1、Lead-inLead-inLead-in 1.Genre:_(narration/exposition/argumentation)2.Which shows the right structure of the article?narration3.Get the main idea of each partPart1(para.1)A general _ to the authors experience of learning tai chiPart2(paras2-4)_about the taichi experiencePart3(para5)Tai chis positive
2、_ on my everyday lifePara.2_oftaichiPara.3 His own learning experience and feelings Para.4_behindtaichi introductionDetailseffectsHistory/OriginCultureecho（呼应应）One year later,I can honestly say it has had a huge effect on me physically and mentally(para.1)Part1 Beginning paragraph(s)Part2 Body parag
3、raph(s)Part3 Concluding paragraph(s)IntroductionDetailsConclusionecho（呼应应）thesitantinterested/amazedbored and achingconfident,positivemy firend suggested(para.1)in the first few classesafter learning the basicsafter my coach taught mesatisfiedone year later1.1)How do the authors feelings change?Why?
4、fun and easyto my satisfactiton,my balance and flexibility improvedtai chi has a positive effect on my everyday lifehesitated,I believed it was for old people2)Draw a graph to show the change of the authors interest in tai chi.do the same moves again and againEssence of taichiChinese philosophy of(1
5、)_the unity of(2)_the practice of taichi aims to maintain the balance in the body through(3)_(4)_(5)_(6)_ breathing in and breathing outyin and yangoppositesopposite movementsforwards and backwardsup and downleft and right2.Read paragraph 4 and fill in the chartbenefits(para.5)sleep better at nightr
6、elax in mind stay cool in stressful situationsfeel happier and more confidentfeel energetic during the dayphysical benefitsmental benefits3.What are the benefits of practicing tai chi?One year later,I can honestly say it has had a huge effect on me physically and mentally(para.1)1.Please imitate（模仿）
7、the tai chi moves.12golden rooster standing on one legwhite crane spreading its wings1)What do they have in common?2)From these interesting names,what do you think of ancient Chinese people?They are named after animalsThey were clever enough to learn from nature.To explain the unity of opposites./To
8、 support the sentence“Neither can exist independent of the other.”2.Discuss with your partner:Why does the author give the example“there is no shadow without light”?(para.4)tip:an example is often used to explain a difficult concept（概念）（概念）,making it easier to understand;or to support an idea,making
9、 it more convincing(令人信服的)balancebalance and flexibility(para3)physical balance and mental peace(para4)stay cool in stressful situations(para5).balance of yin and yang.(para4)Step 4 Conclusion and critical thinkingphysicalmentalWork in groups:1.Find“balance”in the text2.Find“balance”in our lifeenvir
10、onment economywork familyreceivinggivingStep 4 Conclusion and critical thinkingStep5 Consolidation and applicationFinishashortessay.假如你你是李华华，你你的外国国好友Daniel在练习练习了一段时间时间太极极后感到无聊并并想放弃，请你写请你写一封邮邮件鼓励励他继续练习继续练习下去。内内容要点：1.帮帮助他了解太极极背后的文化2.告诉诉他练习练习太极极的好处处字数数要求：50词词左右（开头开头和结结尾已为你写为你写好）Step 6 Homework1.Polish up your essay.2.Learn and practice some tai chi moves.
