高中英语人教课标版选修7_续写——The Spelling Bee一个拼字男孩的故事 公开课 公开课.pptxVIP

The Spelling Bee--五校联盟读后续写 Theo stood at the microphone. Silence settled over the hall. “Your word is onomatopoeia,” said Mr. Ramirez, the announcer. I got this! Theo thought. Spelling was sort of his superpower. He wasn’t a math or science guy, but he had a gift for spelling. Theo’s brain fast-forwarded to the spelling bees ahead: first the county championship, then the state championship, and finally the national spelling bee. “Your answer, please, Theo?” He glanced back at Alexa, another fourth-grader, sitting on the edge of her chair. She wanted another chance at winning. If he missed his word, she’d be back in the game. But that wasn’t going to happen. Theo got the right spelling. Theo’s sister, Deandra, who had also competed but missed her word, applauded with the rest of the crowd. Mr. Ramirez presented the trophy(奖杯) to Theo. He lifted both arms into the air. “I’m the alpha-best.” Then he raced toward his sister. “Ha!” Theo said, making the trophy dance in front of Deandra’s nose. She rolled her eyes. “You’re a terrible winner.” “What’s wrong with celebrating my victory?” Deandra crossed her arms and made a sour face. “You know, it wasn’t cool the way you ignored Alexa onstage. She tried to shake your hand.” Theo shrugged. “I didn’t notice. Anyway, county bee, here I come!” “You might want to crack open the dictionary before counties. In two weeks, you’ll be facing the best of the best.” “And they’ll be up against me, the alpha-best.” Deandra shook her head. “Well, good luck. I think you’re going to need it.” Two weeks passed in a blink. At the county bee, students from different schools gathered around onstage, some looking more worried than others. Finally, it was time for the contestants to take their seats. After six rounds, the group of more than 100 students decreased to just seven. This was no regular spelling bee. Theo had barely made it through the last round with a lucky guess on conscience. And if