Transcript Chapter 5 Bumps and Personalities
Chapter 5
Bumps and Personalities
Reading
Warm up
• Look at the picture on p. 51.
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How can the practice help people?
Boost the
immune system
Decrease
anxiety
and
depression
Reduce
asthma
and
allergy problems
Pre-reading Activity
p. 52
•
Discuss these questions.
1. What do the
eyes
of the person in the picture tell you?
2. How does the
shape of a person’s face
tell you about the person?
3. Do people have
different
shaped heads? What does a person’s
head shape
tell you about the person?
Predicting
p. 52 1. Which parts of the head and face do you associate with each of the following characteristics ?
1. _____ nose 2. _____ lips a. curiosity b. self-confidence 3. _____ eyes c. decisiveness 4. _____ shape of face d. creativity 5. _____ eyebrows e. pride
2. Read through the passage from p. 53 to p. 54 to find out the answer. (
2 minutes
) 3. Compare your answers with your partners.
4. Check your answers.
a. curiosity b. self-confidence c. decisiveness d. creativity e. pride
Reading Activity
pp. 53-54
• Work as a
group
.
• Task 1: Read p. 53, paragraphs 2-3 • Task 2: Read p. 53, last paragraph ~ p. 54, 1st paragraph • Prepare to
answer questions
.
the teacher’s
•
Task 1:
a.
Draw
a person’s face (
front or side view
). b. c.
Add
some parts, such as a pointed nose, to the face.
Explain
what kind of
personality
a person with the physical feature, such as pointed nose, may have. (Refer to p. 53)
•
Task 2:
a.
Draw
a human head (
side view
) with 40 bumps.
b. c.
Color
the bumps mentioned in the reading text (pp.53-54).
Explain
the relationship between the bumps and a person’s talents or character.
Compare your picture with the one on page59.
Vocabulary
p. 54
•
Meaning
1. What are the meanings of the underlined words?
Circle
the letter of each correct answer.
2. Compare your answers
with your partners.
1.
a
2.
a 3.
b
4.
b
5.
c Answer
7.
a
8.
d
9.
b
Vocabulary
pp. 55-56
• Word Building
Complete the sentences
with the correct form of the word
in capital letters.
1. DECIDE
a.
v.
A person who can choose quickly and doesn’t b. Arched eyebrows are said to indicate someone who
2. COURAGE n.
a. A person who is brave is also _________.
b. A bum behind your ear is said to be a sign of _________.
3. SCIENCE n.
a. Many _________ thought Dr. Gall’s research was ridiculous.
b. It was difficult to find _________ proof for Dr. Gall’s theories.
Comprehension
pp. 56-58 •
Looking for the Main Ideas
1. Physiognomists believe that ________.
c. physical features reveal personality
2. Phrenologists ________.
3.
d. study bumps on the head to determine character traits
Dr. Gall’s ideas ________.
a. were at first not accepted by other doctors
•
Looking for Details
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2. The ancient Greeks compared the human face to those of animals.
T
head.
F
5. Physiognomists study the shape of the head, face, and body.
people are self-confident.
physiognomy.
8.
people.
F
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Making Inferences & Drawing Conclusions
1. Why did the Greeks compare humans to animals?
They wanted to understand human behavior better.
2. Why did Dr. Gall want to study phrenology?
He was looking for a scientific way of explaining personality.
3.
Why did other doctors ridicule Dr. Gall’s research?
They didn’t believe his theory.
4. Why did Dr. Gall die a poor and bitter man ?
Other doctors ridiculed him and he couldn’t get a good job.
5. What might a physiognomist say about someone with a long nose, thin eyebrows, and almond-shaped eyes?
A pysiognomist might say that the person is not practical and does not think clearly , because those physical characteristics indicate curiosity , indecisiveness , and an artistic nature .
Writing
Model Essay
pp. 61-62 • Read the essay written by a student.
•
Underline
the
thesis statement topic sentence
and the in each of the body paragraph.
•
Discuss how
conclusion.
the student write the • Compare your answers.
Answer
Thesis statement:
I was born under the sign Virgo and I believe I have some of the characteristics of people born under this sign.
Topic sentence:
1st body paragraph
One example of a good trait of a Virgo that I have is patience
2nd body paragraph
Another example of a trait that I have, which is typical of a Virgo, is ambition.
3rd body paragraph
Finally, like anyone, Virgos have some bad traits, too.
Conclusion:
(1) Summary of the main points My
patience
and
ambition
gave me the confidence….
(2) A final comment Because I…, I think
I will someday be very successful
….
Organizing
pp. 63-64 •
In an
example essay
….
1. Each paragraph gives an example to support the
thesis statement
.
Student Essay (pp.61-62): thesis statement
I was born under the sign Virgo and I believe I have
some of the characteristics
of people born under this sign.
Find more transitions from your textbook!
2. To give examples,
transitions
are used
at the beginning of each of the body paragraphs
.
1st body paragraph
One example of
patience
2nd body paragraph
Another example of
typical of a Virgo,] is ambition.
3rd body paragraph
Finally
, like anyone, Virgos have some bad traits, too.
• If your last example is the most important:
The most important example The most significant / interesting example
of
noun phrase
is
3.1 In the body paragraphs, you may use other
specific examples sentence
.
to support your
topic
1st body paragraph
One example of a good trait of a Virgo that I have is patience
. …I have also found that patience helps me in a lot of things.
For example
, ….
3.2 Use the following
words and phrases
to introduce
examples in the body paragraphs
: For example , it helps me to study when the lesson For instance , I like everything to be neat and tidy.
I am very patient with people, too. For example, I am patient with children and senior.
I am very patient with people, too
, e.g.,
children and senior.
Exercise 1
•
Possible answers
1. for example 2. For instance 3. for example
Writing Assignment
pp. 65-66 • 1.
2.
3.
4.
Choose one topic.
Describe some of your good and / or bad traits. Give specific examples of these traits.
Describe yourself according to the characteristics of your
astrological sign
.
Describe a person you know or would like to know, using examples of two or three character traits.
Describe the character of a famous person, using examples of his or her dominant character traits.
Procedures
1. Pre-writing Brainstorming techniques (p. 208) 2. Outlining
a.
Step 1: Write your thesis statement Step 2: Pick the best examples of strong character traits (from the brainstorming activity) Step 3: Begin each paragraph with a transition
(p. 63)
showing example.
b. Essay outline
(p. 22) 3. Write a rough draft
4.
Revise your rough draft
Your partner (peer editor) will use the
checklist
to help you revise your draft!
5. Edit your essay
Your partner (peer editor) will help you correct your
spelling
,
punctuation
,
vocabulary
, and
grammar
(use
editing symbols on p. 207
).
6.
Type your final draft and turn it in on July 23 / July 27
HW Assignments
Class 1: July 16, Mon.
• Review pp. 53-54: Check any new words • Preview pp. 63-64:
Quiz
on
July 18
.
• Self-study 3: Chapter 14
Class 2: July 18, Wed.
• Review pp. 53-54: Check any new words • Preview pp. 63-64:
Quiz
on
July 23
.
• Self-study 3: Chapter 14
Class 1: July 18, Wed.
1. Self-study 3: Chapter 14
2. Vocabulary quiz
(dictation & multiple choice) :
July 23
Chapter 5 & Self-study 3 3. Preview Chapter 11, pp. 137-138
4. Writing assignment
: Outline due on
July 23
Class 2: July 23, Mon.
1. Self-study 3: Chapter 14
2. Vocabulary quiz
(dictation & multiple choice) :
July 25
Chapter 5 & Self-study 3 3. Preview Chapter 11, pp. 137-138
4. Writing assignment
: Outline due on
July 25