Unit 1Laughter is good for youPart OneTeaching Design第一部分教学设计Aims and requirements? Read a magazine article about stand-up comedy and two short plays? Listen to an answering machine message and a radio talk show? Discuss comedy and famous crosstalk performers? Write an e-mail about crosstalk? Present a short playProcedures Welcome to the UnitStep 1: Brainstorming(Tteachers; Sstudents)T: Boys and girls, are you happy today?S: Yes.T: Have you laughed today?S: Yes./No.T: If you haven tlaughed today, I llgive you a chance. Let s enjoy some pictures together. (showthe above pictures to the students)Are you familiar with these pictures?S: Yes, quite familiar.T: Did you laugh when you first saw them?S: Yes.T: Do you think laughter is good for us?S: Yes. Laughter can help us forget about worries, keep us in a good mood, have positive attitudestowards our lives, enjoy life better and live longer.T: Usually what kind of things can make you laugh?S1: Watching interesting and amusing programmers.S2: Reading interesting books.S3: seeing funny things.S4: Hearing a joke.T: Now that laughter is good to everyone, remember to laugh more in the daily life. Step 2: Sharing InformationToday, I will give you a chance to laugh heartily.There are four posters on our book. All of them are quite funny. Lets enjoy them one by one.Picture 1第1页共47页T: What kind of expression is the man wearing?S: A funny facial expression.T: Where is he standing?S: In a spotlight, on stage.T: What is he doing there?S: Putting on performances, amusing and entertaining the audience.T: What might he be saying?S: He might be telling a joke.T: Where and when can you see the funniest man?S: At the Comedy Club this Tuesday. Picture 2T: What does the poster tell us?S: It recommends a book to us.T: Whatsthe book about?S: The book is about a funny girl.T: What do critics say about the book?S: Amazing, I laughed until I cried. -Sunday Review You wontbe able to stop laughing. -Star Times Funniest book of the year! -Humor WeeklyT: Can these remarks attract you?Picture 3T: Whatsthis poster about?S: The poster is about a course teaching the traditional Chinese technique of crosstalk.T: Can you tell something about the Chinese crosstalk?第2页共47页S: It is a traditional Chinese art. Two or more actors/actresses stand on the stage,using funnywords to entertain the audience.T: If you want to learn the crosstalk, what kind of qualities do you need to have?S: Having a sense of humor, being quick-minded and able to cooperate well with his or her partners.T: How can you find out more information according to the poster?S: By calling 5555-1234 for course schedule and fees. Picture 4:T: What is this poster about?S: It is a comedy about life in the circus.T: What can we see in a circus?S: In a circus, we can see acrobats(钢丝 ), riders, clowns and performing animals.T: Do you think the life in a circus is interesting?Step 3: DiscussionAfter we talked about the four posters, which of the above do you think will be the funniest?Who is your favorite comedian? Why do you like him or her?Why do people like funny things?Divide the students into different groups to discuss. Encourage them to use English while talking. Then collect their answers.Sample answers1 I think “Under the Big Top”might be the funniest. In a circus, you can see acrobats, riders,clowns and performinganimals. When I was young, whenever I had a chance to watch circusperformances, I had a really good laugh. I often wondered hoe clowns could wear such funny expressions and make such exaggerated movements. I was curious about their life and attitudestowards life. Also, trained performing animals are very amusing and can bring me a lot of happiness.2 My favorite comedian is Song Dandan. She is very talented, versatile and dedicated. As a comedian, she has her own special way of presenting vivid characters on the stage. She can sing, dance, do crosstalk, etc. Once in an interview, she explained her understanding towards her career. According to her, it smore than making people laugh. It s about conveying dip meaningsof life while entertaining people. I was deeply touched by this.3 It is human nature that people like funny things. We need to have something to laugh about, to release our emotions. According to psychologist, people who are often in a bad mood are likelyto develop deadly diseases such as cancer. A hearty laugh can cheer people up and help them getrid of negat