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课件网) Unit 4 Body Language Reading and Thinking： Listening to How Bodies Talk Learning Objectives Understand the main idea and structure of the text to grasp the functions and cultural variations of body language. Develop students’ logical thinking, expression skills, and teamwork through independent reading, questioning, and group activities. Analyze the features of body language and their real-life significance, while exploring cultural differences to foster critical thinking. Lead in 【Slient Game】Choose three sentences and act them out without speaking. Work in pairs and guess what your partner is trying to communicate. Hello! Goodbye! Come here! Go away! Too expensive! I’m surprised! I’m tired. I’m confused. OK! Good luck! I’m happy. I’m upset. I’m sad. I forgot! You’re great! Q1: “Was it easy or difficult to guess Why ” Q2：What else can we use to communicate besides language Body Language Pre-reading: Make predictions 1. Look at the title Listen to How Bodies Talk on page 38. Q: “Can bodies really talk Why does the writer write the title like this ” 2. Read the picture and table on page 39. Q: “What kind of information will the text probably provide ” metaphor/arouse readers’ interest While-reading: Skimming for Gist 略读抓主旨 Skim the text and find the topic sentence(s) of each paragraph. Topic Sentences for para.1 We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions in our interactions with other people. Words are important, but.... Q: How can we describe this paragraph _____ of Body Language. Functions Topic Sentences for Para.2, 3, 4 Just like spoken language, body language varies from culture to culture . The gesture for “OK” has different meanings in different cultures. Even the gesture we use for “yes” and “no” differ around the world. Topic sentence for Para.5 Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere. Topic sentence for Para.6 Some body language has many different uses. The structure of the passage Based on the topic sentences of each paragraph, how can we divide the passage into four parts Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2-4 Paragraph 5 Paragraph 6 differences across cultures. similarities between cultures. single gestures for various use. While-reading: Scan for details扫读填细节 Look at Part 2 (2-4) , and read the first two sentences. Can you find the relationship between the two sentences Which conjunction[连词] would you use to join them together Body language varies in different countries, _____you have to use it appropriately to fit in with the culture you are in . so Students read Paragraphs 3-4 and fill in the table. Meaning Body Language Gesture Country/ Region “OK” gesture Saying yes Saying no When meeting someone While-reading: Scan for details扫读填细节 Japan France Brazil and Germany Money zero not polite kissing on the cheek France and Russia shaking hands bowing from the waist nodding the head Most places sha ... ...
