1、Reading and ThinkingLearning Objectives: At the end of this class, you will be able to 1. Know more about the earthquake that happened in Tangshan;2. Use predicting, skimming and scanning in reading;3. Understand the significance of mutual help.What would happen if the earth didnt sleep?Pre-reading:
2、 Predict the content of this passage based on the title and the picture.Title: The Night the Earth Didnt SleepPicture: Skimming:Read the text quickly and find out the main idea to check your prediction.This passage is about a big _ that happened in _ which caused great _.earthquakeTangshandamageSkim
3、ming: Match the main idea of each paragraph.Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 A. The happening of the big earthquake.B. The rescue work.C. Warning signs before the earthquake.D. The revival of the city.E. The immediate effects of the earthquake.Structure Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Part 1 Wa
4、rning signs before the earthquakePart 2 Damage during the earthquakePart 3 Rescue & revival after the earthquakeScanning: Read para.1 carefully and find out the answer to these questions.1. What strange things happened before the earthquake?2. How did people feel towards these strange things?What st
5、range things happened before the earthquake? The water in the well _ Deep cracks _ Smelly gas _ wells Animals became _ Bright lights _ and loud noises _rose and fell, rose and fellappearedcame out oftoo nervous to eatwere seen were heardHow did people feel towards these strange things?A. Annoyed B.
6、Ignorant C. Anxious D. Frightened“But the citys one million people were asleep as usual that night.”Read para.2&3 and find out the answer to the question below.1. When did the earthquake happen?2. What happened later that afternoon?3. What damage did it cause to the city and people?The earthquake ha
7、ppened _ Another big earthquake shook Tangshan again!1. When did the earthquake happen?2. What happened later that afternoon?at 3:42 a.m., on 28 July 1976How did people in Tangshan feel? shockedWhat damage did it cause to the city and people? Nearly _ of the whole nation felt it! A huge crack, _ kil
8、ometres long and _ metres wide, cut across houses, roads and waterways. In less than _ minute, a large city lay in ruins. _ of the people who lived there were dead or injured. The number of people who were killed or injured reached more than _. About _ percent of the citys factories and buildings, _
9、 percent of its homes, and all of its hospitals were gone. one third eightoneTwo thirds 400,0007590thirtyWhy did the author use so many numbers here?To show how _ the earthquake was and it brought great _ to the people and the city.Citing statistics can make the whole fact more accurate convincing.H
10、ow did people in Tangshan feel? hopelessseriousdamageRead para.4 and learn more about the rescue work.Who came to rescue people?What did they do?Whats the final result with their help?The rescue workWho What Result soldiersto dig out those who were trapped and to bury the deadSlowly, the city began
11、to breathe again. doctors & nursesto provide medical careworkersto build shelters for survivors How did people in Tangshan feel? hopeful Read para.5 aloud and think about questions below.1. What is Tangshan like now?2. What can we learn from Tangshans experience?3. How do people in Tangshan feel?2.
12、In times of disaster, people must unify and show the wisdom to stay positive and rebuild for a brighter future.1. The new city has become home to more than seven million people, with great improvements in transportation, industry, and environment. proudSummary: the change of peoples feelingsproudhop
13、efulhopelessshockedignorantPost-reading: Think about other disasters that we have faced in recent years.Flood, ZhengzhouEarthquake, WenchuanWho helped us get over these disasters?It was the strong support from the government and the unity of people that helped us get over the disasters.We feel very
14、lucky and proud living in China.Discussion: As teenagers, what can we do to help those people who suffered from disasters?Self-checklist1. Do you know more about Tangshan earthquake?2. Can you use predicting, skimming and scanning in reading?3. Do you know what to do to help the people suffering in disasters?Homework Do some research on other natural disasters by surfing the Internet and make a report.Thanks for your listening!Goodbye!
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