1、Unit4 Growing up Reading 2 Teaching goals: 1. 能够整体理解课文和复述课文主要内容，掌握一定的阅读技巧。 2. 能够较好地掌握和运用本课的重点单词、短语和句型。 3. 能够写一写 Spud Webb 为实现梦想永不放弃的历程。 Important and difficult points: 掌握新单词和短语：junior high, try out for sth., lose heart, change ones mind, leader, simply, national, championship, succeed in doing sth,
2、although, force, take notice of, achievement, prove 等。 熟练运用新句型： While attending junior high, Spud tried out for the school team, but he was refused to play at first because he was too small. Teaching procedures: Step 1 Revision and lead-in 1. A free talk between the teacher and some students accordi
3、ng to the ways that they learn about the world. Just like this: T: You like to learn about the world from books, dont you? S1: Yes. T: What kind of books do you like to read? S1:Books about sports/history T:How about you? S2: Step 2 Presentation 1. T: David likes to learn about the world from books
4、just like some of you. He likes basketball. He is reading an article about Spud Webb, a retired American basketball player. Maybe some boys who are interested in basket know him very well. Whod like to tell us something about him? Then ask some volunteers to introduce what they know about Spud Webb.
5、 2. Learn some new words and phrases. Make sure they can pronounce them correctly and understand their meanings. Step3. Reading 1. Read the article and then answer the following questions. (1) When and where was Spud Webb born? (2) What did he look like? (3) What was his dream? (4) Was he refused to
6、 play for the school team at first? Why? (5) How did he become a star of the team? (6) Why did he decide to play at the junior college? What did he do there? (7) When did he become a player in NBA? Whats his proudest moment? 2. Check their answers 3. While asking and answer the questions, deal with
7、some difficulties. 4. Play the tape and ask the students to read after it to get the pronunciation right. Step 4 After reading 1. Finish B1-B3 alone. 2. Discuss in groups to make their answers more correct. 3. Ask some students to tell their answers, and check them together. Step 5. Writing 1. Finis
8、h B4 to find out how Spud didnt give up at different stages of his life. 2. T: Almost everyone says “Never give up”. If you never give up, nothing is impossible. So hold on your dreams and dont give up, you can achieve your dreams. Step 6 Homework 1. Retell the story of Spub Webb with the help of some phrases. 2. Memorize the words, phrases and important sentences in reading. 【Teaching reflection】
