Unit 4 Reading for Writing 教案 -2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第一册

Unit4阅读课教案 "A Night the Earth Didn't Sleep" 1、 Teaching Objectives: 1. Students will be able to understand and interpret the content of the article about the Tangshan Earthquake. 2. Students will be able to analyze the causes, impact, and rescue efforts related to the earthquake. 3. Students will be able to express their opinions and understanding of the earthquake through writing or discussion. 2、 Teaching Key Points & Difficulties: 1. Key Point 1: Students need to comprehend the details of the earthquake and its aftermath, including the physical destruction, casualties, and rescue operations. 2. Key Point 2: Students need to identify the causes of the earthquake, which include natural phenomena and human factors. 3. Key Point 3: Students need to analyze the response and rescue efforts of the government and people during the disaster. 4. Difficulty 1: Some vocabulary or technical terms may be challenging for students to understand, such as "earthquake," "rescue workers," or "miners." 5. Difficulty 2: Students may have difficulty in grasping the sequence of events and their impact on each other in a complex situation like an earthquake. 6. Difficulty 3: Students may find it challenging to express their thoughts and opinions in English, especially when discussing a sensitive topic like natural disasters. 3、 Teaching Process: 1. Warm-up (10 minutes) · Begin by asking students if they have ever experienced a natural disaster or heard about one before. Encourage them to share their experiences briefly. · Then, introduce the topic of the article "A Night the Earth Didn't Sleep" and ask students if they have any prior knowledge or interest in this topic. 2. Reading comprehension (30 minutes) · Direct students to read the article carefully while highlighting or underlining important information. · After reading, ask some questions to check their comprehension, such as "What happened in Tangshan?" or "Who were the rescue workers?" · Guide students to summarize the main poi