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UNIT6
Rain or Shine
Reading Plus
Learning Objectives
After the lesson, you will be able to
read and understand how weather affects our lives;
grasp some weather-related language;
know the importance of staying in a good mood no matter what the weather is.
Lead in: Watch and answer the questions.
What weather can you see in the video
How does the main character seem to feel
Do you think the weather has anything to do with his mood ”
Excited
Extremely happy
It’s raining.
Yes. Instead of feeling upset about the rain, he uses it as an opportunity to express his joy.
Discussion
In our daily life, do you also have different feelings in different weather
Discussion
How would you feel if the weather is nice
energetic
cheerful
comfortable…
Discussion
How would you feel if it lighting and thundering
afraid
scared
gloomy…
Discussion
If a heavy snowstorm hits and you’re unable to go outside, how would you feel
extremely cold
cozy
bored…
Discussion
If you are visiting Beijing but the weather is extremely hot, how would you feel
uncomfortable
exhausted
thirsty…
Match: Match the weather words with the mood ones. Give
your reason.
Weather
Mood
cloudy
sunny
happy
sad
rainy
windy
snowy
stormy
excited
stressed
bored
afraid
…
…
Example: I feel happy when the sun is shining. The bright light and warmth can make me feel more energetic.
Pre-reading: What can you know from the picture and the tittle
stormy
sunny
happy
sad
Weather
Mood
and
It means people may feel bad in rainy weather
feel good in sunny weather.
While-reading: How does weather affect our lives
Weather
Mood
and
Read the passage quickly and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph.
Fast-reading: What is the main idea of each paragraph
Weather has a wide-ranging impact on our lives.
We use weather-related language to express our emotions.
Lack of outdoor time can make us feel down.
Weather can directly change our mood.
Weather
Mood
and
Careful-reading: Read Para1 and answer the questions.
Do you know how weather affects our lives Well, it affects where we go, what we do, and what we wear. And it also affects how we feel and behave. It is a big part of our lives!
In what ways does weather affect our lives according to the first paragraph
Weather affects where we go, what we do, what we wear and how we feel and behave.
Can you give an example to explain weather is a big part of our lives
Careful-reading: Read Para1 and answer the questions.
Can you give an example to explain weather is a big part of our lives
On a rainy day, we won't go to the park but stay at home instead (affects where we go). We might watch TV or play video games inside (affects what we do). We wear raincoats and boots to keep dry (affects what we wear). And the rainy weather can make us feel a bit bored or lazy, so we just lie on the sofa and relax (affects how we feel and behave).
We often use weather language to describe how we feel. For example, if we are feeling ill, we say we are "under the weather". If we are feeling stressed and busy, we can say that we are "snowed under". We use "bad" weather (rainy, stormy, etc.) to describe a bad mood, and "good" weather (sunny, warm, etc.) to describe a good mood.
Careful-reading: Read Para2 and answer the questions.
How many weather expressions are mentioned in this part What are they
Weather expression Meaning Example
under the weather
snowed under
feel ill
feel stressed and busy
Tom looks a bit under the weather today—maybe he caught a cold.
I'm snowed under with the exam this week and can’t go to the party.
We use ______ weather to describe a _____ mood, and ______ weather to describe a _____ mood.
“bad”
bad
“good”
good
Careful-reading: Read Para2 and answer the questions.
1. to brighten up
2. to be on cloud nine
3. to feel as right as rain
4. to be in a fog
A. to feel healthy or well again
B. to become happier
C. to be extremely happy and excited
D. to be confused
2. Use a dictionary to help you match the weather idioms with their
meanings.
欣喜若狂
使变得愉快
感觉很好，恢复健康
困惑，不知所措
Careful-reading: Read Para2 and answer the questions.
1. to brighten up
2. to be on cloud nine
3. to feel as right as rain
4. to be in a fog
2. Use a dictionary to help you match the weather idioms with their
meanings.
She was on cloud nine when she heard she had got a full mark.
Make sentences.
欣喜若狂
使变得愉快
感觉很好，恢复健康
After a good night's sleep, I felt as right as rain.
困惑，不知所措
When I first learned to cook, I was in a fog and didn't know how to start.
Her smile always brightens up my day.
Careful-reading: Read Para2 and answer the questions.
3. Why do you think people use weather language to describe mood
It's a clever and practical way.
Weather is familiar to everyone, and its various states can vividly represent different moods, making it easy to express and understand emotions.
Careful-reading: Read Para3 and answer the questions.
And that is not all. The weather can even change the way we feel! For example, sunlight helps our body to produce vitamin D. This vitamin can improve our mood. But some parts of the world get little sunlight in winter, so people can feel unusually sad then. However, when it is hot and sunny, some people may get angry easily too! Scientists are still studying how the weather changes the way people feel and behave.
True or False
1. Sunlight helps the human body produce vitamin D, which can improve mood.
2. People in areas with little sunlight during winter never feel sad.
3. Hot and sunny weather causes everyone to become angry easily.
4. Scientists have fully understood how weather affects human behavior.
T
F
F
F
Careful-reading: Read Para3 and answer the questions.
Watch a video to learn more:
Scientists are still studying how the weather changes the way people feel and behave. Perhaps it’s caused by days gradually getting __________. With _____ sunlight, the brain makes less serotonin(血清素), a chemical that controls your mood. The advice in the video is to ____ ______.
go outside
shorter
less
Careful-reading: Read Para4 and answer the questions.
These days, many of us spend less time outside than in the past. Getting no fresh air or sunlight and spending too much time inside can make us feel down. It is very important to go outside once in a while, whatever the weather, rain or shine!
What can make people feel down according to the passage
How often does the author suggest people go outside
What is the writer’s advice for us
Getting no fresh air or sunlight and spending too much time inside can make people feel down.
The author suggests people go outside once in a while.
We should go outside, no matter if it's rainy or sunny.
Careful-reading: Read the text and correct the statements.
1. The weather doesn't really affect how we feel and behave.
2. If we are feeling ill, we can say that we are“snowed under".
3. We use sunny or warm weather to describe negative moods.
4. Darkness helps us produce more vitamin D.
5. We can feel down if we spend too much time outside.
afffects
“under the weather”
good
Sunlight
inside
Post-reading: Read the text and correct the statements.
The weather has a great effect on our lives. It decides where we go, what we do, what we wear and how we 1. ______________. We even use 2. _______________ to express our feelings. When we’re sick, we say we’re “3. ________________”. When we feel stressed about the work, we’re “4. ______________”. We connect “bad” weather, such as “rainy” or “stormy”, with a 5._________, and “good” weather, like “sunny” or “warm”, with a good one.
The weather can actually change our feelings. 6. ________ helps our body produce vitamin D, which 7.________ our mood. In winter, places with little sunlight can make people feel 8._____________. However, on hot, sunny days, some people might get 9.______ easily. Scientists are still studying this relationship.
Nowadays, we spend less time 10.______ than before. Staying indoors
too much, lacking fresh air and sunlight, can make us feel 12.______.
So, it’s important to go outside regularly, _________ the weather, rain or shine.
feel and behave
weather language
under the weather
snowed under
bad mood
Sunlight
improve
unusually sad
angry
outside
down
whatever
Interview
Interview
In this class activity, students will work in pairs or small groups.
One student will be the interviewer, and the others will be the person being interviewed.
The interviewer will ask questions from the text, and the other students will answer using what they learned from reading.
Interview
What are some weather - related phrases we use to describe our feelings Can you give an example
How does bad weather like rainy days affect our mood according to the text
Why does sunlight help improve our mood
What problems might people have in winter because of less sunlight
Why is it important to go outside no matter what the weather is
Question Lists
Question Lists
Use easy English words and short sentences during the interview. This is good for junior high school students.
Look at each other when talking and use hand or body movements to make the interview more real.
Interview
A: Hello! I’m a reporter. I want to ask you some questions about how weather affects our lives. First, could you tell me some weather - related phrases we use to describe our feelings
B: Sure. When we feel ill, we say we are “under the weather”. And when we have too much work and feel stressed, we can say we are “snowed under”.
A: Great! Then, how does bad weather like rainy days affect our mood
C: The text says that we often use “bad” weather words to describe a bad mood. So, rainy days may make us feel sad or gloomy.
A: I see. Why does sunlight help improve our mood
D: Because sunlight helps our body produce vitamin D, and this vitamin can make us feel better.
A: That’s interesting. What problems might people have in winter because of less sunlight
B: Some people may feel unusually sad in winter when there is little sunlight, because they don’t get enough vitamin D from the sun.
A: Finally, why is it important to go outside no matter what the weather is
C: These days, many of us spend less time outside. Not getting fresh air or sunlight can make us feel down. So, going outside once in a while is good for our feelings and health.
A: Thank you very much for your answers!
D: You’re welcome!
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Suggestion
Further Thinking
Most people feel sad on rainy days and happy on sunny days. But some people don’t.
Do you think this is because of their personality, their past experiences, or something else
Share your ideas and give simple reasons.
Further Thinking
Most people feel sad on rainy days and happy on sunny days. But some people don’t.
Do you think this is because of their personality, their past experiences, or something else
Share your ideas and give simple reasons.
It could be because of personality:
Some people are optimistic by nature. They always look on the bright side, so the weather doesn't change their mood. For example, an optimistic person might see a cloudy day as a good chance to stay indoors and read a book.
Further Thinking
Most people feel sad on rainy days and happy on sunny days. But some people don’t.
Do you think this is because of their personality, their past experiences, or something else
Share your ideas and give simple reasons.
It might be due to past experiences:
If someone had a great memory on a rainy day, like a fun indoor party, they won't feel sad on rainy days. Or if someone got hurt on a sunny day, they may not always be happy when it's sunny.
When it's sunny, we can enjoy the sunshine and play outside. When it rains, we can listen to the sound of the rain and feel the fresh air. So, we should go outside more often and not be afraid of the weather.
Homework
Must-do必做
Choose-to-do选做
Search the Internet to find more weather-related phrases or idioms and share with your classmates.
Write a passage to describe the weather and mood.
THANK YOU

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