内容正文:
Unit 5 What were you doing when the rainstorm came?
Section A 3a-3c
Learning aims:
1.Learn new words and phrases:
storm,wind,light,report,area,wood,window,flashlight,match,beat,against,
at first,asleep,fall asleep,die down,rise,fallen,apart,Alabama.
2.Develop the reading and speaking skills.
3.We should help each other in times of difficulty.
4.Learn to protect the earth.
Lead-in
Fast Reading
What’s the main idea of the story?
A. A rainstorm in Alabama
B. A happy family in Alabama
Reading tips:
The title(标题) and the picture of the story can help you get the main idea.
C.The friendly people in Alabama
Please read the story quickly and match the main idea with each paragraph(段落).
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
D. The heavy rain finally
started.
Before
During
After
A. Everyone was busy for
the coming storm.
B. It is reported(报道) that
a rainstorm was coming.
C. The neighborhood was
in a mess after the storm.
Fast Reading
The Storm Brought People Closer Together
Ben 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.
Paragraph 1
Careful reading
1. Where was Ben ? (underline the answer)
2. What was the weather like ?
(circle the answer)
Everyone in the neighborhood was busy. Ben's dad was putting pieces of wood over the windows while his mom was making sure the flashlights and radio were working. She also put some candles and matches on the table.
1. What were Ben's dad and mom doing before the storm?
Ben's dad
Ben's mom
____________________________ the windows.
_______________ the flashlights and radio were working.
also put some _______ and ________ on the table.
was putting pieces of wood over
was making sure
candles matches
Careful reading
Paragraph 2
Before the rainstorm
Para.1
weather
strong winds
black clouds
dark
felt like midnight
Para. 2
What were peopl