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课件网) Unit 4 Body Language Reading for Writing Two girls are talking in the class. The boy is sleeping in the class. The boy is waiting for class to end. The boy is wandering in the class. The boy is listening to the teacher carefully. What are they doing These are classroom body language. Classroom body language can help a teacher to know his/her students better. Lead in How do I know my students Lead in 1. How can the writer know what makes each student tick A. By having one-on-one conversations with each person. B. By talking with some students. C. By observing students’ body language. D. By asking them to write a letter to the teacher. 2. Where is the text likely to be taken from A. A social magazine B. A science book C. A research report D. A health magazine what makes someone tick [俗]某人做事的动机，心理 Fast reading 3. Please figure out the structure of the passage Fast reading A B C ①② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ①② ③④ ⑤⑥ ①② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ Who is the author _____ An educator Careful reading When students are interested: Read para 3, find sentences and phrases describing students’ body language and the meanings. look up and make eye contact Careful reading lean forward and look at me When students are bored: has his head lowered to look at his watch lean their heads together look up/ no eye contact / eyes barely move / distant expression Careful reading Read para 4, recognise when students are distracted Body language Meaning Teachers’ Reaction Look anywhere but at the teacher With chins on hands Stare out of the window or up at the ceiling Amused by something else Remind distracted Careful reading Body language Meaning Reaction arms crossed and legs closed wear a frown hide faces in hands not brush hair; eyes red angry, afraid or anxious sad or worried embarrassed or ashamed deep issues inquire and assess what is going on Uncertain Read para 5 , distinguish when students are troubled afraid of being called on Careful reading when to adjust class activities when to intervene… when to talk to them individually reactions By looking at the students’ body language To help every student to learn To get the most out of school An important component of being a teacher Para 6 Q: Why does the teacher think body language is important Careful reading Thinking : How can body language help us in continuation writing It makes our description more vivid and authentic. Post reading Writing Time 读后续写微技能 --常见的动作细节描写 group work Head （1）He_____in shame. 他羞愧地低下了头。 （2）They_____in agreement. 他们点头同意。 （3）She_____in disbelief. 她怀疑地摇摇头。 （4）The woman shows her impatience by _____ 这个女士低头看手表，表示出不耐烦。 hung / lowered / bent his head nodded their heads shook her head Task 1: Translate these sentences. having her head lowered to look at her watch （1）_____appeared appeared on / spread across / crossed his face.他的脸上露出了灿烂的笑容。 （2）Her face____ ... ...
