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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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