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Students can extract key information from texts, use learned vocabulary and sentence patterns to write about natural disasters.
Develop students' ability to enhance writing via reading, enabling them to get inspiration and gather materials for creative writing.
Reading about natural disasters in different cultures deepens students' understanding and respect for diverse cultures.
Guide students to think about natural disasters' impacts, human responses and preventive measures during reading and writing.
Language Competence
Learning Ability
Cultural Awareness
Thinking Quality
Learning Objectives
Teaching Focus
Master the vocabulary and sentence structures related to natural disasters and learn to apply them to write a well - structured and informative report.
Teaching Challenges
It is challenging to use appropriate language expressions to vividly describe the process of natural disasters and clearly convey their own thoughts and suggestions on disaster prevention and mitigation.
Teaching Focus and Teaching Challenges
Part 1
Listening and Talking
Watch the video. How to survive a disaster
Mrs Fors is a rescue worker. She and her dog, Lucky, are visiting a senior high school. Listen to the conversation and complete the table below.
Activity 1
Before an earthquake Make a safety list of ______________, _______________, and _____________.
During an earthquake (in a building) Remember to “________, ________, and _______”.
During an earthquake (outdoors) Go to a(n) ________ space away from _________, ________, or power lines.
After an earthquake (if you’re trapped) Use a(n) ____________ to get help.
Tap on a pipe or __________ or whistle for help.
where to go
who to contact
drop
cover
hold on
open
buildings
trees
cell phone
a wall
what to do
Giving instructions
First/First of all, you should … Cover your …
Call an emergency number. Stay calm. Listen to the news. Stay away from …
Don’t drive or walk outside. Move to a safe place.
Make sure … Stay indoors.
Collect water and food if you can. Finally, …
Summary
Part 2
Reading
What is a tsunami
Lead-in
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions.
Prediction
1. What’s the type of the text
2. What is the text about
It is a news report.
It might be about the big damage the tsunami caused.
This passage is most likely to be taken from ____________.
A newspaper
Skimming for the structure
Headline 标题
(tells what happened)
Byline 署名
(shows the reporter and date)
Lead 导语
(date, place, event and cause)
Body 主体 (more details)
Tail 结语
(effect/following events)
Read Para. 1 and find out the five Ws and one H of the material.
Who
What
Where
When
Why
How
More than 6,500 people were killed.
A powerful tsunami crashed.
along the coastlines across Asia
Sunday, 26 December
caused by a powerful earthquake
unexpectedly and terribly
ho
W
hat
W
here
W
hen
W
hy
W
ow
H
Read Para. 2 and answer the following question.
In Sri Lanka, some 1,600 kilometres west of the quake centre, the number of deaths stood at 2,498, and one million more were affected by the tsunami, government officials said. Indian officials said as many as 1,900 had been killed along the southern coast. Another 254 were found dead in Thailand and 54 in three other countries. In southern Thailand, 1,900 people were hurt and many more were missing, local officials said. “I was having breakfast with my three children when water started filling my home. We had to leave everything and run to safety,” said Chandra Theeravit, a local Thai woman.
To show how great the ________ is and make the report more _________.
damage
What's the function of the numbers mentioned in this paragraph
convincing
Read Para. 3 and answer the following question.
Thousands of people are still missing, and the number of deaths is expected to grow even higher over the next few days. Foreign aid is being organised for the tsunami-hit countries. However, dangerous conditions and damaged roads will make it difficult to deliver food and supplies.
What would be the positive and negative aspects of the rescue work
Positive: ____________ is being organized.
Negative: ________________ and _______________ will make it difficult to deliver food and supplies.
Foreign aid
Dangerous conditions
damaged roads
Activity 2
Read the summary of the news report. Check the main points it includes.
Summary: 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.
date
cause
time
effect
place
following events
event
date
event
place
effect
cause
(
)
Part 3
Writing
写作积累
新闻报道目的、时间表达
1）In order to/with the purpose of... / with the aim of.../
为了...
2）To make the teenagers learn more about...
为了让青少年了解更多的...
3）To provide/offer a good chance/opportunity for students to ...
为了提供一个机会给学生去...
写作积累
4)In order to let students have a better understanding of…
为了让学生更好地了解...
5)With intention of doing sth, our school held ...
旨在...我们学校举行了...
6)Aiming to...,our school an activity/ a contest...
为了...我们学校举办了...活动/比赛
新闻报道目的、时间表达
写作积累
新闻报道介绍活动过程
1、initially / first and foremost / first of all / in the first place /in the beginning
2. besides / additionally / in addition / what’s more / furthermore / more importantly
3.Last but not least / at last / most importantly
写作积累
新闻报道收获与感想
1. feelings: exhausted but excited, delighted,relaxed
2. activities: interesting, meaningful, rewarding, successful, beneficial, unforgettable...
3. what I got: friendship, teamwork, relaxation,fun ...
Write a summary for the text on page 50.
Sample
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 4
Language Points
calm adj. 镇静的，沉着的；（天气）无风的；（海洋）风平浪静的
vt. 使平静；使镇静
calm down 平静下来；镇定下来
keep/stay calm 保持冷静
calm before the storm 暴风雨前的平静
calm one's nerves 使某人的神经平静下来
calm the waters 平息风波；缓和紧张局势
练习：If you feel nervous or anxious, try taking a deep breath to calm yourself _______.
down
aid n. 援助；帮助；救援物资
vi. & vt.（formal）帮助；援助
first aid 急救
in aid of ... 为了帮助……
with/without the aid of (不)凭借或依靠······的帮助
come to one's aid (= come to the aid of sb.) 来帮助某人
aid sb in (doing) sth 帮助某人（做）某事
aid sb with sth 在某方面帮助某人
练习：Holker once again opens its gardens in aid the _______
disadvantaged.
of
strike v.& vi.侵袭;突击;击打
n.罢工;罢课;袭击
strike a balance 取得平衡；权衡
strike twelve (钟)敲 12点
be struck with/by 被……打动
strike...into one's heart 使某人感到……
It strikes/hits sb. that... =It occurs to sb. that.某人突然想起……
练习：It suddenly _______ me that I had left my keys at home.
struck
rather than 而不是（用于连接两个并列成分）
quite rather 非常愿意；确实相当
or rather 更确切地说
rather too 稍微…… 了一点；太
rather a/an +adj. + n. 相当…… 的一个
prefer to do sth. rather than do sth. else
宁愿做某事，而不愿做另一件事
练习：I prefer to listen to music rather than ______ (play) video games in my free time.
play
sweep v.& vi. 打扫；清扫
sweep the floor 清扫地板
sweep aside 对……置之不理;不理会;全然无视
sweep out 打扫干净，清扫于净
sweep through 席卷;轻易通过
sweep over 环视四周；涌上心头
sweep down 突然猛袭；迅速下降
sweep along 带动；使顺利进行
练习：The news of the victory swept __________ the city.
through
wave v.& vi. 挥手;招手;挥舞，挥动(手中之物)
n. 海浪;波浪;心潮;风潮
wave to/at 向······挥手
wavesth.at sb. 向某人挥动某物
wave sb. goodbye/wave goodbye to sb. 跟某人挥手道别
wave of 挥手送别
a wave of 一波······,一阵......
ride the wave 乘风破浪；顺应潮流
练习：She waved goodbye ____ her friends at the station.
to
Part 5
Exercise
1. More than half of the workers have been ________ strike already.
2. On QingMing festival, people usually visit their ancestors' graves to sweep ________ the dirt.
3. A wonderful idea ________ (strike) me suddenly when I was walking on the street.
4. A man in the water was shouting and ________ (挥手)his arms around frantically.
5. The ________ (long) of the article should be about 800 words.
6. His bad conduct had an effect ________ his reputation.
away
waving
struck
length　
on
on
Homework
1. Summarise what we have learnt in this lesson;
2. Prepare for the next lesson
See you next time!

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