(共14张PPT)
Unit 3 Developing ideas
Writing about a sporting moment
Learning aims：
After the class, students will
1. master the structure of the passage including the general introduction, the process of the event and the author’s feelings.
2. master the characteristics of languange in sporting moment description.
3. use the knowledge to describe a sporting moment that students have experienced.
time
place
name
Structure
Beginning
Body
Ending
time / place /name/
remark :
before the event
during the event
after the event
feelings / opinions
feelings and opinions
electric
impressive
unforgettable
thrilling
breathtaking
Tip 1: write in the order of time.
the process of the event
before the event
What key elements are mentioned in the
passage
general introduction
remark
during the event
after the event
extraodinary
before the event
atmosphere
quiet / still/
intense...
made full preparations / warmed up / took a deep breath/ stood on the starting line / waited for the starting gun
Language
gathered on the playground / waited for the electric moment...
athletes’ actions
crowd’s actions
waited for the electric moment nervously / with excitement
gathered early on the playground / gathered on the playground with excitement
Tip 2: describe from many angles(角度)
Tip3: describe by using adverbs or prepositional phrases
The race was coming. So what was the atmosphere
warmed up attentively
How did the crowd feel What did they do
How did athletes feel before the match
What would they do before the match
atmosphere
the athletes’ actions
the crowd’s actions
went wild / It was like being hit by a wave of excitement.
Language
during the event Use the word in the passage and complete the table
strained to run as fast as they could ... while ...
went all out to do / gave their all to do
dashed to the finish line / ran like an arrow
caught up with other athletes/ was ahead of the others
What other words can we use to describe about the athletes’ actions
What else can we describe about the athletes
stand up and start cheering and shouting
beads of sweat form on the forehead
eyes focus on the path ahead
With a determined expression on his face
one’s cheeks turn red with excitement
Tip 4: describe facial expressions besides actions
facial
expression
When I set off I saw the crowd on both sides of the street .They___________________ _______________________________________ So I ______________________________
What may happen
What is the result
Micro plot.
strained to run as fast as I could
excitedly , shouting and cheering for the atheletes.
I am too tired to carry on / I fall over / I fall behind
Then something unexpected happened .
What will you do
Tip 5: make the article engaging by writing ups and downs
I will carry on running .
I will rise to my feet and and rush to the finish line.
I will try my best to catch up with others and be ahead of others.
were watching the race
something unexpected happen
overcome the difficulties
make the self- breakthrough
get to the finish line / even win the prize ...
get to the finish line / even win the prize ...
sportsmanship
after the event
I could feel my heart beating fast as I went on stage to accept the prize.
She stood on the winner’s podium with tears of happiness in her eyes.
Everyone was on their feet , cheering. I was also caught up in the excitement and cheered
so hard that I thought my lungs would burst.
‘‘ I am grateful to ... . Without one’s help I couldn’t have achieved success’’
‘‘Teamwork is the key to our success...’’
1. How can we describe winners’ facial expressions / mental activities / actions / words
Language
2. How did the crowd react
3. What would the winners say
d
What other expressions can be included in the ending
learn from the atheletes’ hard work / perseverance...
a precious memory / an unforgettable experience ...
build up one’s body / enrich our school life / promote our friendship...
1.How did the author feel after the race
It was wonderful to be part of this sporting moment and enjoy its speed and passion.
Ending
Write a passage about a sporting moment you experienced. (the athlete or the crowd)
Writing
show time
Homework
Work in pairs. Make improvements to each other’s passages and share them with the class.
Thank you!
