1、unit 5 overcoming obstacles,god helps those who help themselves.(自強(qiáng)者，天亦助之),a lead-in question,a video clip,global reading,pole vault,schedule,a lead-in question,how did you overcome the obstacle? -with the support of, -with your qualities, -being inspired.,nick vujicic,an australian inspirational sp

2、eaker(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 = unstoppable,strong,keep going,fear,unstoppable,wish,what is the heros sport?,an _

3、runs along the_ holding a _ in his hand, and at a certain point he_, crosses the _, and falls on_.,crossbar b. athlete c. vaulting pole d. runway e. takes off f. the inflated landing mat,b,d,e,a,f,c,the pole vault (pv) is an event in track and field where athletes compete to clear the highest possib

4、le crossbar (橫木)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 reading,true height figurative meaning（比喻意義）: _. find out all the heights in the text. e.g. 17 feet（para.1） which paragraph or sentenc

5、e strikes you most?,17 feet,17 feet 2 17 feet 4,17 feet 6,17 feet 6 1/2,final height,3rd height,2nd height,1st height,heights,true height,literal meaning: the achievements michael has made. figurative meaning: the tremendous obstacle in his minds eye.,conflict,-the rising height of the crossbar -and

6、 whether michael could cross the bar.,a surprising ending,a parallel construction in para.13 it 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 sentences,affirmative sentence,dream,keep going,no fear,strong,conclusion,unstoppable,assignments,det