What do you think of Grade 9?Free talkSome students may feel stressed/ tired/ angryHow can you relax yourself in your spare time?Reading books, listening to music ,doing sports The shortest player in the NBAa. Spud was named Player of the Year.b. Spud got a scholarship from a university.c. Spud scored 20 points in his first game.d. Spud became an NBA player in 1985.e. small Spud had a big dreamParagraph12345Main pointe c a b dRead and complete True or false1.Webb was a little smaller than others.2.Spud was let to play for the school team at first.3.In senior high, Spud became the leader of the team. 4.Spud led his team to the national championship at the university.5.Spud became a player in NBA as soon as he left the university.FFTFF1.Where is his hometown? Texas , the USA.2.What was his dream? He wanted to play in the NBA.Listen to paragraph 1 and answer:德克薩斯州德克薩斯州Read paragraph 2-4 and compelete the form: Spud Webbs school life Junior High At first Then AchievementsHe was_ to play for the school team He did not _He got the _and scored_ in his first game.He became the _of the team. refusedlose heartchancestar20 points Spud Webbs school life Senior high At first Then AchievementsHe had to _ because of his height.He got the coach to _He became_ of the team.In his last year, he was named _ _in Texas sit in the stands change his mind leader Player of the Year Spud Webbs school life College/University At first Then Achievements_ university invited him.He played at_ .H e g o t _ _ _ _from North Carolina State University. He led his team to _.No a junior college a scholarship the national championship Listen to paragraph 5 and complete:At first, The NBA was not interested in Spud Webb because all its players were _ _than him. He was forced to play in _ for about a year. In 1985, Spud joined _. In 1986, he won _. It was his _. more than 20cm talleranother basketball leaguethe Atlanta Hawksthe Slam Dunk Contestproudest momentWhat makes a person to be a wonderful basketball player?size and body type?hard work & never give upHe proved it doesnt matter.throughConclusionCOMPLETE THE CONVERSATIONSimon wants to know more about Spub Webb. He is asking David some questions. Read the article again and complete their conversation with the information in the article.（P53）Simon: When was Spud Webb born?David: He was born in (1) _.Simon: Was he very tall?David: No. he was (2) _ than the other kids at school.Simon: When did he become an NBA player?David: He (3) _ the Atlanta Hawks in 1985 and became the (4) _ player in the NBA at that time.Simon: What was his proudest moment?David: He (5) _ the Slam Dunk Contest in 1986.Simon: Great! Spud proved that size and body type really doesnt (6) _. We can do almost anything if we never (7) _.1963 much smallerjoinedshortestwonmatter give up P53 Spud Webb was born in the USA in 1963. He was muchsmaller than the other kids at school. A_ he was small, he had a big dream.While attending junior high, Spud tried out for the school team but failed. He did not lose heart and finally got the chance. He s_ 20 points in his first game, In senior high, he practised even harder and become the l_ of the team. In his last year,he was n_ Player of the Year in Texas. But no u_ invited him to play basketball s_because of his height, so he played at a junior college.There he led his team to the n_championship and this brought him to the attention of North Carolina State University.After he graduated, he was f_ to play in another basketball league.He r_ there for one year before the NBA took notice of him.He had many great a_ later, he proved that size and body type does not m_. Never give up when you want to do something.lthoughcoredeaderamedniversityimplyationalorcedemainedchievementsatterReview the textWhat can we learn from Spud Webb?DiscussionHard work leads to success. There is but one secret to success never give up! 成功的秘訣只有一個永不言棄！成功的秘訣只有一個永不言棄！辛苦的努力通往成功。辛苦的努力通往成功。Nothing is impossible for a willing heart.有志者事竟成。有志者事竟成。Life is a journey. Whatever problems we meet, whenever we meet them, dont be afraid of them. Just try hard to solve them. Believe that we can do almost anything if we never give up!Teachers words1. Preview Grammar.2. Write a summary about Spud Webb.