XB3 U3 Extended Reading1
Learning objects:
1. To locate some specific information related to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
2. To appreciate the use of sensory information.
3. To recognize the negative influences of war on human beings.
4. To spread the idea of preserving peace throughout the whole society.
Step 1 Lead-in
1.Watch the video and think about the question: What's this video about
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2.What comes to your mind at the sight of “Hell” in the title
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Step 2 Fast reading
Look through the article quickly for the structure.
Before the attack Para._____________ the___________ of the attack
During the attack Paras.____________ the___________ of the attack
After the attack Paras.____________ the___________ of the attack
Now Para.____________
Step 3 Careful reading
Para.1:
1. Underline verbs describing people's actions.
2.What is the function of last sentence in para 1
A. To impress readers with a nice day.
B. To lay the foundation for the comparison.
C. To introduce the topic. D. To arouse readers' interest.
Para.2: How does the author describe the attack in Para.2
Hearing:
There was a huge __________ sound from above.
The _________ of the planes' engines was deafening.
As bombs __________ all round.
Seeing:
Above their heads, hundreds of Japanese planes ____________________ .
They were _____________ to drop bombs on Pearl Harbor.
Clouds of black smoke _____ into the sky and ____________ the sea.
Feeling:
The ship ________________ , and the men looked at each other ___________.
Russel felt his blood ________ , but he quickly came to himself.
Para.2-4:
What are the war's physical and mental impacts on individuals?
Physical impacts:_________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mental impacts:
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Para.5:
1. How does the author organize paragraph 5
A. By showing numbers. B. By giving a definition.
C. By offering facts and truth. D. By giving examples.
2. Why does the author list these numbers
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Para.6: How did the USA react to the surprise attack
(1) ___________________________;(2) ____________________________
Para.7: How does USA present the past history to people
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Step 4 Further thinking
1. Why shouldn't people forget Pearl Harbor event
(1) ____________________________;(2) ___________________________
2. Can you recall one of the darkest episodes in Chinese history during World War II _______________________________________________________
Step 5 Writing :
Please make a short speech about Nanjing Massacre for the Memorial Day on Dec.13.
Dear boys and girls,
It’s an honor to share my thoughts about Nanjing Massacre with all of you seated here.
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That’s all. Thank you for listening!