What were you doing when the rainstorm came?Unit 5Section A 3a-3cBrainstormingRainstormWhat is the weather like before a rainstorm? What should people prepare for a rainstorm? What was the neighborhood like after a rainstorm? strong windsblack cloudsWhat is the weather like before a rainstorm?What should people prepare for a rainstorm?pieces of woodflashlightscandlesmatchesWhat was the neighborhood like after a rainstorm?fallen treesbroken windowsrubbish everywherePictureTitleGUESSThe Storm Brought People Closer Together Read for main ideasRead the passage and match the key words with each paragraph. Tip1:Pay attention to the first and last sentence in each paragraph. 获取段落主旨时，注意各段首尾句 Paragraph 1-2after the stormParagraph3before the stormParagraph 4during the stormLooking quickly through a piece of writing to find the main idea without reading every word. It is still a good idea to read the first sentence or last sentence in each paragraph a little more carefully.skimmingRead the passage and answer the questions.1. What was the weather like before the heavy rain started? 2. What was the neighborhood like after the storm?3aThe strong winds were blowing. Black clouds were making the sky very dark. With no light outside, it felt like midnight.The neighborhood was in a mess. Fallen trees, broken windows and rubbish were everywhere.Tip2: pay attention to the specific information(特定信息）.3b Complete the sentences using information from the passage.1. When the news on TV was reported, strong winds ____________ outside. 2. While Ben’s mom was making sure the radio was working, his dad __________________________________ __________________________________.was putting pieces of wood over the windowswere blowing3. Ben ______________________________ when the heavy rain finally started. 4. When Ben ___________ at 3:00 a.m., the wind ______________.was helping his mom make dinnerfell asleep was dying downMoving your eyes quickly down the page to find the specific information. scanningBen could hear strong winds outside his home in Alabama. Black clouds were making the sky very dark. With no light outside, it felt like midnight. The news on TV reported that a heavy rainstorm was in the area. Everyone in the neighborhood was busy. Ben’s dad was putting pieces of wood over the windows while his mom was making sure theThe Storm Brought People Closer Togetherflashlights and radio were working. She also put some candles and matches on the table. Ben was helping his mom make dinner when the rain began to beat heavily against the windows. After dinner, they tried to play a card game, but it was hard to have fun with a serious storm happening outside. Ben could not sleep at first. He finally fell asleep when the wind was dying down at around 3:00 a.m. When he woke up, the sun was rising. He went outside with his familyand found the neighborhood in a mess. Fallen trees, broken windows and rubbish were everywhere. They joined the neighbors to help clean up the neighborhood together. Although the storm broke many things apart, it brought families and neighbors closer together. rainstormbeforeduringafterstrong windsblack cloudsthe news on TVPutting …over the windowsMaking sure …were workingPut…and…on the tableBen was helping …when the rain began to…After dinner , they tried to …Ben went outside and found …They joined the neighbors to …his momBen’s dadGroup work : RetellMind mapdetails细节“Although the storm broke many things apart, it brought families and neighbors closer together.”DiscussionWhat other things can bring people closer together? How can we help each other in times of difficulty?Earthquake(地震），flood(水灾），fireraise money, provide clothes, food and medicineHelping othersis helping ourselves!Homework1.Reading Read the passage to practice using the Reading Skills.(练习册51页) 2.Writing Retell the passage in 3a and write it down. Thank you!
