Answer
Activity 2: Skimming & Scanning
1. His Hollywood success and life after a severe injury.
2. Visited sick children, worked with Save the Children, advocated for child protection.
Activity 3: Detailed Reading
1. He played Superman in films and became an advocate for disabled people.
2. He became paralyzed but regained hope through family support.
3. They provided emotional support and helped him find the will to live.
4. He inspired millions and raised funds for medical research.
Activity 4: Phrasal Verbs
1. gained
2. raise
3. engages in
4. fell intoUnit 6 Lesson 3 学案
The Superhero Behind Superman
Part 1: PreReading Activities
Objective: Activate prior knowledge and generate interest in the topic.
Activity 1: Picture Analysis
1. Look at the two pictures of Christopher Reeve provided by the teacher.
2. Answer the questions:
What do the two pictures tell you about him
What emotions or traits do they reflect
3. Write down 3 questions you want to ask about Christopher Reeve.
Part 2: Reading Comprehension
Objective: Understand the main ideas and details of the text.
Activity 2: Skimming & Scanning
Read the story quickly and answer:
1. What are the two major phases of Christopher Reeve’s life
2. List three actions he took to help others after becoming famous.
Activity 3: Detailed Reading
Read the text again and answer the following questions in full sentences:
1. Why is Reeve called a "superhero" both on and off screen
2. How did his injury change his life
3. What role did his family play in his recovery
4. What legacy did he leave behind
Part 3: Vocabulary & Language Focus
Objective: Master key vocabulary and language structures.
Activity 4: Phrasal Verbs
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs from the text:
1. She has ______ (gain) a reputation as a role model.
2. He tried hard to ______ (raise) awareness for environmental protection.
3. John ______ (engage in) activities that help disabled people.
4. Reeve ______ (fall into) depression after the accident.
Activity 5: Synonyms & Antonyms
Fill in the table with words from the text:
Word Synonym Antonym
job career unemployment
finally eventually initially
unusual remarkable ordinary
serious severe minor
Part 4: Critical Thinking & Empathy Building
Objective: Develop empathy and deeper understanding of the characters.
Activity 6: Group Discussion
Discuss in groups:
1. Empathy Exercise: Imagine you are Reeve’s friend. Write a diary entry describing your feelings after his accident.
2. Quote Analysis: Explain the meaning of:
“What I do is based on powers we all have inside us... you don’t have to be a ‘superman’ to do it.”
Activity 7: Role Play
Roleplay the following scenarios:
1. A conversation between Reeve and his doctor right after the accident.
2. A speech Reeve might give to inspire people with disabilities.
Part 5: Writing Practice
Objective: Apply knowledge through creative and analytical writing.
Activity 8: Biography Writing
Write a short biography (150 words) about a reallife superhero you admire. Include:
Their achievements
Challenges they faced
How they inspired others
Activity 9: Reflection Journal
Reflect on the lesson and write:
One thing you learned about resilience.
One question you still have about Christopher Reeve.
Part 6: Extension Activities
Objective: Encourage independent research and creativity.
Activity 10: Research Project
Research one organization mentioned in the text (e.g., Save the Children). Prepare a 5slide presentation about its mission and impact.
Activity 11: Art & Expression
Design a poster titled “Everyday Superheroes” that highlights ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
