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Unit 3 Faster,Higher,Stronger
Teaching material:Unit 3:Faster,Higher,Stronger
Class Type:Reading Analysis of material:
This unit takes great sport events as the topic and explores the issue under the theme of “Human and Society”.The theme context content is in the field of sports competition,where everyone can achieve faster,higher,and stronger sportsmanship through their own efforts and strong team spirit.The discourse type is news reporting, and the text introduces how the Chinese women's volleyball team overcame difficulties with their perseverance,fighting spirit,and teamwork,becoming a true world champion.Project-based activities require students to design fun sports events for their own games,showcase project results in various forms,and further explore the thematic significance of sports spirit.
Analysis of students:
The topic of this unit is sport events.Students show a strong interest in this topic because the Hangzhou Asian Games are being held,and the atmosphere of sportsmanship is very strong.In addition,the students of this school have a good foundation relatively,but students do not have effective reading strategies and reading methods,and may have difficulty in understanding some professional terms in the passage,so students need some necessary support provided by the teacher.
Teaching objectives:
1.Language competence:
Students identify and remember the text to figure out the structure and summarize the main idea
2.Learning ability:
Students understand and analyze the content of the passage and summarize the language features of sport event.
3.Cultural awareness:
Students are able to appreciate the strength of sportsmanship and cultivate the awareness of struggle and teamwork.
4.Thinking quality:
Students can develop and apply logic and critical thinking with group members by discussing the reason and examples which support the Chinese Women’s volleyball team' s success.
Teaching key and difficult points:
1.Students can introduce the successful deeds of the Chinese women's volleyball team and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of teamwork spirit.
2.Students are able to master the characteristics and methods of professional description initially,use professional description to introduce sports events,and enhance national confidence and pride.
Teaching Aids: PPT;Blackboard
Teaching procedures:Stage 1:Reading
Step 1:Lead-in(2 mins)
The teacher shows some pictures of students who take part in the sports meet in the school.The teacher asks students the question“what's the difference between individual sports and team sports ”The teacher plays the videos about the piece of Chinese women's volleyball.Students can learn about the rules and procedures of some sports events,and can also feel the charm of sports events through videos.
Students and the teacher brainstorm the individual sport and team sport based on the following content:
Individual sport Team sport
Alone to bear success or failure Together to share success or failure
Self-reliance Rely on others
Self-discipline Co-operation
Step 2:First-reading (3 mins)
The teacher asks students to read the passage quickly and find out about the events mentioned in the passage.Students can discuss with their group members to find out the answer.
Paragraph The events mentioned in the paragraph
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3
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Step 3:Second-reading (10 mins)
1.The teacher guides students to read the passage and complete the mind map in the textbook with their ideas and find out the 5Ws
(1)What is the report about
(2)Who is involved in the story
(3)When did the events take place
(4)Where did the events take place
(5)Why is this happening
(6)How does the author start the passage What effect does it achieve (critical thinking)
2.The teacher asks students to read the sentences and decide if they are true facts (F)or their own opinions (O).
(
(1)At the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics,The
Chinese
women's
volleyball
team won
three
straight
finals.
(2)The Chinese women's volleyball team ev
entually won
in the
final
in
Rio
when
facing
several
strong
competitors.
(3)Victory
is not
enough with
just
one
fighting
spirit.
(4)Individual player
skill
is not as
crucial
as
a
strong
sense
of
team
spirit.
(5)Zhu Ting was voted Most Valuable player at
the Rio
Olympics.
)
Step 4:Think and share (3 mins)
The teacher guides students to summary the spirit of the Chinese women's volleyball team and discuss with the partners.
(1)Whatkind of spirit does the Chinese women's volleyball team exhibit in the passage
(2)What else do you think has contributed to their success
Stage 2:Project-based Learning (25 mins)
Step 1:Proposing the project
After studying the passage about China’s women's volleyball team winning the championship,students felt the charm of sports and also experienced the great spirit of sportsmen.Sports also can be fun;a fun sports meet is a way to try out new
and exciting activities in a relaxing and enjoyable environment.The project of this unit is to make an advertisement for the fun sports meet and organize the fun sports meet at the suitable date,time and location.Students can brainstorm the elements of fun races or activities in their fun sports meet.In addition,the teacher presents the following three questions.
(1)What's the difference between the fun sports meet and the major sports events
(2)What benefits can we get from holding a fun sports meet
(3)How can we hold a fun sports meet
(4)Students can have a brainstorming according to the following points:
(
What
are
the
rules
How
many
people
take
part
in Where it takes
How
long
it
takes
What
objects
or
materials
it
requi
res
)
Step 2:Forming groups &selecting and implementing the project
The teacher has divided students into small groups based on factors such as their learning ability and personality.In the specific decision-making process,students can make slight adjustments according to their interests.Students have already watched videos related to fun sports meet before reading the passage,so the group members need to discuss and decide the races and activities.In addition,the group should choose a date,time and location,and decide how to organize and advertise their fun sports meet.
Step 3:Preparing for the project
According to the actual situation,students need to prepare the project for one week. Students need to make good use of their spare time to prepare the project.Group members can discuss their difficulties encountered in the process of preparation with each other and make the project more comprehensive step by step.The group members discuss the tasks together.Some students collect information online or in the library,make advertisement,summarize the content of PPT,and complete their group's project results together.These tasks need to be completed after class. Students can search information after going home at night or on the weekend.More importantly,group members need to frequently share progress or discuss difficulties they have encountered together.Group members can help each other solve difficulties,which is more conducive to making better discussions and
decisions.If there are difficulties that cannot be solved within the group,students
can ask help from the teacher.
Number Name Division
Collect video and picture information online
2 Collect information in the library
3 Organize the collected information
4 Make the PPT or report ofthe project
5 Revise and produce the final project
6 Present the project
Step 4:Presenting the project
After a week of preparation,each group will send a representative to present their project results,with each group taking approximately 5 minutes.The group representative needs to show the poster content of one's group's fun sports meet and explain the specific content to the students,which include the races and activities,the date,time and location,how to sign up to participate and prizes to be won.After all the group presentations are completed,students can discuss and exchange ideas together,learn about the strengths and weaknesses of other works,draw on the strengths of other groups and apply them in future learning.Students can also vote to select the most interesting activity and the best advertisement.
Step 5:Evaluating the project
After the presentation of all groups,the teacher and students make the evaluation standards together.The teacher asks students to do peer-evaluation on other groups’ projects.Meanwhile,students can also do self-evaluation while other groups are introducing their projects.The teacher provides effective and reasonable evaluations and recommendations that take into account the unique qualities of each group.In the evaluation process,the teacher should not only focus on the project,but also recognize the comprehensive advantages of students,establish their interest and confidence in the future English learning.
Assessment Table
About the class: Faster,higher,stronger
What left a deep impression on you
What do you want to say to: accuracy content logic creation fluency
Yourself
Your group member
One of the representatives
Your teacher
Step 6:Summary of the project
Students can make a summary about what they have learned through Project-based Learning and what shortcomings need to be addressed.They can also discuss their feelings and provide some suggestions about Project-based Learning.Teachers can provide encouragement and affirmation for the performance of students in this Project-based Learning to enhance their interest and motivation in learning English,and enhance their confidence in English learning.

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