(共18张PPT)
Unit 3 Family matters
Developing ideas- Reading
Designed by Malasun
How is your relationship with your family members
Their relationship
Their occupation
Observe the picture and predict.
brothers
families
athletes
triathlon athletes
A triathlon is a sports competition in which athletes run, swim and cycle long distance.
Born in 1990,
Olympic Silver (2016),
Olympic Bronze (2012),
Commonwealth silver medalist (2014)
World Champion (2012)
Johnny Brownlee
Born in 1988,
Olympic gold medalist (2012, 2016), Commonwealth Champion(2014),
World Champion(2009, 2011),
European Champion
(2010, 2011, 2014, 2019)
Alistair Brownlee
Where might be the passage taken from
newspaper
or
magazine
headline
Observe and title and detailed information.
Let’s read a passage to know about
the Brownlee brothers.
1
Love and competition between the Brownlee
brothers make them successful athletes.
Choose the main message of the passage
2
People have different opinions about Alistair
Brownlee’s actions in the triathlon final.
3
For Alistair Brownlee, family love is more important
than winning the triathlon final.
.
Read for main idea.
Read for details.
Find the answers to the following questions.
1. Who are they
2. When did the story happen
3. Where did the story happen
4. What did Alistair do
5. Why did he do it
Watch the video to know more about the incident.
Answer
How are opinions about the Brownlee brothers divided
Which do you agree with
Give your reasons.
Think and Share
Some think the brothers should have been disqualified,
while others think they should have been highly praised
for their actions.
Answer
Why does Alistair think having a brother is “an advantage”
Think and Share
Because having a brother trying to beat him at everything he does has been an enormously positive force on him.
How do you understand the title
Alistair think that although they are competitors in the race, Johnny is just a brother of his, so he gave up gold medal without hesitation just because he wanted to help his brother when he was in trouble.
What matters most is not gold medal, not success or glory, but the brotherly love and family. Family matters!
What is the genre of this passage
feature
hook
meat
ending
to get the interest of the readers
extra details&
background of the story
a summary, powerful quotes, comments or surprise for the readers
n.(报纸或杂志的)人物特写
body
quotes
newslead
hook
comments
State the event
Attract the readers
Who, When, Where
Add details and background
What happened
How did Alistair choose
Why he choose to do that
What does he think about having a brother
people’s divided opinions and
eye witness account
Summary or comments
Structure of a feature story (news)
Headline
Less important
Less newsworthy
information
Just a Brother
Inverted Pyramid structure
Talk about the Brownlee brothers’ story.
Organize your words following the steps below.
End by saying what you have learnt from the story.
Retell the story of the Brownlee brothers.
Give your opinion on Alistair’s actions.
Group discussion
Do you know any Chinese stories about brotherly love or family love
Do you have a brother or sister
If yes, share a story that shows your brotherly or sisterly love.
If no, do you want to have one Why or why not Give your reasons.
Homework
Summarize the story about the Brownlee brothers and make comments on Alistair’s choice. What lesson did you learn from it Write a passage covering the aspects above within 150 words.
THANK YOU
