1、The Story of AtalantaThe Story of AtalantaUnit 2Lead in: 1. Where did the ancient Olympic Games start? 2.Could women take part in the ancient Olympic Games? 3. If you were a woman who was good at sports but was not allowed to take part in the sports meeting ,what would you do with the unfair rule?Gr
2、eeceNo.try to change the rulePre-readingPre-reading Tips(小窍门小窍门)“Story”：1) It must be a narration (记叙文记叙文)； 2)The story must be organized in order of time（时间顺序时间顺序） 3) It may include: Who，When，Where，What，Why，How（六要素六要素） The Story of Atalanta Fast ReadingPlease list the characters(人物人物) in the story
3、and their relationship. the kingAtalanta a princessHippomenesthe Goddess of love(1)What were Atalantas rules? (2)Why did she make the rules?(3)What was Hippomenes attitude when he heard the rule?(4)Why did Hippomenes change his mind in such a short time？(5)Were golden apples important? Why?(6) How c
4、ould Hippomenes win Atlanta?Careful reading. (6min) (1) What were Atalantas rules? When a man says he wants to marry her, she will run against him. If he cannot run as fast as her, he will be killed. No one will be pardoned(赦免赦免). (2) Why did she make the rule? Because she wanted to force her father
5、 to change the rule so that she could complete with men in the Olympic Games.(3)What was Hippomenes attitude when he heard the rule?At first: He was amazed when he head the ruler. “Why are these men so foolish?” It is hard to believe.(unbelievable)After he saw Atalanta I will marry Atalanta -or die.
6、 He will die for love. (4)Why did Hippomenes change his mind in such a short time？ However, when he saw Atalanta come out of her house to run, he changed his mind.Maybe he was shocked by the beauty of Atalanta. He fell in love with her at the first sight. (5)Were golden apples important? Why? Yes, b
7、ecause they could help Hippomenes win the race. (6)How could Hippomenes win Atalanta? Throw an apple in front of Atalanta when she is running past. When she stops to pick it up, Hippomenes will be able to run past her and win.The structure(结构结构)of the storyBeginning:Development（发展）：（发展）：Climax(高潮）：高
8、潮）：Ending: Women _to take part in the Olympic Games. Atlanta wanted to marry a man who_. Hippomenes wanted to marry Atalanta and asked _for help. The Goddess gave him_. Atalanta and Hippomenes _in the race.were not allowed run faster than herthe Goddess of Lovethree golden applescompetedmustGuessing
9、: What will happen during the race between Hippomenes and Atalanta? Will Hippomenes die or marry Atalanta?She lostThey lived happilyShe wonHe was killed.Listening Who won the race at the end?HippomenesListen to the tape again and fill in the blanks. Hippomenes was waiting when Atlanta came out. She
10、thought, “I _ this man _!” So she said to her father, “Tell him _. The race _ today.” But Hippomenes said, “These are _: She _ who _ than her! _- lets run!”Hippomenes was waiting when Atlanta came out. She thought, “I _ this man _!” So she said to her father, “Tell him _. The race _ today.” But Hipp
11、omenes said, “These are _: She _ who _ than her! _- lets run!”dont wantwill not be runto go awayto dieher ruleswill marry the manruns fasterCome onDCEACEADBBPut the pictures in the correct order. NoVoice your opinion If you were Atalanta ,would you agree to marry him? Give your reasons.Voice your op
12、inionWhich is the better meaning of the story? Why?A. One can get love by cheating.B. Where there is a will ,there is a way.Homework 1. Put the text the Story of Atalanta on stage in the next class. 2. Search for more stories about Greek stories, then exchange yours with your classmates.Kikee Wang Y
13、uhuai Middle SchoolRetell the story Women, not allow, take part in Atalanta, angry, decide to marry. run faster Hippomenes, want to marry, ask.for help, three apples Atalanta, Hippomenes, compete, throw apples, pick up the apples, win, get marry Group work Group work Beginning:Development（发展）：（发展）：C
14、limax(高潮）：高潮）：Ending: So the next day Hippomenes was waiting when Atlanta came out. She thought , “I _this man to _.” So she said to her father , “Tell him to go away . The race _today .” But Hippomenes said , “ These are her rules : She will marry the man who runs faster than her . Come on _!The ra
15、cedont wantdiewill not be runlets runWhen the race _Hippomenes ran fast , but Atlanta ran even _. Soon she was_. At once Hippomenes _one of the golden apples . It _far to the side of Atlanta and she ran to_. As she_, she saw Hippomenes was in front . faster started in frontthrewfellget itpicked it u
16、pSo she ran very_ until she was in frontagain .Just then Hippomenes_Apple over her head and far to the side .Again she _to pick it up , andHippomenes went in front.When she finally_with Hippomenes the secondtime , he _the third and _goldenapple . As it flew through the air Atlanta saw it and _it . f
17、ast threw anotherstoppedcaught upthrewlastwantedSo she _this one up too. By this time Hippomenes was almost at _of the race .Atlanta could not catch up with him because the apples were too _. So Hippomenes _the race and _Atlanta . Thanks to the Goddess they lived happily ever after. pickedthe endhea
18、vywonmarriedBoys:Do you think Hippomenes deserved to win the race? Why or why not? Girls: How do you think Atlanta felt when she discovered Hippomenes had had help from the Goddess of Love? DiscussionThe main idea of the passage: Its about Atalanta who races to_the man who can run _than her.In order to win the race, Hippomenes _ the Goddness of Love.marryfasterasked for help from Teaching aims:1.To learn the story of Atalanta2.Enable Ss to develop the strategy of predicting a story according to the title, picture and context.3. Cultivate students critical thinking
