The First Period Speaking humourcrosstalkclownfunny storycomedycomediantongue twisterStep 1. Lead -in magic A Chinese tongue twister: 扁担长，板凳宽，扁担没有板凳宽，板凳没有扁担长。 扁担绑在板凳上，板凳不让扁担绑在板凳上，扁担偏要绑在板凳上。Step 2. Enjoy humour 1. Betty bought some butter , but the butter was bitter, so she bought better butter to make the bitter butter better.2. I wish to wish the wish you wish to wish, but if you wish the wish the witch wishes, I won’t wish the wish you wish to wish.3. If white chalk chalks white on a black blackboard, will black chalk chalk black on a white whiteboard then? Three English tongue twisters: What is happening?Is it funny or not? And why ? Step 3. DialogueI will… I plan/ want to…I’m going to… I wish… I intend to… I’ve decided (not) to…I hope to … I mean to…I hope not … ListeningReadingSummaryUseful expressions for intentions and plans: Step 4. Practice1 、 Work in pairs2 、 SituationMay Day is coming .Please ask your friend about his/her plans during the seven-day holiday.I will… I plan/ want to…I’m going to… I wish… I intend to… I’ve decided (not) to…I hope to … I mean to…I hope not … Useful expressions for intentions and plans: Step 5 WritingMake up a funny story or dialogue, using the expressions for intentions and plans. Step 6. HomeworkPreview the next period.And look for more information about humour in your spare time.
