Unit 6 Reading for writing 课件2025-2026学年外研版英语八年级上册

该初中英语课件围绕“灾难中的成长”主题，以牛钰的故事为核心，通过“Look and say”环节展示汶川地震纪念雕塑导入，衔接“watch to know”视频了解背景，搭建从视觉感知到文本理解的学习支架，帮助学生建立“灾难—恢复—成长”的知识脉络。 其亮点在于采用分层阅读任务（主旨归纳、细节分析、人物评价）和写作步骤引导，结合事件排序、性格词汇匹配等活动，培养语言能力（如细节题训练信息提取）、思维品质（事件逻辑梳理）和文化意识（传递勇气与互助精神）。学生能提升读写能力和积极心态，教师可借助实例示范高效开展读写结合教学。

U6 When disaster strikes Reading for writing Objectives In this class, you will: learn about Niu Yu’s story. talk about what we can learn from Niu Yu. write a heart-warming story after a natural disaster. [ˈskʌlp.tʃɚ] What is the sculpture build for? The sculpture was built to remember the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake. It reminds people of the disaster and encourages them to look forward. [ˈskʌlp.tʃɚ] 雕塑 Look and say How did the earthquake effect people in Wenchuan? Do you know the story behind it? watch to know How did the earthquake effect people in Wenchuan? The 2008 Wenchuan earthquake took away many lives and destroyed homes and schools. Many survivors faced great hardship, losing loved ones and expriencecing deep sadness. Niu Yu Niu Yu is one of survivors in 2008 Wenchuan earthquake. Pre- reading Look and say What’s the special about the girl? What do you think of the girl ? She has an artificial leg. She is a _______ and ________girl. brave confident Read for the gist Choose What’s the main idea of the passage? A. Niu Yu once suffered from an earthquake but has learned to be brave. B.Niu Yu became a fashion model and showed up at Shanghai Fashion week. C.Niu Yu finished a half marathon with an artificial leg. Read for the gist Choose We can divide the passage into________ parts. Part1(para1)______ Part2(para2-3)______ Part2(para4-5)______ a. Recovery b. The disaster c. Niu Yu’s life now b a c three Read for the details Choose (         ) 1. Why did Niu Yu always try to hide her artificial leg at first ? A.Because she liked wearing dresses. B.Because she didn’t like wearing jeans. C.Because she accepted her family’s advice. D.Because she was afraid of people’s curious eyes. (         ) 2. What helped Niu Yu regain confidence？ A.Winning a fashion competition. B.Support from her family and friends. C.Getting a new artificial leg. D.Moving to a different city. (         ) 3.What does the sentence “Above all,  be the heroine of your life,  not the victim.” mean？ A.We should always try to be famous. B.We should take control of our lives instead of just suffering. C.We should avoid disasters at all costs. D.We should forget painful experiences quickly. D B B Read for the details Choose (         ) 4.Arrange （排列） the following events in Niu Yu’s story in the correct order. a.She lost her right leg in the earthquake. b.She walked confidently at the Shanghai Fashion Week. c.She finished a half marathon in about 4 hours. d.She decided to stop hiding her artificial leg before her 21st birthday. e.She carried the torch at the FISU World University Games. A.adcbe　B.abced　C.adecb　D.acdbe (         ) 5. Where can we probably read the passage? In a science magazine　B. In a news paper　C. In a travel guide　D. In a survey report A B Read for the details The discovery: Read and answer What happened to Niu Yu in the disaster? How old was she then? She lost her right leg in the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake. She was 11 years old. Read for the details Recovery:Read para 2 carefully and finish the following tasks. What was Niu Yu’s life like after the disaster? The phrase“ broke her dream” implies that the disaster________. The disaster ________________of running. She had lived with an _____________. A. gave her a new dream B. destroyed her hope of running C. make her physically strong broke her dream artificial leg B Read for the details Recovery:Read para 3 carefully and finish the following task. shadows The word “shadows” in para3 most probably means_____ A. a dark area B. a difficult and unhappy time C. a cool place B What does “came out of the shadows” mean? (P94 Answer the question 第2题 ) She decided to stop hiding her leg. What might be the reason for this?(P94 Think and share 第1题 ) Because of the support of her family and friends Read for the details Read para 4 carefully and finish the following task. what two main things does Niu Yu do on social media now? a.__________________________________ b.__________________________________ How did Niu Yu feel about carrying the torch for FISU Games? a. She felt it was just a good chance for fame. b.She felt it was a great honour and a way to show bravery. c. She felt it was not very important. She shared her story. She listened to and encourages other disaster survivors. Read for the details Read para 5 carefully and finish the following task. According to the writer, a disaster can bring__________ and ________. Does the author believe we should run away from pain or face it? wounds pain The author believes we should face it with courage. Read for the details Read para 5 carefully and finish the following task. Above all, be the heroine of your life,not the victim. Nora Ephron According to Nora Ephron’s quote,What ’s the difference between being “the heroine” and being “the victim” of your life? The heroine:__________________________ The victim:__________________________ takes control of her life, is active and brave. is passive, feels helpless and controlled by circumstances(环境). 最重要的是，成为自己生命中的女主角，而非受害者。 Read for analysis List THREE words to describe Niu Yu’s character and find evidence from the passage for each. Word 1:_____________ Evidence:_____________________________ Word 2:_____________ Evidence:_____________________________ Word 3:_____________ Evidence:_____________________________ brave She walked in Shanghai Fashion Week with an artificial leg. determined 坚定的 She finished a half marathon. encouraging 鼓舞人心的 She shares her story to encourage other survivors. What does the title mean? Post-reading It has two meanings: ① Niu Yu has an iron leg. ② She is strong,like iron. What do you think is important for the survivors of natural disasters to get back to their lives? Emotional Factors:They need to feel safe and supported by their family and friends. Environmental Factors: They need a safe and clean place to live. Behavioral Factors: They need to come out of shadows actively and rutern to a normal daily routine,like going to school or work. Post-reading Complete the chart about Niu Yu’s story using the words and expressions from the passage. 1. earthquake 2. comfortable 3. came out of 4. encouraging words 5. encourages 6. brave 7. courage Write a heart-warming story after a natural disaster. Writing Plan your story with the help of the questions. A heart-warming story The disaster 1 What was the natural disaster? 2 When and where did it happen? 3 Who went through the disaster? Recovery 4 How did the person come out of the shadows of the disaster? 5 What were some touching moments? 6 How is the person’s life now? Write the story. Writing In December 2019, a volcano on White Island in New Zealand erupted. Unfortunately, Stephanie Browitt was in the eruption. It burnt about 70% of her body. After the disaster, she had to spend months in hospital and wear a mask to protect her healing skin. She felt her life was hopeless and wanted to give up. By chance, she shared her story on social media. People from all over the world encouraged her. After two and a half years, she took off her mask and faced the world. Stephanie’s story shows that when disaster strikes, humanity rises. We should always look forward. Example Homework Write a heart-warming story after a natural disaster. Plan your story with the help of the questions. A heart-warming story The disaster 1 What was the natural disaster? 2 When and where did it happen? 3 Who went through the disaster? Recovery 4 How did the person come out of the shadows of the disaster? 5 What were some touching moments? 6 How is the person’s life now? 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