
Para. 2
d What are the responsibilities of a clown doctor
Para. 3
f What does this clown doctor wear and what is his working environment like
Para. 4
e How does the clown doctor help the patient
Para. 5
a Which patient is in need of the clown doctor’s attention and why
Para. 6
c How does the author feel after a day’s work
Read for details
Appearance &
working environment
What does this clown doctor wear and what is his working environment like
challenging
Reasons
Scientific reason
What is a clown doctor and why did the author choose to be one
Personal reason
responsibilities
health care facilities
the hospital staff
magic tricks
a friendlier place to visit
nervous, painful or bored
Patients
Which patient is in need of the clown doctor’s attention and why
How does the clown doctor help the patient
Read for details
Read for details
Para. 2&5
Larry
How did Lara and her parents feel
crying in pain scared
a small smile
loud laughter
much happier
worried
relieved
My magic medicine did the trick!
Lara
her parents
relaxed
Read for details
Feelings
How does the author feel after a day's work
What is his hope
work in hospitals or other health care facilities
aim to make patients and their family members feel better
...
put on curly rainbow wigs and　big red noses
may have no or little medical knowledge
usually help children
can’t do medical examinations for patients
usually have a doctor’s degree
usually help patients of all ages
give medical prescriptions
relieve patients’ physical pain
Think and Share
1. What does “the best medicine” in the title refer to
2. What qualities are required to be a clown doctor
The best medicine may be keeping in a good mood and laugh out loud.
To be sympathetic; kind-hearted;humorous;
easy-going; funny; outgoing
When choosing a job, we should take the meaning of it and our own characters into consideration.One’s career success is more than one’s interests and hobbies.
Summary
Para. 1
Paras. 2&5
Para. 4
Para. 3&6
appearance and working environment
responsibilities
ways to help patients
reasons & feelings
clown doctors
laughter
The best medicine
Your smile counts a lot.
1. After this class, I can rate my performance 1(excellent), 2(good), 3(in need of improvement). To learn about a clown doctor’s working responsibilities and working ways To cultivate the ability to comprehend and conclude the passage To have a deeper understanding on the positive attitude towards life 2. I’ve learnt to make use of the following words and expressions:
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3.I still need to improve:
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Reflection
Homework
Compulsory: Write an essay to introduce the job of clown doctors.(No more than 150 words)
Optional: Do extensive reading about clown doctors
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