必修4 Unit 4 Body language

Period 1 Warming up, Pre-reading, Reading& Comprehending教学设计

Ss have been learning how to communicate by speaking or writing, they are familiar with the words or voice, but sometimes body languages can express our feelings more directly. If we don't notice them we may make misunderstanding. So it's very important to learn the new lesson, lesson4 body language. Body language means the moving of eyes, head or hands while talking, even the distance between persons. In the new class, Ss are helped to learn the ways of body language and the expressions related to them. And by leaning the reading text, Ss are expected to learn the meanings of body language on different cultural background.

　　　1. To understand the meaning of body language.

　　　2. Can recognize the differences under the same body language.

3. To arouse the Ss' interest in body language and cultivate the Ss' love for body language.

1. Grasp the new words, phrases and sentences:

　　　2. The ability to describe and recognize body language.

　　Step 1: Before-reading

　　 1) Present the unit topic Do you know why people don't want to talk with him?

　　 2) Present new words: sigh, gesture, hesitate, remind, cheerfully

　　 3) Present the general idea of the article

　　Step 2: While-reading

　　 1) Look at the picture and finish A1

　　 2) Skimming: What is the problem in the article?

　　 3) Scanning:

　　 1> How did Debbie greet the old lady?

　　 2> Who helped Simon to find out the problem?

　　 3> According to Chris, what is the Simon's problem?

4> How did Simon treat customers after Simon's help?