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Teaching Design of Reading and thinking of Unit 1, Book4
The Night The Earth Didn’t Sleep
教学设计
Learning Objectives
1.learn about the basic information of the Tangshan earthquake.
2.identify the language features of literary journalism and the structure of the text.
3.appreciate the figures of speech and writing skills used in the text.
4.grasp and use some words and phrases describing a natural disaster.
Analysis of Learning Contents and Design Concept
This section takes earthquakes as the central topic and introduces the natural phenomenon of earthquakes, giving a more comprehensive understanding of the causes, precautions, hazards and how to save oneself in an earthquake. The language of the article is vivid and heart-warming, which can make people feel the horrible nature of the earthquake and the government's care for the people in the disaster area. It reflects the fragility of human beings in the face of natural disasters and the spirit of collectivism reflected in overcoming difficulties. It also gives students an understanding of how to save themselves when disaster strikes.
Learning Methods
1. Task-based Language Approach
2. Content-based Instruction
3. Listening, reading, speaking and writing
Teaching procedures
Step 1 Pre-reading
Warming up
Show the pictures to the students and discuss the questions.
What do you know about the following natural disasters
What damage or losses can they cause to us humans
Step 2 Fast-reading
Listening and reading for general idea
What is the main idea of the passage
This text is about a(n) ________ in Tangshan.
Please find out the topic sentence of each paragraph and then summarize each paragraph in one phrase based on its topic sentence.
Para.1 describes ________ happening in the country -side.
Para.2 tells us about what 3 happened when the earth began to shake.
Para.3 tells us most of the city were ________.
Para.4 tells us that work or help came after the earthquake.
Para.5 tells us Tangshan City began to ________ with the government’s ________ and the ________ of the citizens.
Step 3 While-reading
Reading for detailed information
place with the government’s support and people’s tireless efforts in Tangshan
1. What happened before the earthquake
(1) The water in the village well ______ and ______.
(2) Deep cracks __________ in the well walls.
(3) Chickens and pigs didn’t _____and dogs didn’t ____the buildings.
(4) Mice ran out looking for ______ places and fish _______ out of the water.
(5) Bright lights were _____ in the sky outside the city of TS.
2. What happened during the earthquake
(1) Nearly 1/3 of the nation _____ the quake.
(2) A huge ______ appeared, cutting across houses, roads and water ways.
(3) Hard hills of rock became rivers of _____.
(4) A large city lay in _____.
(5) 2/3 of people living there _____ or _______.
(6) Thousands of children were left ________parents.
3. What damage and losses were caused by the earthquake according to Para. 3
(1) Nearly everything in the city was ______, including factories, buildings, homes and all of its ______.
(2) Most bridges had _______ or _______ to cross.
(3) The railway tracks became ______ pieces of metal.
(4) A large number of pigs and chickens were ______.
(5) The wells were filled with ______.
(6) People in the city had ______ in getting food, water and electricity.
4. How did people help the earthquake-stricken city after the earthquake based on Para.4
(1) Soldiers were sent by the army to dig out the ________and bury the ______.
(2) Doctors and nurses were sent to _____medical care.
(3) _______ were built for survivors whose homes had been destroyed.
(4) Water and food were ________ into the city by train, truck and plane.
5. What changes in Tangshan have taken place with the government’s support and people’s tireless efforts
(1)The new city has become a home to ________ seven
million people.
(2)Transportation, industry and environment have ________ greatly.
Step 4 Reading for comprehension
1. Why were people asleep as usual before the quake
A. Because they noticed nothing strange happening.
B. Because they were not afraid of earthquakes.
C. Because they didn’t realize the arrival of an earthquake.
D. Because the earthquake wouldn’t do damage to them.
2. What does “Slowly, the city began to breathe again”？
A. A large number of people were helped.
B. The trapped were dug out and the dead were buried.
C. The city recovered from the disaster little by little.
D. Shelters were built for the survivors in the city.
3. How does this passage mainly develop
A. By following the time of order and providing figures (数字).
B. By giving examples and listing facts.
C. By making comparisons and conclusions (比较和下结论).
D. By explanation and arguments (解释和辩论).
Step 5 Post-reading--Interaction
1. What should we do before a disaster happens
We should learn about some common first aid ____________ about the disaster so that we can take some effective ___________ to save ourselves properly in times of the disaster.
2. What should we do when a disaster is happening？
First of all, we shouldn’t be too nervous and keep _______. Then, we ought to take proper measures according to the first aid knowledge _____ we have learnt to protect or save ourselves from being _______ or wounded. Or stay where you are to wait for the ______ staff (人员) to come to help you, depending on your situation.
3. What should we do after a disaster has happened
We are supposed to (should) have the wisdom to stay ________, have confidence in life and have ______ for the future. We should make efforts to ____ ourselves. We should _______ and help each other so that we can _______ from a disaster as soon as possible.
Step 6 Homework
Write a short passage based on the questions in Step 5

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