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课件网) Unit 4 Body language Video Time 1. To broaden the horizons by reading a passage and watching videos about Charlie Chaplin and his films . 2. To get a better understanding of the power of body language by discussing . Learning objectives Lead-in What does this name remind you of actor ; a master of nonverbal humor ; silent movie ; The Gold Rush , City Lights ; Modern Times ; The Kid... Charlie Chaplin Charlie Chaplin He was a great silent movie star. Modern Times, The Little Tramp, The Gold Rush, City Light are his masterpieces (代表作). He was very popular in his time. a small black hat a moustache a stick very large trousers He wore a small black hat, very large trousers, a moustache and carried a stick that he swung in the air as he walked. Charlie Chaplin — The Gold Rush Being Funny Without Saying A Word（P87） Expanding Your World Read the passage again and do True or False.(Page 87~88) 1. Charlie Chaplin was poor when he was a small boy. 2. People who don’t know English cannot enjoy Chaplin’s films. 3. The Gold Rush is set in California in the late of the nineteenth century. T F F 4. In The Gold Rush Chaplin is fortunate to find some gold. 5. In The Gold Rush the meal he eats is hard to chew. 6. Chaplin not only acted in films but wrote and directed films as well. F T T Discussion 1. Do you think his poor childhood helped him in his work Why 2. Why did people like The Little Tramp 3. Why do you think he was so successful Yes, because he understood the problems of people who were very poor. Because it gives people courage to overcome difficulties. Because he was a wonderful actor, understood and sympathized with people’s problems and tried to cheer them up. to feel sorry for sb; to show that you understand and feel sorry about sb's problems In the film The Immigrant, Charlie Chaplin acts as an immigrant who is unused to life in a different country. The Immigrant a person who has come to a country that is not their own in order to live there permanently Video Time The Immigrant was a 1917 film written and directed by Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977), who appeared in the film with the frquent co-star of many of his early films, Edna Purviance (1895-1958). In the film, Chaplin plays the Tramp, who in this case has taken a ship to immigrate to the United States. Much of the film involves his adventures during his voyage, where he meets and falls in love with Purviance. The latter half of the film revolves around Chaplin losing his money without realizing it, going to a restaurant to eat (where he is joined by Purviance), and then discovering that he cannot pay his and her bill. All ends happily, however, and Chaplin carries Purviance into the marriage license office so they can wed (get married) . Look at the photos from the film The Immigrant and discuss the questions. 1. What do you think these characters’ body language and expressions mean Before you watch 2. In groups, discuss w ... ...
