I hear and I forget, I see and I understand, I do and I remember.
You hear, you forget; You see,you remember; You do, you learn.
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Transcript of You hear, you forget; You see,you remember; You do, you learn.
You hear, you forget;You see,you remember; You do, you learn.
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1.What do you know about the earthquake?
Discussion
2.What do you expect to learn in this text ?
EarthquakesLesson 26
Fast reading
Which was USA’s most Serious earthquake?
1906 earthquake
Earthquakes
1906 Earthquakes
Earthquakes
What caused the fire?The horses were unlucky!
1906 Earthquake
Refuge campsStrong buildingsStayed up!What about ours?
What’s the main idea of the Second and third paragraph?1989 earthquake
Detailed reading
The Freeway is damagedin the 1989 San Francisco earthquake.
1989 Earthquake
The San Francisco earthquake in October of 1989caused raging fires.
A comparison between1906 earthquake and 1989 earthquake
Time Place Destruction Deaths
1906 earthquake
1989
earthquake
5:13a.m.
evening
centre
50Km
away
250,000 lost homes;
Most of the city was destroyed
Many were killed in the cars
700
100
What is the writer talking about in the fourth Paragraph?
Why do earthquakes happen?
Detailed reading
A map of the world's plates
Structure of this passagePara1.1906 earthquakePara2,3.1989 earthquake Para4.Why do earthquakes
happen?
Discussion
2. What headline will you use for this passage?A.EarthquakesB.Why do earthquakes happen?C.Want to survive the earthquake?
Discussion
3.Suppose we have 8 Paragraphs in this text . What will you write about in paragraph 5,6,7 and 8?
Chang Heng's "earthquake weathercock"
Modern Seismographs
Modern seismographs
“Where is my son?”
“Dad,it’s hopelessNow.”
Expert advice
•Turn off the gas, water, and electricity. •Make up a plan of where to meet your family after an earthquake. •Make sure you have a radio, a flashlight at home. •Learn first aid. ( 急救)•Don't leave heavy things on shelves (they may fall). .Learn the earthquake plan at your school.
4.What Should We Do in an Earthquake?
•Stay calm!*Don't use lifts. • Don't use matches,or candles. •If you're in a car, stop the car and stay inside the car. •If you're outdoors, stay in the open away from anything that might fall. •If you're indoors stand in a doorway, or crawl under heavy furniture (a desk or table).
Discussion
8.What Should We Do After an Earthquake ?•Check for injuries. Give first aid for anyone who needs it. •Check water, gas, and electric lines for damage.•Turn on the radio. Don't use the phone. •Stay out of damaged buildings. •Wear strong shoes to keep your feet from being cut. •Stay away from beaches. Tsunamis may hit after the shaking. •Stay away from damaged areas. •Follow the instructions of the person in charge. •Expect aftershocks.
Expert advice
Discussion
5. Should people be warnedbefore an earthquake comes?
How does the Writer make hisarticle interesting?
Discussion
6.Do you want to learn more about earthquakes? 7.Where can we get the information we need?
Homework
1. Recite the last paragraph. 2. Write a passage in 80 words.
What is the first thing you will do when you know death is sure to come?
A Notice
When you leave, don’tLeave your things here,especially the used paper. Good-bye and Good luck!
Your teacher Michael Liu