(共23张PPT)
Unit 1 Knowing me, knowing you
Writing & Presenting ideas
1.To read a fable and interpret the message that the fable conveys.
2.To write an essay and use examples to argue about the message.
3.To explain quotations about interpersonal relationships in your own words.
Learning objectives
Writing an essay
Read the fable.
['p kjupa n] 豪猪;箭猪
[d 'lem ] 进退两难困境
[kw lz] 棘刺;翎;翎笔
本部分是通过一则寓言故事《豪猪的两难困境》来说明人际关系需要保持一定的界限,也就是说要适度。教育我们:恰当处理人际关系的重要性。并以此来通过写作表达上述观点。
豪猪的困境
改编自叔本华的作品
一个寒冷的冬夜,一群豪猪聚在一起取暖。 它们一靠近就被彼此的刺伤害,所以不得不分开,过了一会儿,它们又开始觉得冷了,所以它们又靠近了。但是因为其他豪猪的刺引起的疼痛,它们又不得不又分开。在重复这个过程几次后,它们最终找到了一个理想的距离,在那里他们不会伤到对方,并且还能感受到温暖。
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.
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Make notes based on the passage in Activity 5 with your own opinions.
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Introduction
Original author: _____________
Summary of the fable: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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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.
Make notes based on the passage in Activity 5 with your own opinions.
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Main body
Viewpoint: ________________________________
Supporting examples in your real life: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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We need boundaries with our friends.
Ma Jing is the first friend I made at senior high. At first, I thought since we were friends, she had to share the same ideas as mine. So I always followed her, wanted to know her opinion on everything and tried to persuade her when she had a different idea. Soon, we started quarrelling. "You're so annoying!” she shouted angrily after a quarrel. How could I become annoying I felt hurt and discussed it with another friend. Then I realised it was my problem. I had been getting too close to her and leaving her no room for herself. Since then, I have stopped following her so much and found our friendship repaired.
Make notes based on the passage in Activity 5 with your own opinions.
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Make notes based on the passage in Activity 5 with your own opinions.
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Conclusion
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We have to find the proper distance between us and our friends, dose enough to understand each other, far enough to respect each other.
contains the aims and an overview of the essay
a series of paragraphs that explore and develop your argument
a summary of your ideas
Make notes based on the passage in Activity 5 with your own opinions.
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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.
We need boundaries with our friends.
Ma Jing is the first friend I made at senior high. At first, I thought since we were friends, she had to share the same ideas as mine. So I always followed her, wanted to know her opinion on everything and tried to persuade her when she had a different idea. Soon, we started quarrelling. “You’re so annoying!” she shouted angrily after a quarrel. How could I become annoying I felt hurt and discussed it with another friend. Then I realised it was my problem. I had been getting too close to her and leaving her no room for herself. Since then, I stopped following her so much and I found our friendship repaired.
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 your 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, …
Share your essay with the class.
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Sample
Introduction
The Porcupine Dilemma is written by German philosopher Schopenhauer.
The fable describes 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 teaches us that there should be boundaries in interpersonal relationships.
Though it is an old fable it casts a light onus even today. We all value friendship, but have you considered that we need boundaries with our friends
Original author
Summary
Main body
One example from real life is like this. Once thought friends should get close to each other the closer the better. Ma Jing is the first friend made at senior high. At first, I thought since we were friends, she had to share the same ideas as mine. So I always followed her, wanted to know her opinion on everything and tried to persuade her when she had a different idea. Soon, we started quarrelling.“ You're so annoying!” she shouted angrily after a quarrel.
Supporting examples
Sample
Main body
How could I become annoying I felt hurt and discussed it with another friend. Then I realised it was my problem. I had been getting too close to her and leaving her no room for herself. Since then stopped following her so much and I found our friendship repaired. Now I have realised that friends need to have boundaries and respect each other no matter how close we are.
Viewpoint
Sample
Conclusion
In conclusion, in order to make our friendship last long, we have to find the proper distance between us and our friends, close enough to understand each other, far enough to respect each other.
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Presenting ideas
Work in groups. Read the quotations and discuss their meanings.
己所不欲,勿施于人。
好篱笆造就好邻居。
人类最基本的需要就是理解和被理解。
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1. Do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you. --- Confucius
己所不欲,勿施于人。 ---孔子
Don't do to others what you would not want yourself.
自己不要的东西,不要强加于人。
You've got to do what you want, not think about others.
你应该按你自己想要的去做,不需要考虑别人。
It's not always easy, but remember that this is your life, and you should do what you really
want to do, not what others want you to do.
这并不是总是很容易的,但是记住这是你的生活,你需要做一些你真正想要做的事,
而不是别人想要你做的。
2. Good fences make good neighbours. ---Proverb
好篱笆造就好邻居。 ---谚语
3. The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood.
--- Palh G Nichols
人类最基本的需要是理解和被理解。
---拉尔夫 G.尼克尔斯
Language points
Choose one quotation and discuss the following points.
Then present your ideas to the class.
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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.
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Useful expressions
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 ...
After completing this unit, I can rate my performance 1(excellent), 2(good) or 3 (in need of improvement).
interpret interpersonal behaviour
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:
I still need to improve:
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Search for a fable and write an essay about it based on the structure.
Homework