(共17张PPT)
Do you know these NBA players
Kobe Bryant (科比 布莱恩特)
Yao Ming(姚明)
Shaquille O’Neal(沙奎尔 奥尼尔)
LeBron James(勒布朗 詹姆斯)
Tyrone Bogues(蒂尼 伯格斯)
the shortest NBA player---1.6 meters
one of the fastest NBA players
Pre-reading
Tyrone Bogues
fan
Paul
underdog
an athlete who seems to have little chance to win
Unit2 Sports and Fitness
Lesson1 The Underdog
Can Paul become a basketball player like Tyrone Bogues
Part1 Fast reading
Find out the information about Paul.
Name: Paul
Height:
Team:
Position:
Inspiration:
1.6 meters
The Lions
replacement
Tyrone Bogues
Part1 Careful reading
Read the Part1 carefully and answer three questions
1.How was he treated by the coach
The coach didn’t believe his skills.
2.What did he do for making the team
Try out many times and work really hard.
3.According to the last sentence of last paragraph, can you predict what happens next
Tom would soon get the chance to play for the team.
Part2 Fast reading
Read the Part2 quickly and check your prediction.
Tom played for the team and helped the team to win the competition.
Part2 Careful reading
Put the following events in the right order.
a.One player got hurt and could not play
b.Paul jumped and rushed onto the court
c. “Give him a shot, coach!”
d. The team had won by 2 points.
e. “Let me try, coach! I won’t let you down!”
Answer: a c e b d
Post-reading
1.Why did the coach call Paul “big guy”
Although Paul is 1.6 meters as a basketball player, he earns his place on the team by his real skills.
2. Just imagine some years later, Paul is a famous NBA player. A reporter is interviewing Paul.
Ask Ss to make an interview according to Paul’s story.
Reporter:Good afternoon, Paul. As a NBA player, do you meet some difficulties
Paul: ……
Reporter: ……
Paul: ……
Summary
perseverance
Underdog + effort Top dog
practice
Homework
Write a short summary about Paul. Use the questions as cues.
1.Who was Paul
2.What was his favourite sport
3.What did he do for making the team
4.What happened to him during the match between his team and The Bears