(共20张PPT)
Unit 1 Teenage Life
—Reading for Writing
学习目标
通过阅读建议信,提炼建议信的主要内容和分析其结构。
能够运用提建议的语言,写一封语言得体、结构清晰的建议信。
cyber addiction
bullying
smoking
lack of support from family
depression
peer-pressure
Teenagers may meet many proplems inside and outside school.
Have you ever had such problems
What did or will you do
What are Susan Luo’s suggestions
What is Worried Friend’s problem
Susan Luo, a adviser for teenagers, has received a letter asking for some advice.
Worried Friend is worried that his or her friend, Chen Lei, plays computer games too often and spends too much time online.
He should talk to his friend about his behavior and encourage his friend to try new hobbies. They can discuss the problem together.
Activity 1 Listen to her reply and answer the questions.
I would tell Chen Lei that he should spend his time more productively with an eye on his future. He could learn computer
programming instead of playing computer games.
What other kinds of advice would you give
Perhaps the advice is (not) useful, because it is....
Do you think Ms Luo’s advice is useful Why or why not
Activity 2 Pair Work
Greeting
Close
Signature
Body
Date
Activity 3
Study the structure of the letter.
1. What are necessary
parts of a letter
2. Read the body part carefully, find and mark the parts of the letter that match the following points.
A. I know what the problem is.
B. I understand how you feel.
C. This is my advice and reason(s).
D. I think my advice will help.
You wrote that you are very worried about your friend, Chen Lei. I understand quite well that you are anxious and feel terrible. You think that your friend plays computer games too often and spends too much time online.
I recommend that you talk to your friend about his behaviour. It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be attracted to computer games and the online world. But spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes it very difficult to focus on other things in life. Some students even become addicted to the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life. I think you should encourage your friend to try new hobbies. Why not discuss the problem together I am sure he will listen to you, since you are his good friend.
B.I understand how you feel.
C.This is my advice and reasons.
A. I know what the problem is.
D. I think my advice will help.
Check your answers.
I recommend that you talk to your friend about his behaviour. It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be attracted to computer games and the online world. But spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes it very difficult to focus on other things in life. Some students even become addicted to the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life. I think you should encourage your friend to try new hobbies. Why not discuss the problem together I am sure he will listen to you, since you are his good friend.
3. What expressions does Ms Luo use to make suggestions Circle them in the letter.
4. Can you think of other expressions you may use when offering advice
It’s a good idea/choice to do sth.
I think you’d better do sth.
If I were you, I would do sth.
....
I always feel lonely after school because my parents work in another city. What should I do
There is a girl I like in my class, but I’m too shy to talk to her. Please help me!
Activity 4 Writing
1. Read the three cases and find out their problems.
His parents won’t listen to him.
Always feels lonely
after school.
Too shy to talk to the girl he likes.
Name Suggestions Reasons
Eric
Xu Ting
Min Ho
2. Discuss in groups. Choose one of the teenagers and list your suggestions and reasons.
Suggested answers
Name Suggestions Reasons
Eric 1.Try listening to your parents. 2.Invite them out for something to eat. 1.Maybe aren't listening to you because you don't listen to them.
2.This will give you a chance to speak to them without distractions.
Xu Ting 1. Join a volunteer group. 2. ... 1.This will give you a chance to be around other people, and to make more friends.
2. …
Min Ho 1.Ask a mutual friend to introduce you to her. 2. ... 1.Your friend will be able to help you break the ice with her and provide encouragement to you.
2. …
___________
Dear ____,
You wrote that __________.
I understand that _________.
I think__________________
because________________.
I am sure that ___________.
Best wishes,
__________
3. Write a letter to one of the teenagers according to the outline and your discussion above.
Show the reader that you know the problem.
Tell the reader that you know how he/she feels.
Offer advice.
Give your reasons.
Tell the reader what will happen.
Write the date and greet the reader.
Close and sign the letter.
You wrote that... I understand that.....
I know you are now having trouble/difficulty in ...
I’m glad to receive your letter for asking me how to ...
You asked me for my advice on ... and I will try to make some suggestions.
I am writing to express my views concerning...
首段
写建议信常用的表达
给建议
First/Firstly/First of all, I recommend/suggest you should do ...
Second/Secondly/Meanwhile, if I were you, I would do ...
Third/Thirdly/What’s more/Moreover, you’d better do ...
Last but not least, I’m always here ready to help you.
I’m sure that ...
I am looking forward to doing ...
I hope you’ll make great progress in ...
结尾句
祝福语
best wishes, 祝一切安好
all the best, 一切顺利
yours sincerely, 您真诚地
all good wishes, 万事如意
best regards, 谨致最好的问候
___________
Dear ____,
You wrote that __________.
I understand that _________.
I think__________________
because________________.
I am sure that ___________.
Best wishes,
__________
3. Write a letter to one of the teenagers according to the outline and your discussion above.
Show the reader that you know the problem.
Tell the reader that you know how he/she feels.
Offer advice
Give your reasons
Tell the reader what will happen
Write the date and greet the reader.
Close and sign the letter.
Evaluation Scores
1. Are all the parts of a letter included and organized in good order 1 2 3 4 5
2. Does the writer give reasons for the advice 1 2 3 4 5
3. Does the writer use proper expressions to give suggestions 1 2 3 4 5
4. Does the writer use commas and stops correctly 1 2 3 4 5
5. Is the handwriting easy to read 1 2 3 4 5
4. Exchange drafts. Use the checklist to give feedback on your partner’s draft.
5. Get your draft back and revise it.
See you!