Unit 4 Looking good, feeling good Extended reading: Don't judge a book by its cover Instructor: Xiao Fen Learning goals: By the end of this section, students will be able to: identify the argument and structure of the article; locate specific information related to the content; have a deeper understanding of inner beauty. Step I: Lead-in Task 1: Watch a video and answer the questions: Why don’t people like the toy What do you think of it Task 2: Share a picture of Yao Ming and ask students: Do you want to make friends with him Why Step II: Pre-reading Task 1: Comprehend the title “Don’t judge a book by its cover” = Don’t judge a _____ by his/her appearance Task 2: Brainstorming Judging from the title, what type of writing may it belong to Argumentation Exposition Narration What do you think will be talked about in the article beauty appearance book Step III Fast-reading Listen to the passage and match the right structure introduction Causes Solutions Conclusion Step IV Careful-reading Task 1: Read paragraph 1 and find out the answers. Who are easy to judge a book by its cover What is the influence of judging a book by its cover Task 2: Read paragraphs 2-3 and fill in the blanks. Task 3: Read paragraphs 4-6 and identify true or false. We need to follow popular beauty standards blindly. Remind yourself that you are common is a tip. It is a bad idea to try to direct your attention away from negative thoughts. Talking about your feelings with your good friend can help you be confident. Task 4: Read paragraph 7 and Find the topic sentence. Step V Group Discussion Can you find the inner beauty of people around you Try to write down the good qualities of your classmates. Use adjectives to describe him/her, and explain why. Don't judge a book by its cover "Don't judge a book by its cover," the old saying goes. Unfortunately, as a teenager, that is often exactly what you do to yourself. Dark thoughts about your physical appearance can hang over you all the time like a rain cloud. Do I look fat in these jeans Do others think I am too short Is everyone laughing at my new hairstyle5 behind my back These thoughts can have a negative effect on people of any shape or size, both male and female, and it is important to guard against the causes behind them. Standards of beauty in the media can have a big influence on what you think of your physical appearance. Teens who try to copy the looks of their favorite stars are fighting a losing battle—these standards are simply impossible for most of the population to live up to. They will only end up feeling worse about themselves. Your friends also influence the way you view your physical appearance. If you have friends who are good-looking or have a great fashion sense, it can feel like you are living in their shadow. For children of the digital age, social media makes this problem even worse. Your friends may post a never-ending series of photos online to show off their beautiful dresses or strong bodies, and it ... ...
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