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Unit 4 Natural Disasters
Reading for Writing 导学案（教师用）
一、学习目标（Learning Objectives）
By the end of this class, you should be able to:
Form a clear understanding of tsunami, including its cause (triggered by undersea earthquakes) and impact on human society.
Master the structure of news reports (headline, byline, lead, body, end) and their respective functions, as well as understand the main content of each part.
Write a concise news summary with a clear structure, focusing on key information (e.g., 5W1H) and excluding unimportant details.
二、教学活动
Activity 1 Lead-in
Watch the video clip about a natural disaster carefully.
Discuss the following questions with your partner and write down your answers:
Which natural disaster is mentioned in the video
Tsunami.
Will this disaster cause great damage to humans Please give 1-2 examples.
The house will be destroyed, thus making people homeless.
People, especially children, will be swallowed by the water.
What is a tsunami Describe it in your own words.
A tsunami is a huge ocean wave caused by an earthquake under the sea. When the wave reaches land, it can flood cities, wash away buildings, and be very dangerous. People who live near the coast have warning systems to help them stay safe.
Activity 2 Reading
1. Read for Text Type & The Structure of a News Report
① Look at the text’s title, byline and the picture, then judge the text type:This text is a ________
narration B. exposition C. news report
② Read the news report carefully, identify its five core structures
Headline What the text is about
Byline Shows the reporter and date
Lead Lead (who, what, when, where, why and how)
Body More details
End Effect and following events
2. Read for Details
Analyze the headline and answer the questions:
What happened
A tsunami hit Asia.
Where did it happen
Across Asia’s coastlines.
How many people were dead
Over 6,500.
Analyze the lead (Para.1) and fill in the blanks:
A tsunami happened in coastlines across Asia on 26 December 2004. It is caused by a powerful earthquake and killed more than 6,500 people.
Analyze the body (the rest of para 1 and para 2) and complete the table:
Indonesia Sri Lanka India Thailand 3 other countries
the number of deaths
the number of injuries ___________were affected ____were hurt
What is the function of the numbers in the body
To show the severity of the tsunami disaster and make the news report more concrete and convincing.
Analyze the end (Para.3) and list the effects of the tsunami and follow-up events:
Effects of the tsunami:
Thousands of people are still missing, and the number of deaths is expected to grow.
Follow-up events (positive & negative):
Positive: Foreign aid is being organized for the tsunami-hit countries.
Negative: Dangerous conditions and damaged roads will make it difficult to deliver food and supplies.
Study the Language Features of News Reports
How does the author describe numbers Find out the phrases.
at least At least 1,870 people were killed in Indonesia.
as many as Indian officials said as many as 1,900 had been killed along the southern coast.
the number of... stood at In Sri Lanka, some 1,600 kilometres west of the quake centre, the number of deaths stood at 2,498.
Read the summary of the news report. Check the main points it includes.
Summary: On 26 December 2004, a tsunami killed more than 6,500 tourists, fishermen, and other locals in Southeast Asia. Thousands of people are missing and the number of deaths is expected to grow. The damage caused by the tsunami is making it difficult for rescue workers to help the survivors.
date time place event cause effect following events
Activity 3 Writing
1. Pre-writing: Learn Summary Writing Steps
Step 1: List the main details of the news (e.g., 5W1H, key data).
Step 2: Write down the main idea of each part (lead, body, end) of the news report.
Step 3: Organize the main ideas logically, use proper conjunctions to connect them, and draft the summary.
Note:
A summary should be around one third the length of the original text.
Write down the key supporting points for the topic.
Do not include unimportant details or examples.
2. While-writing: Write a summary for the text on page 50.
Step 1: List the main details of the news (e.g., 5W1H, key data).
main details Information
when(date) on 28 July 1976
what(event) an earthquake hit Tangshan City
where(place) in the countryside of northeastern Hebei
who(effects) many people were killed or injured
the city was greatly affected and nearly destroyed
following events soldiers and medical workers arrived to offer help a new Tangshan was built
why none
how none
Step 2: Write down the main idea of each part (lead, body, end) of the news report.
Para1: Strange things happened in the countryside of Hebei, China.
Para2: A strong earthquake hit Tangshan, and many people were killed or injured.
Para3: The city was greatly affected and nearly destroyed.
Para4: The rescue work began soon after the quakes.
Para5: With strong support from the government and the city’s people, the new city of Tangshan was built.
Step 3: Organize the main ideas logically, use proper conjunctions to connect them, and draft the summary.
Strange things happened in the countryside before the earthquake.
An earthquake hit _________ China on 28 July 1976.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Post-writing: Peer Assessment
Exchange drafts. Use the checklists to give feedback on your partner’s draft.
"Yes" and "×" for "No", and write short comments if needed:
Does the summary give you a clear idea of what the text is about
Does the summary include only the most important information of the text
Is the summary the proper length
Are there any spelling or punctuation errors
Does the writer use correct tenses
Activity 4 Homework
假定你是李华，上周日你校举办了5公里越野赛跑活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.参加人员；
2.跑步路线：从校门口到南山脚下；
3.活动反响。
注意：写作词数应为80左右。Unit 4 Natural Disasters
Reading for Writing 导学案
一、学习目标（Learning Objectives）
By the end of this class, you should be able to:
Form a clear understanding of tsunami, including its cause (triggered by undersea earthquakes) and impact on human society.
Master the structure of news reports (headline, byline, lead, body, end) and their respective functions, as well as understand the main content of each part.
Write a concise news summary with a clear structure, focusing on key information (e.g., 5W1H) and excluding unimportant details.
二、教学活动
Activity 1 Lead-in
Watch the video clip about a natural disaster carefully.
Discuss the following questions with your partner and write down your answers:
Which natural disaster is mentioned in the video
Will this disaster cause great damage to humans Please give 1-2 example.
What is a tsunami Describe it in your own words.
Activity 2 Reading
1. Read for Text Type & The Structure of a News Report
① Look at the text’s title, byline and the picture, then judge the text type:This text is a ________
narration B. exposition C. news report
② Read the news report carefully, identify its five core structures
Headline What the text is about
Byline Shows the reporter and date
Lead Lead (who, what, when, where, why and how)
Body More details
End Effect and following events
2. Read for Details
Analyze the headline and answer the questions:
What happened
Where did it happen
How many people were dead
Analyze the lead (Para.1) and fill in the blanks:
__________________happened in __________________ on________________. It is caused by ____________________ and killed _____________________.
Analyze the body (the rest of para 1 and para 2) and complete the table:
Indonesia Sri Lanka India Thailand 3 other countries
the number of deaths
the number of injuries ___________were affected ____were hurt
What is the function of the numbers in the body
Analyze the end (Para.3) and list the effects of the tsunami and follow-up events:
Effects of the tsunami:
Follow-up events (positive & negative):
Positive
Negative:
Study the Language Features of News Reports
How does the author describe numbers Find out the phrases.
Read the summary of the news report. Check the main points it includes.
Summary: On 26 December 2004, a tsunami killed more than 6,500 tourists, fishermen, and other locals in Southeast Asia. Thousands of people are missing and the number of deaths is expected to grow. The damage caused by the tsunami is making it difficult for rescue workers to help the survivors.
date time place event cause effect following events
Activity 3 Writing
1. Pre-writing: Learn Summary Writing Steps
Step 1: List the main details of the news (e.g., 5W1H, key data).
Step 2: Write down the main idea of each part (lead, body, end) of the news report.
Step 3: Organize the main ideas logically, use proper conjunctions to connect them, and draft the summary.
Note:
A summary should be around one third the length of the original text.
Write down the key supporting points for the topic.
Do not include unimportant details or examples.
2. While-writing: Write a summary for the text on page 50.
Step 1: List the main details of the news (e.g., 5W1H, key data).
main details Information
when(date)
what(event)
where(place)
who(effects)
following events
why
how
Step 2: Write down the main idea of each part (lead, body, end) of the news report.
Para 1: ______________________________________________________________________
Para 2: ______________________________________________________________________
Para 3: ______________________________________________________________________
Para 4: ______________________________________________________________________
Para 5: ______________________________________________________________________
Step 3: Organize the main ideas logically, use proper conjunctions to connect them, and draft the summary.
Strange things happened in the countryside before the earthquake.
An earthquake hit _________ China on 28 July 1976.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Post-writing: Peer Assessment
Exchange drafts. Use the checklists to give feedback on your partner’s draft.
"Yes" and "×" for "No", and write short comments if needed:
Does the summary give you a clear idea of what the text is about
Does the summary include only the most important information of the text
Is the summary the proper length
Are there any spelling or punctuation errors
Does the writer use correct tenses
Activity 4 Homework
假定你是李华，上周日你校举办了5公里越野赛跑活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.参加人员；
2.跑步路线：从校门口到南山脚下；
3.活动反响。
注意：写作词数应为80左右。

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