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Unit 2

What is happiness to you? Part One

Teaching Design 第一部分

教学设计

Aims and requirements ♦ Read an interview and two essays about happiness ♦ Listen to friend talk about problems and solutions ♦ Talk about the gymnast Sang Lan ♦ Write an article for a website offering advice Procedures

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Welcome to the Unit Step 1: Brainstorming

A flash appreciation

Boys and girls, good morning (good afternoon). Are you in a good mood today? Let’s enjoy a flash together. What kind of sports can you see in the picture? How do you find the flash? (In the flash, we can see people of different ages take weightlifting exercise and some funny or interesting mistakes or accidents happen during the course of exercise. They make us burst into laughter) Picture-talking

What are people doing in each picture?

How do they feel? (excited, happy, thrilled)

What is the definition of happiness?

What are the things that make one happy?

Different people have different understanding of happiness. To some people, it means an easy life, a good job, money; to some, it may be helping others, contributions to one’s country......

How do you understand happiness? What are your hobbies? And what do you do when you feel unhappy?

Step 2: Sharing information Open your books to Page 17. Let’s share information about each picture on this page with each other. 1. Study the six pictures

Picture 1

Creating things Do you like drawing? When and how did you begin to develop this interest? What does this hobby bring to you?

(Whenever I feel upset and want to escape from everything, I like to go into my bedroom and take up my paints and brushes. It's so wonderful--all my thoughts and ideas can be expressed in my pictures.) What other things mean 'being creative' to you? (Thinking of different solutions to solve 第

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problems, expressing myself in my own ways and making new things.) Picture 2

Doing exciting things What are exciting things to you? (like white-water surfing or bungee jumping.) Why do people like exciting things? They bring lots of fun and help people forget all the troubles and worries. Picture 3

Reading Do you like reading?

Does reading make one happy? Why? It is really enjoyable when reading especially in a peaceful and quiet environment. Sometimes we are so absorbed by the characters in the book and their stories that we forget all about the outside world. Through reading, we gain knowledge and our horizons are broadened. Picture 4

Playing sport Which are your favorable sports?

It's a really good way to make friends, keep fit and relax. Picture 5

Spending time with family Do you enjoy spending time with your family? When you feel happy or unhappy, do you talk to them about your problems and achievements? Family is important to everyone. It's a perfect time to talk to your family about your problems. They can give you good advice and make you confident. They are also happy for the achievements you made. Picture 6

Learning new things Have you ever been to a natural history museum? Why do people like museum? In a museum, we can find out more information than we can just through reading books. Visiting these kinds of places can give us a real insight into history. What other ways do you think may help you learn more new things? (Surfing the Internet and talking to different people.) 2. Talk about each picture and exchange opinions with your partner. Which things do you often do and like to do?

Why do you feel happy when doing these? Step 3: Discussion

Work in groups of 4 to discuss the three questions and then report the answers to the whole class.

1. What are things that make everyone happy? There are some things in life that make us feel happy. For example, as a small child, something as simple as getting some sweets is enough to make him or her into a happy child. As a student, passing an exam can make him or her feel on top of the world. For an adult, getting a great new job or traveling to different parts of the world are some of the happiest times. 2. What are the things which make you happy? Eating a hearty meal, getting some new clothes, having enough money for something I really want, reading a great book, watching a really good film, making a new friend or making up with my friends after an argument.

3. If you had a friend who was unhappy, how would you try to help him or her? In this case, I will try to be a good listener and understand what has made him or her so upset. Offer some advice if necessary. Invite him to go outside for a walk or go shopping together to cheer him up

Step 4: Homework Writing an article On happiness. Prepare the reading part.

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