1、Unit 3 Sports and Fitness Reading for Writing l Since weve been talking about doing sports and exercise in this unit, what sports do you usually do? l In your opinion, what are the good ways to keep healthy and fit? Lead in For me, In my opinion, From my point of view, As far as Im concerned, I coul
2、d be wrong, but I (strongly) believe that It seems to me that Its complicated, but Its just my opinion, but To be honest, Many young girls want to be as slim as the stars, dont they? Now, lets read a text to know Kaylas story. So does Kayla. . . 文本整体理解文本整体理解: : 快速浏览文章快速浏览文章 1. What does the wellness
3、 book do? 1. What does the wellness book do? A. Going positive. A. Going positive. B. Asking questions. B. Asking questions. C. Exchanging ideas. C. Exchanging ideas. D. Looking for things. D. Looking for things. 2. Find out the main idea of each paragraph. 2. Find out the main idea of each paragrap
4、h. Paragraph 1: _Paragraph 1: _ Paragraph 2: _Paragraph 2: _ Paragraph 3: _Paragraph 3: _ C C What did Kayla do in the past?What did Kayla do in the past? What made her change her thinking?What made her change her thinking? What does she do now?What does she do now? . . 文本细节理解文本细节理解: : 关注特色表达关注特色表达
5、1. What is Kaylas trouble in the past? 1. What is Kaylas trouble in the past? A. She was trying to keep impossibly slim. A. She was trying to keep impossibly slim. B. She tried no-fat, low-fat. B. She tried no-fat, low-fat. C. She almost went bananas. C. She almost went bananas. D. She stopped compa
6、ring herself with others.D. She stopped comparing herself with others. 2. How does she become happier and healthier? 2. How does she become happier and healthier? A. Be positive about herself and her body. A. Be positive about herself and her body. B. Try every new diet she read about online. B. Try
7、 every new diet she read about online. C. Read an article about healthy diet. C. Read an article about healthy diet. D. Add healthy foods to her meals.D. Add healthy foods to her meals. A A A A Read what Kayla wrote for a wellness book, in which students exchange ideas about health and fitness, and
8、answer the questions. What makes her change her thinking? She was worried about her weight and appearance. It means she nearly went crazy because she was so worried, and tried various methods, but without a satisfying result. An article that said instead of asking “Am I fat?” people should be asking
9、 “Am I fit?” What problem did Kayla have in the past? Reading 1 What does the sentence “I almost went bananas” mean?2 3 Read the passage again and study the organization. The pastThe present worried about _ and tried _ my weight every new diet fitness rather than weight The result Reading think abou
10、t_ compared myself with_ _ actresses and models made a list of things I liked about myself Became_happier and healthier Read the passage again and underline the words and phrases used in the text to show similarities and differences. Reading Para.1 I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV e
11、ven though I knew that it was impossible. Para.2 Then I read an article that said instead of asking “Am I fat?” . . . I had no idea a letter could make such a difference! Once I started thinking about fitness rather than weight, things began to change. Read the passage again and underline the words
12、and phrases used in the text to show similarities and differences. Reading Para.3 Finally, I stopped comparing myself with actresses and models and looking for things that were wrong with my face or body. Instead, I made a list of the things I liked about myself. ？ though; although; yet; however; in
13、 contrast; on the other hand IV. 课文语法填空 Until last year, I was trying to look like the slim girls on TV even though I knew that it was _. To lose weight, I tried every new diet I read about online. I tried no-fat, low-fat, 5:2, only bananas, no bananas-I almost _ (go) mad. Then an article changed me
14、 . It said instead of asking “Am I fat?” I should be asking “Am I fit?” I didnt know a letter could make such a _(different)! Then I started thinking about fitness rather than weight. I did not say that I wanted to lose three kilos. Instead, I would say I wanted to run two kilometers in eight _ (min
15、ute) or that I wanted to be able to do 30 push-ups. I preferred _ (add) healthy foods to my meals rather than cut _ the foods I enjoyed. I still had a burger now _ then, but I would add a salad an apple. impossible went difference minutes to addout and 课文语法填空 Finally, I stopped _ (compare) myself wi
16、th actress and models and looking for things that were wrong with my face or body. Instead, I made a list of the things I liked about _ (I). I became more positive about myself and my body. As _ result, I became both happier and healthier. comparing myself a 健康书健康书,学生可以在其中交流关于健康和健身对青少学生可以在其中交流关于健康和健
17、身对青少 年有用的想法。写作时，你可以从年有用的想法。写作时，你可以从“锻炼锻炼(Exercise)、 减压减压(Reduce stress)、自信、自信( Self-confidence)及健及健 康饮食康饮食( Healthy eating)”等方面入手，也可以从自等方面入手，也可以从自 己或他人的过去与现在对比方面人手。总之己或他人的过去与现在对比方面人手。总之,写写 wellness book的目的就是的目的就是唤醒他人或自已对健康的唤醒他人或自已对健康的 认知认知,从而建立起健康的生活模式。从而建立起健康的生活模式。 健康健康书书 写写法指导法指导 健康书的审题步骤： 第一步：明确要
18、求 该写作属于经验分享，故要用第一人称来写;时态以一股现在时为主。 第二步：确定段落 该类文章可以从以下三个方面人手: Para.1首 先表明写作的目的 Para.2自己的做法及心得体会 Para.3表示期望 及感谢 第三步：提炼要点 健康书写法指导 Step 1: Think about the solutions to some health problems. Write a page for a class wellness book. practice Exercise What can you do to make exercise like jogging more enjoya
19、ble? Stress How can you plan your work and make sure that you also have time to rest and relax? Self-confidence What can you do to become more confident and feel better about yourself Food How can you make your meals healthier? llisten to my favorite songs lexercise with a friend lwont work for too
20、long ltake a short break between hours lavoid becoming a last-minute person lknow what Im good at laccept what Im not good at lkeep trying lbalance different types of food ldont eat too much Step 2: Use the ideas to list some positive changes. what you used to do practice what you do now The result
21、I used to eat fast food a lot. I used to go to bed late and sleep late. I have more vegetables at each meal. I go to bed before 11 and never sleep late. I feel more energetic and fit. Step 3: Use the words and phrases for similarities and differences to connect the ideas. practice like; so; too; sti
22、ll; similarly; similar to; the same as； in common (with); bothand instead; instead of; rather than; however/but/though; different from; the difference is Similarities Differences Step 4: Follow the instructions and write a short paragraph: practice Start with a general statement about the topic and
23、your situation. Tell the reader about how and why you changed or want to change. Describe the changes and compare the (possible) results. Tell the reader how the changes have improved or will improve your life. I am a high school student. I want to feel better about myself and be healthier because s
24、ometimes I get down, have no energy and worry about things too much. I decided to change my diet to make it healthier. For example, I stopped eating fast food so often, and introduced fruit and vegetables into my diet every day. Instead of sleeping late on weekends, I get up at regular time and go j
25、ogging for 30 minutes. Now, because I become healthier, I become much happier and better about myself too. This has made me more confident to make new friends and try new things. Example 学科网原创 General statement How and Why The changes and results Step 5: Revise your draft Did you explain why you cha
26、nged? Did you tell how the changes have improved your life? Is the text well-organized? Did you use words and expressions to show similarities and differences? Are there any grammar or spelling errors? Did you use correct punctuation? practice In this lesson, we learned how to write a page in a well
27、ness book. We talked about how to keep fit and make comparison between what we did before and what we do now. Summary Post-reading n 写一篇100词左右的短文，介绍你自己是如何平衡学习和休息的。 内容包括： 1.以前无法平衡学习和休息； 2.现在已经做到二者平衡； 3.你的做法。 写一篇100词左右的短文,介绍你自己是如何平衡学习和休息的。 内容包括：1.以前无法平衡学习和休息；2.现在已经做到二者平衡； 3.你的做法。 Step 1List the outlin
28、e of the passage. Paragraph 1: _ Paragraph 2: _ Paragraph 3: _ I couldnt balance rest and study before. How to balance rest and study. I can balance rest and study now. Step 2List the words，phrases and sentences. 1.Words and phrases _ adj. 劳累的 _ v. 认识到；意识到 _ 平衡休息和学习 _ 忙于 _ 休息一下 _ 结果 _ 生病 _ 一直 _ 打篮球
29、_ 落后 tired realize balance rest and study be busy with have a rest as a result fall ill all the time play basketball fall behind 基础自主学习核心互动探究 . 11_ 良好的生活习惯 12_ adj. 肥胖的 13_ 强身健体 14_ 充足的睡眠 15_ 进行运动 16_ 减肥 good living habits overweight/fat build up ones body enough sleep take exercise lose weight 基础自主
30、学习核心互动探究 17_ 对有益处 18_ 节食 19_ 养成一个的饮食习惯 20_ 身体健康/不健康 21_ 对某人的健康/视力有益/害 be good for/do good to go on a diet form a.eating habit be in good/poor health be good/bad for ones health/eyes 2.Sentences 我经常忙于学习，因此没有时间休息。(so) _ 不是整天学习，而是我开始抽时间休息。(rather than) _ 我不是整天做作业，而是一天打一个小时篮球。(instead of) _ I was often
31、busy with my study，so I had no time to have a rest. Rather than studying all the time，I began to spare some time to have a rest. Instead of doing my homework all the day，I went to play basketball for an hour a day. Two years ago，I couldnt balance rest and study.I was often busy with my study， so I h
32、ad no time to have a rest.As a result，I often felt tired and stressed.At last I fell ill and had to stay in hospital for 3 weeks. After I recovered from illness，I began to think about my problems.I got to realize the importance of balancing rest and study.Rather than studying all the time，I began to
33、 spare some time to have a rest.Instead of doing my homework all the day，I went to play basketball for an hour a day. Finally，I got to balance rest and study.I became quite healthy.I didnt fall behind; instead，I studied better than before. 基础自主学习核心互动探究 . Post-writingpolishing the passage Exchange yo
34、ur passage with your partner, and pay attention to the following points. 1. Does the writer explain why he/ she changed/ wanted to change? 2. Does the writer tell how the changes have improved or will improve his/her life? 3. Is the text well-organised? 4. Does the writer use words and expressions t
35、o show similarities and differences? 5. Are there any grammar or spelling errors? 6. Does the writer use correct punctuation? 基础自主学习核心互动探究 写作要点 The past：I worried about my weight and tried every new diet. The changes：I focused on fitness rather than diet and weight. The present：I became positive and
36、 I became both happier and healthier. 常用词汇 like，so，too，still，similarly，similar to，the same(.as.)，in common(with)， both.and.，instead，than，however/but/though，different from，rather than，instead of，the difference is. 基础自主学习核心互动探究 亮点表达 1.Taking exercise is closely related to health. 运动与健康息息相关。 2.We shoul
37、d get into the habit of keeping good hours. 我们应该养成早睡早起的习惯。 3.Smoking has a great influence on our health. 抽烟对我们的健康有很大的影响。 4.According to a recent survey，four million people die each year from diseases linked to smoking. 依照最近的一项调查，每年有4 000 000人死于与吸烟有关的疾病。 基础自主学习核心互动探究 5.Unless you keep a balanced die
38、t，you will put on weight. 除非你保持均衡的饮食，否则将会增加体重。 6.Early to bed and early to rise，makes a man healthy，wealthy and wise. 早睡早起会使人健康、富有和聪明。 7.The wall depends on the foundation，and the body depends on exercise. 墙靠基础坚，身强靠锻炼。 8.An apple a day keeps the doctor away. 每天一个苹果，医生远离我。(谚语) 基础自主学习核心互动探究 写作技巧 词汇没有所谓高低级之分，只有准确不准确之别。高考的满分范文和高分作文 都在使用那些大部分中国学生高中就知道的词汇。千万不要一厢情愿地把一个本来 平实准确的词，换成你觉得所谓的高级词 (就像说到“离开家乡到大城市发展”中 的“离开”就该用“leave”，而不用貌似更高级但其实毫无准确性可言的“abandon”) 。切记：最符合语境的才是最准确的，最准确的才是最给力的。 Homework Polish your Polish your writing.writing. Thank You
