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Unit 2 Lesson 1
The Underdog
Pre-reading
Relationship
Paul
Pre-reading
What do you think an underdog is?Choose the correct option.
>A.a dog that is defeated by other dogs
an athlete who seems to have little chance to win
>C.a company that never wins
While-reading Task 1
Read Part 1 of the story about an underdog.Answer the questions below.
1.6 metres (both)
Tyrone Bogues
the Lions
like a weak
player A replacement
player
Name:
Height:
Team:
Favourite player Job:
1.6metres tall
The Lions
Paul
Tyrone Bogues
A basketball replacement
While-reading
Task 1
While-reading Task 2
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Paul
Paul's advantages
He loved basketball. He had real skills.
He worked really hard.
He had a strong
desire to playfor
the team.
Paul's disadvantages
He was the shortest player ever in the
NBA.
He had to try many
times just for making
the team.
Paul
Did he
succeed?
Prediction
Pau
Part 2 is about a series of events related to Paul's success.
While-reading Task 3
Read part 2 to find out the main idea and check if your predictions are correct.
Don't let us down.It's your time
to shine. 口d.The team had won by 2 points.
You have earned your
place on the team,big guy! □e.“Let me try,coach!I won't let you down!”
□a.One player got hurt and could not play.
回b:Paul fumped up amd rushed onto the court.
□c.“Give him a shot,coach!”
While-reading Task 4
note down the coach's attitude with evidence.
We've got no more
players!
Paul?He can't
play!
OK,OK!The coach finally agreed.
While-reading Task 4
The changes of the coach's attitude
excited
O
目
hopeful
hesitant
negative
worried
Why?
Attitude
● What are the similarities between
MaYun and Paul?
What can you learn from them?
For reference:
They are both..
As far as I am concerned,we should learn from...
In my opinion,they are so.
Post-reading (Discussion)
他个头矮小
He is short.
·
determined
hard-working
enthusiastic confident
persistent
Post-reading (Discussion)
The reasons for their success.
ambitious
Post-reading (Discussion)
The reasons for their success.
Good qualities hined
hard-working
Bravely grasp the
Make full preparations rsistent
thusiastic
confident
chance
ambitious
Success is only for those who
ARG are prepared
Paul
Summary
Write a short passage about Paul (his career, favourite sport,things he did and your feelings should be included.)
Homework
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