Language教案
step 3 discussion of emoticons
an emoticon is presented on the screen. two questions “we often see this while chatting on line or in our text messages, what does it stand for? could you give some other examples of emoticons?” are raised on the screen as well. students are encouraged to utter their ideas freely. and the teacher really should appreciate their answers and the opportunity to learn from the students.
more emoticons are presented on the screen to let students guess or tell the meaning of them. this can also be involved in the competition if the teacher wants it to be interesting.
【設計說明】網絡及手機短信中的表情符號是學生們生活中較為流行的一種語言形式，對這一學生熟知的語言現象的討論，有助于拉近語言與學生間的距離，更有助于充分調動學生的學習積極性。
step 4 discussion on other forms of languages
tell students that a language is not only something that can be spoken or typed. show them a picture of sign language on the book. give a short introduction of the meaning of the gesture. present more pictures of sign language and get students to guess their meaning.
【設計說明】介紹語言不僅僅包含可書寫和可言說的形式，還有手勢等形式。簡單介紹同一手勢在不同國家和文化中蘊含的意義不同，在激發學生學習熱情的同時，加強了文化的輸入，和跨文化交際意識的培養。
step 5 introduction of braille
deaf people can use sign language to communicate. ask students “how can blind people read the language in the books?” present a picture of braille alphabet on the screen. ask students to feel the dots on their cash if possible.
【設計說明】與學生討論盲文。簡單介紹盲文的字母表。如果條件允許，可以讓學生通過感覺人民幣上的盲文標識，對盲文有一個感性的認識。幫助學生體會殘疾人學習生活的不便，鼓勵他們要努力學習。
step 6 discussion on communication between animals
raise the question “do you believe animals can also speak languages?” let students express their idea about communication between animals.
【設計說明】人類只是這顆蔚藍色星球居民的一份子，人類用語言交流，那么動物呢？讓學生從已有的實際知識出發，加以適當的想象，闡述他們的觀點。人類發展的步伐永遠需要想象力這對翅膀的推動，在這里，讓我們的學生暢所欲言吧。
step 7 discussion of other ways of changing information
present a few pictures of some beautiful dancers in the silent world. ask the students “have you ever been shocked by the magnificent performance?” raise the topic of other ways in which people can exchange their messages. for example “smoke signals and fire signals and etc.” students are allowed to discuss the topic in groups and present their ideas according to the brainchild of their discussion.