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(共25张PPT)
SB1U1 Laugh out loud!
Period 5 Developing ideas
Leading in
Who are the authors of these books
What do you know about them
Reading for background information
Read the introductions to Mark Twain and Wang Zengqi and fill in the table.
Mark Twain (1835-1910) Wang Zengqi (1920-1997)
Nationality American Chinese
Careers writer, humorist, lecturer, adventurer writer
Represen-tative Works The Innocents Abroad (《傻子出国记》) The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Adventures of Huckleberry Finn A Tale of Big Nur
(《大淖记事》)
Special Gift(《异秉》)
Old Flavour(《老味道》)
Style witty and satirical /s t r kl/ a unique humorous way
Mark Twain (1835-1910) was an American writer, humorist, lecturer and adventurer, who acquired international fame for his travel narratives, in particular The Innocents Abroad, and for his adventure stories of boyhood, such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He is regarded as one of North America’s best and most beloved writers due to his wit and satire.
Wang Zengqi (1920-1997) was a Chinese writer. Born in Gaoyou, Jiangsu, he was deeply influenced by his family’s strong literary tradition. His most famous works include A Tale of Big Nur, Special Gift and Old Flavour. Despite life's ups and downs, his works consistently convey optimism. Even in the lows of life, he could discover the bright side in living and put them into words in his unique humorous way.
What did they have in common
1 Humour has been an essential part of human behaviour for thousands of years. There is comedy in the texts of Ancient Greece, and medieval writings are filled with jokes. While these same jokes might not be as funny to us now as they were then, their authors understood that humour could not only entertain but also throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues.
2 Closer to modern times,someone who is remembered for his ability to combine humour with more serious messages is American writer Mark Twain. Twain's particular ….
exposition
narrative
argumentative
autobiography to tell one’s lifetime experiences
Skim briefly the first paragraph and first two sentences in the 2nd paragraph to identify the genre(体裁) of the text.
to explain, introduce…
to tell a story
to argue/defend
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Before reading
Structure of the passage
The general introduction of the importance of humor (P1)
Mark Twain and his humor (P2)
Wang zengqi and his humor (P3-4)
Conclusion: What’s humor (p5)
Read para 1 carefully and answer the question.
throw light on
使…较容易理解
Why is humor important
1
Humour has been an essential part of human behaviour.
Humour could not only entertain but also throw light on sensitive or emotive issues.
Fast reading
Match the main idea with each paragraph.
para 1
para 2
para 3
para 4
para 5
Wang Zengqi, a Chinese writer, is famous for his unique brand of humor.
Humor is an essential part of human behaviour.
Mark Twain is remembered for his ability to combine humour and serious messages.
Humor is a way of life.
Wang Zengqi’s opinion about humour.
Pay attention to the title, the first and last paragraphs and their first and last sentences.（注意标题，首尾段，以及首尾段中的首尾句）
be remembered for 因...被记住
a way of life 生活方式
Read para 2 carefully and answer the question.
2
How many examples are mentioned in this paragraph
What are they
What is the purpose of two examples
Read para 2 carefully and answer the question.
Example 1
He says in his noval: writing is easy, all you have to do is cross out(划掉，删掉) the wrong words.
Example 2
Twain’s funny response to the barber.
That’s just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures.
purpose
His style of writing is funny and mischievous.
He is equally well known for his witty remarks in his everyday interactions with people.
Tip 1: In argumentative, we usually use examples to support our opinoins.
It can make our opinoins convincing,clear and vivid.
Read para 3 carefully and answer the question.
What is the function of the first sentence in paragraph 3
Introducing Wang zengqi.
Comparing the achievements of the two writers.
Making a transition to bridge two examples.
Explaining the origin of “humor”.
Like Twain,but on the other side of the world, Wang zengqi was soon to become famous for his own unique brand of humour.
Tip 2: Use transitional words or sentences to make your writing logical
2.What chanllenges Wang Zengqi face when giving his speech in the US, and how did he address it
challenges
humourously
promising a very short speech
Read para 5 carefully and answer the question.
1. What view on humor did Twain and Wang share, according to the final paragraph
A) It is primarily a way to become famous.
B) It is a fundamental part of life, not just about getting laughs.
C) It is something that only writers can truly master.
D) It is only useful for dealing with minor problems.
2. What is the main purpose of this passage
A) To compare the writing styles of American and Chinese authors.
B) To provide a biography of Mark Twain and Wang Zengqi.
C) To argue that humor is an essential and valuable part of the human experience.
D) To explain why modern jokes are funnier than ancient ones.
Read for details
Organise information from the passage and complete the diagram (P12A3).
human behaviour
entertain
sensitive or emotive issues
Read for details
“That’s just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!”
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
funny & often mischievous
serious messages
combine humour
9.humor not only shows one’s personality, but also reflects a person’s attitude towards life
10.He said Gaoyou salted duck eggs are much more famous than him.
11.He joked on his name and said his speech would be as short as a rabbit's tail.
illuminate the world
way of life
to shine light on sth照亮
to make sth clearer or easier to understand阐明
Read for details
Read for main idea
Read the passage and find out Mark Twain and Wang Zengqi’s attitude towards humour (P10A2).
Mark Twain and Wang’s attitude towards humour is positive /favourable.
And they practiced what they preached(宣传，宣扬)/walk the talk.
言行一致，知行合一
(笑话最后的)妙语
1. Do you find Wang Zengqi's jokes funny Give your reasons.
Think and share
make people laugh;
while smartly avoiding embarrassment.
2. Do you agree with Mark Twain’ remark on humour at the end of the passage Give your reasons.
Think and share
Humor is a great wisdom in life. If you learn to be humorous, you will find that life is full of joy.
Humor is a philosophy of life. It not only helps to relieve tension and stress, but also promotes harmony in interpersonal relationships.
3. How can a sense of humour help you in your daily life Give an example.
Think and share
Sun Li: “Because school is where we start our dreams”.
On an award ceremony, Jin Boran once asked Sun Li in a sharp tone: “Why were you always sleepy in class when you were young ” Suddenly, everyone felt a sense of embarrassment. Sun Li, however, answered that…..
Humor is the life waves buoy.
幽默是生活波涛中的救生圈。
--拉布

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