1、U4P6学习目标1.Get the gist of the text and identify the type and language features of the text.2.Analyse the sample and summarise the key elements in writing a summary.3.Write a summary of the passage“THE NIGHT THE EARTH DIDNT SLEEP”.课堂探究Part ReadingActivity 1PredictionLook at the picture and the title,
2、infer the type of the text and predict what the text might be about.Activity 2Reading for the gist & language features1.What is the main idea of the text?Complete the following information.The main idea:What:When:Why:Where:How:2.What makes the news report believable?Activity 3Checking the main point
3、s of a sample summary.On 27 December 2004,a tsunami killed more than 6,500 tourists,fishermen and other locals in Southeast Asia.Thousands of people are missing and the number of deaths is expected to grow.The damage caused by the tsunami is making it difficult for rescue workers to help the survivo
4、rs.What main points does it include?Any other features you find in this summary writing?Part Writing a summaryFollow the steps below to write a summary for the text on Page 50.1.Read the text and write a list of the main details.2.Write down the main idea of each paragraph based on the details above
5、.3.Organise the ideas and draft your summary.4.Exchange drafts.Use the checklist on Page 55 to give feedback on your partners draft.Part HomeworkWrite a summary for the text on Page 92.参考答案Part Activity 1It is a news report.It might be going to talk about the big damage the tsunami caused.The key po
6、ints of a news report include what,when,where,why,and how.Activity 21.The main idea:It reported a big tsunami in Asia,including its cause and the great damage it brought to people.What:The tsunami caused over 6,500 people deaths.It caused great damage to buildings,cars and roads.When:On 27 December
7、2004.Why:The tsunami was caused by a powerful earthquake.Where:In Indonesia,India,Thailand,Malaysia,and at least four other countries.How:The foreign aid is organised,but supplies are difficult to deliver because of the damaged roads.2.The spot picture,the serious title,the numbers cited,and the fac
8、t reported in an objective manner are all what make the news report more believable.Activity 3Main points:date,place,event,cause and effect.Other features:1.A summary is a short statement.2.It tells the main idea and only lists the most important information.3.It doesnt literally copy the original t
9、ext;it requires us to write in our own words.Part 1.Strange things happened in the countryside before the earthquake.An earthquake hit Tangshan China on 28 July 1976.The number of people who were killed or badly injured in the quake was more than 400,000.Nearly everything in the city was destroyed.S
10、oldiers and medical workers came to help the people who had great loss and try to find survivors.With strong support from the government and the tireless efforts of the citys people,a new Tangshan was built upon the earthquake ruins.2.Paragraph 1:Strange things happened in the countryside of Hebei,C
11、hina.Paragraph 2:A strong earthquake hit Tangshan,and many people were killed or injured.Paragraph 3:The city was greatly affected and nearly destroyed.Paragraph 4:The rescue work began soon after the quake.Paragraph 5:With strong support from the government and the citys people,the new city of Tang
12、shan was built.3.Sample writingFor several days,strange things occurred in the countryside of northeastern Hebei.Then,on 28 July 1976,an earthquake hit Tangshan city.The city was greatly affected and nearly destroyed.Many people were killed or injured.The rescue work began soon after the quakes.Soldiers and medical workers arrived to find survivors and help the people who had lost everything.With strong support from the government and the tireless efforts of the people,a new Tangshan was built.
