Reading Unit 4: Sports

Do, Play, or Go? : 

Do, Play, or Go? Complete each sentence with your partner.

Let’s Check… : 

Let’s Check… not correct (go) correct correct not correct (go) not correct (play) not correct (do)

Play, Go, or Do? : 

Play, Go, or Do? These are correct What is the same about the words that use play? What is the same about the words that use go? What is the same about the words that use do? regular nouns competitive sports (you play to win) nouns ending with –ing (gerunds) sports you can do alone martial arts sports you can do in groups

Unit 4: Sports : 

Unit 4: Sports ESOL Reading Intermediate Shoup

Unit 4 Objectives : 

Unit 4 Objectives learn and use new vocabulary and idioms relating to sports scan understand text organization distinguish arguments relate readings to personal experience predict guess meaning from context

Vocabulary (p. 25) : 

Vocabulary (p. 25) Find out the meanings of the words in italics. Then, check the statements that are true about you. Discuss with your group. cheated compete fan rules victor

Which sports get paid the most?Who gets paid the most? : 

Kimi Raikkonen$40 mil (Pay Rank: 4) Auto racing Michael Schumacher$36 mil (Pay Rank: 5) Auto racing David Beckham$33 mil (Pay Rank: 6) Soccer Tiger Woods $100 mil (Pay Rank: 1) Golf Oscar de la Hoya$43 mil (Pay Rank: 2) Boxing Phil Mickelson$42 mil (Pay Rank: 3) Golf Which sports get paid the most?Who gets paid the most? Data from Forbes, 2007

Reading 1 Previewpage 25 : 

Reading 1 Previewpage 25 “Do pro athletes make too much money?” Summary: This magazine article deals with how much professional athletes in the U.S. earn in comparison with other professions. Discuss with your group: Who is your favorite athlete? Do you know how much he or she earns? Are athletes worth a lot of money in your country? If so, who is worth the most?

Vocabulary Preview : 

Vocabulary Preview Drill words: event – willing Look at the picture, synonym, or sentence and guess which word it is from your list…

rate : 

rate

willing : 

willing She is _______ to jump off the diving board.

event : 

event

start out : 

start out

fraction : 

fraction ¼

reflect : 

reflect love

“Do Pro Athletes Make too Much Money?” page 26 : 

“Do Pro Athletes Make too Much Money?” page 26 Before you read: http://www.elllo.org/PagesMixer/01-MX-Athletes.htm Scan the text (DON’T READ) to find out which professions earn the amounts of money from “Before you read” Then, read the article. Complete your chart.

After You Read (page 27) : 

After You Read (page 27) A: Pick the best description of the article (one). B: Circle the answers that are NOT mentioned in the text.

Let’s Check : 

Let’s Check A #3 is the best description B b a,d

Group Discussion #15 minutes : 

Group Discussion #15 minutes Which of the arguments in the article do you agree with? Why? Possible responses: I agree with… I think that… In my opinion,…

Reading 2 Previewpage 25 : 

Reading 2 Previewpage 25 “Extreme Sports” Summary: In this newspaper article, find out why extreme sports are becoming more and more popular. Discuss with your group: Are you an adventurous person, or are you afraid to take risks? What are some examples of dangerous sports? Why do you think people like to take part in these sports?

Vocabulary Preview : 

Vocabulary Preview Drill words: absence – take up Look at the picture, synonym, or sentence and guess which word it is from your list…

fit : 

fit

high-tech : 

high-tech

affluence : 

affluence wealth

relative : 

relative in comparison to

take up : 

take up I don’t know how to play yet, but I want to __________ tennis.

going rate : 

going rate

courage : 

courage School is scary for him, but he has the ____________ to go and be successful.

display : 

display

ease : 

ease

absence : 

absence exist

take part : 

take part She wants to ____________ in the discussion. She wants to participate.

have to do with : 

have to do with Your lack of confidence probably ______ a lot _________ your not getting the job.

Extreme Sportspage 28 : 

Extreme Sportspage 28 Read the article. Circle any words you don’t know. Remember to use your vocabulary list while you read.

Reading Log #2: Rosa Parks : 

Reading Log #2: Rosa Parks Please take out your Reading Log 2 to turn in. Read your answer for #4 to your group / partner. Why do you think it’s important for people to learn about Rosa Parks and her life? What lesson can she teach others about human rights?

After You Read (p. 29) : 

After You Read (p. 29) A: Find the words in italics in the reading. Circle the meaning of each word. B: Check the statements that are true. Also, write the paragraph number where you found the answer. Wed

Let’s Check : 

Let’s Check A don’t fear are born with an exciting high different from more B check (par. 2) (par. 4) check (par. 4) (par. 4) check (par. 6) check (par. 2)

Group Discussion #15 minutes : 

Group Discussion #15 minutes Imagine a trip to the top of Mount Everest. If you had the money, would you like to go? Why or why not? Possible responses: I would like to… I wouldn’t like to…

Group Discussion #25 minutes : 

Group Discussion #25 minutes Which of the extreme sports mentioned in the article would you like to try? Which would you never do? Why? Possible responses: I would like to try… I would never…

Reading 3 Previewpage 25 : 

Reading 3 Previewpage 25 “Frequently asked questions about the ancient Olympic Games” Summary: Read from this website to learn about, among other things, who could compete in the ancient Olympics and what the prizes were. Discuss with your group: Do you enjoy watching the Olympic Games? Why or why not? Would you rather see the athletic skill of the world’s greatest athletes or see athletes from your country win? Preview vocabulary for reading # 3.

Frequently asked questions about the ancient Olympic Games : 

Frequently asked questions about the ancient Olympic Games page 30 Before you read: How much do you know about the ancient Olympics? Answer the questions without reading. Scan: Scan the text to find the answers. (DON’T READ) Read the article

Let’s Discuss… : 

Let’s Discuss… Questions from “Before you read” page 31

A: After you read (Vocabulary)page 31 : 

A: After you read (Vocabulary)page 31 A – the word B – a related word from the text C – the meaning athlete (n.) athletic (adj.) d. trained or skilled in a sport

Let’s Check : 

Let’s Check division – f. separate strength – e. physical power fame – b. the state of being very well-known expense – c. the cost of something fairness – a. the quality of following the rules

Group Discussion #15 minutes : 

Group Discussion #15 minutes Which Olympic events do you like the best? Why? Possible responses: My favorite… I like… I enjoy watching…

Group Discussion #25 minutes : 

Group Discussion #25 minutes What do you think ancient Greeks would find most interesting about the modern games? Possible response: I think ancient Greeks would find…most interesting because…

Group Discussion #35 minutes : 

Group Discussion #35 minutes Is it important for the Olympic Games to continue? Why or why not? Possible responses: I think… I don’t think… In my opinion…

Ask your partner.Answer in complete sentences. : 

Ask your partner.Answer in complete sentences. What kind of music are you a fan of? What are you willing to do to learn English? Do you have any affluent friends? If so, who? Do you think you have a lot of courage? Why or why not? Do you like to take part in class discussions? Why or why not? Is there any kind of hobby you would like to take up? Does your country have any sports rivalries? If so, who?

Vocabulary Concept Map : 

Vocabulary Concept Map

Vocabulary Concept Map : 

Vocabulary Concept Map

An Outline : 

An Outline Shows the organization of the article Only includes key points No sentences, just words or key phrases

Do Pro Athletes Make Too Much Money (p. 26) : 

Do Pro Athletes Make Too Much Money (p. 26) What are the 3 main sections (in your words)? I. Comparing athletes’ salaries to other occupations II. Why pro athletes deserve their salaries III. Why pro athletes do NOT deserve their salaries

Now, put the missing parts in the correct sections. : 

Now, put the missing parts in the correct sections. I, II, or III?

Now, close your books and put your notes away. : 

Now, close your books and put your notes away. Orally tell your partner a summary of the article.

Take one minute to look over your outline one more time. : 

Take one minute to look over your outline one more time.

Now, write a summary of the article. (FROM MEMORY!) : 

Now, write a summary of the article. (FROM MEMORY!) No notes. No books.

Vocabulary Expansion: A (page 32) : 

Vocabulary Expansion: A (page 32) What sport do these words refer to? a ballpark a bat catch a homerun an inning an umpire baseball

Vocabulary Expansion: B (p. 32) : 

Vocabulary Expansion: B (p. 32) What are some places where people play a sport? a ballpark a court a field

Extra Reading and Vocabulary : 

Extra Reading and Vocabulary Olympic Games 1st – read the article 2nd – categorize the vocabulary (noun or verb?) 3rd – make your own definitions (no dictionaries)

Supplemental Activities: Unit 4 : 

Supplemental Activities: Unit 4 Reading #1 Reading #2 Reading #3