1、CONTENTSPre-readingPost-readingFast ReadingIntensive ReadingIHomeworkPre-reading:Have a guessWhat do you think an underdog is?Choose the correct option.l a.a dog that is defeated by other dogsl b.an athlete who seems to have little chance to winl c.a company that never winsThe story about an underdo
2、gRead Part 1 of the story about an underdog.Answer the questions below.Part 1Who was his favourite player?How tall was he?How tall was his favourite player?What team was he on?What kind of player was he on the team?How was he treated by the coach?1.Who was his favourite player?2.How tall was he?How
3、tall was his favourite player?3.What team was he on?4.What kind of player was he on the team?5.How was he treated by the coach?Tyrone Boguesboth 1.6 metresthe Lionsa replacement playerlike a weak playerIntensive Reading:Group workWhat were Pauls advantages and disadvantages as a basketball player?Di
4、scuss in your group.Lets checkadvantagesdisadvantageslove for basketballinspiration more practicepersistence,real skillswork harda strong desire to playfor the team being shortIntensive Reading:Group workPart 2Who was his favourite player?How tall was he?How tall was his favourite player?What team w
5、as he on?What kind of player was he on the team?How was he treated by the coach?Predict what happens next.Then read Part 2 to find out if your ideas are correct.Intensive Reading:Group workPut the following events in the right order.Then,note down the coachs attitude with evidence in the right colum
6、n.a.A player(Eric)got hurt and could not play.b.Paul jumped up 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 disappoint you!”acebdIntensive Reading:Group workThe coachs attitude and evidence(“Weve got no more players!”)WorriedNegative(“
7、He cant play!”)Hesitant(“The coach finally agreed.”)Hopeful(“Its your time to shine.”)Excited,satisfied,proud(“.hit Paul on the shoulder.big guy”)Think and share1.What kind of player was Paul?Find evidence from the story to support your view.2.Why did the coach call Paul“big guy”?3.What do you think
8、 the coach might have learnt from his experiences with Paul?Post Reading1.What kind of player was Paul?Find evidence from the story to support your view.Post ReadingI think Paul was a dedicated player because he spent hours practicing even though he was never chosen by the coach.2.Why did the coach
9、call Paul“big guy”?Post ReadingThe coach learnt to be supportive of Paul when he was the one who saved the game and helped the team win.3.What do you think the coach might have learnt from his experiences with Paul?Post ReadingHe might have learnt that he should never judge a person by his physical
10、appearance but according to his ability.Write a summary about Paul.Use the questions as cues.Post Reading1.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?Homework Write a summary about Paul with the words and phrases we have learned during the class.
