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Module 3 Language and Non-verbal CommunicationReading and VocabularyStep1 presentation The teacher shows three pictures about body language. One is the picture of Yang Liping. Her picture of Que Zhi Ling(雀之灵); The other two are about Mr. Bean, and Chaplin. At the same time, the teacher says: We can get the information from the body gestures besides learned language. So the teacher presents the title of the text Body Language Step 2 Let the students read the texts quickly and silently and match the main idea with each paragraph Para1 greetings in Asian countries. Para 2 ways of communications Examples of greetings Para 3 fascinating body languages Para 4 greetings in western countries Para 5 American youths greetings today Step 3 Read the passage again and choose the best title. 1. Saying it without words. 2. When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do3. Greetings Around the world. 4. Read My Mind. The key：The best title of the passage is the third one. Step 4 Extensive Reading Analyze the first paragraph. Through two pictures show the sentence to the students “Greeting vary from culture from culture.” And then fill in the blanks:_spoken_ words Words and sentences Communications written words _Body laguage_ body positions _unconscious body language _learned_ body language Step 5 read the second paragraph and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F)(1) Unconscious body language is used when we are introduced to strangers( )(2) We always feel relaxed when meeting strangers. ( )(3) Every culture has developed a formal way to greet strangers, to show them we are not aggressive. ( )(4) Europeans shake hands with their left hands. ( )(5) We shake hands when we make a deal. ( ) The key: 1.F2.F.3. T 4. F 5.T At the same time the teacher explains aggressive and make a deal. aggressive adj 攻击的;挑斗的;挑衅的make a deal 达成协议, 做成交易The student judges the fourths and the fifths through pictures. Step 6 Analyze the third paragraph. Fill in the blank. peopleHow they greet traditionally Chinese Put the right hand over the left and bow slightly.Muslims Touch their heart, mouth and forehead. (salaam)Hindus Join their hands and bow their heads in respect.At the same time, the teacher explains the meanings of bow, forehead. The students may get the answers from two pictures about Muslim and Hindus. Greetings in Asian countries do not involve touching the other person, but they always involve the hands. involve 使(某事物)成为必要条件或结果; 需要Step 7 Analyze the fourths w and the last paragraph. Questions: How do the American youths greet each other today? Slap their hands (give me five)Give away : 暴露(自己的情况)e.g. His strong accent gave him away. 免费赠与 He gave away most of his money to charity.Step 8 Listening to the tape Step 9 According to the text fill in blanks. We use both and to express our thoughts and opinions and to_with other people. Just like spoken language, body language from culture to culture. (The key: words; body language; communicate; varies.) Every culture has developed a formal way to strangers. Traditionally, Europeans and Americans . They do this with the _ hand. That means I trust you. Im not carrying a _weapon. (The key: greet; shake hands; right; threatening) Greetings in countries do not_ touching the other person, but they always involve the hands. (The key: Asian; involve)Today American youths often greet each other with the expression,” Body language is fascinating for anyone to study. People a much more by their than by their words. (The key: give me five; give away; gestures)Step 10 Language points1. Although these are very important, we communicate with more than just spoken and written words. 尽管这些很重要， 但我们并不只是通过口头和书面语言交流。more than “不只是”， “远甚于” It is more than a museum; Its a school. 2. Like other animals, we are on guard until we know it is safe to relax. 我们感觉到很安全才会放松, 否则将一直处于戒备状态.be on guard 有警惕,心存戒备 3. If our right hand is busy greeting someone, it cannot be holding a weapon. 如果我们的右手忙着和别人打招呼, 就不可能握有武器了. be busy doing sth be busy with sth 忙着做某事. 4. Nowadays, it is quite a common greeting. 现在, 它是一种很常见的打招呼方式quite 通常放在冠词a/an 的前面 如:quite a success.非常成功. .Step 10 Show the facial expressions including angry, sad, painful, smile And lead the students to pay attention to the last one, thats smile , so that they can go on to carry out free talk. Step 11 Free talks. Discuss. Divide the class into several groups. And then ask one student in each group to speak out th