一、教学内容
本课时着眼于文本的信息梳理和整体理解，通过问题引导学生梳理为什么郎平和乔丹是masters，他们树立了什么样的榜样，在此基础上让学生运用所学语言谈论自己心目中的体育明星。
二、课时目标
In this class, you will
1. predict the content of the text with the help of titles and pictures;
2. figure out the achievements and qualities of Lan Ping and Michael Jordan and form opinions about successful athletes;
3. use the words and expressions you learnt in this class to introduce another "living legend" you admire
三、教学过程
Activity 1 Activating background information about sports stars(PPT 3)
1. Talk about favorite sports stars with given pictures.
T: Who is your favorite sports player Why
（free-talking）
T: Today we are going to learn two of them. Let’s turn to page 38.
[设计意图] 借助图片，由学生谈论自己喜爱的体育明星入手，引出主题背景，激活学生已知信 息，并引导自主提问，形成阅读期待。
Activity 2: Reading the title, subtitle & the picture to predict the main idea of the passage.
（本活动为实现课时教学目标1作铺垫。）
T: before we start reading, let’s look at the title, subtitle & the picture. What’s the passage mainly about
S: Living Legends
T: very good. What’s a legend A legend is someone who is famous and admired for being extremely good at doing something. (PPT 4)
And when we say sb is a “living legend”, we always mean that sb is famous long into the future, just like an ancient story that have survived until today. (PPT 5)
And some of you may notice the picture. What’s it about
S: Sports.
T: so we can know that maybe the text is about some great sports people alive today.
Sometimes when you don’t know the meaning of words, you can find them in the text. May I have your attention to the lead part There is also an explanation about living legends of sports. (could you please read out the answer please. )
S: They must be athletes who are masters in their sports and also set good examples for others.
T: Thank you. That’s it. And there are also to subtitles. Lang Ping and Michael Jordan. So the text may be about the two famous persons.
So far, we haven’t read the text, but we already know what the text is about with the help of the title, subtitle, lead paragraph & the picture. Here is the reading skill I want to let you know today —— that is “make predictions” ：Look at the pictures and think about the content before reading. This helps you to relate what you read to what you already know and to understand the new text.
Activity 3: Reading to get related information about the two sports star
本活动旨在通过快速阅读落实课时教学目标2。
T: I believe most of you know the two successful athletes more or less and want to know more about them. Now let’s read the text together and find out what you learn from the text.
(students reading together)
So what have you learnt about lang ping
Athlete What have you learnt
Lang Ping In the 2015 World Cup, the team that Lang Ping had built was falling apart. One of the best players had been injured, and the team captain had to leave because of heart problem. Lang Ping didn't lose heart but led the team to become world champions.
What about MJ？
Athlete What have you learnt
Michael Jordan The secret to his success is learning from his failures. His quote is"I can accept failure; everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying".
T: What a great athlete! After a brief understanding of these two successful athletes, here are 6 sentences about them. Please read the text and decide what is stated in the text(S), what can be inferred(I), and what you know to be true from the experience(E).
This is the activity 2 of page 39.
_____ Lang Ping won several championships before she became a coach.
_____ Lang Ping believed that her young players could win.
_____ Many people in China and the US love Coach Lang.
_____ Michael Jordan is loved by basketball fans around the world.
_____ Before people saw Michael Jordan play, they did not know that basketball could be played that way.
_____ Michael Jordan believes that it is important to help others.
T : finished Let’s go through them one by one.
① Lang Ping won several championships before she became a coach.
（I） we can infer from line 1 : As a player; Lang Ping brought honour and glory to her country.
② Lang Ping believed that her young players could win.
（S） yes, it is stated in the text. She had faced difficulties before, and she knew that her young players could win if they worked together as a team.(Linel4)
③ Many people in China and the US love Coach Lang.
（I） it can also be inferred from line 5. As a person, Lang Ping is loved by fans at home and abroad.(Line5)
④ Michael Jordan is loved by basketball fans around the world.
（E） Have you read any words stating or implying this sentence Actually, no. But we know it it true from our experience, so the answer is E.
⑤ Before people saw Michael Jordan play, they did not know that basketball could be played that way.
（I） It is inferred from line 2. The player who became known as "Air Jordan" changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps (Line2)
⑥ Michael Jordan believes that it is important to help others.
（I） We can also infer from the text. The Boys and Girls Club which he started in Chicago has been helping young people since 1996. (Linel5)
Have you got all the correct answers Let’s explore more about these 2 great athletes. And now please read the text again and answer the questions. it is the activity 3 on page 39.
1 How was Lang Ping's determination tested in the 2015 World Cup
2What examples does the writer use to describe Lang Ping
3What does the first sentence in the paragraph introducing Michael Jordan mean
4Why does the writer mention "the final seconds of a game"
Have you finished let’s take the answers.
1 How was Lang Ping's determination tested in the 2015 World Cup
Her determination was tested because the team lost two important players.
2 What examples does the writer use to describe Lang Ping
The writer uses examples of Lang Pings determination to describe her: When her team had problems at the World Cup, she still managed to lead them to become world champions.
3 What does the first sentence in the paragraph introducing Michael Jordan mean
It means when Michael Jordan jumped in the air; it felt like time had slowed down, because his amazing skills were almost like magic.
4 Why does the writer mention "the final seconds of a game"
Because in basketball this is an important time where one team could win with a few points at the last moment.
[设计意图] 学生自主提问和教师提问引导相结合，在兴趣及问题的引领下进行整体阅读，读后师生共同讨论问题的答案，教师适时处理部分生词，获取文本有关郎平和乔丹的信息。
Activity 4: Sum up the information about Lang Ping with the table
T: And I think through reading, all of you have a better understanding about Lang Ping and Michael Jordan, let’s fill in the table about Lang Ping according to the text.
Living Legends Masters Good examples
Lang Ping As a ...player As a ...coach As a ...person determination courage confidence...
T: Why is Lang Ping a living legend of sports
The reason why Lang Ping is called the living legend of sports is that she never gives up whenever she meet difficulties. Her determination and courage set a good example to teenagers. Moreover, her confidence to win can also inspire teenagers to learn from her.
[设计意图] 运用表格引导学生概括总结有关郎平的信息，帮助学生深入理解传奇体育明星的标准。同时，为学生自主探究乔丹为什么是体育传奇人物做好铺垫。
Activity 5: Exploring detailed information about Michael Jordan
本活动旨在通过学生自主探究落实课时教学目标1、2和3。
1. Read the paragraph of Michael Jordan and complete the following table.
T: We have got to know why Lang Ping is a living legend. Now read and find out why Michael Jordan is a living legend on your own by completing the following table.
His mental strength made him unique. The secret to success is learning from his failures. He practised harder and never gave up. What's more, he has learnt to share his success with others to help young people.
[设计意图] 学生围绕体育传奇人物的标准，自主阅读，自主理解、梳理、归纳文本信息，体验文本的写作思路。
1. Sort out detailed information about Michael Jordan.
(1) Understand the transitional sentence.
Q: Which part is about Michael Jordan as a master Which part is about the example he set
(2) Focus on why Michael Jordan is a master.
Q1: How does the author describe his impressive skills
Q2: How do you understand “time seemed to stand still”
T: When Jordan jumped up high in the sky, people present were amazed at his performance. People were holding their breath enjoying his performance. Time seemed to stop at that time.
Q3: What does “graceful” mean
(3) Focus on what good examples Michael Jordan set.
Q4. Which sentence do you think best describes his mental strength
T: “In the final seconds of a game, Jordan always seemed to find a way to win.”
Q5. Which words is important in the sentence in describing his mental strength Why
T: “Final seconds”. It shows that Jordan never stops trying and can always save the day at the last moment, when most people usually give up.
Q6: How do you understand “unique”
Q7: What can we learn from Michael Jordan
[设计意图] 在该环节中，首先通过问题引导学生关注段落的过渡句，理清文本的结构。然后通过问题2至3体会文本是如何描写乔丹高超的篮球技术，体会语言表达的特色。接着，通过问题5和6理解乔丹所展示出的独特精神力量。最后用问题7对乔丹的品质进行提炼。该环节同样运用问题链的形式帮助学生梳理文本信息，体会语言，训练学生的逻辑思维。
Activity 6 Discussing and recommending
本活动是综合性活动，主要为了落实课时教学目标3，同时为了巩固落实课时的其他目标。
1. Sum up what has been learned.
Q: What have you learned about Lang Ping and Michael Jordan in this class
2. Recommend their own living legends of sports.
T: Work in groups to choose your own living legend of sports and give the reasons of your choice.
[设计意图]师生共同回顾文本的内容，帮助学生巩固所学的内容。在此基础上，学生通过小组活动讨论选择自己喜欢的传奇体育明星并说明理由，在拓展表达中内化所学的语言，形成对体育传奇人物的评判标准。同时也为下一课时的语言学习做好准备。(共19张PPT)
Book 1 Unit 3 Sports and Fitness
Reading & Thinking
Learning Objectives
In this class, you will
1. predict the content of the text with the help of titles and pictures;
2. figure out the achievements and qualities of Lan Ping and Michael Jordan and form opinions about successful athletes;
3. use the words and expressions you learnt in this class to introduce another "living legend" you admire
Comments:
Anna: Lina is the best, anyway.
Mike: James, My hero!@Jackson
Cindy1: Kobe, my forever dream!
Choose your favorite athletes
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Warming-up
Living Legends
Living Legends
Living Legends
Living Legends
“ legend”:
someone who is famous and admired for being extremely good at doing something. ———Longman Dictionary
Pre-reading
be famous long into the future, just like an ancient story that have survived until today
Reading strategy
Making predictions
Look at the pictures and think about the content before reading. This helps you to relate what you read to what you already know and to understand the new text.
While-reading
Athlete What have you learnt
Lang Ping In the 2015 World Cup, the team that Lang Ping had built was falling apart. One of the best players had been injured, and the team captain had to leave because of heart problem.
Lang Ping didn't lose heart but led the team to become world champions.
While-reading
Athlete What have you learnt
Michael Jordan The secret to his success is learning from his failures. His quote is"I can accept failure; everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying".
_____ Lang Ping won several championships before she became a coach.
_____ Lang Ping believed that her young players could win.
_____ Many people in China and the US love Coach Lang.
_____ Michael Jordan is loved by basketball fans around the world.
_____ Before people saw Michael Jordan play, they did not know that basketball could be played that way.
_____ Michael Jordan believes that it is important to help others.
While-reading
While-reading
_____ Lang Ping won several championships before she became a coach.
As a player; Lang Ping brought honour and glory to her country. (Line 1)
_____ Lang Ping believed that her young players could win.
She had faced difficulties before, and she knew that her young players could win if they worked together as a team. (Linel4)
I
S
_____ Many people in China and the US love Coach Lang.
As a person, Lang Ping is loved by fans at home and abroad.(Line5)
_____ Michael Jordan is loved by basketball fans around the world.
I
E
While-reading
_____ Before people saw Michael Jordan play, they did not know that basketball could be played that way.
The player who became known as "Air Jordan" changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps. (Line2)
_____ Michael Jordan believes that it’s important to help others.
The Boys and Girls Club which he started in Chicago has been helping young people since 1996.(Linel5)
I
I
While-reading
How was Lang Ping's determination tested in the 2015 World Cup
What examples does the writer use to describe Lang Ping
What does the first sentence in the paragraph introducing Michael Jordan mean
Why does the writer mention "the final seconds of a game"
While-reading
1. How was Lang Ping's determination tested in the 2015 World Cup
Her determination was tested because the team lost two important players.
2. What examples does the writer use to describe Lang Ping
The writer uses examples of Lang Pings determination to describe her: When her team had problems at the World Cup, she still managed to lead them to become world champions.
While-reading
3. What does the first sentence in the paragraph introducing Michael Jordan mean
It means when Michael Jordan jumped in the air; it felt like time had slowed down, because his amazing skills were almost like magic.
4. Why does the writer mention "the final seconds of a game"
Because in basketball this is an important time where one team could win with a few points at the last moment.
Post-reading
Living Legends Masters Good examples
Lang Ping As a ... As a ... As a ...
player
coach
person
determination
courage
confidence
brave
inspring
devoted
The reason why Lang Ping is called the living legend of sports is that she ____________ whenever she meet difficulties. Her _____________ and _______ set a good example to teenagers. Moreover, her __________ to win can also inspire teenagers to learn from her.
never gives up
determination
courage
confudence
Post-reading
Living Legends Masters Good examples
Lang Ping As a ... As a ... As a ...
Michael Jordan
player
coach
person
determination
courage
confidence
brave
inspring
devoted
discussion
Post-reading
What can we learn from successful athletes
From the successful athletes, we learn that strong determination to never give up can help achieve goals. They also teach us to practice a lot, and not to be put off by failure but learn from them.
Homework
Write a small introduction of the living legends of sports in your heart and tell the reason why by imitating the description of Lang Ping and Michael Jordan.
