Reading(1)：The Olympic Games名师教学设计1

Module4 Unit2 Sports events Reading The Olympic Games 课堂设计指导思想：

本堂课是以听、说、读为主的阅读课。本篇阅读材料是一位国际奥委会成员给北京一所高中的学生所做的一篇关于奥运会的演讲。学生应在阅读本文的基础上掌握演讲稿的阅读策略，了解一篇好的演讲稿应该是能始终保持听众的兴趣，演讲者通常通过讲故事，引用，列举数据和提问来达到自己的目的。

Teaching Aims: 1.

To help students learn the history and significance of Olympic Games. 2.

To improve their reading comprehension skill by fully participating in the activity. Teaching important and difficult points: 1.

Help the students to know how to read a speech article. 2.

How to make the students understand the article better. Teaching methods: 1.

Fast reading to get a general idea of the passage. 2.

Detailed reading to help the students know the history of Olympic Games and some famous sportspersons. Teaching Aids: A computer and some slides Teaching procedures: Step1 Lead-in 1. Before class, play the theme song of 2008 Beijing Olympics You and Me to arouse students’

interest in the Olympic Games. 2. Have a quiz about the Olympics. 1） What do the five Olympic rings stand for? （A）

A.5 continents B.5 well-known athletes C.5 important events 2）Which continent does each color stand for? Asia, Europe, America, Africa, Oceania. 

The five rings stand for friendship of the five continents. 3）How often are the Olympic Games held? Every four years. 4）Which Chinese athlete did a history-making success in track and field(田径) in 2004? Liu Xiang. 【Explanation】通过让学生欣赏2008奥运主题曲以及奥运知识抢答，激活学生脑中有关奥运会的知识，并自然流畅地导入本课主题。

Step 2 Fast-reading Task 1: Ask the students to read the article quickly and answer the three questions below. 1. What is the speech about? The history and significance of the Olympic Games. 1

2. What was Pierre de Coubertin’s hope when he brought the Olympic Games back to life?

He hoped that the Olympic Games would make it possible for people of all countries to live side by side in peace. 3. What does the speaker wish for at the end of the speech? He wishes the Olympic Movement a successful future to match its past glory. 【Explanation】通过快速阅读, 了解学生对文本表层的理解情况，引导学生逐步提高阅读速度，从而提高阅读理解水平。

Task 2: Ask the students to read the article again to see how many parts the whole passage can be divided into and to get the main idea of each part. Part 1 (Para. 1) Part 2 (Para. 2-4) Part 3 (Para. 5-8) Part 4 (Para. 9-10) History of Olympics Information about athletes Influences of athletes and wishes An introduction 【Explanation】这一环节可训练如何学生处理信息，有助于培养学生语篇和段落的分析的能力，有利于引导学生主动学习，帮助他们形成以能力发展为目标的学习方式。 Step 3 Detailed reading Ask students to read the second part of the passage and find out as much information about the ancient games with the contemporary games as possible. Task1. Read the passage again and correct the errors in each sentence.

1) According to the speech, the speaker is an athlete. (an IOC member) 2) The first ancient Olympic Games were held in AD776. (776 BC) 3) Everyone was allowed to take part in the ancient Olympics. (Only

men were) 4) The contemporary Olympic Games were first held in Rome in 1896. (Athens)

Task2. Choose the right answer to each question. 1) What do the ancient Olympics and the modern Olympics have in common? (C) A. Only men can take part in it. B. Athletes wear no clothes to compete. C. Some events are the same. D. The host places. 2) Which of the following statements is NOT true? (D) A. Today athletes from all over the world can compete in the Olympic Games. B. The reason why China stayed away from the Olympics for 32 years is not mentioned in the text. C. The ancient Olympics were usually held every four years and always occurred at the same place. D. Discus, long jump, wrestling and running were only seen at the ancient Olympic Games. 3) The writer actually wants to _______by asking the question “Do you know when the ancient games began?”

(B) A. get the right answer B. get the audience interested in his topic C. give you a chance to speak D. show what he knows about the games 2

Task3. Have students listen to the tape of the speech and prepare to give a speech about the Olympics. 【Explanation】通过细读和听力训练，让学生了解奥运的起源以及比较古代奥运会和当代奥运会的异同。通过从整体到局部，再从局部到整体的策略来培养学生对文本的整体理解能力。此外，由最后一题引出阅读策略。

Step 4 Reading strategy Have students read the Reading Strategy on Page 23 and find out how to read a speech. 

A speech is a formal talk that a person gives to an audience.

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To keep the audience interested in the speech, the speaker may 1) tell an interesting story; 2) use quotations; 3) present statistics; 4) asking questions. 【Explanation】阅读策略的学习是训练学生阅读能力的有效措施，让学生了解演讲稿的基本结构，能在阅读训练中达到事半功倍的效果，并为他们今后的学习打下良好的基础. Step 5 Giving a speech

Our grade is going to have a speech competition. The subject is the Olympics. You’ll represent our class and take part in it. Structure: Part 1: Introduction (welcome; self-introduction; Topic…) Part 2: General introduction (How often? Events…)

Part 3: Differences between the ancient Olympics and the modern Olympics (Beginning time/place; Host places; Athletes …)

【Explanation】这是初步的学生表达拓展活动，旨在培养学生分解和整合信息的技能和灵活运用语言的能力。

Step 6 Detailed reading (Para. 5-8) Ask students to read the third part of the passage and find out as much information about

some famous Olympic athletes (names, nationality, achievements…). Task1. Read Paragraphs 5-8 and learn about some famous Olympic athletes and their achievements. Task2. Thinking and discussion We can learn ____________________________________________from the athletes. What kind of example do you think these athletes set for young people around the world? The athletes set a great example. They work hard, are determined , strong-willed and have great confidence and perseverance(毅力）. They show us that if we put our minds to something and work hard at it, we’ll succeed.

【Explanation】学生通过阅读有关这些著名奥运运动员的成就，进一步加强对奥运精神的理解，并通过讨论让学生学习他们坚毅，刻苦等优秀品质。

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Step 7 Homework 1. Write about an athlete and what you’ve learned from him or her. Para 1: general information about the athlete and the achievements at the Olympic Games Para 2: the efforts he or she made Para 3: what you have learned from his or her bravery, determination（决心）and persistence(毅力）. 2. List the difficult language points on your notebook. 【Explanation】通过家庭作业巩固并拓展所学内容，鼓励学生利用网络了解更多有关奥运的知识；要求学生列出语言难点，有利于培养他们的自主学习能力。

Step 8 The design of writing on the blackboard

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