1、1.To read and talk about the underdog2.To read for general understanding 3.To read for specific information and understanding words in context4.To write a summary on an underdog5.To role play the experience of being an underdogAn athlete or team who doesnt appear likely to winunderdogWhat do you thi
2、nk an underdog is?Choose the correct option.a a dog that is defeated by other dogsb an athlete who seems to have little chance to winc a company that never wins vt.(在比赛、在比赛、战争中战争中)战胜，战胜，打败打败 n.公司；一群人公司；一群人5,000-1 OddsNobody expected Leicester City to win the Premier Soccer League title in 2015.The c
3、lub had 5,000-1 odds to win,and were possibly the biggest longshot championship in sports history.They won by taking advantage of some down years for the big teams like Mancester United and Chelsea,and took home their first championship in team history.They also won a very few gamblers a lot of mone
4、y.Read Part 1 of the story about an underdog.Answer the questions below.Who was his favourite player?How was he treated by the coach?How tall was he?How hall was his favourite player?What team was he on?What kind of player was he on the team?Tyrone Bogueslike a weak player1.6 metres(both)the LionsA
5、replacement playerWhat were Pauls advantages as a basketball player?Discuss in your group.advantages:Paul has real skills.Paul works hard.Paul wants to play.disadvantages:Paul is short.Reread the last paragraph of Part 1 and answer the following questions.Predict what happens next.Then read Part 2 t
6、o find out if your ideas are correct.What event is happening?What is Paul doing?Read Part 2 again.Put the following events in the right order.Then write them in the notes on the next page under the heading“Events”.Then,note down the coachs attitude with evidence in the right column.a One player got
7、hurt and could not play.b Paul jumped and rushed onto the court.c“Give him a shot,coach!”d The team had won by 2 points.e“Let me try,coach!I wont let you down!”n.投球，击球投球，击球使失望使失望Events The Coachs Attitude and EvidenceOne player got hurt and could not play.Worried(“Weve got no more players!”)“Give hi
8、m a shot.”“Let me try.I wont disappoint you.”Paul jumped and rushed to the court.The team had won by 2 points.Negative(“He cannot play.”)Hesitant(“The Coach finally agreed.”)Hopeful(“Its your time to shine.”)Excited,proud,approbatory(“as he hit Paul on the shoulder big guy!”)Discuss with a partner w
9、hat happened using the information in Activity 5.Think and share.1 What kind of player was Paul?Find evidence from the story to support your view.I think Paul was a dedicated player because he spent hours practising even though he was never chosen by the coach.2 Why did the coach call Paul“big guy”?
10、What do you think the coach might have learnt from his experiences with Paul?The coach learnt to be supportive of Paul when he was the one who saved the game and helped the team win.He may have learnt that he should never judge a person by his physical appearance but according to his ability.Write a
11、 short summary about Paul.Use the questions as cues.1 Who was Paul?2 What was his favourite sport?3 What did he do for making the team?4 What happened to him during the match between his team and The Bears?Paul was a basketball player on the team,The Lions.He loved basketball so much.Paul was shorte
12、r than most basketball players;in fact he was only 1.6 metres.One of his NBA favourite players was Tyrone Bogues who was also the same height.Paul had to practice much harder than others because of his height.He was always very determined and focused but unfortunately the coach never picked him for
13、the team.Recently,Paul finally got his chance.During a game against The Lions biggest competitor,The Bears,a player on the team was injured and Paul pleaded with the coach for a chance.The coach was unsure but allowed him to play.Paul proved that he was skilled and talented by scoring shot after shot.When the game ended,the coach told Paul that he had earned his place on the team.vt.赢得；博得赢得；博得Finish Part 13.Act out the scene in Part 2.
