【教學(xué)重難點】1. Get basic information about Lang Ping and Jordan; read deeply2. Understand why they can be called sports legends.3. Understand the meaning of some languages in the context of the text, such as "time seems to stand still, graceful" and so on.【教學(xué)過程】Step 1 Leading-in1. Have the Ss ask and answer in pairs.Q1: Who are your favorite sports player?Q2: Do you like him/her? Why?2. Then ask the Ss to talk about Lang Ping and Michael Jordan, and have several Ss to share their ideas.Q1: What do you know about Lang Ping and Michael Jordan?Q2: What else do you want to know about them?Step 2 Understanding the title and the lead paragraph.Have the Ss think about the title and answer the following questions.Q1: Why do you think the author chooses to write these two sports stars?Q2: What does “l(fā)iving legend” mean?Q3: What are the standards or requirements to be chosen as a living legend of sports star?Then discuss the questions above in groups, then have someone to share their ideas. Step 3 Getting detailed information about Lang Ping1. Read to answer the following questions.Q1: Is Lang Ping a master in her area? How do you know that?Q2: What good examples does Lang Ping set for others?2. Read again and Focus on the story about Lang Ping. Then try to retell the story of Lang Ping. Step 4 Exploring detailed information about Michael Jordan1. Read the paragraph of Michael Jordan and complete the following table.We have got to know why Lang Ping is a living legend. Now read and find out why Michael Jordan is a living legend on your own by completing the following table.