Unit 4 Period 2 Reading and Thinking（课件）英语人教版2019必修第一册

Reading and Thinking Unit 4 Natural Disasters 人教版2019必修第一册 Learning objectives 1. skim the text "The Night the Earth Didn’t Sleep" to grasp its main idea, identify its type as literary journalism, and locate topic sentences to summarize the core content of each part ; 2. extract specific details from the text, including warning signs of the earthquake, casualty figures, and rescue measures implemented post-disaster; 3. recognize rhetorical devices in the text and explain their roles in expressing the disaster’s severity or people’s emotions; 4. engage in discussions about the reasons for Tangshan’s revival and the lessons learned from natural disasters based on the text content. Contents 1. Lead in 2. Pre-reading 3. While-reading 4. Post-reading 5.Summary 6. Assessment 7. Homework 01. Lead in Look and Discuss 1.What is the earth doing? 2. What will happen if the earth doesn’t sleep at night? She is sleeping. Maybe she is ill or something terrible would happen, such as an earthquake. 02. Pre-reading Warming up Describe a natural disaster. 1. Work in pairs. Discuss what can happen to a city during a big earthquake? Possible Answer: · A city can be damaged in an earthquake. · The electricity can go down. · The water can be unsafe to drink. · Fires can start. · People can panic or get severely injured. · ... Warming up 2. Do you know some earthquakes that happened in China? 青海 玉树 河北 唐山 汶川 雅安 Tangshan, July 28th, 1976 Wenchuan, May12th, 2008 Yushu， April 14th, 2010 Ya’an， April 20th, 2013 积石山 Jishishan, Dec. 18th, 2023 Prediction 1. Read the title and look at the picture, and answer the questions. THE NIGHT THE EARTH DIDN’T SLEEP Can the earth sleep? Personification What happened? What are the people doing? An earthquake occurred. People are lifting rubble from collapsed buildings. They re participating in earthquake rescue work. Prediction 2. Now let’s guess what the text is about. THE NIGHT THE EARTH DIDN’T SLEEP When Where What Why An earthquake occurred at night somewhere on the earth. 03. While-reading Fast reading Task 1: Skim for the main idea and writing type of the text. The passage mainly talks about a/an___________(what) that happened in _________ (where) at (when). earthquake Tangshan 3:42 am on July 28th 1976 2. What’s the type of this text? A. a brochure B. a literary journalism（报告文学） C. a novel D. a story 1. What’s the main idea of the passage? B A literary journalism usually describes real historical events and real characters. The usage of the numbers and the figures of speech can inspire readers’ feelings and thus touch the readers. Fast reading Task 2: Skim for the topic sentence of each paragraph. Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Para 5 It seemed as if the world were coming to an end! Tangshan started to revive itself and get back up on its feet. Nearly everything in the city was destroyed. But hope was not lost. Strange things were happening in the countryside of northeastern Hebei. topic Careful reading Task 1: Read the text carefully and write down the main idea of each paragraph based on the topic sentences. Paragraph 1:______________________________________ Paragraph 2:______________________________________ Paragraph 3:______________________________________ Paragraph 4:______________________________________ Paragraph 5:______________________________________ The happening of the big earthquake. The immediate effects of the earthquake. The rescue work after the earthquake. The revival of the city. Warning signs before the earthquake. Careful reading Task 2: Divide the text into several parts based on the main idea of each paragraph. Warning signs before the earthquake. Happening of the earthquake. Immediate effects of the earthquake. Rescue work after the earthquake. Revival of the city. Para 1 Before the earthquake signs Para 2&3 During the earthquake damage Para 4&5 After the earthquake rescue & revival Careful reading Task 3: Read the text carefully and recognise the writing order of it. For several days At about 3:00 a.m. on 28 July 1976 At 3:42 a.m. later that afternoon soon after the quakes Before During After The text is written in______ order. time Careful reading Task 4: Read for detailed information. Part1: Para 1 Strange things Warning signs under the ground on the ground above the ground well water ( ) well walls ( ) ( )gas dogs ( ) mice ( ) fish ( ) chickens and pigs ( ) ( )in the sky ( )were heard rose and fell, rose and fell deep cracks smelly were too nervous to eat refused to go inside ran out to look for places to hide jumped out of the water bright lights loud noises The author describes this part by _________________. giving examples Careful reading Part2: Para 2&3 During the earthquake Damage people city animals ______ of the people who lived there were dead or injured. _________ children were left without parents. The number of the people who were killed or badly injured in the Quake was more than______. _____of the city factories and buildings, _____ of its homes, and all of its hospitals were gone. _____ bridges had fallen. ________________ cows, _____________________ pigs, and_________ chickens were dead . two thirds Thousands of 400,000 75% 90% Most millions of The author describes the severity of the damage by _________________. giving numbers Tens of thousands of hundreds of thousands of To directly show the earthquake was very serious and it caused a lot of damage to the people in the city. shan Careful reading Part3: Para 4&5 After the earthquake Rescue the army doctors and nurses workers Who What sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to those who were and the dead. came to provide . built for survivors whose homes . How The city began to again . dig out trapped to bury medical care shelters had been destroyed breathe Careful reading Part3: Para 4&5 After the earthquake Revival the government the city’s people strong support tireless efforts A new Tangshan was built upon the earthquake ruins. A home to more than seven million people, with great improvements in , , and . transportation industry environment Careful reading In times of disasters, people must and show the wisdom to stay and for a brighter future. unify positive rebuild v Careful reading Task 5: Read for people’s reactions or feelings through the text. the warning signs appeared various rescue came everything began to shake another big quake occurred saw the city lay in ruins a new Tangshan was rebuilt ignored unaware frightened hopeless hopeful panicked shocked scared anxious gratitude happy 04. Post-reading Language features How do you understand the following sentences? What rhetorical devices does each sentence apply? It seemed as if the world were coming to an end. Exaggeration Bricks covered the ground like red autumn leaves, but no wind could blow them away. Slowly,the city began to breathe again. Simile Personification Language features Read and Guess Scan the text and find the words below. Guess what they mean from the context. ruin brick trap bury Use context to understand new words When you see a word you do not know, do not stop and look it up in a dictionary. If you continue reading, the context will probably help you understand what it means. Read and Guess 1. A huge crack, eight kilometers long and 30 meters wide, cut across houses, roads, and waterways. Hard hills of rock became rivers of dirt. In less than one minute, a large city lay in ruins. 2. About 75percent of the city’s factories and buildings, 90 percent of its homes and all of its hospitals were gone. Bricks covered the ground like red autumn leaves, but no wind could blow them away. 3. Soon after the quakes, the army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those who were trapped and to bury the dead. great damage to the city 废墟 砖、砖块 these constructions collapsed（坍塌） 挖出 使...陷入困境、卡住、困住 死者、逝者 埋葬、安葬、掩埋... Discussion 1. What do you think helped in the revival of Tangshan city? tireless efforts of the city’s people various help from the whole nation strong support from the government the earthquake resistance spirit 抗震精神 Discussion 2. What other cities or towns have gone through similar changes? What lessons can we learn from these events? Wenchuan Earthquake (2008) Jishshan Earthquake (2023) Discussion Lessons we can learn: unify stay positive have confidence we need to have: Scientific Preparedness Pre-Disaster Planning Public Education ... in times of disasters we must ... before disasters 05. Summary Summary The Night the Earth Didn't Sleep Before the earthquake During the earthquake After the earthquake Warning signs Damage Rescue & Revival ignored unaware panicked shocked hopeless anxious hopeful gratitude happy When What How 06. Assessment Things I can do. Scores I can skim the text to find out the main idea and the type of the text (literary journalism). 5 4 3 2 1 I can identify the topic sentences of each paragraph and summarize the main content of each part (before, during, after the earthquake). 5 4 3 2 1 I can extract specific details from the text, such as warning signs, casualty figures, and rescue measures. 5 4 3 2 1 I can recognize and explain rhetorical devices in the text (e.g., simile, personification, exaggeration). 5 4 3 2 1 I can discuss the reasons for Tangshan’s revival and the lessons from natural disasters. 5 4 3 2 1 07. Homework Assignment Compulsory Homework 1. Make a mind map to sort out the key information of the text, including the timeline of the earthquake, people’s changes of feelings, etc. 2. Finish off exercise 5 on page 51. Optional Homework If you have a chance to be a volunteer to help the survivors of an earthquake area, what will you do ? Write a short passage to deliver your ideas. build shelters hand out fresh water and food A If I had the chance to be a volunteer helping earthquake survivors, I would focus on three key things. First, I’d provide immediate practical aid—distributing clean water, food, and blankets to those in need, especially the elderly and children who are more vulnerable. Simple acts like sharing a warm drink or wrapping a blanket around someone could ease their physical discomfort. Second, I’d offer emotional support. Many survivors might feel scared, hopeless, or lonely after losing their homes or loved ones. I’d sit with them, listen to their stories patiently, and remind them they’re not alone. A gentle smile, a reassuring word, or just being present could help lift their spirits. Lastly, I’d assist in organizing temporary shelters and connecting survivors with rescue teams. Helping to clear debris, set up tents, or guide people to safe zones would contribute to restoring order. I’d also share basic safety tips, like how to stay calm during aftershocks, to help them feel more in control. In times of disaster, every small effort counts. My goal would be to bring a little comfort, hope, and practical help to those facing such a tough situation. A possible sample Thank you for your listening $$