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Book 3 Unit 6 Developing ideas
Guess what natural disaster it is.
It occurs every year.
The more slowly it moves, the more damage it might cause.
It is the only weather disaster that has been given its own name.
It begins life in a warm moist atmosphere over tropical ocean waters.
The term of this disaster comes from a Taino Native American word, meaning evil spirit of the wind.
Leading in
Look at the map and answer the questions.
Where did Hurricane Katrina form
Where did it hit
How long did it last
How man people lost their lives in the hurricane
What was the cost of the damage Hurricane Katrina caused
Leading in
Look at the map and answer the questions.
Where did Hurricane Katrina form
It formed on the Atlantic Ocean, where there was a tropical depression.
Where did it hit
It hit mainly the southern states, including the south of Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
How long did it last
It lasted more than one week.
Leading in
Look at the map and answer the questions.
How man people lost their lives in the hurricane
Over 1,800 people lost their lives in the hurricane.
What was the cost of the damage Hurricane Katrina caused
It caused USD 108 billion in damage.
costly adj.
costing a lot of money, especially more than you want to pay
causing problems or the loss of sth.
Hurricane names can be “retired” if they have been really big and destructive.
While-reading: read for main idea
What story about hurricane Katrina is told in the passage (Summarise the story within one sentence.) (2 min)
The writer tells us the experience and feelings of his family surviving a terrible hurricane.
While-reading: read for structure
In what way is this story developed
In time/chronological order.
Divide the story into several stages accordingly.
HURRICANE
KATRINA
During the hurricane
Right after the hurricane
A few days later
One year later
Para. 1-2
Para. 3-4
Para. 5
Para. 6
While-reading: read for details
Use one word to summarise the author’s feeling in each stage.
Find out what happened in each stage which caused the author’s different feelings. Underline the key words.
HURRICANE
KATRINA
During the hurricane
Right after the hurricane
A few days later
One year later
Feelings
Causes
While-reading: read for details
HURRICANE
KATRINA
During the hurricane
Right after the hurricane
A few days later
One year later
Feelings
Causes
frightened
the roof blown off
raining so hard and fast
streets turned into a river
nowhere to go
During the hurricane, the author felt…, because…
While-reading: read for details
HURRICANE
KATRINA
During the hurricane
Right after the hurricane
A few days later
One year later
Feelings
Causes
frightened
worried
dangerous indoor conditions
insufficient drinking water
high temperature
bad smell
mosquitos
Smartie’s disappearance
hopeful
While-reading: read for details
HURRICANE
KATRINA
During the hurricane
Right after the hurricane
A few days later
One year later
Feelings
Causes
frightened
worried
her mom’s words
stars in the midnight sky
hopeful
While-reading: read for details
HURRICANE
KATRINA
During the hurricane
Right after the hurricane
A few days later
One year later
Feelings
Causes
frightened
worried
being rescued
Smartie’s coming back
hopeful
happy
Why does the author say “Although it was only few days before we were rescued, it felt like months”
Because it was so hard to spend those miserable days that seemed endless.
While-reading: read for details
HURRICANE
KATRINA
During the hurricane
Right after the hurricane
A few days later
One year later
Feelings
Causes
frightened
worried
hopeful
happy
optimistic
coming back to New Orleans
working together to rebuild
another chance to look up at the stars
While-reading: read for details
HURRICANE
KATRINA
During the hurricane
Right after the hurricane
A few days later
One year later
Feelings
Causes
frightened
worried
hopeful
happy
optimistic
Learning to learn
People often use emotional words and imagery 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.
While-reading: read for details
HURRICANE
KATRINA
During the hurricane
Right after the hurricane
A few days later
One year later
Feelings
Causes
frightened
worried
hopeful
happy
optimistic
another chance to look up at the stars
stars in the midnight sky
Post-reading
What is the symbolic meaning of the “stars” How do you understand the title “Stars after the storm”
Stars stand for the hope that gives them the confidence to move on and rebuild their homes and lives.
The title reflects a positive attitude towards the hardships in life.
Stars
after the storm
Post-reading
Suppose you were the author.
On another starry night on July 20, 2021, you are watching the TV news report…
Post-reading
Suppose you were the author.
On another starry night on July 20, 2021, you are watching the TV news report…
Suddenly, it occurs to you that one of your best Chinese friends, Li Hua, is currently living in Zhengzhou. Please leave a voice message to Li Hua, in which you have to:
Describe what you see;
Express your worries;
Offer your encouragement and advice on how to deal with the situation.
Optimism
Love and care
Unity
All human wisdom is contained in these two words, – “Wait and hope.”
by Alexandre Dumas in The Count of Monte Cristo
While-reading: read for details
HURRICANE KATRINA
During the hurricane
Right after the hurricane
A few days later
One year later
Feelings
Causes