Unit 4 Natural Disasters Reading for Writing 教学设计-2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第一册

必修一 Unit 4 Reading and Writing Teaching Objectives: 1. Improve vocabulary and language skills through context-based learning. 2. Enhance students' reading comprehension skills, including skimming, scanning, and understanding main ideas. 3. Develop critical thinking by analyzing the causes and impacts of the tsunami. 4. Foster empathy and global awareness by discussing the human stories and challenges faced by the affected individuals. Teaching Key and Difficult Points： Understand the devastating impact of the tsunami and analyze the causes and effects of the disaster Help students understand the complex factors contributing to the tsunami's impact and encourage thoughtful discussions about global cooperation and disaster preparedness. Teaching Procedure: Step1. Pre-Reading: Engage students in a brief discussion about natural disasters they are familiar with. And then show images of tsunamis and discuss their causes. Ask students to predict what the article might be about based on the title and images. Step 2. While- reading: Activity 1: Skimming and Scanning Provide students with the article and ask them to skim through it to identify the main countries affected by the tsunami. In pairs, have students scan the article to find the total death toll and the magnitude of the earthquake. Activity 2: Understanding Details Divide the class into groups and assign each group a specific country mentioned in the article (e.g., Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand). Create multiple-choice questions based on the article content. For instance: 1. How did Chandra Theeravit, a local Thai woman, describe her experience during the tsunami? A. She was having breakfast with her family when they were trapped inside their home. B. She felt a strong earthquake while having breakfast. C. She witnessed large waves crashing into the coastlines. D. She had to leave her home and belongings to escape to safety. 2. What challenges are expected in delivering foreig