Reading(1)：The search for happiness优质课教案内容

M6U2 Reading —The search for happiness Teaching aims: 1. To describe their own understanding of happiness; 2. To talk about the gymnast Sang Lan; 3. To know how to read and make an interview. Teaching procedures: Step 1 Lead in (play a song) 1. After listening to the music, are you happy now? 2. What does happiness mean to you, to the soldiers, to the businessman, or to the sportsman? Step 2 Reading strategy: reading an interview

Fill in the blanks: 1. People (at least 2) :_________

& _______ 2. Steps in reading an interview:

1) Scan the first paragraph to find out the

. 2) Take note of

is being interviewed and what he/she does. 3) Carefully read each

. 4) The interviewer will ask the interviewee to review the

of the topic.

Step 3 Fast reading:

Task 1: find out the main elements of the interview. Interviewer:

. Interviewee:

. Topic of the interview:

. Questions : 1.

2.

3.

. Task 2: Find out the background information of Sang Lan: Birthday

Birthplace: _____________ Best event: ____________

Age of being disabled: ___

Cause of disability:

.

Step4 Careful reading

Task 1 Say something about Sang Lan in different years. Listen to the tape to get the detailed information. 1981

1987

1991

1998

2007

2008

Task 2 Multiple choice 1. Dr. Brain used Sang Lan as an example to _______. A. talk about his study on happiness B. talk about how to find happiness in difficult times C. present his own views about happiness D. introduce his books about happiness 2. The world was amazed by Sang Lan’s ______.

A. unexpected injury B. way to remain cheerful C. success in her sports career D. energetic, happy and hard-working spirit

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3. Which of the following CANNOT be inferred from the passage? A. Different people have different views about happiness. B. Sang Lan’s courage to rebuild her life even in unbearable condition is admirable. C. All people can find happiness even in difficult times. D. Sang Lan likes to think about positive things and stay optimistic. 4. What is the secret to happiness in Sang Lan’s mind?

A. To have appreciation for good things and to focus on goals. B. To love the people around her. C. To host a sports programme in 2008. D. To keep busy. Task 3 Fill in the blanks with no than three words according to the passage.

Sang Lan’s

search for happiness

Before

going to hospital

Sang Lan was happy to work hard and was very successful.

While staying in hospital

She fell from the 2.______ and would never walk again.

Many 3._______ visitors like Leonardo went to see her.

Sang Lan was always in good 4.________and focused on 5.__________.

She never cried or 6._________ up hope.

She was also happy for her teammates’ 7._________ and was proud of her 8.__________.

1.______ leaving hospital

She has

9._________ to her new life and keeps learning and stays 10._____________.

Step 5 Pair work—make an interview Suppose you had a chance to talk face to face with a famous player or a film star who you like best, like Liuxiang，Yangmi or Zhang Liangying, what would you like to ask her or him about?（Work in pairs to make an interview. One acts as the host and the other one acts as the famous person.）

Useful expressions for your interview: H: We’re lucky to invite somebody to our interview.

S: Thank you for inviting me.

H: First, congratulate you on winning…… , at the moment, can you tell us your feeling? S: very excited and happy……

H: What do you want to say best? S: Thank…… (my coach, teachers, instructors, my parents, my close players and all the friends who support me.) H: ….

S:……

H: I hope we can learn much from somebody and try to achieve more goals. Thank you for joining us today. Best wishes for you! Step 6 Moral teaching:

1. True happiness comes from hard work. 2. Happiness lies in an optimistic attitude. 3. If we come across difficulties in our life, we shouldn’t give up halfway. The most important thing is to hold on until we succeed or reach the goals. An optimist sees the rose; a pessimist sees the thorn. Step 7 Homework Write a composition about the understanding of your happiness.

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参考答案：

Step2

1. interviewer, interviewee

2.

1) topic 2) who 3) question 4) background Step3 task1 host, Dr. Brain, How to search for happiness Questions: 1. Who is Sang Lan

2. How old was she when this happened 3. How has Sang Lan adapted to her new life Task2: in 1981, Ningbo China, vault,

17,

Made a mistake while practicing, fell and broke her neck. Step4

Task1

1981 : She was born in Ningbo, China.

1987: She began learning gymnastics.

1991: She started winning competions.

1998: She got injured at the Goodwill Games.

2007: She graduated from Peking University.

2008: She hosted a sports programmes about the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Task2 1. B

2. B

3. C

4. A

Task3 1. After

2. vault

3. famous

4. spirits

5. goals

6. give

7. successes

9. adapted

10. optimistic

8. accomplishments 3