(共13张PPT)
外研社普通高中英语(2019年版)
必修第一册
Unit 3 Family Matters
Just a brother
Developing Ideas
It’s a word
It has six letters
Father and mother I love you.
Word riddle
Lead-in
How will you describe their relations
compete against
disappointed
support
care
admire
encourage
love
cooperate with
How’s your relation with your sibling/cousin
1st Reading: Read for text type
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. Alistair pushed himself towards the finish 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
“a hook”
2nd Reading: Read for gist
Find answers to the 5W questions to find out what happened.
The Brownlee brothers: Alistair and Jonny.
At the final part of the 2016
World Triathlon Series.
In Mexico.
He pulled Jonny to finish the race.
He wanted to help Jonny.
Triathlon
/trai’ θl n/
Tri (三) + athl (运动) + on (项目)
三项全能运动
A triathlon is an athletics competition in which each competitor takes part in three events: ___________, ___________, and _________.
swimming
cycling
running
Fill in the blanks with expression from the text to find out how Alistair helped Jonny.
3rd Reading: Read for details
During the final part of the 2016 World Triathlon Series, Alistair was _____________________ the finish line when he saw his brother was about to _________________. Without hesitation, Alistair ___________ Jonny, caught him and started _______ him towards the finish line. Then Alistair _______his brother _____the line, making his brother finish second and himself third. However, instead of receiving an interview, he just _______________________ at the medical centre.
pushing himself towards
fall onto the track
ran towards
pulling
pushed
over
wanted to see his brother
pushing himself towards
fall onto the track
ran towards
pulling
pushed over
wanted to see his brother
3rd Reading: Read for details
Why did the author use so many verbs
To give vivid description of their close relationship and to create a sense of tension.
Choose the main message of the passage (Activity 2)
1. Love and competition between the Brownlee brothers make them successful atheletes.
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 critical thinking
How are opinions about the Brownlee brothers divided
Some people think the brother should have been disqualified , while others think they should be highly praisedfor their actions.
Read for critical thinking
Do you think they should be disqualified or be praised
What is Alistair’s opinion
Background knowledge
A triathlon includes cycling, running, and open-water swimming. It require athletes to “finish the forward progress with one’s own feet”.
Para 4: Mum wouldn’t have been happy if I’d lfeft Jonny behind.
Read for critical thinking
How do you understand the title now
At that moment, he is willling to give up the chance to win the champion just to support his family.
In family matters, families matter.
Family is a word of only six letters.
However, it’s a powerful word.
It’s over our first choice, rooted in our nature.
Family is forever above money, items, life and yourself.
Summary