高级英语Lesson--Face-to-Face-with-Hurricane-Camille-课件PPT.ppt

Lesson 1Face to Face with Hurricane CamilleTropical storms Hurricane (the North Atlantic Ocean ): An extremely violent tropical storm, attaining speed greater than 75 miles per hour.Use girls names to identify hurricanes in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico since 1953. The names were given in alphabetical order. This practice of giving girls name to hurricanes changed recently. In 1980 a hurricane was given a mans name (Hurricane David)Hurricane season begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30. Gulf of MexicoE.C. S.S.C.SHurricane CamilleHurricane Camille: The storm lashed Mississippi and Louisiana for two days, Aug.17-18,1969. The death toll was 258 and billions of dollars in damage.winds: 190 mphApartment building in Pass Christian, Mississippi before and after Camille. town center after Hurricane Camille in August 1969Tropical stormstyphoon: a very violent tropical storm which occurs over the West Pacific Ocean and China seas. Typhoons are given serial numbers. cyclone: a violent tropical storm in which the air goes round and round , which occurs over the Indian Ocean.（旋风，龙卷风） tornado: a violent wind storm consisting of tall column of air which spins round very fast and causes a lot of damage （陆龙卷）Tsunami/tsunmi/ : A very large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.Whats the type of the story?narration (The telling of a story) Characters (people) and conflict/struggle: people - people people - nature people - society people - themselves protagonist (hero) - antagonist (enemy) John Koshak, Jr.- the hurricane What is the story about?It describes the heroic struggle of the Koshaks and their friends against the forces of a devastating hurricane Camille. What does the writer focus chiefly on-developing character, action (plot), or idea (theme)?The story focuses mainly on action, but the writer also clearly and sympathetically delineate(描绘）the characters in the story.How did the author present the event?The event is presented in order of their occurrence, following the natural time sequence of the happenings.Actions / plot / events / incidents: in order of their occurrence (chronological order: following the natural time sequence of the happenings).General pattern of narration: introduction (time, place, characters, background); development (suspense, tension)climaxconclusion (denouement)Where is the climax of the event? Para. 27 Why do you think so? Because from there on the story moves rapidly to its conclusion. Whats the theme (the idea / purpose behind the story) of the story?“We lost practically all our possessions, but the family came through it. When I think of that, I realize we lost nothing important.” The most important thing is the spirit fighting against the difficulties which could never be taken away. Human lives are important and not material possessionsHow does the author make the narration so vivid, forceful and impressive?Careful choice of wordsEffective use of verbsRhetorical devicesMany elliptical and short simple sentences.( heighten tension, help to create a sense of danger and urgency)Organization of the textPart I(para.1-6): preparation for the hurricane (introductory paragraphs: the time, place and background of the conflict-man versus hurricanes)Part II(para.7-27): the process of the John Koshaks brave fighting against the hurricanePart III(para.28-35): the problems brought by the hurricane were solved gradually by the organizations and the people themselves Part IV(para.36-39): though there was somewhat psychological damage brought by the hurricane, Koshaks family valued their life more than before the hurricane demolish collapse crumble devastate damage smash apart disintegrate A Detailed Study of the Text the title: face to faceConfronting one anotherThe confrontation is generally with something dangerous, difficult or hard to resolve.Face to face with the enemyFace to face with the tigerFace to face with the problemThe news brings him face to face with the truth about his daughters disappearance. This was the first time Id ever come face to face with poverty.Meet sb face to face: Ive never met him face to face. We only chatted at times on . What do you think of the title?It is succinct and presents the article as vividly and forcefully as possible to attract the attention of readers. The phrase “face to face” connotes a sense of urgency and danger. The would-be readers would not control themselves to finish reading it in a breath. Part 1Para. 1Does the first paragraph have a topic sentence? (First sentence)How is the paragraph developed? (facts and reasons)( to show how he knew that the hurricane would be bad.)What is the function of the last sentence? (introduction of some other characters and transition to the most important point-why he decided not abandon his home)Why was John reluctant to abandon his home? How did the family prepare for the hurricane?talked with parents and consulted his friend having rich experience in hurricane analyzed the situ。