1、 unit 2 Reading（导学案）This period includes Leading up，Reading and Comprehending of the reading text in Unit 2. It introduces the similarities and differences between ancient and modern Olympic Games in the form of an interesting interview between Pausanias, a Greek writer 2000 years ago and Li Yan, a
2、Chinese girl living at the present time. Reading the passage, the students can learn some reading strategies such as skimming, scanning and careful reading.Learning Aims：Knowledge aims:1. Students are able to compare the ancient Olympics with the modern ones and try to answer the questions quickly a
3、nd correctly so that they can learn how to generalize and compare the similarities and differences.2. Students can understand the text and learn some useful words and expressions：medal， admit, take part in, replace, prize, a set of, interview, as well as, compete with/against/for, etc.Ability aims:1
4、. Students reading abilities get improved.2. Students can use different reading skills properly and correctly.Emotion aims:Students know the spirit of the Olympic Games and learn from it.Learning Important Points：1. Students are able to compare the ancient Olympics with the modern ones and have a cl
5、ear idea of their similarities and differences.2. Students can master the reading skills: skimming, scanning, and careful reading.3. Students are able to form positive attitudes towards life.Learning Difficult Points：1. How to find the implied similarities and differences and learn about the spirit
6、of the Olympic Games.2. Students can use the reading skills correctly and freely.Learning Methods：1. Skimming to get the general idea of the text.2. Scanning to get detailed information and get to understand the passage better.3. Task-based learning method and a group discussion to get the students
7、to comprehend the passage and be able to find the implied similarities and differences between the ancient and modern Olympics.Learning Aids：1. The blackboard2. Learning papers3. The multimedia.Learning procedure:1. Reading skills:(1) Skimming: to go through the text quickly and try to get the gener
8、al idea of it.(2) Scanning: to get some detailed(详细的) information you need to know. That is to say, go over the questions or the sentences first and try to find the key words. Next, go through the text as quick as possible to find the sentences with the key words and read it carefully. （浏览问题找关键词，跳读文
9、章并细读关键词所在的句子）(3) Careful Reading : to read the text carefully to solve some difficult points and have a full understanding of it.2. Reading (1) Skimming: to go through the text to get the main idea of it.Task one: to go through the text quickly to get the general idea, and then tick () the informati
10、on mentioned in the text.( ) The ancient Olympic Games( ) The modern Olympic Games( ) Good and bad effects of the Olympic Games( ) The similarities between them( ) The difference between themTask Two: This interview is mainly about _. A. the story of a Greek writer Pausanias and a Chinese girl Li Ya
11、nB. a magic journey by PausaniasC. the similarities and differences about the ancient and modern OlympicsD. the ancient Olympic Games in Greece(2) Scanning: Are these statements true or false? Tick the correct brackets and underline the key words in each sentence. If it is wrong, please state your r
12、eason.a. Slaves and women used to join in the Olympic Games. ( )b. The Winter Olympics are usually held two years before the Summer Olympics.( )c. The modern Olympic Games is hosted by different countries. ( )d. Both the Summer and Winter Olympics are held every two years. ( )e. There are running ra
13、ces in the Winter Olympics. ( )f. Every athlete can take part in the new Olympics. ( )(3) Careful reading: to discuss and find the similarities and differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games and fill in the tables in groups of six.Table One : The similaritiesHow oftenMottoCompetitorsEv
14、entsTable Two: The differencesModern AncientTypeCompetitorsCountryPrizeEvents(运动项目)3. Summary(1) What does the reading material tell us?The Olympic Games(2) To appreciate some famous sayings.a. Goals determine what you are going to be. Julius Erving 目标决定你将成为什么样的人 朱利叶斯欧文 b.Success grows out of strugg
15、le to overcome difficulties. S.Smiles 成功来自克服困难的斗争。 S斯迈尔斯 c.The man who has made up his mind to win will never say “impossible” B.Napoleon 凡是决心取得胜利的人是从来不说“不可能的”。 B拿破仑(3) What are the reading skills we learnt today? To get the main idea, we use _;To get detailed information, we use _;To solve difficul
16、t points and fully understand the text, we use _.4. Homework(1) Review the text and learn more about the ancient and modern Olympics. (2) Retell the text by filling the following blanks.The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which includes two kinds, the _ and the _ Olympics.
17、 Both of them are _ every _years. All countries can take part if their athletes reach the _ to the games. Women are not only _ to join in but playing a very _ role. A special _ is built for the competitors to live in, several _ for competitions, a large swimming pool, a _ as well as seats for those who watch the games. Its a great _ to host the Olympic Games. The olive wreath has been _ by medals. But its still about being able to run _, jump _ and throw _.