内容正文:
UNIT 4 NATURAL DISASTERS
Tsunami hits Asia:
over 6,500 dead
主讲人:谢星焰
What dose the news talk about?
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Familiar with the text
1.When did the tsunami happen?
2.Who and what was affected?
3.How serious was it?
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板书5w1h
Familiar with the text
1.When did the tsunami happen?
2.Who and what was affected?
3.How serious was it?
detailed disaster information in paragraph 2
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板书5w1h
Familiar with the text
1.When did the tsunami happen?
2.Who and what was affected?
3.How serious was it?
general disaster situation & difficulties faced
detailed disaster information in paragraph 2
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通过刚刚的四个问题,我们已经找出了这篇新闻的who,when,where and how.现在,让我们
What are the main jobs of paragragh 1,2, and 3?
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It provides specific casualty numbers for countries like Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand, and includes a personal account from a Thai woman.
paragragh 1
The main idea of each paragragh
paragragh 2
paragragh 3
A powerful earthquake triggered a tsunami that hit many Asian countries, causing massive deaths and damage.
The damage is ongoing, the death toll is expected to rise, and international aid efforts are facing challenges.
introduction
disater situation
body
What makes a good summary paragraph?
A:A very powerful undersea earthquake, which measured 9.0 on the Richter scale and was the strongest in 40 years, struck off the coast of Indonesia's Sumatra Island on Sunday morning. This earthquake then caused a huge tsunami that crashed into coastlines across Asia. For example, in Sri Lanka, which is 1,600 kilometers away from the center, the death toll was 2,498. The waves swept away all sorts of things like fishermen, tourists, and even cars. A local Thai woman named Chandra Theeravit had to leave her breakfast with her three children and run away when water filled her home. The number of deaths is expected to grow, and foreign aid is being organized. However, damaged roads and dangerous conditions are making it hard to deliver food and other supplies to the survivors.
Examples
too Long
Unnecessary information
B:A tsunami happened in Asia. It killed many people. More people are missing. It is hard to help now.
Examples
the cause of the tsunami
too short
Examples
C:On 26 December 2004, a tsunami killed more than 6,500 tourists, fishermen, and other locals in Asia. Thousands of people are missing and the number of deaths is expected to grow. The damage caused by the tsunami is making it difficult for rescue workers to help the survivors.
A summary should be around one third the length of the original text
Write down the key supporting points for the topic.
Do not include unimportant details or examples.
Be short
Be essential
Be clear
Rule 1: Be Short. About 1/3 the length.
Rule 2: Be Essential. Only include the key points from the introduction and the most important consequence.
Rule 3: Be Clear. Answer: What, Where, When, and Key Result.
Write one-sentence summary for the news
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Write one-sentence summary for the news
Rule 1: Be Short. About 1/3 the length.
Rule 2: Be Essential. Only include the key points from the introduction and the most important consequence.
Rule 3: Be Clear. Answer: What, Where, When, and Key Result.
Write one-sentence summary for the news
1. Strange things happened in the countryside before the earthquake.(para.1)
2. An earthquake hit Tangshan, northeastern China on 28 July 1976.(para.1&2)
3. The earthquake was very powerful, killing or injuring over 400,000 people and destroying most of the city.(para.2&3)
4. Rescue workers arrived quickly to dig out survivors and provide medical care.(para.4)
5. With great effort and government support, Tangshan was rebuilt into a modern city.(para.5)
Homework
expand your sentence into a full summary paragragh
thank you!
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