(共22张PPT)
Unit 1
Knowing me, knowing you
第1课时
To read a fable and learn the structure of it.
To be able to write an essay using useful expressions
and the structure: introduction-main
body-conclusion.
Look at the picture. Do you know the name of the animal
porcupine
Read the fable and choose the message you think it conveys.
1. Porcupines are not sociable animals.
2. The more independent you are, the better your life will be.
3. There should be boundaries in interpersonal relationships.
Make notes based on the passage in Activity 5 with your own opinions.
Original author: _______________
Summary of the fable: __________________________________
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Introduction
Schopenhauer
The fable is about a group of porcupines gathering together to keep warm. If they get too close, their quills hurt each other, while if they move apart they feel cold. After trying several times, they find the ideal distance. The fable tells us that there should be boundaries in interpersonal relationships.
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Viewpoint: ____________________________________________
Supporting examples in your real life: _____________________
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Main body
We need boundaries with our friends.
Your own experience
Conclusion
We have to find the proper distance between us and our friends, close enough to understand each other, far enough to respect each other.
Now write an essay. Use the expressions in the box to help you.
This fable describes…
The fable teaches us that…
One example of this from real life is…
In conclusion,…
Useful expressions
Check your essay and write a summary of it.
Preview the next part: Presenting ideas.
Unit 1
Knowing me, knowing you
第2课时
To understand the meanings of some quotations.
To be able to put these ideas into practice.
To take part in group activities and clearly express opinions.
To review what you have learned in this unit and check
what you need to improve.
Work in groups. Read the quotations and discuss their meanings.
Not doing to others what you don’t want them to do to you is based on the principle of respect towards others. Respect is an important value that is essential for relationships within our society. Having respect for the feelings of others and having empathy makes us better people.
Neighbours are best able to maintain positive relationships when they don’t intrude upon or harm each other’s land. Fences, for
instance, would contain one’s livestock to one’s own land. It is
easier to be friendly with your neighbour if neither of you
trespasses upon the other’s property or privacy.
We all need to understand others and be understood by others. The best way to understand people is to listen to them.
Choose one quotation and discuss the following points:
its main message
how it applies to everyday life, giving examples
what we can learn from the quotation
Present your ideas to the class. Use the expressions in the box to help you .
We have chosen to talk about the quotation…
The main message of this quotation is…
In daily life, …
Another example is …
In conclusion, this quotation teaches us that…
Useful expressions
After completing this unit, I can rate my performance 1 (excellent), 2 (good) or 3 (in need of improvement).
interpret interpersonal behavior
make requests and refusals
write an essay
give suggestions to resolve interpersonal conflicts
improve interpersonal skills and relationships
I’ve learnt to make use of the following words and expressions:
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I still need to improve:
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Review what have learned in the unit.
Prepare for Unit 2.