(共23张PPT)
Unit 2 Let’s talk teens
What happened in the video
quarrel
Step1. Lead-in
1. What does the passage talk about according to the title and the two photos
A. Teenagers’ relationships with their parents.
B. Teenagers’ relationships with strangers.
C. Strangers’ problems with others.
Step2. Pre-reading
2. Why are family members called “strangers” by the author
family members
close
different opinions
lack of communication
heated arguments
cold silences
strangers
Step2. Pre-reading
A1 Read the magaine artile and complete the chart below.
Pay attention to the topic sentence!
Step3. Fast-reading
Teenagers' may result in such family tensions.
Teenagers' can also influence parent-child relationships.
Teenagers should have
communication with their parents.
Everything will turn out in the end.
physical growth
developing mental needs
regular and honest
all right
Step3. Fast-reading
Step4. Detailed-reading
Para.1
1. How does the author introduce the topic of the article
A. By listing numbers
B. By giving examples
C. By asking questions
D. By giving a definition
2. What does "You are not alone." mean
common
Arguments and silences are .
What physical changes might teenagers worry about
Para.2
Shoot up in height
01
A changing voice
02
Weight problems
03
Red spots
04
Step4. Detailed-reading
Para.3
Step4. Detailed-reading
1. What does "middle ground" in line 15 mean
2. Mental needs for teenagers:
A desire for
.
A continued need for parent’s
.
A struggle to
A wish for parents’
.
Adulthood
Childhood
Adolescence
Para.3
Step4. Detailed-reading
Para.3
Mental needs for teenagers :
Step4. Detailed-reading
A desire for
.
A continued need for parents’
.
A struggle to
.
A wish for parents’
.
care and patience
independence
love and support
control feelings
01
02
03
04
Solutions Teenagers: 1. calm down; 2. think through the situation from (1) _________ point of view; 3. explain themselves calmly; 4. listen carefully and (2) __________________________. learn when to (3) _________. learn when to ask parents to (4) __________________.
parents’
address parents’ concerns
back down
relax their control
Para.4
Step4. Detailed-reading
Step4. Detailed-reading
Para.5
What does the author mainly do in the last paragraph
A. Summarize the whole article
B. Give more suggestions
C. Offer comforts
What is the author’s attitude toward the Parent-child relationship
A. Negative B. Indifferent
C. Positive D. Nervous
Step4. Detailed-reading
Step5. Post-reading
The magazine article suggests that teenagers want both independence and their parents' love and support. Do you feel the same way or not Give an example.
Discussion
Independence:
Parents' love and support:
Step5. Post-reading
I feel the same way. Sometimes I wish my parents would treat me like an adult and give me the freedom to make my own decisions. However, when I experience difficulties or setbacks, I would also like their encouragement and comforting words. This makes me feel loved and gives me the courage to keep going.
It is for teenagers to have difficult relationships with their parents.
Step6. Summary
common
One cause is teenagers’ changes. Besides, teenagers have difficulty in balancing their developing needs and this can lead to a in their relationship. The key to keeping the peace is and communication.
mental
breakdown
regular
honest
The good news is that everything will all right in the end.
physical
turn out
Step7. Writing
假定你是光华学校学生会主席李华,负责接洽本校国外交换生。最近你收到一封来自英国的高一新生 Lucy 的邮件,她在邮件中诉说自己和父母远程交流时,在学习问题上经常发生争吵。请给她回一封邮件,内容包括:
(1)表示理解;
(2)给出建议;
(3)安慰对方。
注意:(1)词数50左右;
(2)可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯
关键词语
①妥…困扰 be troubled by/be upset by
②因为某事和某人争吵 argue with sb. over sth.
③发脾气 lose temper
④经历 go through
⑤身心变化 physical and mental changes
⑥和某人交流 have a conversation with sb.
⑦解除某人的忧虑 address one's concerns
⑧让某人冷静下来 calm sb. down
⑨结果变好 turn out better
Step7. Writing
Step7. Writing
Dear Lucy,
I quite understand that you are troubled by arguing with your parents over your studies. Actually, it is quite normal for you to lose temper since you may go through some physical and mental changes.
I believe this stormy period will not last for long. Everything will turn out better in the end.
Yours,
Li Hua
Step7. Writing
Why not try these pieces of advice and see if they help First of all, you can have an honest conversation with your parents, figure out their worries and share your thoughts in order to address their concerns. Besides, try to calm yourself down and understand the situation from their point of view.
Step8. Homework
1. Polish up the writing;
2. Finish your exercise book on the pages of 40-41.