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(共30张PPT)
Finding a balance:
my tai chi experience
Unit 2 Be sporty, be healthy
Extended reading
By the end of this class, we will be able to:
describe the changes of the author’s interest in tai chi and explain the reasons;
form a better understanding of tai chi in terms of its history and the philosophy rooted in Chinese culture.
raise your awareness of achieving balance in daily life
write a letter of invitation
Learning goals
Name traditional Chinese sports
Cuju蹴鞠
Archery射箭
Pit-pot投壶
Dragon boat龙舟
Tai chi太极
Lead in
What’s your impression of Tai chi
too slow
out of fashion
suitable for old people
Title prediction
Focus on the following aspects
the text type
the main idea of each paragraph and the structure
Global reading
What is the text type of the passage
A. Narration.
B. Argumentation.
C. Exposition.
D. Practical Writing.
Read for genre
Para. 1 A brief _____________ to the author’s experience of learning tai chi.
Para. 2 Two different explanations for the ______ of tai chi.
Para. 4 The _______ _______ ______ behind tai chi.
Para. 5 _________ from learning tai chi.
Para. 3 The __________ in practising tai chi.
Part 1
Part 2
______ about the tai chi experience
Part 3
introduction
origin
difficulty
ancient Chinese culture
Benefits
Details
Read for structure
1.Describe the author’s feelings in different periods using adjectives and explain the reasons.
when my friend first suggested
time
in the first
few classes
after learning the basics
the coach taught me what to do
after a year of practising
tai chi
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3(L19)
Para.3(L21)
Para.5
Read for experience
Experience
time
when my friend first suggested
in the first
few classes
after learning
the basics
the coach taught me what to do
after a year of practising tai chi
feelings
hesitant
for old people
amazed
moves with descriptive names caught my imagination
bored&aching
doing the same moves over and over again
satisfied
balance and flexibility slowly improved & be able to do more difficult moves
happier &more confident
a positive
effect &
benefits
Critial thinking
What can you learn from his emotional change
You can always enjoy somenthing if you make up your mind firmly.
If you persist and anything is within your reach
A brave man never gives in.
Tai chi
Listen to para2 and grasp key information
Detailed reading
The two explanations for the origin of tai chi
who how
He ___________ (inspire) by a fight between a snake and a bird.
He developed tai chi based on ____________, which have a long-standing practice of imitating animals.
was inspired
Zhang Sanfeng
Chen Wangting
a 13th-century Taoist
a 17th-century master
of martial arts
martial art skills
Tai chi
What descriptive（描述性的） names of tai chi moves does the author mention
White crane spreading its wings
白鹤亮翅
金鸡独立
Golden rooster standing on one leg
Tai chi
They have a long--standing practice of ________animals
The two moves are used to keep physical b________
imitating
alance
Parting the wild horse mane
Grasping sparrow’s tail
Exploration
What other names of tai chi moves do you know
野马分鬃
揽雀尾
Critical thinking
From these interesting names of tai chi moves, what can you learn about ancient Chinese people
intelligent
imaginative
creative
observant
enthusiastic
There is a close relationship between human and n________.
ature
After learning the basics of tai chi in those first few classes, I found myself bored and aching from doing the same moves over and over again. Luckily, ______. With these requirements of tai chi in mind, I found to my satisfaction that ____, that __, and that ____.
I was able to do more difficult moves
my love for tai chi returned stronger than ever
the moves really caught my imagination with descriptive names
my balance and flexibility slowly improved
I feel happier and more confident
my coach taught me how to relax my muscles and focus on peace of mind while performing the routine
I am sure I will continue to practise tai chi
Read para 3:how did his love for tai chi return
F
D
A
B
Tai chi
Essence (本质) of tai chi
Chinese philosophy of ____________
the unity of _____________
The practice of tai chi aims to maintain the balance in the body through
______________
breathing in and breathing out
yin and yang
opposites
opposite movements
forwards and backwards
up and down
left and right
Read para. 4 and complete the chart.
Balance
Balance
How do you understand “there is no shadow without light” Why is it used here
The author uses this example to explain the unity of opposites, which cannot exist without each other.
Can you make up more examples to explain the unity of opposites
There is no right without _______.
There is no beauty without _______.
There is no white without ______.
There is no success without ______.
wrong
ugliness
black
failure
The essence lies in _______
balance
Critical thinking
How can we achieve balance in our daily life
As a senior high school student, we should keep balance between life and study.
When studying, we’re supposed to reasonably arrange time to each subject so that we can maximize our strengths and make up for our weaknesses.
In addition, we should stabilize our emotions.
Read paragraph 5
The benefits brought by practicing tai chi are:
sleep better at night and more energetic
feel happier and more confident
relax in mind
stay cool in stressful situations
Balance
Reflection
too slow
out of fashion
suitable for old people
Reflection
Tai chi is gaining popularity among foreigners
We should have national confidence!
Application
Your school Tai Chi Club is recruiting(招募）new members.
Please write a letter to invite Mike, an exchange student who
is fond of Chinese culture, to join the club.
Your writing should be included:
para1:the purpose
para2:introduction to tai chi
para3:your wish
Writing
Dear Mike,
(para1)Hearing that you are keen on traditional Chinese culture. I’m writing to invite you to join the Tai Chi Club, which is recruiting new members.
(para2)______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(para3)_______________________________________________________________________ Let me know your decision and I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours
A sample
Dear Mike,
Hearing that you are keen on traditional Chinese culture. I’m writing to invite you to join theTai Chi Club, which is recruiting new members.
Based on ancient Chinese martial arts, tai chi is said to have been developed since 13th century. Tai chi is deeply rooted in Chinese philosophy, which is aimed at building up strength, as well as improving flexibility and balance.
I believe you’ll find tai chi worth practising and the club worth joining. Let me know your decision and I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours
Homework
1. Polish your writing
2.Try to practice tai chi in your daily life.
Life itself is a balanced, complementary gains and losses, which is a dynamic relationship.
生活本来就是一种平衡，是得失互补的动态关系。

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