1. Actually, minions is really popular.

2. It is expected to become the biggest animated film ever.
By earning 123 million yuan during its release on Sept. 13, the “Minions” has set a new record for animated film at the Chinese box office.
It is expected to become the biggest animated film ever.
many fans have developed an illness called “minions madness”.
"Minions Madness"

3. Tip: Skimming (略读) with the help of Title & Beginning & Ending
Aims of reading newspapers
Reading for vocabulary
Reading for grammar
Reading for information
Reading for understanding …
Tip: Skimming (略读) with the help of Title & Beginning & Ending
What do you want to learn while reading newspapers? Discuss in pairs. Generally speaking, in which part can we find the most important information? Skim the passage and underline the Topic sentence .
Topic sentence of the passage
What has made these minions so globally popular?

4. TIP: Scanning (寻读) with the help of KEY WORDS
1. What is the most important reason for the minions’ popularity?
TIP: Scanning (寻读) with the help of KEY WORDS
Their silliness is what mostly counts.
2. Which one of the following can show the minions’ silliness best?
A. Their size is small and their voices are funny.
B. Every time they serve a master, the master is killed off.
C. Unlike Walt Disney's usual lovable creatures, they all long to work for evil masters.
D. The color yellow has a special role.
Now let’s come to some details. To answer this question, it is unnecessary to read the whole passage. How did you discover the answer in such a short time? Which word in this sen is the key word? If we can find it in the passage, we can find the answer as well. Scan the passage quickly and tell me which one shows the minions’ silliness best.

5. Minions’ U____ Attributes Unique
Minions’ Attributes
Minions’ U____ Attributes
Unique
Their size is small and their voices are funny.
Every time they serve a master, the master is killed off.
silliness
A group of innocent, overenthusiastic kids with a misguided sense of hero worship
C. Unlike Walt Disney's usual lovable creatures, they all long to work for evil masters.
D. The color yellow has a special role.
Now let’s have a look at C & D. class, focus on the underlined part. Which word do you think is the key word? Well, why do …what’s the role of the color yellow. The encircled key words will help you. As we see, the words in blue are minions’ attributes. They are special and can be found only in minions. That’s why we call them “unique” attributes. It is Minions’ unique attributes that have helped them win over so many fans. What’s more, their attitude to happiness is really admired.
Color of hope, joy and optimism

6. Because they are happy every day. “Are you happy today
Because they are happy every day. “Are you happy today?” We hope we can be happy like minions. But what is “happiness? Let’s come to passage two--happiness

7. Reading for understanding
Because they are happy every day. “Are you happy today?” We hope we can be happy like minions. But what is “happiness? Let’s come to passage two--happiness

8. Meaning of “happiness” efinition
D of “happiness”
Meaning of “happiness”
efinition
“The capacity for enjoyment”
= The more we can enjoy what we have, the happier we are.
Changing happiness
For KIDS: happiness is ___________.
For TEENAGERS: happiness is ___________.
For ADULTS: happiness is ___________.
unreserved
What is the meaning of happiness in the author opinion? In which para? In para. 5 we can’t find the jey word “meaning” but we can find another key word to replace “meaning”. That is definition. Can you borrow a sen in para 5 to explain “the capacity of happiness” However, happiness changes as we grow older. Use 3 adjs tp describe happiness in different people’s mind. That’s why we say… so what can we do to get happiness according to Psychologists and Does the author agree?
conditional
complicated
When we get older, happiness…
happiness gets rarer.

9. Ways to get happiness Disagreement
According to psychologists, the thing that makes us happy is _________
_____________________________________.
a mix of
enjoyable leisure time and satisfying work
Disagreement
Does the author agree? The author uses two positive examples. Read para. 6 & 7 and discover what made me and grandma happy?
Positive example (Para. 6):
What satisfied my grandma was that ________________________________________.
She had a network of close friends and family

10. Negative example (Para. 7):
People who equal happiness with wealth and success are more likely to ________.
A. consider pressure blocking their way
B. stress their right to happiness too much
C. be at a loss to make correct choices
D. get happiness in an easy way
Besides the positive examples, the author also uses a negative example in para. 8. please read para. 8 and choose the best answer. In fact, sometimes, wealth and success cannot always bring us happiness, but a tragedy instead. So, in short, how to get happiness? Let’s read the last para together. So in conclusion, what can we learn from the passage?

11. Conclusion What can be concluded from the passage?
A. Happiness lies between the positive and the negative.
B. Each man is the master of his own life.
C. Success leads to happiness.
D. A man who is content will be happy.
But as we mentioned at the beginning, it seems that teenagers are more likely to be happy than adults.

12. HAPPINESS Adult: Happiness is a big house.
Teen: But in fact, it means a warm ________.
Adult: Happiness is a wealthy family.
Teen: But in fact, it means a healthy ________.
Adult: Happiness is a comfortable life.
Teen: But in fact, it means a strong ________.
Adult: Happiness is a quick mind.
Teen: It means a positive ________ towards life.
family
life
Not only can we have happiness, but also we should give happiness.
mind
attitude

13. Happiness is like a kiss. We must
share it to enjoy it.
Part 1:
In my opinion, happiness means _______.
Part 2:
Share an experience of your own happiness.
Part 3:
In conclusion, _____________.
As your teacher, your friend, your brother, here is my promise to happiness.

14. T. King: If you lose your way, I’m still here to stay
T. King: If you lose your way, I’m still here to stay! Class, I hope you are ________ every day!
HAPPY
As for me, happiness means having you guys with me all the time. And as your teacher, your friend, your brother, this is my promise to happiness.

15. Share your understanding of “happiness” with others.
HOMEWORK
Share your understanding of “happiness” with others.
Do a kind deed or speak a kind word to make your friends or family members happy.