Unit 6 lesson 3The superhero behind superman课件-（2022）新北师大版《高中英语》必修第二册.pptx

1、To read and talk about a superheroTo read for deep understandingTo summarise information1.What are qualities of the admirable people?2.Whats the definition of a superhero?Look at the two pictures of Christopher Look at the two pictures of Christopher Reeve.What do the two pictures tell you Reeve.Wha

2、t do the two pictures tell you about him?about him?Tips:You can discuss the following questions:What is happening in each picture?How has Christopher Reeve changed?What do you want to know about him?What do you want to know about him?Ask as many questions as you can.Ask as many questions as you can.

3、Why is Reeve known as the superhero behind superman?Christopher ReeveRead the story.Can you figure out the main Read the story.Can you figure out the main idea of each paragraph?Match them.idea of each paragraph?Match them.1.Christopher Reeve is a superhero in films,and also a superhero in real life

4、.2.Reeves roles in superman films gave him opportunity to help those in need.3.Introduce Reeves parents and his earlier life in acting._Para.1Para.3Para.24.Although Christopher Reeve passed away in 2004,he will always be remembered as a superhero.5.Reeve survived all the difficulties and became a pa

5、ssionate and energetic advocate for disabled people.6.A severe disaster happened to him in 1995,but his family and friends never gave him up._Para.6Para.5Para.4The writing types of this passage is description of a person(人物描写人物描写).In describing a person,the writer should try to reveal the persons ch

6、aracter,thoughts,and feelings,which may shown in what the person does and says,or in how he behaves to others.And it is important to grasp the characteristics features that distinguish him from all other people.Read the passage again,and find the information mentioned above.Christopher ReevePara.1 B

7、ackground information introductionPara.2-3 Reeves achievements in the film industry and his awareness for helping those in need.Para.4-5 Reeve suffered serious disaster,but he managed to return to his film career,which encouraged a lot people.Para.6 Although Reeve has passed away,he will always be r

8、emembered as a superhero.The structure of the storyThe structure of the story Read Read the story again.Take the story again.Take notes of important facts about Christopher notes of important facts about Christopher Reeve in the diagram below.Then talk Reeve in the diagram below.Then talk about him

9、in groups.about him in groups.Christopher ReeveChristopher ReeveBecoming the star in Superman films given the lead role in a Superman film starred in four superman films in 1978 to 1987Christopher ReeveChristopher ReeveBecoming a superhero in real life raising awareness for good causes became an adv

10、ocate for people with back injuries and disabilities raising millions of dollars in support of medical researchRead the story again and answer the Read the story again and answer the questionsquestions.1.What was Reeves“wildly successful Hollywood career”like?He raised awareness for good causes and

11、spoke out about health,education and child protection to help those most in need.2.How was he injured?Why was it considered a disaster?He was thrown off his horse and broke his neck.His injuries were so severe that he had no movement or feeling in his body at all and even needed a machine to help hi

12、m breathe.He was unable to continue with his charity work and his career.3.How did he come out of the“nightmare”?He gained the strength from the ongoing support of his wife,family and friends and from focusing on his goal to walk again.4.What did he do as an advocate for medical research?He advocate

13、d for people with back injuries and disabilities,raising millions of dollars in support of medical research.Read the story.Pick out the expressions that Read the story.Pick out the expressions that you feel are the most impressive.Read them you feel are the most impressive.Read them aloud and explai

14、n why you chose them.aloud and explain why you chose them.Suggested answers:Lines 1-3:providing a striking contrast to Reeves life changeLines 20-25:description of his severe injury,hopeless situation and despairLines 39-42:his attitude in helping othersLines 43-44:his positive attitude towards life

15、Imagine yourself in the following situations.Imagine yourself in the following situations.Answer the questions.Answer the questions.1.What emotional changes did Reeves wife,family and friends possibly go through after the accident?What might they have said to Reeve?2.After Reeve became an advocate f

16、or people with back injures and disabilities,what might he possibly have said to his audience?3.What might Reeves doctors have said to Reeve directly after the accident and when he managed to return to his film career?Build Up Your Empathy with the Characters Empathy means you try to put yourself in

17、 others shoes and be aware of and sensitive to their feelings.You try to gain a deeper understanding of their perspectives.It is important to understand the emotions,behaviours and intentions of characters in a story.Youre not going to be able to experience every single thing that can happen to othe

18、rs,but you can use your imagination to think about how it might feel and use that understanding to empathise with them.Skill buildern.观点，看法观点，看法v.移情，神会移情，神会You can practice Skill Builder by putting yourself in this example situation:If you were paralysed(瘫痪的瘫痪的),how would you feel?If you could not f

19、ollow your dream,how would you feel?Think and share.Think and share.1.Explain the meaning of the sentence“What I do is based on powers we all have inside us and you dont have to be a superman to do it”.The sentence means that normal people can do extraordinary things;we are all talented and gifted a

20、nd can use these strengths to change the lives of others.2.Whats your understanding of the title“The Superhero Behind Superman”?This title insinuates(暗示暗示)that Christopher Reeve is a Superhero,not just in the movie but in everyday life.He showed extraordinary courage when faced with being paralysed

21、for life.Even though he lived in pain,he devoted his life to worthy causes and charity and inspired many lives for the better.Find words from the story that complete the Find words from the story that complete the verbs or phrasal verbs below.Then complete verbs or phrasal verbs below.Then complete

22、the sentences with the phrases.the sentences with the phrases.1.act on _ 2.gain _3.raise _ 4.work with _5.fall into _ 6.engage in _7.undertake _ 8.be stuck in _stagea reputationawarenessorganisationsdepressionexercisesan intense exercise programme illness1.She has _ as a role model for young people.

23、2.As a specialist he tried hard to _ for environment protection.3.John has devoted his spare time _ which help disabled people.4.Unfortunately,two members of the team _ before they started the journey.gained a reputationraise awarenessto working with organisations were stuck in illness5.Christopher

24、Reeve started _ when he was 8 years old.6.When he realized his severe situation,Reeve _.7.Reeve _ to help him achieve his goal of walking again one day.8.Christopher Reeve _ _ to help him rebuild muscle.to act on stage fell into depressionengaged in exercises undertook an intense exercise programme

25、What inspiration do you get from Christopher Reeve?Share your ideas in your group.Suggested answers:Never give up no matter how bad the condition is.Have a sense of obligation,including the obligation to family,the obligation to society,etc.You dont need to be a superman to help others.Everybody can

26、 help others with the kindness inside him or her.Use what you have learnt to introduce a superhero in real life that you admire.Research a superhero,either books from the library or online tools.Gather information about the chosen superhero using the following titles as a guideline:background and Achievements.Make a short presentation about this person to the class.Complete the profile of Christopher Reeve according to the following tips.You need to add more information if necessary.Name:_Jobs:_Achievements in films:_Charity work:_