Unit4ReadingforWriting教案高中英语人教版(14)

Unit4阅读课教案
The Night the Earth Didn't Sleep
一、Teaching Objectives:
1. Students will be able to understand and describe the concept of a natural disaster.
2. Students will be able to use descriptive language to convey the severity and impact of a natural disaster.
3. Students will be able to analyze and evaluate the causes, effects, and mitigation measures of a natural disaster.
二、Teaching Key Points and Difficulties:
1. Defining and explaining the concept of a natural disaster.
2. Using descriptive language to paint a vivid picture of the event.
3. Analyzing and evaluating the causes, effects, and mitigation measures of a natural disaster.
三、Academic Performance Analysis:
The students are generally wellversed in scientific concepts and have a good understanding of English grammar and vocabulary. However, they may struggle with using descriptive language effectively to convey plex ideas. They should be encouraged to use their imaginations and creativity when describing events.
四、Teaching Process:
1.Introduction (10 minutes): Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever
experienced a natural disaster firsthand or heard about one from news reports.
Explain that today we will be discussing a hypothetical natural disaster called "The Night the Earth Didn't Sleep."
2.Reading (15 minutes): Provide students with a short passage about "The Night the
Earth Didn't Sleep" written by a fictional author. Ask them to read the passage silently and underline any words or phrases that they find interesting or confusing.
3.Discussion (15 minutes): Bring the class back together and ask students to share
their thoughts and questions about the passage. Encourage them to use descriptive language to describe what they saw in their minds as they read the passage. Then, lead a discussion about the causes, effects, and mitigation measures of this hypothetical natural disaster.
4.Writing (15 minutes): Ask students to write a paragraph describing "The Night the
Earth Didn't Sleep" using descriptive language. They should include information about the cause, effects, and mitigation measures of the disaster. Encourage them to use their imaginations and creativity when writing their paragraphs.
5.Sharing (10 minutes): Have each student share their paragraph with the class.
After each sharing, ask for feedback from the class on how well their descriptions captured the essence of the event.
6. Conclusion (5 minutes): End the lesson by summarizing what was learned about natural disasters and encouraging students to think critically about the causes, effects, and mitigation measures of such events in real life.
五、Homework:
Ask students to continue their writing assignment by creating a poster or brochure about a reallife natural disaster they have researched. They should include information about the cause, effects, and mitigation measures of the disaster, as well as any other relevant details they found interesting or informative. They should also include a descriptive paragraph using their imaginations and creativity to bring the event to life for readers.。