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Unit 2 Sports and Fitness
Writing Workshop
A True Story
Teaching objectives, focus and difficulties
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Teaching Objectives
Language Competence Learn and apply sports-related vocabulary and key sentence patterns to improve English listening comprehension and oral expression; Strengthen the accuracy and fluency of language application through question-answering and group communication.
Cultural Awareness Understand the spirit and stories of Olympic athletes, and grasp the cultural connotations of perseverance and struggle in sports; Reflect on the positive impacts of sports on individuals and society to broaden the understanding of sports cultural values.
Thinking Qualities Cultivate critical thinking and opinion-expression ability through discussing and analyzing video content; Enhance logical thinking and inductive ability in summarizing key information.
Learning Ability Train listening skills and improve the ability to understand English listening materials and extract key information; Enhance autonomous learning and collaborative ability through group work on vocabulary and sentence patterns.
Key Points 1. Cultivate students' listening skills and improve their listening comprehension and summarization abilities.
2. Help students understand the positive impacts of sports on individuals and society.
3. Foster students' sense of teamwork and expressive skills.
Difficult Points 1. Understand and summarize the key information in the video.
2. Express personal opinions on athletes' spirits and stories.
Teaching Key and Difficult Points
Get Ready for Writing
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Teens Newspaper invites you to write a true story.
The story would be something that either happened to you or someone who inspired you in the past.
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An imaginary story
A true story
You are going to write a true story to share with the class.
Discuss the questions with your partner.
1. Who is your story about
2. Why do you want to write this story
What are the factors in writing an English story
Who
When
Where
What
Why
How
People
Time
Place
Details
Reasons
Results
Basic information
Plots
Read for writing
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Predict
According to the title and the picture, predict what kind of event this is.
What does “The Final Sprint” mean
It is probably about a true sports event happening to a cyclist in a race. Something terrible must have happened to him during the race.
a short period of fast running to the finishing line
Ismael Esteban and Agustin Navarro.
The Santa Barbara XV Grand Prix cyclo-cross race in Spain, 300 metres from the finishing line.
Where and when did it happen
Who were the main characters
Read the story "The Final Sprint". Answer the questions.
Esteban won the bronze medal and tried to give his medal to Navarro. But Navarro refused.
Esteban was in third place with only 300metres to the finishing line — Esteban got a puncture, threw his bike over his shoulder sand raced towards the finishing line — Navarro caught up with him — Navarro slowed down and let Esteban run ahead of him.
How did the story develop
What was the result
Where
Who
In the Santa Barbara XV Grand Prix cyclo-cross race in Spain
Ismael Esteban, Agustin Navarro
300 metres to the finishing line
When
Read for basic information
Read for plots
Story Mountain
Ismael Esteban and Agustin Navarro were racing towards the finishing line.
Esteban got a puncture , threw his bike over his shoulders and continued racing.
Navarro slowed down and let Esteban run ahead of him.
Navarro let Esteban finish in third place, while he came fourth.
Navarro caught up with Esteban easily.
Development
Ending
Climax 1
Solution1
Para.1:After a short break, Navarro was about to leave when he saw Esteban moving slowly with his bike on his shoulders.
Esteban won the bronze medal and tried to give his medal to Navarro.
Navarro refused.
Solution 2
Climax 2
Para.2:After the supper, Navarro and Esteban were sitting on the sofa, turning on the TV.
Setting
Read for feelings
Disappointed(Sad)
Joyful
(Excited)
Time
Esteban's Mood
Setting
Development
Climax1
Solution1
Ending
grateful
proud, delighted
confused
worried
Climax2
excited
Solution2
thankful, satisfied
Focus on Structure and Language
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Read the story again. Take notes in the first column.
The Final Sprint My Story
Setting the final sprint of the Santa Barbara XV Grand Prix cyclo-cross race in Spain
Characters
Development
Ismael Esteban, Agustin Navarro
Esteban's bike got a puncture. Esteban threw his bike over his shoulders and raced towards the finishing line.
Read the story again. Take notes in the first column.
The Final Sprint My Story
Climax
Ending
Navarro slowed down and let Esteban run ahead of him. The two cyclists reached the finishing line with Esteban ahead on foot, Navarro just behind him.
Navarro let Esteban finish in third place, while he came fourth.
Write 2–3 sentences for your story.
Use the Sentence Builder to help you.
Sentence Structure (2)
It was the final sprint.
Attribute
Just a few seconds later, fourth-placed Navarro caught up.
Adverbial (time)
Navarro let Esteban run ahead of him.
Verb Object Object Complement
Sentence Builder
Writing Help
Writing a True Story
It’s important to:
※ introduce the setting and characters;
※ describe the details of the story;
※ write the story in time order;
※ include a comment on the story.
Teens Newspaper invites you to write a true story.
The story would be something that either happened to you or someone who inspired you in the past.
Editing Edit your story in pairs. Then share what you h are written in class.
Outlining Discuss your sentences with a plete “My Story” column in Activity 3.
Drafting Use your outline and the Writing Help to write your first draft.
An example
It was the final part of the 2016 World Triathlon Series in Mexico. With just 700 metres to go, Alistair Brownlee was in third place and his younger brother, Jonny, was in the lead.
JUST A BROTHER—Setting+Characters
Alistair pushed himself towards the finishing line in the burning heat, but as he came round the corner, he saw his brother about to fall onto the track. Alistair had to choose—brotherly love, or a chance to win the race
JUST A BROTHER—Development
For Alistair, the choice was clear. His brother was in trouble. He had to help. Alistair ran towards Jonny, caught him and started pulling him towards the finish line. Alistair then pushed his brother over the line.
JUST A BROTHER—Climax
The move put Jonny in second place and Alistair himself in third. It was an unexpected end to the race, but Alistair did not want to discuss it with the media. He just wanted to see his younger brother, who had been rushed to the medical area.
JUST A BROTHER—Ending
Watched by millions, the ending to the race has divided opinions: should the brothers have been disqualified or highly praised for their actions But for Alistair, at that moment, he was no longer an athlete aiming for a medal—he was just a brother.
JUST A BROTHER—Comment
Summary
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This lesson focuses on writing a true story. It analyzes story elements and structures, guides students to outline plots in chronological order and include personal reflections through model analysis.
Homework
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Complete the story outline;
Write an 80-word English true story including setting, plot and personal comments.