You hear, you forget; You see,you remember; You do, you learn.

1. You hear, you forget; You see,you remember; You do, you learn. ---by someone unknown

2. Lesson 26 Earthquakes Discussion 1.What do you know about the earthquake? 2.What do you expect to learn in this text ?

3. Fast reading Which was USA’s most Serious earthquake? 1906 earthquake

5. Earthquakes

6. 1906 Earthquakes The horses were unlucky! What caused the fire?

7. 1906 Earthquake Strong buildings Stayed up! What about ours? Refuge camps

8. Detailed reading What’s the main idea of the Second and third paragraph? 1989 earthquake

9. 1989 Earthquake The San Francisco earthquake in October of 1989caused raging fires. The Freeway is damaged in the 1989 San Francisco earthquake.

10. A comparison between 1906earthquake and 1989 earthquake centre 250,000 lost homes; Most of the city was destroyed 5:13a.m. 700 evening 50Km away Many were killed in the cars 100

11. Detailed reading What is the writer talking about in the fourth Paragraph? Why do earthquakes happen?

12. A map of the world's plates

14. Structure of this passage Para1.1906 earthquake Para2,3.1989 earthquake Para4.Why do earthquakes happen?

15. Discussion 2.What headline will you use for this passage? • Earthquakes • Why do earthquakes happen? • Want to survive the earthquake?

16. Discussion 3.Suppose we have 8 Paragraphs in this text . What will you write about in paragraph 5,6,7 and 8?

17. Chang Heng's "earthquake weathercock" Modern seismographs

18. “Dad,it’s hopeless Now.” “Where is my son?”

19. 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.

20. Discussion 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).

21. Expert advice 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.

22. Discussion 5. Should people be warned before an earthquake comes?

23. How does the Writer make his article interesting?

24. Discussion 6.Do you want to learn more about earthquakes? 7.Where can we get the information we need?

25. 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?

26. A Notice When you leave, don’t Leave your things here, especially the used paper. Good-bye and Good luck! Your teacher Michael Liu