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Unit 9 Forces of Nature
Thinking skills & Reading strategies
（仁爱版 2024）八年级
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Learning objectives
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Summary
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Homework
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By the end of the lesson, I will be able to...
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master expressions for cause and effect and analysis logic;
analyze texts, identify cause-effect relationships, and make evidence-based inferences;
apply strategies to real-life disaster texts and discuss their use.
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Learning objectives
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Watch and match.
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Watch the video and match the answer.
Because I water the plant
Because I study every day
Because I eat healthy food
Because I help others
Because I exercise regularly
Because I try new things
I feel strong
it grows tall
I learn new things
I discover my talents
they smile happily
I stay healthy
Look and find.
Lead in
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Because I water the plant
Because I study every day
Because I eat healthy food
Because I help others
Because I exercise regularly
Because I try new things
I feel strong
it grows tall
I learn new things
I discover my talents
they smile happily
I stay healthy
Today we learn-Understanding cause and effect.
Look and answer.
Lead in
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The earthquake was _________.
Houses ____________ _________.
Q: How was the earthquake
Q: What happened to the houses
strong
fell down
Look and answer.
Lead in
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The wildfire was _________.
Many trees_______ _______.
Q: How was the wildfire
Q: What happened to the trees in the forest
fierce
burned down
Look and answer.
Lead in
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The flood was _________.
Streets ____________ _________.
Q: How was the flood
Q: What happened to the streets in the city
serious
were flooded
Look and answer.
Lead in
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The snowstorm was _________.
Roads ______ ______ ______ snow.
Q: How was the snowstorm
Q: What happened to the roads
strong
were covered with
The umbrella was ________.
The wind was __________.
strong
broken
Look and answer.
Q: How was the wind
Q: What happened to the umbrella
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There was a big ________.
The rain was __________.
heavy
flood
Look and answer.
Q: How was the wind
Q: What happened to the umbrella
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Activity 1 Look at the pictures and complete the cause-and-effect chart.
The strong wind broke the umbrella.
The heavy rain caused a big flood.
why something happens
The wind was __________.
The rain was heavy.
The umbrella was broken.
There was a big _________.
strong
flood
Activity 1 Pair work.
Presentation
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what happens
Activity 2 Read the text and complete the cause-and-effect chart.
Floods are one of the most common types of natural disasters and can be very harmful. In big floods, people die in great numbers, and many more lose their homes. Floods can also harm animals and the living environment. After the floods, harmful insects may spread deadly diseases. However, the effects of floods are not always bad. For example, floods can fill up underground waterways and lead water to dry lands, wells and springs.
Big _______
1. Cause great losses of _______ and _______.
2. Harm _______ and the living environment.
3. Harmful insects may spread ____________.
4. _________ underground waterways and lead water to __________________________.
floods
lives
homes
animals
deadly diseases
Fill up
dry lands, wells and springs
Activity 2 Read and complete.
Presentation
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why something happens
what happens
Activity 2 Read and ask.
Presentation
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Floods are one of the most common types of natural disasters and can be very harmful. In big floods, people die in great numbers, and many more lose their homes. Floods can also harm animals and the living environment. After the floods, harmful insects may spread deadly diseases. However, the effects of floods are not always bad. For example, floods can fill up underground waterways and lead water to dry lands, wells and springs.
Activity 2 Read the text and ask the questions.
What are floods
What happens to people in big floods
What else can floods harm
What may happen after the floods
Are the effects of floods always bad
What good effects can floods bring
Activity 3 Pair work.
Presentation
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Talk about the effects of big floods based on Activity 2.
A: What are floods
B: Floods are ...
A: What happens to people in big floods
B: In big floods, people die ...
A: What else can floods harm
B: Floods can ...
A: What may happen after the floods
B: After the floods, ...
A: Are the effects of floods always bad
B: However, the effects of floods are ...
...
Look and think.
Presentation
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Floods are one of the most common types of natural disasters and can be very harmful. In big floods, people die in great numbers, and many more lose their homes. Floods can also harm animals and the living environment. After the floods, harmful insects may spread deadly diseases. However, the effects of floods are not always bad. For example, floods can fill up underground waterways and lead water to dry lands, wells and springs.
Activity 2 Read the text and ask the questions.
What are floods
What happens to people in big floods
What else can floods harm
What may happen after the floods
Are the effects of floods always bad
What good effects can floods bring
Activity 2 Read the text and ask the questions.
Asking yourself questions can get you to
think about __________________
and
help you____________________________.
what you read
understand the text better
Look at the picture and ask yourself some questions.
Activity 1
Typhoon Jamie is coming!
Time: within 24 hours
Wind force: grade 8-9
Reading Strategies
Activity 1 Look and say.
Presentation
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Q:What can you see in this picture
I can see _______________________.
a picture of a typhoon
a typhoon
Q:What do you want to know about this picture and the alarm sign
特殊疑问句（Wh- Questions）—寻求具体信息
一般疑问句（Yes/No Questions）—进行猜测与确认
Look at the picture and ask yourself some questions.
Activity 1
Typhoon Jamie is coming!
Time: within 24 hours
Wind force: grade 8-9
Reading Strategies
Activity 1 Look and say.
Presentation
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Q:What do you want to know about this picture and the alarm sign
特殊疑问句（Wh- Questions）—寻求具体信息
一般疑问句（Yes/No Questions）—进行猜测与确认
when, where, how, what
Is it... Will it...
When will the typhoon actually come
Is it very strong
Look at the picture and learn how to ask yourself questions.
Activity 1
You see: a typhoon alarm sign
You read: some information about the typhoon
So you may wonder:
When will the typhoon actually come
Is it very strong
Typhoon Jamie is coming!
Time: within 24 hours
Wind force: grade 8-9
What is this typhoon called
Reading Strategies
Activity 1 Look and learn.
Presentation
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Q: How can you understand a text better by asking questions
Ask yourself questions,
using who, when, where, how, why or questions with yes or no answer.
Activity 1 Read and learn.
Presentation
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Q: How can you understand a text better by asking questions
特殊疑问句（Wh- Questions）—寻求具体信息
一般疑问句（Yes/No Questions）—进行猜测与确认
Activity 2
Read the text and ask yourself questions.
Typhoon Jamie is coming. Everyone in my family is busy making preparations. When mom goes to buy cooked food and clean water from the nearby supermarket, dad is checking the house in and out. He repairs the broken door and fixes all the windows with glue and tape. He also makes sure that gas and electricity are safe. My brother moves the flowers and other things indoors, and I put the flashlights within our reach.
It is nearly 6:00 p.m. The wind is blowing harder, and the rain is getting heavier.
We hope Jamie will be over soon.
I read: Everyone is busy.
I wonder:
Why ________________________
What ________________________
I read: Mom goes to the supermarket.
I wonder:
______________________________
______________________________
is everyone busy
does each person do
What does she buy
Why does she go there
Activity 2 Read and ask.
Presentation
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Activity 2
Then read again to find the answers.
Typhoon Jamie is coming. Everyone in my family is busy making preparations. When mom goes to buy cooked food and clean water from the nearby supermarket, dad is checking the house in and out. He repairs the broken door and fixes all the windows with glue and tape. He also makes sure that gas and electricity are safe. My brother moves the flowers and other things indoors, and I put the flashlights within our reach.
It is nearly 6:00 p.m. The wind is blowing harder, and the rain is getting heavier.
We hope Jamie will be over soon.
Why is everyone busy
What does each person do
What does she buy
Why does she go there
Because everyone is busy making preparations for the coming typhoon.
Mom buys some food and water, dad repairs the door and fixes windows, his brother moves things indoors and the writer puts flashlights within their reach.
She buys cooked food and clean water.
Typhoon is coming, so they need food and water to stay indoors to keep safe.
Activity 2 Read and answer.
Practice
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Activity 2 Read and think.
Practice
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Q: What preparations does the family make
Q: How well is the family prepared for the typhoon
Q: Will the typhoon be over soon
Mom buys food and water. Dad fixes the house and checks gas and electricity. The brother moves things indoors. The writer puts flashlights within reach.
They are well-prepared.
No, it won’t. The wind and rain are getting worse.
总结类（Who/What）：整合全文，梳理故事脉络。
评价类（How/Why）：对人物行为、事件结果进行评价和反思。
预测类（Will/Is）：基于现有信息，对未来进行合理推断。
Before reading:
Predict from pictures or titles
While reading:
Ask questions about details to find answers
Activity 2 Read and think.
Practice
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After reading:
Summarize and think about the whole text.
Ask yourself questions,
using who, when, where, how, why or questions with yes or no answer.
Q: How can you understand a text better by asking questions
特殊疑问句（Wh- Questions）—寻求具体信息
一般疑问句（Yes/No Questions）—进行猜测与确认
Before reading:
Predict from pictures or titles
While reading:
Ask questions about details to find answers
After reading:
Summarize and think about the whole text.
before, while, and after you read the text.
Practice
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Activity 2 Read and think.
Read the text again. Ask each other more questions and answer the questions.
Typhoon Jamie is coming. Everyone in my family is busy making preparations. When mom goes to buy cooked food and clean water from the nearby supermarket, dad is checking the house in and out. He repairs the broken door and fixes all the windows with glue and tape. He also makes sure that gas and electricity are safe. My brother moves the flowers and other things indoors, and I put the flashlights within our reach.
It is nearly 6:00 p.m. The wind is blowing harder, and the rain is getting heavier.
We hope Jamie will be over soon.
Activity 3 Pair work.
Production
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Activity 3 Pair work.
Production
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Why does the father repair the broken door and fix all the windows
To prevent the wind and rain getting in their house.
Read the text again. Ask each other more questions and answer the questions.
Show time
Talk clearly (内容清晰)
Pronunciation(发音标准)
Body language(使用肢体语言)
Fluently(流利的)
Reasonable(理由合理)
Grade and share:
I’m glad to share my group’s advice on how to ….
The words we have learned
一、写出下列短语的英文表达
因果关系 _________________________
导致 _________________________
自然灾害 _________________________
提问式阅读 _________________________
cause and effect _________________________
lead to _________________________
natural disaster _________________________
ask questions while reading _________________________
fill up underground waterways _________________________
make preparations _________________________
Summary
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cause and effect
lead to
natural disaster
question-based reading
因果关系
导致自然灾害
边读边提问
补充地下水
做准备
The words we have learned
二、单词 / 短语互译
cause — _________________________________
effect — _________________________________
flood — _________________________________
typhoon — _________________________________
lead to — _________________________________
ask questions — _________________________________
因果分析 — _________________________________
洪水灾害 — _________________________________
台风预警 — _________________________________
提问策略 — _________________________________
Summary
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原因；起因
结果；影响
洪水
台风
导致
提问
cause and effect analysis
flood disaster
typhoon warning
questioning strategy
The words we have learned
三、句子互译
洪水会导致人们失去家园和生命。
_______________________________________________________________我们可以通过提问来更好地理解这篇关于台风的文章。
_______________________________________________________________大洪水不仅有害，还能补充地下水。
_______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________当台风来临时，我的家人正在忙着做准备。
_______________________________________________________________我们应该分析自然灾害的原因和影响，以便更好地应对它们。_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Summary
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Floods can cause people to lose their homes and lives.
We can understand this typhoon article better by asking questions.
Big floods are not only harmful, but they can also fill up underground waterways.
When the typhoon came, my family was busy making preparations.
We should analyze the causes and effects of natural disasters to respond to them better.
The strong wind can ________ (lead) to a broken umbrella.
Floods are one of the most common ________ (disaster) in the world.
It’s important ________ (ask) questions while reading a text.
My family ____________ (make) preparations when the typhoon came.
Heavy rain can cause big floods which ________ (fill) up underground waterways.
We should learn how ____________ (analyze) the cause and effect of natural disasters.
The teacher asked us ________ (find) out the effects of floods in the text.
Last year, a big flood ________ (lead) to great losses in our town.
四、用所给单词的适当形式填空
The grammar we have learned
Summary
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lead
disasters
to ask
was making
fill
to analyze
to find
led
Assessment
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Self-assessment
I can master expressions for cause and effect and analysis logic.
I can analyze texts, identify cause-effect relationships, and make evidence-based inferences.
I can apply strategies to real-life disaster texts and discuss their use.
Basic (基础)
Improving(提升)
Extend (拓展)
Homework
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完成教材 Activity 1 的因果图表填空，并背诵核心因果词汇，做到能准确运用。
模仿 Activity 2，选择一种自然灾害，写一段短文，包含其成因、影响及应对措施。
小组合作，调查本地一种常见自然灾害，分析其因果关系，制作一张 “灾害因果分析海报”。
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