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Unit 5 Overcoming ObstaclesGod helps those who help themselves.(自强者,天亦助之自强者,天亦助之)A Lead-in QuestionA Video ClipGlobal ReadingPole VaultScheduleA Lead-in QuestionHow did you overcome the obstacle?How did you overcome the obstacle?-with the support of,-with your qualities,-being inspired.Nick VujicicAn Australian inspirational speaker(1982-)A video clip-Nick Vujicic“Definition of tough means _.”“_or give up!”“I _ my life was different!”“_ is the biggest disability of all.”“I knew I could be _.”strength+keep going+dreams+no fear=unstoppablestrength+keep going+dreams+no fear=unstoppablestrongKeep goingFearunstoppablewishWhat is the heros sport?An _ runs along the_ holding a _ in his hand,and at a certain point he_,crosses the _,and falls on_.A.crossbar B.athlete C.vaulting poleD.runway E.takes off F.the inflated landing matBDEAFCThe pole vault(PV)is an event in track and field where athletes compete to clear the highest possible crossbar(横木)by using a vaulting pole.The basic concept is to convert horizontal energy(the run)水平力 into vertical energy(thus clearing a higher bar)垂直力.Global ReadingTrue HeightTrue HeightFigurative meaning(比喻意义):_.Find out all the heights in the text.e.g.17 feet(Para.1)Which paragraph or sentence strikes you most?17feet17 feet 217 feet 4 17 feet 617 feet 6 1/2Finalheight3rdheight2ndheight1stheightHeightsTrue HeightLiteral meaning:The achievements Michael has made.Figurative meaning:The tremendous obstacle in his minds eye.Conflict-the rising height of the crossbar-and whether Michael could cross the bar.A surprising endingA parallel construction A parallel construction In Para.13It wasnt just because he won the National Junior Olympics and set a new world record.And it wasnt because he had just increased his personal best by 9 inches.It was simply because Michael Stone is blind.Negative sentencesAffirmative sentenceDREAMDREAMKEEPKEEPGOINGGOINGNONOFEARFEARSTRONGSTRONGConclusionAssignmentsDetails to be found:1.What Michael“saw”;2.What Michael inherited from his parents respectively.
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