1、Do you feel like trying this way?If our school set up a tai chi club,would you join it?Lead-in http:/ Enjoy a video!Predict?Which shows the right structure of the article?A AB BC CD D123412 234123 34 41235Global readingGlobal reading4555Part 1 _ Part 2 _ Part 3 _ Get the main idea of each partGet th
2、e main idea of each part_ to the authors experience of learning tai chi_ about the tai chi experience_ from learning tai chiamazedhesitantin the first few classesafter learning the basicsmy love for tai chi returnedboredsatisfiedinteresttimeDetailed ReadingThe authors attitude toward Tai chi.Para 2.
3、Q:What were the first few classes like?The moves,with descriptive names,really caught his imagination.His coach told him about the history of tai chi.White crane spreading its wingsGolden rooter standing on one legParting the wild horse maneGrasping sparrow tailCompare and figure out the similarity.
4、Para 3:Q:How did the author solve his problem after the first few classes?What was the authors problem?How did the author solve his problem?How was the author after he solved the problem?He found himself bored and aching from doing the same moves over and over again.His coach taught him how to relax
5、 his muscles and focus onpeace of mind while performing the routine.His balance and flexibility slowly improved.He was able to do more difficult moves.His love for tai chi returned stronger than ever.RootC_(1)Forwards&_(4)Up&_(5)Left&_(6)Breathing in&_(7)K_(8)hinese philosophyinangbackwardsdownright
6、eep balancePara 4.The essence of tai chibreathing outPara 5:What positive effects does practising tai chi have on the author?Sleep better at night Be more energetic during the day Feel happier and more confident Relax his mind and enable him to stay cool in stressful situationsHe is sure he will con
7、tinue to practise tai chi and enjoy the benefits it has brought him.The Chinese culture behind tai chiHow do we understand the sentence there is no shadow without light?Why is it used here?Where there is light,there is shadow.The writer uses this example to explain the equal and opposite forces whic
8、h make up the world cant live without the other.ExplorationCan you make up more sentences to explain the philosophy of yin and yang?There is no right without wrong.There is no fairness without unfairness.There is no white without black.There is no day without night.There is no success without failur
9、e.ExplorationThe Chinese culture behind tai chiThe author _(过去常常做某事)think tai chi was just for old people,and he hesitated about _(practice)it at first._(gradual),he came to find tai chi more and more interesting and eventually _(爱上)it.Furthermore,he began to understand the culture behind tai chi an
10、d was able to apply its philosophy _ his everyday life.Summaryused topractisingGraduallyfell in love withto Critical readingCritical readingDo you think tai chi will get more popular among teenagers?Why or why not?I think tai chi will get more popular among teenagers because:tai chi is good for phys
11、ical and mental health;tai chi brings about a state of physical and mental balance;tai chi broadens horizons and enriches knowledge on the ancient Chinese culture.I think tai chi will not get more popular among teenagers because:tai chi isnt to teenagers taste because of its slow pace;tai chi takes much time;tai chi is not practical for teenagers with heavy study pressure.HomeworkWrite an essay(120 words)to introduce and promote tai chi as a Chinese cultural ambassador.
