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Unit 1 Laughing is good for you
Project
Teaching aims:
After this clastudents, the students will be able to:
1. have a good understanding of the two short plays;
2. use what they learned in this unit to analyze the play;
3. form groups to discuss and prepare their own performances.
Teaching procedures:
Step 1 Lead in
Q: What have we talked about in this unit up till now?
—laughter, stand-up, performing and acting, dramas, crosstalk
We have talked a lot about laughter, performing and dramas. Now you have a chance to experience dramas for yourselves.
Step 2 Reading and analyzing
1.The invisible bench
a) Ask the Students to read the script and then ask them some questions.
① Is there a bench in the courtyard?
—No
② What does the word “invisible” mean?
—That cannot be seen
③ Is this a comedy? Why or why not?
—Yes. Because actors use body language to perform, which makes the audience laugh with a surprising and amusing ending.
④ In which style of stand-up is this play, observational, prop, physical or I mpressionist?
—Physical. They use their bodies to make jokes.
b) After the Students understand the play well, ask them: “If we want to put on this short play, what should we prepare?”
Script,drector , actors and actress, stage (lights, microphones)
2.The important paper
a) Ask the Students to read the script and then ask them some questions
① How many characters are there in the play?
—Three. The king, the queen and the servant.
② Who do you think is the main character/ hero in the play?
—The king.
③ What does the King actually want?
—Toilet paper.
④ Why are the others unable to understand him?
—Because he is the king, important paper may mean very important official documents for him.
⑤ In what style of stand-up comedy is this play?
— Prop—toilet paper and some other papers
⑥ How does the playwright(剧作家) make the play funny?
—The playwright（剧作家）uses a play upon words—— important paper and toilet paper--- to make people laugh.
b) After the Students understand the play well, ask them: “If we want to put on this short play, what should we prepare?”
Script, Director, Actors and actress, Toilet paper & other paper, Throne, Costumes, Stage (lights, microphones, scenery)
3.check the answers to the exercises on the exercise book.(P3V;P16一；二)
Step 3 Planning and preparing
1. Ask the Students to discuss in groups the following questions, which will help them to carry out the project. Ask them to write down their plans.
• Which play do you want to put on？
• Who will play each character? Who will be the director?
• What kind of scenery will need? Who will make it?
• Will you need props? Who will find them?
• Will you need costumes? Who will make them?
• Where and how often will you practise?
2. Ask some groups to report them idea about the project. The teacher may give some suggestions in this step.
Step 4 Homework
Ask the Students to prepare and practice their plays.

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