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Extreme Sports

What makes an extreme sport extreme?

Can extreme sports be too extreme?

STUDENT BOOKLET
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

Name

Date Group
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Class 1

Introduction

Introductory activities

Part 1 – Brainstorming Part 4 - Matching

Part 2 – Video Part 5 - Survey

Part 3 – Definition

Class 2 – Task 1 (C1Oral interaction)

Part 1 – Why do people take part in extreme sports?

Part 2 – Preparing to participate in an extreme sport

Part 3 – Which sports are the most extreme?

Class 3 – Task 2 (C2 - Construction of comprehension – Response to texts)

Student Magazine (See separate booklet)

Part 1 – Constructing Understanding

Part 2 a – Demonstrating Comprehension -Questions

Part 2 b – Demonstrating Comprehension – Note taking

Classes 4 + 5 – Final task – Extreme Sports News Article

Write a news article about the winner of the Crashed Ice event

Integration
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INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITIES
Part 1 Brainstorming

You've probably seen the term "extreme sports" in magazines, heard about it on the evening news, and seen
it advertised in sporting goods stores. The term is becoming more and more common as the concept of
extreme sports gains popularity. So, what exactly are extreme sports?

Write a list of the extreme sports you already know.

When you are finished, compare your list with your classmates.

Part 2 - Video

Part 3 Definition

Write a definition to explain the difference between regular sports and extreme
sports.

Extreme sports are ______________________________________________________________________

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______________________________________________________________________________________

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Instructions
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Part 4 Matching Write the number of the description on page 3 on the corresponding
picture below.

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Part 4 Matching - Descriptions

Match the following descriptions with each of the illustrations on the previous page.

1. A short narrow board having a set of four wheels mounted under it, ridden in a standing or
crouching position and often used to perform stunts.

2. The sport of jumping usually head-first from a great height while attached to a secured bungee
cord.

3. A board resembling a small surfboard and equipped with bindings, used for descending snow-
covered slopes on one's feet but without ski poles.

4. A sport that requires a slender boat that has pointed ends and is propelled by paddles.

5. To jump and fall freely from an airplane, performing various maneuvers before pulling the ripcord
of a parachute.

6. The activity of exploring underwater using special breathing equipment.

7. A sport involving travel over water on a small 2-4.7 meter board powered by wind acting on a single
sail.

8. Stunt riding on rough ground or over an obstacle course on a bicycle.

9. A sport in which participants climb up or across natural rock formations or man-made rock walls.

Prompts to help you interact

I often/ usually/ sometimes/ never.... I think …

What about you? How do you feel about …? What do you think?

I really like … Why? Because …

Have you ever tried bungee jumping?

We have everything/ some things/ nothing in common.

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Part 5 Extreme Sports Survey

Instructions

Check the box that indicates your level of interest and participation in each extreme sport.

I have tried
Examples of extreme I would like I love this
No interest this more
sports to try this. sport
than twice.
Skydiving
Surfing
Windsurfing
Kiteboarding/Kitesurfing
Snowboarding
Kayaking/Rafting
Skateboarding
Rock Climbing
BMX
Moto X
Scuba Diving
Cave Diving
Extreme Skiing
Bungee Jumping
Hang Gliding
Other

Discuss with the members of your group: Which of these activities are you familiar with? How do you feel
about extreme sports in general?

You may want to take notes

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TASK 1 –PARTAKING IN EXTREME SPORTS

Note: For all parts of this task, refer to the C1 rubric on page 10 SB.

Part 1 Why do people take part in extreme sports?

Write down advantages and disadvantages of participating in extreme sports

Advantages Disadvantages

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Get into teams of four.

Discuss your answers with teammates.

Since your oral interaction will be evaluated, make sure you participate actively in all
discussions. To do so, you are encouraged to:

- share and explain opinions;

- add comments or react;
- give examples;
- ask questions;
- relate personal experiences.

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Part 2 Preparing To Participate in an Extreme Sport

Work in teams. Consider the following question: How could you prepare yourself before starting to

participate in an extreme sport? Discuss your answers with your teammates. Complete the graphic

organizer with what you consider to be the best ideas.

How could
we prepare
for extreme
sports?

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Part 3 Which sports are the most extreme?

Look at the extreme sports listed on page 4 of your Student Booklet. Fill in the pyramid graphic organizer to
rank the sorts from least extreme to most extreme.

Most extreme sports

Least
extreme
sports

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TASK 2: THE EXTREME SPORTS MAGAZINE

Part 1 Constructing Understanding(in Extreme Sports Magazine)

Part 2a Demonstrating Comprehension
Write
Individually complete
Respond to the texts in the Students Extreme Magazine sentences

Article: Extreme Sport latest challenge…

1. What is the Crashed Ice extreme sport competition?

2. How are the participants selected for the qualification rounds?

3. How many people make it to the finals?

4. What does the winner get?

Article: Safety Precaution

5. What two precautions should be used before learning an extreme sport?

6. What are the two types of injuries an extreme sport athlete may suffer from? Give two examples of each.

Quote by T. Alan Armstrong

7. Write one quality you need to become a champion.

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Part 2b Demonstrating Comprehension

Crashed Ice (Interview/ Rules)

Read the articles and take note of the main points about rules and the particularities of the event.

Use key words and information to fill the chart.

Key aspects (important information) of the Crashed Ice interview

Crashed Ice rules

Would you want a member of your family to participate in Crashed Ice? Give two reasons to explain your
answer.

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Task 1 : Extreme Sports

C1 – Evaluation Rubric – Interacts orally in English

Participation in oral interaction

Participates actively and spontaneously throughout the interaction and facilitates the
A - 10
interaction, as needed to maintain it (e.g. prompts peers and hepls with words).
Participates actively and spontaneously throughout the interaction and considers/builds on
B-8
other’s ideas.
C-6 Interacts and perseveres despite slight difficulties (e. g. Lack of vocabulary).
Occasionally expresses ideas or responds (i. e. no sustained interaction, more isolated words)
D-4
or contributes to discussion mostly when prompted.
Says a few isolated words or interacts nonverbally or interacts but communicates very brief
E-2
messages.
Content of the message
Explores different avenues of the topics/issues addressed and considers the context (e. g.
A - 10
Stakes involved, ethical aspects, culture).
Discusses issues and ideas to better understand the topics addressed (e. g. Negotiates
B-8
meaning ans goes into detail).
Discusses issues and ideas related to the topic and explains/supports ideas (with examples,
C-6
personal knowledge and/or experiences)
Expresses general ideas only (e. g. I think it’s good that …; It’s good …, It’s true …) or repeats
D-4
the same information/using the same of different words or repeats what others say.
E-2 Expresses irrelevant ideas or none at all.
Articulation of the message (fluency)
A - 10 Speaks with ease and confidence.
B-8 Speaks mostly fluently, with some hesitations.
C-6 Speaks with some fluency but hesitations sometimes hinder interaction.
Speaks with a certain degree of difficulty, i. e. frequent hesitations hinder interactions or tries to
express ideas, but is not always successful (e. g. Begins sentences but does not independently
D-4
finish them) or speaks with some fluency but says only one or two sentences durings the entire
discussion.
E-2 Does not express comprehensible messages or communicates only nonverbally.
Articulation of the message (accuracy)
A - 10 Messages are accurate and understood easily.
B–8 Messages are understood despite some errors.
Messages are understood with some interpretation (contain errors that may interfere with
C-6
comprehension).
D-4 Parts of messages are not understood or the messages are very short.
E-2 Does not express comprehensible messages or communicates only nonverbally.

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FINAL TASK: WRITE A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE

Part 1 Extreme Sports News Article
Examine the model of the newspaper article below. Consider the importance of the different text
components.

May 25, 2011

1. Headline

Flying High in Montreal

2. Byline - By Don Beard

3. Picture

3. Picture

4. A lead paragraph with a lead sentence that attracts the reader’s interest.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Super Jean! Montreal citizens may have noticed unidentified flying objects over
their city this past week, but it was all part of the first ever sky surfing competition won by Jean Bouchard from
Chicoutimi. “It’s a dream come true,” said the 25 year old extreme sport enthusiast as he accepted his cheque for
twenty-five thousand dollars. Bouchard jumped fifteen times and easily out distanced the twelve other contestants
from around the province.

5. General information

Sky surfing is a relatively new sport and yet another example of human beings attempting to push themselves to
their physical limits. Sky surfers leap from small airplanes with a surf board strapped to their feet and a parachute
strapped to their back. Judges watch as the athletes attempt a variety of breathtaking pirouettes. Similar to ice
skating, sky surfers perform pre-established routines with exactitude and grace. Only at the last minute do they
open their parachutes and float to the ground. Timing is everything. A big mistake could end in a death or serious
injury.

Adapted Source : http://www.33mag.com/en/magazine/g33k/most-popular-extreme-sports-videos

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FINAL TASK: WRITE A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE

Part 2 Write a News Article.
Refer to your Student Writing Booklet.

INTEGRATION
Part 1 What do you think now? Consider the following questions:
What makes an extreme sport extreme?

Can an extreme sport be too extreme?

Would you ever participate in an extreme sport? Why? Why not?

Part 2 Consider your participation. Yes Sometimes No

I participated and encouraged others while working in teams.

1. I listened to what others said and took their feedback into account to
better understand a text or speak English.
Before I read a text, I skimmed and looked at the titles and pictures to
2.
help me prepare to read.

When I read a text, I underlined key words, wrote comments and used
3.
coding systems such as “!” and “?”.

I used different resources (e.g. dictionary, grammar references,

4.
glossary, SB and peers) to understand or write.

5. I used what I know from my personal life.

6. I spoke English during all the tasks and activities.

I am satisfied with my participation and results in this ES. Yes? No? ___________________________________

My comments: ________________________________________________________________________________

My goals for next time: _________________________________________________________________________