(共13张PPT)
Like Father
Like Son
Learning Aims
1. Understand the main idea and the meaning of the play;
2.Gain the key information, grasp the feature, the elements and reading method of the play;
3. Settle conflicts in the family in a proper way and establish the proper opinion of family.
Activity 1 Tick the things you would ask your parents about for advice, permission or support.
The son wants to have a career in music after graduating from senior high school, while his father wants him to go to university and become a lawyer.
Activity 2 Discover the conflict
What conflict does the son have with his father
How do you know the conflict between son and father
Form their dialogue.
A play a is story performed on a stage.
plot
settings
characters
actions
dialogue
stage directions(舞台说明)
A play usually focuses on a hot topic or social phenomenen, with the purpose of educating people and eventually solves this problem.
Activity 3 Grasp the structure of the play
a table and two chairs
Activity 4 Analyse the elements of the play
Activity 5 Figure out the changes of feelings
Yes, but I'm not interested in law. I want to work in a studio, not a court.
(nervously approching the table) Erm...dad, can we talk
Sure! You know you can always turn to your dad for a chat.
I knew you'd say that. You just assume I want to be a lawyer, but that's only because you are a lawyer.
OK.Here it is. I've decided not to go to university. I want to focus on my band and have a career in music when I leave school.
What's wrong with being a lawyer Lawyers help people and are respected by others.
(Raising voice in surprise)You can't be serious! What about your future career as a lawyer
Stop daydreaming! Playing in a band is not a job.
Of course it is! The music industry is developing fast now. Making music is a job.
nervous
thrilled
impatient
annoyed
calm
surprised
unbelievable
angry
crazy
conflict climax
(music vs lawyer)
2. How do they prove he is right while the other is not
By presenting their own opinions and listing some facts and interests.
Because their argument is not based on facts and well-grounded.
Tip 1: It is meaningless to argue emotionally. It's time to make adjustment when you have disagreement with your parents.
Tip 2: Support yourself by listing some facts...
Activity6 Express the lines with proper mood and intonation
1.Why does grandfather break in at this moment
1. How does grandfather help them solve the problem
By telling his father’s story.
Grandfather: I remember when you were his age, you said you wanted to be a professional football player.
Father: And you wanted me to be an engineer.
Like Father
Like Son
2. Do you think father loves and shows concern for son
3. Does son feel the love from father
Son: Well, I could try…
Son: Dad…
Grandfather: I wanted you to be happy, and an engineer– a happy engineer.
4.Which words or sentences touches son deeply
Calm down
Tip 3: You can truly understand the characters through their dialogues and
the stage description.
Activity 7 Deal with the conflict
conflict
(music vs lawyer)
nervous
thrilled
annoyed
calm
surprised
angry
crazy
generation gap
The conflict may be caused by 1.The Secret to a Happy Family
2. A Generation Gap
3. A Dream Job
4. Grandfather's Advice
5. My Career, My Choice
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Activity 8 Build your own family roles
Do you feel the love and concern from your parents
Think how your parents express their love and concern to you, a teenager.
Home is where you are loved the most and act the worst.
Conflicts or disagreement among our classmates
1
I wanted to buy a pair of Nike sneakers which cost 500 RMB, but my father considered it to be a waste of money and blamed me for luxury. I was totally mad.
2
I failed in my mid-term examination last time. My father was angry with me and there was a cold war between us.
3
I would like to make friends with boys and girls. But my mother often prevents me from getting in touch with someone, especially girls.
4
I really want to improve myself by taking part in some activities in our school such as the 60th anniversary ceremony of our school, but my mother thought it could reduce my learning time and had a bad affect on my study.
5
Whenever I pick up my mobilephone and want to relax myself after a long time study, my mother always blames me for my distraction from study.
Activity 9: Solve your own problems (make a play)
Please draw comic illustration (漫画) for this play.
Retell the play by using the third person.
Homework
Thank you!