Unit 2 Lesson 1 The Underdog(Reading) Learning aims: To read for general understanding and specific information. To learn some good qualities from Paul. Step1 Lead-in 1.Do they have common points 2.What do you think an underdog is Choose the correct option. A. a dog that is defeated by other dogs B. an athlete who seems to have little chance to win C. a company that never wins Step2 Fast reading 任务1：读Part1第一二段，找出以下关于Paul的信息 Name: _____ Team:_____ Favorite player:_____ Height(身高):_____ Step3 Careful reading 任务2：读Part1第二三段，找出不同人对Paul的态度 供选词：confident doubtful self-aware(自知的） Evidence(证据)（教材原句） Attitudes(态度) to Paul Paul (para2) Paul knew that 1. _____ _____ 2._____ Our coach (para3) Our coach 3._____ _____ 4._____ Everyone (para3) Everyone knew 5._____ _____ 6._____ 任务3：读Part1第二三段，找出Paul的优势和劣势。(教材原句) Disadvantages(劣势)(para2)： _____ Advantages(优势)(para3)： _____ From Part 1, I can see that Paul had his disadvantages, he ... But he also had the following advantages, … 任务4：读Part1第四段，找出以下基本信息. When : Which teams : 任务5：读Part2，找出事件对应教练的反应及态度 供选词：Negative(消极的) worried Hopeful Proud /excited Hesitant(犹豫的) Events事件 The Coach’s reaction 教练的反应 The Coach’s attitude 教练的态度 My knee hurt and couldn’t play anymore. We’ve 1._____ 2._____ What about Paul Paul 3. _____ 4._____ Let me try, coach! I won’t let you down！ OK, 5._____ 6._____ Paul jumped and rushed onto the court. It’s 7. _____ 8._____ The team had won by 2 points. He hit 9._____ _____ 10._____ Step4 Post-reading 任务6：讨论Paulr如何从The underdog变成The overdog(占优势者) e.g. In my opinion, only by _____ can I win my place one day. (grasps the chance / has confidence / teammates’ support / has a passion / works very hard / never give up) Step5 Summary Never judge a book by its cover. God helps those who help themselves. Life is like a game. Keep trying, and you will earn your place some day. Step6 Homework Activity : Act out Part2(Group work) Make a short script and act it out ! Casts: Paul: 1 student Coach: 1 student Doctor:1 student writer :1 student Another player: 1 student Voiceover(旁白): 1 student
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