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The Superhero Behind Superman
unit 6
the admirable
Learning objectives
Comprehend the text about Christopher Reeve and accurately obtain details like his career development, life-threatening injury, and recovery efforts.
Appreciate the values of perseverance, hope, and charity that Reeve represented.
Develop critical thinking by discussing whether Reeve is a real-life superhero, and be able to support your viewpoints with evidence from the text and real-life examples.
Learn the spirit of great superheroes, and apply them to your own study and life.
Lead-in
Look at the two pictures of Christopher Reeve.
What do the two pictures tell you about Christopher Reeve
What do you want to know about him Ask as many questions as you can.
Why is Reeve known as the superhero behind Superman
Christopher Reeve
2. What happened to him in real life
3. How did he feel after the accident
4. What did he do afterwards
His ________ to film career
His _____
His _______
His _________ for good causes
His general ___________
His personal __________
para 1
para 2
para 3
para 4
para 5
para 6
Read and get the main idea of each paragraph.
introduction
information
reputation
disaster
returning
death
Christopher Reeve
(Para 1)
before the accident
(Paras 2-3)
after
the accident
(Paras 4-5)
(Para 6)
I_________
His life __________
His life ______ ____________
C_________
Introduction
Conclusion
Divide the passage into four parts.
Read the first paragraph and finish the diagram.
A sharp contrast
A Hollywood actor
The horror of life— injury
A in the films
A in real life
successful
threatening
superman
superhero
Scan the text (Para2-3) and answer questions.
1. What was Reeve's “wildly successful Hollywood career” like
He raised awareness for good causes and spoke out about health, education and child protection to help those most in need.
Read para4-5 and answer questions.
1. How was he injured Why was it considered a disaster
2. How did he come out of the “nightmare” From where did he get the strength
3. What did he do as an advocate for medical research
1. How was he injured
Why was it considered a disaster
He was thrown off his horse and broke his neck.
His injuries were so severe that he had no movement or feeling in his body at all and even needed a machine to help him breathe. He was unable to continue with his charity work and his career.
3. How did he come out of the “nightmare” From where did he get the strength
He gained the strength from the ongoing support of his wife, parents and friends and from focusing on his goal to walk again.
4. What did he do as an advocate for medical
research
He advocated for people with back injuries and disabilities, raising millions of dollars in support of medical research.
Read para 6 and do you think people will forget Reeve or not
Reeve is not only a superman_______,
but also a superhero ____________.
in films
in real life
Read the story. Pick out the expressions that you feel are the most impressive. Read them aloud and explain why you chose them.
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providing a striking contrast to Reeve's life change
description of his severe injury, hopeless situation and despair
his attitude in helping others
his positive attitude towards life
Careful-reading
time order
stage 1
stage 2
stage 3
stage 4
stage 5
at
at the age of 8
In 1952
Passion
1978-1987
Birth
Career and Causes
Disaster
in 1995
The following years
2004
Death:become a hero in real life
A time-line of his life
Exercise&Rebirth
Take a rollercoaster to describe Christopher Reeve’s feelings in each stage.
successful, popular
confident, responsible…
hopeless，
frightened,
depressed…
determined, energetic,
passionate, positive,
confident…
Stage1
happy,
passionate,
promising…
Stage2
Stage3
Stage4
Stage5
A emotion-line of his life
Birth
Career and Causes
Disaster
Exercise & Rebirth
Strong-will
Undefeatable
Positive attitude
Encouraging
Responsible
Hopeful
Energetic
Reliable
Optimistic
What qualities can you learn from him？
Discussion
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H
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Strong-will
Undefeatable
Positive attitude
Encouraging
Responsible
Hopeful
Energetic
Reliable
Optimistic
Greatness comes out of the ordinary; Heroes come from people.Every one is amazing!
平凡铸就伟大，英雄来自人民，
每个人都了不起。
What qualities can you learn from him？
Discussion
U
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1. Explain the meaning of the sentence “What I do is based on powers we all have inside us … and you don't have to be a 'superman' to do it”.
Possible Answer: The sentence means that normal people can do extraordinary things; we are all talented and gifted and can use these strengths to change the lives of others.
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2. What's your understanding of the title “The Superhero Behind Superman”
Possible Answer: This title indicates / insinuates(影射) that Christopher Reeve is a Superhero, not just in the movie but in everyday life. He showed extraordinary courage when faced with being paralysed for life. Even though he lived in pain, he devoted his life to worthy causes and charity and inspired many lives for the better.
Complete the summary of the story with the correct form of the words in the brackets.
Christopher Reeve is not only known as a superhero in the Superman films, but he is also regarded as a superhero in real life.
When Reeve was young, he showed passion in acting. Later he 1.___________ (give) the lead role in a Superman film. Reeve starred in four Superman films from 1978 to 1987. He realised that his roles in these films had given him the opportunity to be a real-life superman, and he soon gained a reputation for raising 2.___________ (aware) for good causes.
was given
awareness
Unfortunately, in 1995 disaster 3.__________ (strike) Reeve. He was thrown off his horse and had his neck 4._______ (break). His injuries were 5._______ severe that even doctors thought he wouldn’t survive. During this time, Reeve felt like he had lost all hope. He wanted to kill 6.__________ (he) and fell into a depression. It was only due to the ongoing support of his wife, parents and friends 7.__________ he eventually found the will to live again.
He 8.__________ (active) engaged in a wide range of exercises to recover. Shortly after, Reeve returned to his film career by directing, producing and even 9.__________ (star) in films. He also wrote a biography and returned to his charity work. Sadly, Reeve passed away in 2004. He will always be remembered 10.________ a superhero—in more ways than one.
struck
broken
so
himself
that
actively
starring
as
1. at the age of
2. the lead role
3. gain a reputation
4. good cause
5. help those most in need
6. fall into depression
7. achieve the goal
8. make remarkable progress
9. be stuck in illness
在……岁时
陷入抑郁
达到目标
取得显著的进步
主角
疾病缠身
获得声誉
帮助最需要帮助的人
慈善事业；公益事业
.
Comprehend the text about Christopher Reeve and accurately obtain details like his career development, life-threatening injury, and recovery efforts. ☆☆☆☆☆
Appreciate the values of perseverance, hope, and charity that Reeve represented. ☆☆☆☆☆
Develop critical thinking by discussing whether Reeve is a real-life superhero, and be able to support your viewpoints with evidence from the text and real-life examples. ☆☆☆☆☆
Learn the spirit of great superheroes, and apply them to your own study and life. ☆☆☆☆☆
Feel you are getting better and better ☆☆☆☆☆
Students’ assessments
Whatever difficulties
we meet,
we should face them
strongly and bravely!
Always be our own hero!
Homework
Write a summary of the passage.

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