(共16张PPT)
Welcome
self-segregate
(自我隔离)
turn to parents
ask for teahers
write to Agony Aunt
(知心大姐)
self-regulate
(自我调节)
talk to friends
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How to write a letter of advice
Learning aims:
Linguistic Ability(语言能力): Be able to analyze (分析) Susan Luo’s suggestions and write a letter of advice, evaluating (评价) and revising it.
Cultural Awareness(文化意识): Further understand the physical and mental problems (身心问题) that Chinese and foreign youth may face in life, learning, extracurricular activities and growth.
Thinking Quality(思维品质): Objectively and reasonably analyze the problems of the youth and put forward effective solutions according to their life experience.
Learning Ability(学习能力): Master some reading strategies and grasp the structure and steps of writing a letter and. Form the habit of self-learning and thinking.
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Reading for Writing --
10 September 2018
Dear Worried Friend,
You wrote that you are very worried about your friend, Chen Lei. I understand quiet 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 behavior. 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.
All the best,
Susan Luo
A letter of advice should include the following parts:
Date
Greeting
Body
close
Signature
the structure of a letter
10 September 2018
Dear Worried Friend,
You wrote that you are very worried about your friend, Chen Lei. I understand quiet 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 behavior. 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.
All the best,
Susan Luo
Reading for Writing --
the content of a letter of advice
1. Who is Susan writing the letter to
2. What is his/her problem
3. What are Susan's suggestions
Worried Friend is very worried about his or her friend, Chen Lei, who plays computer games too often and spends too much time online.
First, talk to his/her friend about the harm of spending too much time online and on computer games.
Second, encourage his/her friend to try new hobbies.
Lastly, discuss the problem together.
A teenager named “Worried Friend”.
Reading for Writing --
the content of a letter of advice
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Reading for Writing --
You wrote that you are very worried about your friend, Chen Lei. I understand quiet 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 behavior. 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.
Body 主体
I understand how you feel.
I know what the problem is.
This is my advice and reasons.
I think my advice will help.
Step1: 表明你的感同身受
Step2: 陈述问题
Step3:建议及理由
Step4: 鼓励对方尝试
the language features of a letter
Reading for Writing
the tense
首段
How can you show you understand the feelings of worried teenagers or parents
I am so sorry to hear that you are very worried /anxious /upset /depressed about / with your friend/son…
I can deeply understand you are… and feel terrible.
How can you put forward(提出) your suggestions in other ways
In my opinion/ view / As far as I am concernd, …
You’d better.. / You may as well do …
It’s better for you to do…
You are supposed to do …
It would be better if you….
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.
主体
I hope you will find these ideas useful.
I believe that if you follow my advice, you will ...
I believe, with your trying, you can manage to …
I do hope you will take my advice into account/ consideration.
In the end, I do hope you will find these proposals (建议)/ suggestions/ recommendations practical(实用的) /useful/helpful.
I would appreciate it very much if you could consider my suggestions.
How can you express(表达) your wishes
尾段
Pay attention to
the tense
The simple present tense(一般现在时) is usually used, sometimes the present perfect tense or the present continuous tense.
The first person is usually used.
Sincere speech and good manners.
the person
the tone
Discussion:
Discuss Xu Ting’s problem and record your suggestions and reasons.
Xu Ting’s feelings Your advice Your reason
terrible, sad, upset, lonely Make new friends; … A good friend knows you well and can give you help;
…
because
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Summary
How to write a letter of advice
A letter of advice
Date
Signature
This is my advice.
I think my advice will help.
Greeting
Body
Close
Para. 1
Para. 2
I know what the problem is.
I understand how you feel.
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Homework:
Finish your letter and polish it by using good words and expressions, especially pay attention to the structure and steps of the letter.