(共28张PPT)
Unit 6
Disaster and hope
Developing ideas
By the end of this period, students will be able to:
get the general idea of the passage;
find out the emotional words and imagery to have a better understanding;
analyse the meaning of the stars;
appreciate the author’s attitude toward the disaster.
CONTENTS
Pre-reading
I
While-reading
II
Post-reading
III
Sentences analysis
IV
Look at the map and answer the questions.
Katrina formed on ________________, where there was a tropical depression. It hit mainly ________________ of America and headed to the north, lasting_____________.
It claimed_______________ and caused _____________ in damage.
the Atlantic Ocean
the Southern states
more than 1 week
over 1,800 people
USD 108 billion
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
Pre-reading
Look at the map and answer the questions.
What was it like after the hurricane
What’s your understanding of the title
The title “Stars after the storm” has two meanings.
First, it stands for the midnight sky after the storm, on which the author saw the Big Dipper, the Little Dipper and the Milky Way.
Second, the stars stand for the hope after the disaster.
Now read the passage to find more details!
While-reading
1.What is the text mainly about
A.The cat’s being lost and found in the terrible storm.
B.The author’s experience and optimistic attitude in the storm.
C.The stars’ looking more beautiful and attractive after the storm.
D.The author’s habit of watching the stars after the storm.
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A. Our living conditions right after the hurricane.
B. What my family experienced during the hurricane.
C. We were back home with hope one year later.
D. We were rescued and resettled.
2. Read the passage and match each part with the main idea.
Part 1(Paras.1-2)
Part 2(Paras.3-4)
Part 4(Para.6)
Part 3(Para.5)
Part 1(Paras.1-2)
It’s strange, but I don’t really remember much about the hurricane itself. It all happened so quickly. I was sitting in my room with my cat, Smartie, on my lap, when the roof just flew off. All of a sudden, there was sky where the roof had been. I was so frightened that I just froze.
Mom cried to get out quickly, but it was already too late by then. The rain was coming down so hard and so fast. Our street turned into a river in seconds. We were going nowhere.
1. Why didn’t the author remember much about the hurricane itself
2. What was the author’s feeling
(Could you find the emotional words in these 2 paragraphs )
3.What scenes did the author see when the hurricane happened
(Underline the sentences)
Careful-reading
Because it all happened so quickly.
During the hurricane
Part 2(Paras.3-4)
After the hurricane
At first, I was pleased we could stay at home, but soon it got really tough. Without a roof, staying inside was too dangerous. There was water everywhere, but we couldn’t drink any of it otherwise we’d get really sick. We just had drinking water that was sent to us by helicopter, but it was never enough. It was August, so it was really, really hot and it smelled so bad everywhere! I just spent the days watching the boats going up and down the street and looking out for Smartie. He had disappeared the moment the storm hit.
Living in the open air, we became breakfast, lunch and dinner for the mosquitoes. But Mom said that whatever happens, we should always try to see the good side of things. It was difficult to stay positive, though. We had lost our home and everything in it, including Smartie. All we had left were the clothes on our backs. But as Mom kept on reminding us, we were all together and safe. Mom’s words made us feel better. I remember us all lying under the midnight sky and looking up at the stars. Because there were no lights, we could see the Big Dipper, the Little Dipper and the Milky Way. It was amazing! Even though we had lost a lot, moments like those gave us hope for the future.
1.What difficulties did the family encounter (circle the expressions in this part)
2.What was the author’s feeling
worried
Did the author feel worried all the time
Living in the open air, we became breakfast, lunch and dinner for the mosquitoes. But Mom said that whatever happens, we should always try to see the good side of things. It was difficult to stay positive, though. We had lost our home and everything in it, including Smartie. All we had left were the clothes on our backs. But as Mom kept on reminding us, we were all together and safe. Mom’s words made us feel better. I remember us all lying under the midnight sky and looking up at the stars. Because there were no lights, we could see the Big Dipper, the Little Dipper and the Milky Way. It was amazing! Even though we had lost a lot, moments like those gave us hope for the future.
3.Did the author feel worried all the time
hopeful
4.What contributed to the change in the author’s attitude
It was ___________________that made us change our attitude.
5.What do stars mean for them in this part
mother’s words
Hope for the future.
6.What does the third paragraph mainly tell us
A. It rained heavily.
B. Smartie was lost.
C. There was no water to drink.
D. The hurricane caused much trouble.
7. What matters for the whole family in Mom’s eyes
A. Staying together and being safe.
B. Watching the stars with no lights.
C. Staying away from home for a few days.
D. Having clothes on their backs.
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Although it was only a few days before we were rescued, it felt like months. We were taken to another town in a faraway county. Thankfully, Smartie came home just in time. We were so happy to take him with us, although then, none of us knew that we wouldn’t be back for quite a while.
A few days later
1.What was the author’s feeling (circle the emotional words)
2. Why does the author say “Although it was only a few days before we were rescued, it felt like months”
They lost everything and had suffered so much that the miserable days seemed endless.
Part 3(Para.5)
Now, one year has passed and I’m back home in New Orleans. Some families have yet to return, but many others have come back. Although we are surrounded by reminders of the disaster, we are working together to rebuild our homes and our lives. Now we have another chance to look up at the stars of New Orleans, their beauty inspiring us and giving us confidence to move on.
One year later
1. What sort of attitude to life is reflected in this paragraph
A.Positive. B.Unfriendly. C.Negative. D.Indifferent.
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2.What does “stars” mean in the last sentence of the passage
A.Shining objects. B.Hope C.Truth. D.Belief.
√
Be optimistic and have the confidence to rebuild their homes and lives.
Part 4(Para.6)
Let’s watch a video about the hurricane.
What do the two experiences of looking at the stars mean to the author
When the author watched the stars for the first time, he was astonished because he had been overlooking the stars for quite a long time. The stars meant the hope for the future and the courage to survive.
When the author watched the stars for the second time, he was inspired by the beauty of the stars and the city. The stars meant the confidence to move on.
Deep thinking
1. Summary for emotional change
The whole passage
frightened
flew off
smelt so bad everywhere
see good sides of things
happy
came home
rebuild our homes and lives
2. The passage is developed by .
A.using examples
B.analyzing causes
C.making comparisons
D.following the time order
During the
hurricane
Right after the hurricane
A few days later
One year later
Conclusion: The passage is developed by_______ order.
time
3. What is the type of the text
A. A Biography ( 传记 ). B. A narrative ( 记叙文 ).
C. An exposition ( 说明文 ). D. An argumentation(议论文)
4. Which of the following statements does NOT belong to the family’s terrible experience in the hurricane
A.They couldn’t have enough drinking water.
B.Living in the open air,they were often bitten by mosquitos.
C.They lost their home and everything in it,including their pet cat.
D.Their family members were separated from each other by the hurricane.
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Post-reading
Discussion
1. What do you think could be done to help the local people rebuild their homes (Creative thinking)
2.What would you think and do if you were in the same situation as the author?(Critical thinking)
Students’ own answers.
Students’ own answers.
Activity 2 Summary
The hurricane happened 1. (sudden), and the roof flew off. The street turned 2. a river and we were going nowhere. At first, I was 3._________(please) we could stay at home, but soon it got really tough. We didn’t have enough 4. (drink) water. It was hot and it smelled so bad everywhere! What’s 5. (bad), we had nothing 6. clothes on our backs. Fortunately, my mother kept encouraging us and the stars in the sky gave us light.After 7.____few days, we 8._____________(rescue) and the missing Smartie came home in time, 9._____ made us happy. Now, one year has passed, although we are still surrounded by reminders of the disaster, the beauty of the stars of New Orleans inspires us and gives us 10.__________(confident)to move on.
suddenly
into
pleased
drinking
but
worse
a
confidence
were rescued
which
Disaster is at the present,
while hope is in the future.
Disaster is temporary,
while hope is permanent.
Always be optimistic,
take quick actions
and keep smiling
whatever happens
in the coming days.
Sentences Analysis
1.I was sitting in my room with my cat, Smartie, on my lap, when the roof just flew off.
[句式分析] 此句含有be doing...when...结构,意为“______________________”,when 为___________,相当于and just at that time。
[自主翻译]
正在做某事,这时……
并列连词
当时我正坐在自己房间里,猫咪斯玛蒂趴在我腿上,突然屋顶就飞走了。
2.We just had drinking water that was sent to us by helicopter,but it was never enough.
[句式分析] 此句为____________句。句中but为___________,连接并列的句子,表转折;第一个分句中,that引导______从句,修饰________。
[自主翻译]
并列复合
并列连词
定语
water
我们只能喝直升机送来的饮用水,但总是不够喝。
3.But Mom said that whatever happens, we should always try to see the good side of things.
[句式分析] 此句为_______句。主句的主语和谓语为___________,其后that引导_______从句;whatever happens是___________从句。
[自主翻译]
复合
Mom said
宾语
让步状语
不过妈妈说不管发生什么,我们都应该尽量看到事情好的一面。
4.Now we have another chance to look up at the stars of New Orleans,their beauty inspiring us and giving us confidence to move on.
[句式分析] 此句为______句。句子主干为_____,to look up at the stars of New Orleans为不定式短语作________,修饰chance;their beauty inspiring us and giving us confidence to move on为__________结构,其作用相当于_______。
[自主翻译]
简单
后置定语
独立主格
状语
现在我们又能仰望新奥尔良的星空了,星空的美鼓舞着我们,让我们有信心继续前行。
Homework
Review what we have learned and preview language points