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B3U6 Stars after the storm
(Developing ideas)
Pre-reading
Where did Hurricane Katrina from
Where did it hit
How long did it last
How many people lost their lives in the hurricane
What was the cost of the damage Hurricane Katrina caused
Katrina formed on the Atlantic Ocean, where there was a tropical depression.
It hit mainly the Southern states.
More than one week.
Over 1800 people.
It caused USD 108 billion in damage.
While-reading
Read the passage quickly and underline the key sentences of each paragraph. Find out what each paragraph talks about.
Read for main idea
Para.1
Hurricane came! The roof was gone!
miao,miao~
where is the roof
Do you ask me I don’t know. I can’t think anything now. It is so frightening......
Para.2
Mom went out, but nowhere to go.
Para.3
At first, I was pleased we could stay at home, but soon it got really tough. (guess the following part)
disappear
Para.4
Living in the open air, we became the food for the mosquitos. But mom said we that whatever happens, we should always try to see the good side of things. (guess the following part)
Amazing stars
gave us hope
Para.5
After a few days, we were rescued, and Smartie came home.
Para.6
One year has passed and I'm back home.
We live a happy life !
We can look up at the stars again.
While-reading
Complete the diagram with words and expressions from the passage.
Read for details
Hint:
Pay attention to the emotional words and imagery which are used to describe an memorable experience while reading.
frightened
flew off / was blown away
smelt so bad everywhere
always try to see the
good side of things
happy
came home just in time
rebuild our homes and our lives
Post-reading
Think & Share
Why does the author say “Although it was only a few days before we were rescued, it felt like months”
Because their condition was really tough, which made him anxious and felt time passing so slowly.
Post-reading
Think & Share
What sort of attitude to life is reflected in the author’s experience of looking at the night sky
It reflects a positive attitude toward the hardships in life. Stars in the night sky stand for the hope that gives them the confidence to move on and rebuild their homes and lives.
Post-reading
Group work
Work in pairs and act out an interview with the author about their experience of Hurricane Katrina.
Step 1: Underline the important information while reading.
Step 2: Prepare questions according to the information.
Step 3: Decide the roles of interviewer and act out the interview.
Writing safety guidelines
Read the hurricane safety guidelines and answer the questions.
What is the purpose of safety guidelines
What type of language is used in safety guidelines
To increase readers'chances of surviving a natural disaster.
Concise and simple language is used with many imperative sentences as tips.
Activity 5
Make notes for flood safety guidelines based on the hurricane safety guidelines in Activity 5. Do further research if necessary.
Activity 6
Now write flood safety guidelines.
Use the expressions in the box to help you.
Things to do before a flood:
listen to the weather warnings.
Move to a safe place immediately if there is an order.
Prepare enough food and clean water.
Remember to prepare a safeguard and a first aid kit.
Things to do during a flood:
Try to move to a place high enough to keep clear of floodwater, such as the top floor of a building, the roof , etc.
Hold to a tree or a wood block if you are in water. It is important to keep away from electricity.
Things not to do during a flood:
Do not drink floodwater as it is not clean.
Do not take too many personal belongings with you.
Never give up hope.
Suffering is the most powerful teacher of life.
苦难是人生最伟大的老师。
When all else is lost,
the future still remains.
就算失去了一切,也还有未来。
Thank you!