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Unit 4 Natural Disasters
Section C Reading for Writing
掌握摘要写作的相关知识
培养学生提炼关键信息以及概括、归纳要点的高阶思维能力，
培养学生的写作兴趣
目标
MENU
Leading-in
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
While-class
After-class
Part.1 Leading-in
Leading in
Watch a clip from "Video Time". Prepare some questions before watching.
1.What is a tsunami What causes it
2.What damage can it cause
1. Harbor wave. It is caused by the earthquake.
2. It can crash over everything in its way, buildings and even a whole city. Besides, it can cause many deaths too.
Leading in
Part.2 While-class
Look at the picture and title, infer the type of the text and predict what the text might be about.
Prediction
It is a news report. It might be about the big damage the tsunami caused.
Read the text and summarize the main idea.
Main idea
It reported a big tsunami in Asia, including its cause and the great damage it brought to people.
Main points in a news report
What: The tsunami caused over 6500 people
deaths and caused great damage to buildings,
cars and roads.
When: on 26 December, 2004,
Why: The tsunami was caused by a powerful
earthquake.
Where: In Indonesia, India, Thailand,
Malaysia, and at least four other countries.
How: Foreign aid is organized, but supplies are
difficult to deliver because of the damaged roads.
What makes the news report believable
Writing style
The spot picture, the serious title, the numbers cited, and the fact reported in an objective manner are all what make the news report more believable.
On 26 December 2004, a tsunami killed more than 6500 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.
Main points in sample summary
What main points does it include
date
event
place
effect
cause
1. A summary is a short statement.
2. It tells the main ideas and only lists the most important information.
3. It doesn’t literally copy the original text, which requires us to write in our own words.
Features of summary
write a summary for the text on page 50.
Step I. Read the text and write a list of the main details.
Strange things happened in the countryside before the earthquake;
An earthquake hit Tangshan China on 28 July 1976;
The number of people who were killed or badly injured in the quake was more than 400,000;
Nearly everything in the city was destroyed;
Soldiers and medical workers came to help the people who had great loss and to try and find survivors;
With strong support from the government and the tireless efforts of the city's people, a new Tangshan was built upon the earthquake ruins.
Writing a summary
Step II. Write down the main idea of each paragraph based on the details above.
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 quake.
Para5: With strong support from the government and the city's people, the new city of Tangshan was built.
Step III. Organise the ideas and draft your summary.
Sample Writing
For several days, strange things occurred in the countryside of northeastern Hebei. Then, on 28 July 1976, an earthquake hit Tangshan city. The city was greatly affected and nearly destroyed. Many people were killed or injured. The rescue work began soon after the quakes. Soldiers and medical workers arrived to find survivors and help the people who had lost everything. With strong support from the government and the tireless efforts of the people, a new Tangshan was built.
Part.3 After-class
After-class
Exchange drafts.Use the checklist on Page 55 to give feedback on your partner's draft.
Summary
The main idea:It reported a big tsunami in Asia,including its cause and the great damage it brought to people.
What:The tsunami caused over 6,500 people deaths.It caused great damage to buildings,cars and roads.
When:On 27 December 2004.
Why:The tsunami was caused by a powerful earthquake.
Where:In Indonesia,India,Thailand,Malaysia,and at least four other countries.
How:The foreign aid is organised,but supplies are difficult to deliver because of the damaged roads.
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