英语（八年级上册）Unit 8 Natural DisastersTask扬州市江都区第三中学张礼兰I. Teaching aims and learning objectivesBy the end of the lesson, students should be able to:1. give facts for writing;2. organize ideas by making notes;3. write an article about a natural disaster.II. Teaching contents1. New words and phrases: share … with …, keep falling, nearly fall over, clear the snow, comefrom behind;2. New structures: A snowstorm hit Beijing on Friday, 5 January.I was doing my homework in the classroom when Mr Wu came in.My parents could not get home that night because of the heavy snow.III.Focus of the lesson and predicted area of difficulty1. Organize ideas by drawing up an outline;2. Write an article about a natural disaster in easy and clear English.IV. Teaching proceduresStep 1 Lead-in1. Compare two articlesT: Today I am going to tell you a story about how Timmy survived the 1999 Taiwan earthquake.Listen to this, pleaseIn 1999, a terrible earthquake happened in Taiwan.At first Timmy was sleeping. When he felt the shaking, he wanted to run out of the building, but he failed. And unluckily he was trapped in the dark. After that, he calmed down and tried to find his way out.At last, some people heard him and saved him.T: What do you think of the story? Do you think I’m good at telling stories? Why or why not?Is there anything good in my story?T: Here are some good points and bad points of my version. So you all think Timmy’s version is better than mine. And I agree with you. Now let’s g o over the structure of Timmy’s version.In Timmy’s version we can see the changes of his feelings, and we can see how terrible the earthquake was. It seems that we were there with him at that time. How do we have such feelings? First, articles in the first person make it easier for readers to have the same feelings as the writer’s. Second, f acts in details help support the writer’s opinion.2. Work out the structureT: Now I think you know how to write a natural disaster. Maybe we can give Timmy’s version a little bit change.e.g.: At last, I was safe. I was so happy to see the bright daylight again.【设计意图：通过比较两则关于Timmy在地震中的故事，让学生了解关于自然灾害的文章的写作结构，并初步认识细节描写的重要性。
】Step 2 Presentation1. Read Part A on page 102T: This week, a snowstorm hit Beijing. Our friend Sandy wants to write about it. And before writing she makes some notes. Let’s have a look.2. Have a discussionT: “A sandstorm happened in Beijing on Friday, 5 January.”“There was a sandstorm in Beijing on Friday, 5 January.” Which is better? Why? What about this one? Why? A sandstorm hit Beijing on Friday, 5 January. Some verbs can bring clear pictures in readers’ mind.T: Here is an interesting example: “越来越多的人开始骑自行车” So, suitable words, phrases or sentence structures can help make your article better.3. Finish the tableFind out the detail about the sandstorm and fill up the table.4. Answer the questionT: Why did I stay at Millie’s home?(The snow was very heavy. My parents couldn’t get home. Millie asked me to go to her home.My parents agreed and her parents agreed, too.)T: As teenagers, you shouldn’t sleep outside without permission because you’re not old enough to do so. Remember to give more details and then readers will know how terrible the snowstorm was.5. CompareT: Which is better among the three versions? Why?6. Finish Part B on page 103T: Now it’s time for us to help Sandy complete her article.【设计意图：通过提炼A部分里的信息填表，让学生学习如何在写作中陈述事实性信息。
通过讨论让学生进一步了解细节描写对支撑观点的重要性。
教会学生使用过渡词使自己的文章行文自然。
】Step 3 Writing1. Watch and take notesT: Now it’s time for us to write. First we should choose a topic. There are many kinds of natural disasters and you can choose any one you like. Since you’ve no time to search the Internet for more information, I will provide some for you. And I want you to write down some key words while watching the video. After that you need to write down some notes.2. Show the structure3. Offer some writing tips and useful expressionsT: Here are some writing tips and useful expressions for you.【设计意图：通过过程性写作，指导学生提升写作技能。
】Step 4 Evaluation1. Show the evaluation tableT: What is a good article about a natural disaster? Here is something you need to pay attentionto. Now read your article by yourself according to the writing tips and evaluation table.2. Evaluate(1) Self-evaluateRead your article by yourself according to the writing tips and evaluation table.(2) Peer-evaluateShare your article with your partner.【设计意图：通过介绍评价表及评价方式，使学生能够对自己和同伴的作品进行正确评价。