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课件网) 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 centr ... ...
