(共22张PPT)
Unit 6
Disaster and hope
tsunami
wildfire
drought
flood
earthquake
volcano eruption
What are the natural disasters
Activity 1:
HURRICANE
Hurricane
Hurricanes are strong tropical storms, and they usually occur in the southern Atlantic Ocean, The Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico.
HURRICANE KATRINA
Look at the map and answer the questions.
Where did Hurricane Katrina form
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
Activity 2
Stars after the storm
Read the passage and talk about your understanding of the title.
What do you think “stars” refers to
Activity 3:
A. Narration( 记叙文 )
B. Exposition( 说明文 )
C. Argumentation ( 议论文 )
According to the title Stars After the Storm! ,
we can guess the passage is a/an ___________
A
Read the passage and find out its main idea.
Activity 4:
1. The passage is about ___________.
A. how to protect ourselves during a hurricane
B. suggestions on protecting the environment
C. the author's experience during and after a hurricane
2. The passage is developed by ____________.
A. the order of space
B. the order of time
C. making comparisons
People often use emotional words and imagery(意象) to describe an important event or memorable experience. These words and phrases help us identify and interpret(阐释) the thoughts and feelings of the author of the passage.
Complete the diagram with words and expressions from the passage.
Activity 5:
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
P1-2
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
P3-4
A few days
later
We were rescued.
Smartie ______________
_____________.
came home
________
just in time
happy
Feelings Causes
HURRICANE KATRINA
P5
One year later
Many families have come back to New Orleans and are working together to _________
__________________________.
rebuild
optimistic
our homes and our lives
Feelings Causes
HURRICANE KATRINA
P6
The change of the author’s feelings:
happy
hopeful
frightened
worried
hopeful
disaster
hope
It reflects a positive attitude toward/ towards the hardships(苦难) 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.
What sort of attitude to life is reflected in the author’s experience of looking at the night sky
1. Why does the author say “Although it was only a few days before we were rescued, it felt like months”
Because they lost their home and suffered a lot from the hurricane. It was so hard to spend those miserable days that seemed endless.
Activity 6:
2. If you were in the same situation as the author, what would you think and do
Keep a good and calm mood in life.
Ask friends for help.
See the bright side when facing a negative situation.
Fulfill hope for the future.
Do some preparation.
…
3. What do you think could be done to help the local people rebuild their homes
Raise money for them to rebuild.
Write letters to encourage them.
Do some physical work for them if possible.
Post necessary materials to them.
…
Read the passage again and finish 《自主》p77-80.