Unit 2 The Olympic Games第六课时 Speaking and Writing【预习案】预习目标：通过预习，你能够独立完成短文后面的几个问题，并且了解马拉松比赛的由来。PHIDIPPIDIES AND THE MARATHONIn the modern Olympic Games the longest running race is called the Marathon. It gets its name from a town in Greece called Marathon, which is 26 miles from Athens, the capital city of Greece. This is the story of why the Marathon race is included in the Olympic Games.Once there was an ancient Greek soldier called Phidippides. He ran so fast that he was often sent on long journeys with important messages. One day the leaders of Athens realized that their city was going to be attacked. They sent their army to the small town of Marathon, where they fought their enemies. It was a very long and hard battle, but at last the army from Athens won. They were very happy.However, they knew that the people of Athens would be wondering what had happened. So they asked Phidippides to go to Athens and tell them the good news.Phidippides set off. He was very tired after all the fighting but he ran as fast as he could. As he got near Athens he began to slow down. His head was bursting and he could hardly breathe. As he got to the centre of the city, he fell to the ground. All the people rushed up to him. Phidippides opened his mouth. “Athens is saved!” he cried. Then he fell down dead. His story became so famous that it is remembered by the Marathon race of 26 miles, which is the distance from Marathon to Athens.Read the passage and answer these questions:1. What was Phidippides job as well as running?_2. Why did the Greek Army go to Marathon?_3. Did Phidippides do what he was asked? How do you know?_探究案探究目标：1.你能学会在写作中如何使用关联词。 2.你能够完成本节课关于体育运动的写作任务。.自主探究1. QuestionAsk the students list the names of their familiar sports._2. SpeakingTell your partner about your favorite sport. Give reasons why you like it so much. Think about: (1)How do you become interested in that sport?(2)Who is your favorite athlete?(3)What do you do to improve your skill?Some useful expressionsMy favorite sport is because I like because I became interested in it when My favorite athlete/footballer/sportsman is I like him/her because I practice In the future I hope to .合作探究1. Read the writing sample on page16. Pay attention to the words in blue. Then work with your partner and answer the following questions.Question: What is the function of the linking words?2. According to the speaking part and the sample writing on page 16, please write a short passage entitled “My favorite sport”.Instructions (1)Begin by explaining which sport you have chosen and why.(2)Make three short paragraphs using the outline you have written while talking.(3)Give a reason for each of your ideas: one for each paragraph.(4)Finish by saying what you hope to do with this sport in the future.(5)Make your sentences more interesting by using some different linking words. Students select the best composition in their group and show it in class. Then help to correct the errors if any.训练案Revise your passage according to your partners suggestions and the teachers instructions. 2用心 爱心 专心