Bài giảng Tiếng Anh lớp 8 - Unit 4: Disasters - Lesson 3.1: Reading & writing

UNIT 4: DISASTERS 
Lesson 3.1 – Reading & Writing 
Pages 42 & 43 
Warm-up 
Reading 
Consolidation 
Wrap-up 
Writing 
Lesson Outline 
Practice 
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to 
Practice reading for main ideas and specific information 
Learn how to write emergency announcements 
WARM UP 
Reading 
Pre - reading 
Read the instruction quickly. Underline the key words. 
What are we going to do? 
Read and choose the best heading. 
1. Flood warning from the Nationa... the National Weather Service Sent: 8:52 October 10 What: Typhoon Where: Brindle City When: From 10:14 October 10 to 19:43 October 14 A typhoon is 180 kilometers away and moving to the east coast of Brindle City at 20 km / h. There will be strong winds up to 92 km / h and heavy rain. We expect damage to buildings, houses, and trees. 
Instructions:  • Have an escape plan. • Have emergency items ready to go. • Board up windows and doors. • Move outdoor furniture inside your home. • Stay...le should move to the highest floor of their houses. _______________4. People should turn off their electricity. 	 _______________5. People should keep enough supplies for at least five days. 	 _______________  
False 
True 
False 
Doesn’t say 
Doesn’t say 
Writing 
a. Read about writing emergency announcements , then read the flood warning again. 
Flood warning from the National Weather Service 
Sent: 20:15 July 11 What: Flooding Where: Flagstaff City When: From 22:30 July 11 to ...e radio for more information and instructions. 
Be prepared to leave your home and follow your escape plan. 
Pre-writing 
a. Circle and number (1–4) the four parts of the announcement noted in the Writing Skill box. 
Flood warning from the National Weather Service 
Sent: 20:15 July 11 What: Flooding Where: Flagstaff City When: From 22:30 July 11 to 08:00 July 12Heavy rains in the mountains are causing the water to rise in the Blue River. Water could be as high as one meter in the center