Les REN 2c - Extreme sports
Week 2.8
Extreme sports
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Week 2.8
Extreme sports
Today's class
Video about extreme sports
Reading
Writing
Do you know any extreme sports?
would you want to try one?
From what height did Dean Potter jump?
2,285 meter
2,185 meter
3,385 meter
4,450 meter
What did Potter say about BASE jumping?
They are fun to do
They are highly dangerous
They are done by professionals
They are death-consequence activities
Why do psychologists believe we take risks?
Because of the happy feeling it gives
It calms your mind
Because of our fear response
It releases your happy hormone
How do extreme sports participents precieve fear?
It is seen as a negative experience
It is a wanted feeling
They don't experience
It is seen as a positive experience
What do the hormones released by the amygdala do to your body?
Prepares your body for fight or flight
Helps you to feel no pain
It affects your body temperature
It makes your body tired
Reading
Read the extreme sports text and fill in the questions
10 mins
In pairs discuss your answers
Writing
List with extreme sports:
BASE Jumping
Big Wave Surfing
Wing Suit Flying
Highlining
Free Solo Climbing
Ice Climbing
Cave Diving
Extreme Skiing
Free Diving
Kiteboarding
How:
Step 1: Pick an extreme sport to research.
Step 2: Write down what you find about your sport. Follow this order:
What it is – Explain what kind of sport it is and why it’s extreme. (air, water?)
How is it done – how is it done, what equipement do you need?
Where people do it
Why people like it – Explain why people enjoy it.
Step 3: Start writing your text using the order above. Make sure your writing is YOUR OWN
Writing
Task: “Extreme Sport Fact File”
Instructions:
Write a short information text (120–150 words) about one type of extreme sport (air, water, land, or motor).
Include/order:
What is 'your chosen sport'
How is it done/ what do you need
Why people like them
Would you want to try this yourself?
Finished?
In pairs swap your story and give feedback
