(
课件网) SB1U1 Laugh out loud! Period 5 Developing ideas What did they have in common exposition narrative argumentative autobiography to tell one’s lifetime experiences Skim briefly the first paragraph and first two sentences in the 2nd paragraph to identify the genre(体裁) of the text. to explain, introduce… to tell a story to argue/defend Before reading How do you divide the passage The general introduction of the importance of humor Mark Twain and his humor . Wang Zengqi and his humor Conclusion: importance Read for main idea Read the passage and find out Mark Twain and Wang Zengqi’s attitude towards humour . Mark Twain and Wang’s attitude towards humour is positive /favourable. And they practiced what they preached(宣传，宣扬). 言行一致，知行合一 P10 A2 言出必行 walk the talk. Read para 1 carefully and answer the question. Why is humor important Humour has been an essential part of human behaviour. Humour could not only entertain but also throw light on sensitive or emotive issues. 使…较容易理解 指公元前8世纪至公元前6世纪 指从公元5世纪后期到公元15世纪中期。 Read para 2 carefully and answer the question. How many examples are mentioned in this paragraph What are they What’s the structure of the paragraph Read para 2 carefully and answer the question. Paragraph structure: Topic sentence: Mark twain, is remembered for his ability to combine humor with more serious message. abstract supporting sentence 1 supporting sentence 2 …particular style of writing is funny and often mischievous. focus on writing style, but still abstract For example... …he is equally well know for his witty remarks in his everyday interactions with people. For instance... What is the purpose of two examples Tip 1: In argumentative, we usually use examples to support our opinoins. It can make our opinions convincing, clear and vivid. example example Read para 3 carefully and answer the question. What is the function of the first sentence in paragraph 3 Introducing Wang zengqi. Comparing the achievements of the two writers. Making a transition to bridge two examples. Explaining the origin of “humor”. Tip 2: Use transitional words or sentences to make your writing logical 。 Read para 4 carefully and answer the question. What’s the topic sentence of para.4 What’s the structure of para.4 Paragraph structure: Topic sentence: Example 1 Example 2 Humor not only shows one’s personality, but also reflects a person’s attitude towards life. His answer to the “you are No. 2 famous person in Gaoyou”. His response to be the last speaker in the US. (笑话最后的)妙语 Do you find Wang Zengqi's jokes funny Give your reasons. make people laugh; while smartly avoiding embarrassment. 点睛之笔 Read para 4 carefully and answer the question. What’s the main idea of para.5 Humor is important. Humor is a way of life and a tool that can used to illuminate the world. Humor can help us maintain our enthusiasm for life. Do you agr ... ...
