Dealing_with_Disaster_Problems_Suggestions.pptx

Presentation on Public Speaking

1. Dealing with Disaster: Problems & Suggestions Communication • Advice & Suggestions • Conditions • Problems (Class-ready PPT materials)

2. Lesson Objectives Use clear, calm language to communicate when systems fail. Give advice and make suggestions appropriately and politely. Describe conditions using if/when/unless and common conditional forms. State problems succinctly and propose solutions in a disaster context.

3. Agenda Warm‑up: quick scenarios Communication when everything has fallen apart Advice & suggestions (language focus) Discussing conditions (if-clauses) Discussing problems (structure & vocabulary) Case study & speaking task Exit ticket

4. Warm‑up — Think • Pair • Share 1) What disasters are common in our region? (e.g., flood, quake, fire) 2) In an emergency, what’s the first message you would send? To whom? 3) Share one personal experience handling a difficult situation.

5. 1) Communication When Everything Has Fallen Apart Goal: calm, clarity, action.

6. The 3Cs (Crisis Communication) Calm — steady tone, short sentences. Clarity — who/what/where/when; avoid jargon. Confirmation — repeat key info; check understanding. Use: names, locations, time stamps, call to action. Avoid: rumors, long explanations, sarcasm.

7. Message Map (30–10–1) • 30 seconds: Situation in one sentence (who/what/where/when). • 10 seconds: 2–3 key actions (do / don’t). • 1 sentence: Where to get updates (channel, time). Practice: Draft a message for a school building evacuation.

8. Useful Phrases in Emergencies Informing: “There has been a ___ at ___.” “The building is being evacuated.” Directing: “Please move to the assembly point immediately.” “Use the stairs, not the elevators.” Checking: “Is everyone accounted for?” “Do you need medical assistance?”

9. Micro Role‑play A: Safety officer • B: Student leader Scenario: Power outage during heavy rain. Elevators stop; alarms beep. Task: A informs and directs; B asks 2 clarifying questions. Swap roles and repeat with a new detail (e.g., flooded basement).

10. 2) Advice & Suggestions Polite, action‑oriented, and context‑aware.

11. Language for Advice & Suggestions Direct: “You should / ought to …” “You had better …” (strong; use carefully) Soft / Collaborative: “Could we…?”, “Why don’t we…?”, “Let’s…” “I recommend / suggest + -ing …” Politeness & Softening: “Maybe it’s a good idea to…”, “Perhaps we could…” “It might be safer to…”

12. Register & Tone Emergency: be brief and firm (“Move to the lobby now, please.”) Planning: be collaborative (“Shall we split into pairs?”) Avoid blame; focus on actions (“Let’s check exits first.”)

13. Practice — Transform the Sentence Turn strong/critical statements into polite suggestions: • “You’re not listening.” → “Maybe we could slow down and recap?” • “Don’t be late!” → “Could you arrive by 7:50 so we can start at 8:00?” • “This is wrong.” → “Perhaps try another route to the main gate.”

14. Pair Task — Suggest Safely Card A: Flooded streets; students stranded at campus. Card B: Small fire in lab; smoke but no flames visible. Plan: Give 3 suggestions each; agree on a final action plan.

15. 3) Discussing Conditions If‑clauses for planning & risk.

16. Zero & First Conditional Zero (facts/routines): If + present, present “If water reaches the breaker, power shuts off.” First (likely future): If + present, will + V “If it keeps raining, the river will overflow.” Use when, unless, as soon as for variety.

17. Second Conditional & Useful Linkers Second (hypothetical): If + past, would + V “If I were in charge, I’d open the gym as a shelter.” Linkers: provided (that), in case, as long as, even if “We’ll proceed provided that the road is clear.”

18. Practice — If Scenarios Complete and discuss: • If the phone network fails, we will… • We’ll wait in the lobby unless… • If I were you, I would… • In case the power goes out, let’s…

19. 4) Discussing Problems From problem → impact → cause → proposal.

20. Clear Problem Statements State the problem: “The north gate is blocked by fallen trees.” Explain impact: “Ambulances can’t enter from the main road.” Propose action: “We need a chainsaw team and a detour sign.”

21. Vocabulary Bank — Disasters flood, landslide, aftershock, debris, outage, shelter evacuate, assemble, triage, cordon off, reroute, supplies high ground, assembly point, relief center, first responders

22. Root Cause & Prioritization 5 Whys: keep asking why to reach cause. Impact × Urgency matrix: do first what saves lives. Constraints: resources, time, safety, access.

23. Practice — 60‑Second Pitch You are the shift lead. Present: • Problem • Impact • 2 Causes • 3 Actions • Owner & ETA Peers ask 2 questions; you confirm next steps.

24. Group Case Study Scenario: Heavy rain causes flooding; power is unstable; rumors spread online. Tasks: 1) Draft a 30–10–1 public message. 2) Plan actions using first/second conditionals. 3) Prepare a 60‑second problem → solution pitch.

25. Exit Ticket Write one clear instruction for an evacuation. Give one polite suggestion to improve safety. Write one conditional sentence for a contingency plan.

26. References Jill Schiefelbein — Bab 16, Hal. 247–265 Jill Schiefelbein — Bab 17, Hal. 276–289 Victoria Boobyer — Bab 19, Hal. 74–77 Victoria Boobyer — Bab 44, Hal. 174–177