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Learning GuideModule 3 Reading and IntroductionTeaching ObjectivesAt the end of the class, students are able to1) know and remember the meanings of some words and vocabulary.2) get the main idea of each paragraph3) understand the whole passage.Stage 1 Pre-reading 1). Write down the Chinese meanings of the following words 1. head 2. eyebrow 3. ear 4. chin 5. hand 6. wrist 7. elbow 8. belly-button 9. leg 10. ankle 11. toe 12. hair 13. eye 14. nose 15. mouth 16. teeth 17. neck 18. shoulder 19. arm 20. thumb 21. finger 22. knee 23. foot 2) Review of some words and phrases. a. Body language is a way of communication. It involves facial expressions, body posture, gestures.(communication 交流 n. involve 涉及 v. gesture姿势 n.) b. Body language varies from country to country.(vary from. to .在什么与什么之间变化) c. When communicating with other people, you may use unconscious body language.（unconscious 无意识的 adj.） d. Crossing-arms means you are angry or on guard.(on guard 警惕) e. Raising your hands above your head mean I am not aggressive and I have no weapon in my hand.（aggressive 攻击的 adj. weapon 武器 n.） f. High five is a informal way to say hello.(informal 非正式的 adj.) Task 2 Fill in the blanks with the words we have learnt. Body language is a way of _. It _ facial expressions, body posture, _, which _ from country_country. When _ other people, you may use _ body language. For example, Crossing-arms means you are angry or _. Raising your hands above your head mean I am not _ and I have no _ in my hand. High five is a _ way to say hello.Stage 2 While-reading Step 1 Fast reading Task 3 Read fast and match the main idea of each paragraph. Para 1 Greetings in Asian countries. Para 2 Ways of communication Para3 Fascinating body language Para 4 Greetings in western countries Para 5 American youths greeting today Step 2 Careful readingTask 4 Read part 2 to 4 and finish the chartCountries or areasWays of greetingBody part involvedMeaning of the greetingEurope & USAThe right handChinaShow respectMuslimsGive a “salaam”HindusHands and headShow respectAmerican youthsHigh fivehandsTask 5 Read again and decide the following information is true(T) or false(F).1. Not all body language is conscious.2. Europeans shake hands with their left hand.3. In Asia, people touch strangers when they meet.4. In the Us a “high five” is a way of saying hello.5. A “high five” is a formal gesture.6. Body language is less communicative than spoken or written language.Stage 4 Post-reading Task 6 “You Do I Guess”Stage 5 Summary spoken words words and sentences