(共26张PPT)
Unit 3 On the Move-Developing ideas
单元整体分析
语用知识
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to
1. interpret the information in the bar chart;
2. analyze why the four people started running and the benefits of running to individuals, communities and the world;
3. write a brief story about their favorite runner;
Learning objectives –Running into a better life
Let’s watch a video about the running event in Fuyuan City, China!
What running event is mentioned in the video
What do you know about marathon
lead-in
Things about Marathon
Race Marathon
Distance
Origin
The first modern marathon winner
The talented runner
26 miles and 385 yards (42.195 km)
To commemorate the run of the soldier Pheidippides from the battlefield at Greece to Athens in 490 B.C.
Spiridon Louis
Eliud Kipchoge (the 2016 winner)
Interpret bar chart
collect facts and figures
changes of something over time
title
horizontal side
vertical side
What key information is shown in the chart
The number of participants in China is increasing.
What reasons lie behind the phenomenon
labels
labels
More and more people are pursuing a healthier lifestyle and challenging themselves.
Moreover, marathons can stimulate economic growth and promote the development of the sports industry.
Last but not least, marathons can increase people's enthusiasm for participation in sports and improve their physical fitness.
Reasons:
Running into a Better Life
Why do we choose to run
Running benefits us a lot.
The benefits of running
Physically
Mentally
Interpersonally
Build up the strength
Be good for our eyes
Lose weight
Keep young
Improve the function of heart and lung
Boost confidence
Fight depression
Relieve stress
Meet amazing people
Make friends with the same interest
Brainstorm the benefits of running
What is the genre of the text
Forum(论坛)
What is the text about
Four people share their stories about running.
What is the writing purpose of the text
To call on runners to share their stories about running on the global site.
Read for text features
A group where people exchange opinions on a particular issue.
title
Introduction/Writing purpose
Before running
Never thought about being a runner
His fitness and running improved.
He started running in national competitions and won silver gold.
After running
Running brings him fitness/ physical health
Reason for running
I was born with asthma.
Exercise could improve how his lungs work.
connected with a person’s body
Read for analysis
asthma
It is a lung condition which causes difficulty in breathing.
lungs
The two organs in the chest that you use for breathing.
words
Before running
She didn’t do any exercise- not even any jogging.
She fell in love with running.
She made some running friends.
After running
Running brings her friends.
Running brings connections to the society.
Reason for running
An app – Running Power can list people’s running performance in her social network.
She wanted to see her name in the top 5.
a closely connected group of people
Before running
There was always a new challenge around the corner.
He was stressful and anxious due to his job.
The tension has moved from his mind to his legs.
All his stress disappeared and he is now ready to face new work.
After running
Running brings him psychological health.
Reason for running
To deal with work stress and anxiety.
Something will happen soon.
Something has gone away.
The tension was moved from his mind to his legs.
tension
She has done her best to keep calm but finds herself trembling with tension and indecision.
1. a feeling of worry and anxiety
We need more tension in the wire, so pull it tighter.
2. the state of being tight and stiff
3. a situation when people do not trust each other, which may cause them to attack each other.
What caused the tension between the Soviet Union and The US after the war
words
Do the tension of his mind and the tension of his legs have the same meaning
Read the following sentences and decide which tension has the same meaning.
She participated in the Great Gorilla Run to raise money to save the world’s last remaining gorillas.
She had a fun day and helped to save gorillas.
After running
Running brings her fun.
Running helps protect nature.
Reason for running
run to raise money for sightsavers
run to raise money for cancer research
run to save gorillas
run to end violence against children
Marathon for charity
Race for life
run for cancer research
Watch the video and think about why they run and how running benefits them.
Read for deep thinking
Why do they run
“I ran for my nanny who died of cancer in April.”
“I ran for people with illnesses, especially cancer.”
“I think it is important, because it raises awareness for cancer and other ilnesses. It is a good charity and a good cause.
“It can bring our community all together. It is nice, and everyone is supporting each other.”
“I came first, and it can keep us fit.”
How does running benefits them
Running is not only a way of exerise, but a way to influence each other. By running together, we can bring the focus of the world on us.Thus, running brings more positive influence and makes our world a better place.
The power of running
The diverse benefits of running...
individuals
physical fitness
psychological health
friends
fun
A
the world
Running becomes a way of calling for help to save animals, our communities and the planet.
C
community
more connections
B
summary
Task
Give a talk about a runner you know.
Use the notes to help plan your talk.
Organise your talk following the steps below.
◆ Give details about the runner.
◆ Talk about his/her experience of running.
◆ End by saying how his/ her running benefits individuals, communities or the society.
Present your work
Liu Xiang
Liu Xiang is a former runner for the National Athletic Team of China. He said that he was discovered and selected by the national team at 16, he had trained so hard that he got a gold medal for Men’s 110 hurdles in 2004 Athens Olympics, which was almost the best time of his sports career.
He might never think of such great achievement when he was still a little common boy. His running story influences me a lot. He brought honor to our country, and I will learn from him and trust I could also make a difference as long as I stick to my dream.
Name Liu Xiang, former runner of National Athletic Team of China
Birth July, 13th ,1983, China
Experiences of running Selected by the national team at the age of 16
Won a gold medal for Men’s 110m hurdles in 2004 Athens Olympics with 12.91s
2006 Lausanne track and field super grand prix, broke the record of 12.88s.
Assignment
Read more stories about inspiring runners and exchange your ideas with your partners.
Read at least three stories about inspiring runners.
Write down at least three reasons why they inspire you.
Share with your partners.