1、 Stars after the storm2021.4.16Learning objectives Knowledge objectives:Learn some new words and expressions,such as“nowhere”,“otherwise”and“midnight”.Competence objectives:Practice some reading skills,such as skimming and scanning.Emotional objectives:Get a positive attitude towards hardships in li
2、fe.Lets watch a video.the Hurricane Katrinaformed _hit _lasted _dayskilled _ peoplecaused _$in damageon the Atlantic OceanFlorida,Louisiana,Mississippi,and Alabamaeight1800108 billionStars after the storm Read the passage and talk about your understanding of the title.The passage is written_.A.in ti
3、me order B.in space order C.in logical orderin time orderDuring the hurricaneRight after the hurricaneA few days laterOne year laterPara._Para._Para._Para._HURRICANE KATRINA653-41-2frightenedflew off/was blown awaysmelled/smelt so bad everywhererebuild our homes and our liveshappyalways try to see t
4、he good side of things came home just in timepeople often use emotional words and imagery(意象)to describe an important event or memorable experience.These words and phrases help us identify and interpret the thoughts and feelings of the author of the passage.Think and Share1.Why does the author say“A
5、lthough it was only a few days before we were rescued,it felt like months”?2.What sort of attitude to life is reflected in the authors experience of looking at the night sky?3 minsBecause they lost their homes and suffered a lot from the hurricane.It was so hard to spend those miserable days that se
6、emed endless.It reflects a positive attitude toward/towards the hardships in life.Stars in the night sky stand for the hope that gives them the confidence to move on and rebuild their homes and lives.Act out an interview Read the passage again and underline the important information.Prepare question
7、s for the interview using the information you underline.the reporter:How did you feel when you realised that Smartie had disappeared?the author:I was worried and I tried to find it.Fill in the blanks I was sitting in the room with my cat 1_ the hurricane hit.All of 2_ sudden,our roof flew off and I
8、was so 3_(frighten)that I just 4_(freeze).Without a roof,5_(stay)inside was dangerous,so we came to the open air.Mom told us to keep positive 6_ happens.She kept on reminding us that we were all together and safe,7_ is the most important.We lay under the sky looking up at the stars,and the 8_(amaze)
9、stars at night gave us hope for the future.9_(thank),we were rescued a few days later.Now we have rebuilt our homes and lives,and the 10 _(beautiful)of the stars still inspires us to move on.when a frightened froze staying whatever which amazingThankfully beauty 假如你是李华，学校进行假如你是李华，学校进行洪水安全指导（洪水安全指导（flood safety guideline)征文活动。征文活动。请参照课本请参照课本71页内容，写页内容，写一篇一篇80字左右的作文。字左右的作文。
