Basketball教案

comprehension—understanding what you are reading—is important. to read in thought groups is an easy, yet effective, way of improving reading comprehension. (divide the whole class into two groups) group a read the first passage about jordan and group b read the other. and then introduce the basketball player to each other by using the information of the text. (a form of finding topic sentence or general idea of each paragraph)
for reference
michael jordan
1. during the 1990’s michael jordan was probably the best known athlete in the world.
2. michael jordan became the top scorer in the nba in his first season (1984-1985).
3. michael jordan, the second player to score more than 3,000 points in a season, made contributions to the bulls and the united states olympic basketball team.
4. michael jordan, who once retired from the sport, rejoined the bulls and was admired by his fans.
5. michael jordan opened his own restaurant and even acted in a film.
wilt chamberlain
1. wilt chamberlain, the first to score more than 3,000 points in a season, used to have various health problems in his childhood.
2. wilt chamberlain was much better than all the other players of his generation.
3. wilt chamberlain played for four teams and was named the mvp.
4. wilt chamberlain held his own record.
5. wilt chamberlain deserves the title “outstanding player of his generation”.
now read the recording of the text. pay attention to the details while listening and reading.
2. fill in the form
 michael jordon wilt chamberlain
born  
height  
nba career  
first season  
position  
games  
points  
record holder  
reputation  
for reference:
 michael jordon wilt chamberlain
born 17th february 1963 21st august 1936
height 1.98m 2.17m
nba career 15 seasons 14 seasons
first season 1984-1985 1959-1960
position guard center
games 1,072 1,045
points 32,292 31,419
record holder 1 most seasons leading scorer: 10          
2 consecutive seasons leading scorer :7 1 most points in a season: 4,029
2 consecutive season: 7
reputation  outstanding player of his generation
3. complete the article with one word in each blank
during the 1990s, michael jordan was probably the ___________ athlete in the world. he was _________ the most valued player five times. millions of fans admire his athletic ability, ___________and confidence. off the basketball __________, michael jordan opened his own steak restaurant and he also found ________ as an actor.