1、Stars after the stormUnit 6 developing ideasInto the StormHurricane KatrinaWhat adjectives do you use to describe a storm?What do you know about it?Look at the map and answer the questions.、1.Where did Hurricane Katrina form?2.Where did it hit?3.How long did it last?4.How many people lost their live
2、s in the hurricane?5.What was the cost of the damage Hurricane Katrina caused?、1.Where did Hurricane Katrina form?Katrina formed on the Atlantic Ocean,where there was a tropical depression.、2.Where did it hit?、3.How long did it last?It hit mainly the Southern states,including the south of Florida,Lo
3、uisiana,Mississippi,and Alabama.It lasted more than one week.、4.How many people lost their lives in the hurricane?、5.What was the cost of the damage Hurricane Katrina caused?Over 1,800 people lost their lives in the hurricane.It caused USD 108 billion in damage.claimed.livesHow might people feel whe
4、n caught in Hurricane Katrina?They might feel frightened,hopleless,desperate,miserable or panicked.Here is a family who has gone through this TERRIBLE disaster-Hurricane Katrina.during the hurricaneright after the hurricanea few days laterone year laterWhat happened in each period?How did the author
5、 feel during different time?during the hurricaneWhat happened?How did the author feel?It(The hurricane)happened so quickly.the roof just flew off The rain was coming.going nowhere.I was so frightened that I just froze.right after the hurricaneWhat happened?How did the author feel Without a roof,.dan
6、gerous.but it was not enough.It was really hot and it smelled so bad everywhere.I just spent days.Living in the open air.mosquitos.I remember us all lying.I was worried,later hopeful.a few days laterWhat happened?How did the author feel?We were taken to another town in a faraway country.Thankfully,S
7、martie came home just in time.I was happy.a few days laterWhy did the author say so?Because they lost their home and suffered a lot from the hurricane.It was so hard to spend those miserable days that seemed endless.one year laterWhat happened?How did the author feel?Im back home.Many families have
8、come back.Were working together to rebuild our homes and our lives.I was optimistic.1.frightened2.flew off3.smelt/smelled so bad everywhere4.always try to see good side of things5.happy6.came home just in time7.rebuild our homes and our lives(para 4)Whatever happens,we should always try to see the g
9、ood side of things.Her words made me feel better.I remember us all lying.stars.moments like those gave us hope for the future.What sort of attitude to life is reflected in the authors experience of looking at the night sky?It reflects a positive attitude toward the hardships in life.Stars in the sky
10、 stand for the hope that gives them confidence to move on and rebuild their homes and lives.What is your understanding of the title?n learning to learnPeople often use emotional words and imagery to describe an important event or memorable experience.These words and phrases help us identify and inte
11、rpret the thoughts and feelings of the author of the passage.We should hold the belief that every cloud has a silver lining.Stars of the sky stand for hope,leading us through tough times.No matter what life throws at us,we are sure to win.Pair work:Act an interview with the author about the experien
12、ce.Can you recall exactly what happened?How was your feeling at that moment?How do you feel when you realized that Smartie had disappeared?What are you thinking when you are staring at stars after the hurricane?1.Understanding the Importance of a Positive Attitude2.Recognize the link between positive emotions and physical health.3.Draw on your“happiness reserves.4.Find positive meaning in ordinary events.Another way people experience positive emotions in the face of adversity is by finding positive meaning in ordinary events and within the adversity itself.
