Sports and Fitness
Reading for Writing
1.Learning objectives
① Be able to describe health issues and corresponding solutions;
② Be able to depict the differences between the past and the present, and ultimately develop a positive attitude towards life;
③ Master the skills of writing a comparative and contrastive text.
2.Lead in
Q: Have you ever tried your best to lose weight What experiences did you have What do you think of "wellness"
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3.Reading for information
①What problem did Kayla face in the past
②What does the sentence “I almost went bananas” mean
A. Kayla likes eating bananas.
B. Kayla nearly went crazy for losing weight.
C. Kayla wants to be a banana.
D. Kayla wants to be slim as a banana.
③What made her change her mindset
④"Going Positive" means achieving physical and mental health.
problems weight and looks
turning point an article that said instead of asking “Am I fat ” people should be asking “Am I fit ”
The past The present
actions healthy in ________
healthy in ________
results
4.Reading for organization
Match the main idea
Para. 1 changes in thinking and actions
Para. 2 improvement in wellness
Para.3 general statement of problem
Writing tip : The text is well-organized with these linking words.
5.Read for language features
Circle the words and phrases to show similarities and differences .
1. I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV...
2. ...instead of asking "Am I fat " I should be asking "Am I fit "
3. I started thinking about fitness rather than weight...
4. Rather than cutting out the foods I enjoyed, I added healthy foods to my meals.
5. Instead, I made a list of the things I liked about myself.
6.Conclusion
content language
problem weight and looks
turning point
+ The past The present
actions (verbs)
results
7.Writing
假定你是李华,学校网站的英语专栏正在开展“我的运动故事”主题征文活动。你打算投稿,请根据下面的提示写一篇短文。标题已给出。
1. 过去生活方式不健康,易生病,影响学习和生活;
2. 发生改变原因及改变;
3. 现在的运动习惯和产生的积极结果。
Write a paragraph about changes you want to make to lead a more positive lifestyle, using an appropriate tone. ( 50-70 words)
Structure :
①your current situation (1-2sentences):__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
②changes to make
(3-4sentences):__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
③the expect outcome
(1-2 sentences):______________________________________________
Word Banks
Instead, …; instead of; rather than; but/however/though; still
Homework
Finish your writing.
例文:
I always felt anxious and stressful at senior high school at first because I was afraid of being left behind. I was worried about so many things that I couldn’t sleep well and focus on my study.
Then, I read a book called “Who Moved Your Cheese” which made me realize that making changes can make a difference to life. Instead of just worrying about my study, I would make a schedule for my study and finish the to-do list. Rather than being anxious the whole day, I would do some exercises regularly and listen to music to relieve my stress and tiredness after studying, which also helped me feel more energetic.
Now, I stopped feeling upset about something new. Instead, I would also always remind myself to smile as often as possible and stay positive about everything that is going to happen.