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课件网) Stars after the storm Unit6 Disaster and Hope Learning objectives 学习目标： 1.Sort out the author’s feelings and causes during and after the Hurricane Katrina. 2.Deepen the understanding of the passage by creating a new title. 3.Develop a positive attitude towards difficulties in life. Hurricane Katrina Be well prepared : Look at the map and answer the questions title places illustration 1.Where did Hurricane Katrina form And where did it hit Katrina formed on the Atlantic Ocean, where there was a tropical depression. It hit mainly the Southern states, including the south of Florida, New Orleans, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. 2.What damages did it cause It is one of the costliest natural disasters in US history, causing USD 108 billion in damage. It claimed more than 1800 lives. During the hurricane Right after the hurricane A few days later One year later Para.1&2 Para. 3& 4 Para. 5 Para. 6 Activity 1: Explore hurricane experience What is the main idea of the passage How does the author develop the passage In time order 1. How did the author feel when Katrina came frightened 2. What made the author feel so roof rain street Activity 2: During the hurricane (para.1-2) Learning to learn People often use emotional words(情感词汇） and imagery to describe an important event or memorable experience. Activity 2: After the hurricane (para.3-4) Soon, the situation got_____. Staying inside,_____,was too dangerous. We didn’t have enough _____. It _____ everywhere! We became _____ for the mosquitos. we had nothing but _____ on our backs. Smartie _____. difficulties: really tough drinking water was hot and it smelled so bad food had disappeared without a roof clothes worried Mom's words Mom said _____ _____. Mom kept on reminding us that _____. Whatever happens, we should always see the good side of the things. we were all together and safe positive Why does the author mention this experience hopeful But, Learning to learn People often use emotional words and imagery意象 to describe an important event or memorable experience. Activity 2: After the hurricane (para.5-6) happy Now we have another chance to look up at the stars of New Orleans. One year later...... A few days later...... Although it was only a few days before we were rescued, it felt likes months. confident Activity 3: Think &share What do you think that the author want to tell us through this experience after the storm Stars Activity 4: Group work-To be a good designer Requirement:Work in groups to create another title of the passage and share your reasons with our classmates. Items Rate Appropriate titles and detailed illustration Clear structure resonable logic Fluent speech Confident performance Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but about learning to dance in the rain. Disaster and Hope Optional one Compulsory one Write an article to introduce the Longji Rice Terraces by using what we have learned today. ... ...
