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U6 Disaster and hope
At the end of the class, you will be able to:
tell the main idea and structure of the text;
locate and understand author’s changes of thoughts and feelings in different time periods of the hurricane;
3. carry out an interview based on the text;
4. critically voice your opinions about the title and face difficulty and disasters bravely with a postive attitude.
Learning Objectives
Natural disasters
earthquake
wild fire
flood
drought
landslide
volcano
blizzard
avalanche
tornado
tsunami
sand storm
hail storm
hurricane Katrina
Get to know Hurricane Katrina from her point of view
Katrina Speaking
1. Where did Hurricane Katrina form
2. Where did it hit
3. How long did it last
4. How many people lost their lives in the hurricane
5. What was the cost of the damage Hurricane Katrina caused
6. How did people feel when faced with Hurricane Katrina
Get to know Hurricane Katrina from the point of view of
someone who experienced it in person
insider knowledge
Survivor Speaking
Stars after the storm
1. Read the passage and talk about your understanding of the title.
2. Underline the words or sentences that indicate emotions or feelings
People often use emotional words and imagery(意象比喻，形象化) to describe an important event or memorable experience. These words and phrases help us identify and interpret the thoughts and feelings of the author of the passage
Learning to learn
1. What’s the genre of the passage
Narration
B. Exposition
C. Argumentation
New Orleans
2. The elements of the story
Who
Narration
Who wrote the story
Where
When
What
How
Why
Where did the story take place
When did the story take place
What happened in the story
How did the author’s mom help
Why is the author confident to move on with their future
3. What’s this passage mainly about
The passage is mainly about the author and her family's ______________ experience when and after Hurricane Katrina hit the city of ___________in _______and their _______________attitude
towards the disaster and future.
terrible/horrible
New Orleans
2005
optimistic/positive
4. In which order is the passage written
Time
I was sitting in my room with my cat, Smartie, on my lap, when the roof just flew off...
Mom cried to get out quickly, but it was already too late by then...
During the hurricane
At first, I was pleased we could...but soon it got really tough...I just spent the days watching the boats going up and down...
Living in the open air...
Right after the hurricane
Although it was only a few days before we were rescued, it felt like months...
A few days later
Now, one year has passed and I’m back home in New Orleans...
One year
later
5. Divide the passage into four parts.
During the hurricane
Right after the hurricane
A few days later
One year later
Structure
Para. 1-2
Para. 3-4
Para. 5
Para. 6
6. Complete the diagram with words and expressions from the passage. (p-93)
HURRICANE
KATRINA
During the hurricane
Right after the hurricane
A few days later
One year later
Feelings
Causes
HURRICANE KATRINA
During the hurricane
__________
The roof ________
________________
The street turned into a river and we were going nowhere.
frightened
flew off/
was blown away
Feelings Causes
Right after the hurricane
worried
We didn’t have enough drinking water.
It was hot and _______
________________________.
smelled/
hopeful
Mom told us to ________________________
________________________.
The amazing stars at night gave us hope for the future.
smelt so bad everywhere
always try to see the good side of things
Feelings Causes
HURRICANE KATRINA
A few days
later
We were rescued.
Smartie ______________
_____________.
came home
________
just in time
happy
Feelings Causes
HURRICANE KATRINA
One year later
optimistic
Many families have come back to New Orleans and are working together to _________
__________________________.
rebuild
our homes and our lives
1. What sort of attitude to life is reflected in the
author’s experience of looking at the night sky
take care of ...
help others in need...
call on the public to...
call on the government to...
call on(号召) others in the
disaster to...
2. Based on what you have learnt from the author’s attitude,
what will you feel and do when faced with a horrible disaster
be brave
be hopeful
be courageous
never lose hope/faith
look at the bright side
stay positive and keep on living
3.Suppose you are the author. A reporter from VOA is going to interview you about your experience of Hurricane Katrina.
Work in groups and prepare the questions and answers.
Work in pairs and act out the interview.
Choose one pair from your group and present your interview.
Square & Pair & Share
Stars after the storm
Time
Feelings
before the
hurricane
during the
hurricane
right after the
hurricane
a few days
later
1 year
later
future
Possible questions:
1. How did you feel before the hurricane hit
2. What were you doing when the hurricane hit
3. Can you share more with us about your experience living in the open air
4. How did your mom help you survive the hurricane
5. How did this experience help you in the future
Tips of a successful interview
1. Be polite, friendly and sincere.
e.g. start by saying hi with smile and a handshake
2. State why you interview him/her.
e.g. “I was really interested in … …”
3. Ask the interviewee about him/herself
e.g. “How did you feel … …”
4. Listen attentively
e.g. “I heard you said…. How do you think… ”
Stars after the storm
Time
Feelings
before the
hurricane
during the
hurricane
right after the
hurricane
a few days
later
1 year
later
relaxed
frightened
worried
hopeful
happy
optimistic
future
to stay postive
to be more confident
to feel powerful and invincible in the face of disasters.
to never give up...
Stars after the storm
relaxed
frightened
worried
hopeful
happy
optimstic
Hope can beautify
our lives,
yesterday,
today, and tomorrow!
full of wonderful surprises
Never lose hope.
Storms make people stronger
and never last forever.
---ROY T. BENNETT
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