(
课件网) 北京市中小学空中课堂 Unit 2 Sports and Fitness Lesson 1 The underdog Do you know who he is Tyrone Bogues Lead-in The shortest player in NBA history and one of the fastest players on the court. A special basketball player... Tyrone Bogues He is so short but he plays well. Pre-reading What do you think an underdog is？ 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 Task: continuation writing para. 1: Suddenly, a player and I crashed into each other. para. 2: I had to leave the court to rest. Instead, Paul jumped up and rushed onto the court. ——— ——— Read part1 and predict what happened next. Then finish the continuation writing task. Six Key Elements Guiding Questions Evidence from the Text Setting When and Where does the story take place Characters Who is the story about Conflict What is the main problem or challenge Rising Plot What key events build up the story Climax What is the turning point Resolution How is the conflict resolved Task 1: Read for the six key elements Six Key Elements Guiding Questions Answers Evidence from the Text Setting When and Where does the story take place Time: This season, especially this week. Place: The school basketball court; in front of the TV. "...playing on the court which was next to our building..." "This week, The Lions were playing..." Six Key Elements Guiding Questions Answers Characters Who is the story about Main Characters: The narrator ("I", a fan of LeBron James) Paul (a fan of Bogues, 1.6m tall, a substitute player) Supporting Characters: The Coach The Bears (the opposing team) Mentioned Inspiration: - Tyrone Bogues Read Part 1 and find the related information about Paul. Tyrone Bogues 1.6metres tall The Lions A basketball replacement Name: Height: Team: Favorite player Job: Paul Read Part 1 again and underline Paul’s advantages and disadvantages as a basketball player. 1.love for basketball 2.practice more 3.have an inspiration 4.be determined 5.have real skills 6.work hard 7.have a strong desire Advantages: 1.be short 2.be a replacement Disadvantages: Six Key Elements Guiding Questions Answers Evidence from the Text Conflict What is the main problem or challenge Paul, despite his hard work and passion, never gets a chance to play in games because he is short and the coach is unsure of him. Now, the team faces a very strong opponent. "However, Paul didn't get a chance." "...The Bears, a team whose record this season had been perfect." Six Key Elements Guiding Questions Answers Evidence from the Text Rising Plot What key events build up the story 1.Paul uses Bogues as his inspiration and practices intensely. 2. He tried out many times just to make the team. 3. He remains on the bench as a substitute. 4. The crucial game against the undefeated Bears is introduced. "Paul knew that... he had to practise more." "Paul had to try out many times..." Six Key Elem ... ...
