Lesson 3: Getting to the Top Subject English Grade Level Senior High School, Grade 1 Total Lessons: 3 Textbook NCEP Senior High School English, Book 1 Lesson Type Reading Class Lesson 3 Text Analysis Text Analysis This lesson, "Getting to the Top," is from Unit 2 of the NCEP Senior High School English textbook. It focuses on the challenges and sacrifices professional athletes make to achieve success. The text is written from the perspective of an Olympic athlete, discussing the personal and social costs of pursuing excellence in sports. The article highlights themes such as determination, sacrifice, and the psychological pressures faced by athletes. This lesson aims to develop students' reading comprehension skills, critical thinking, and ability to analyze and discuss complex issues. Student Analysis Students at this level have a basic understanding of English and are familiar with reading texts of moderate length. They have some knowledge of sports and athletes but may lack a deeper understanding of the sacrifices and pressures involved. Students are generally motivated but may struggle with more complex vocabulary and abstract concepts. They benefit from interactive activities that engage them in discussion and reflection. Lesson Objectives 1. Students will be able to identify the main ideas and supporting details in the text. 2. Students will be able to evaluate the sacrifices and benefits of being a professional athlete. 3. Students will be able to express their opinions and support their views with evidence from the text. 4. Students will be able to apply appropriate language structures to discuss the topic. Key Points and Difficulties Key Points 1. Understanding the main ideas and supporting details of the text. 2. Analyzing the author's perspective and the reasons behind their actions. 3. Evaluating the sacrifices and benefits of being a professional athlete. Difficulties 1. Interpreting complex vocabulary and abstract concepts. 2. Formulating and supporting opinions with evidence from the text. 3. Engaging in meaningful discussions and debates about the topic. Teaching Methods and Preparation Teaching Methods Issue based teaching, context inquiry, cooperative inquiry, lecture method Teaching Aids Textbook, multimedia projector, handouts Teaching Procedures Teacher Activities Student Activities Warm up and Introduction Activate Prior Knowledge (1) Greet the students and introduce the topic of the lesson: "Getting to the Top." (2) Ask students to brainstorm and list famous athletes they admire and why. (3) Write some key phrases on the board: "push oneself to the limits," "give up everything for the sport," "live one's life to extremes," "be willing to do the extra little bit," "be totally focused on the sport," "strive for greatness." (4) Divide students into pairs and ask them to discuss the questions using the provided phrases. (5) Invite a few pairs to share their discussions with the class. Set the Context (1) Introduce the article by ... ...
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