Step one: Greetings

Greet the whole class as usual.

Step two: Lead-in

I’m very glad to give you a class. Today, we’ll talk about something about humor. But before the class, let’s look at the screen. Please enjoy the proverb:

A smile always makes a young man.

Do you know what this proverb is about? Yes, good. It’s about laughter. Laugh is very important in our life because It can brighten up our daily life It is also good for our health. So do you want to laugh? Pay attention to the screen.

Picture one is a man, he is driving a cow with wheels at a high speed, on a freeway I guess. Picture two is a little kid, but he is so strong. They’re very interesting and humorous. But stop here; we cannot watch another one, ’cause the proverb goes:” A smile makes a young man”. So you are too young to laugh more than twice. Otherwise you will be like this.

Oh Gee. Thank God, you didn’t laugh that hard

Who is the most humorous person in the world? Maybe it’s Charlie Chaplin.He was one of the most famous humorists that can make others laugh all the time. He was a great silent movie star. His acting was so amazing that sometimes you may find him a genius full of imagination. Here is an example from his movie: Think about this question: If you are very hungry will you eat a pair of shoes? But Charlie Chaplin did. Now look at the screen carefully:

What do you think about this?

His acting is convincing.

His acting is convincing.

OK. Today, we will learn more about him.

Step three: Fast Reading

Please turn to page 18. Let’s see the passage --- A Master of Nonverbal Humor. Listen to the tape and then find out the answers to some questions. You can follow the tape.

Questions:

1. Notes about Charlie Chaplin’s career

2.Find out the main idea of each part.

Step four: Careful Reading