(共27张PPT)
Unit 2 Reading
Strangers under the same roof
Lily
Mom
act out a common scene
Lily
Mom
role play
Mom: Why didn't you clean your room like I asked
Lucy: I was doing homework. I'll clean later.
Mom:(glaring at Lily): That's no excuse. You need to listen and obey me.
Lucy: You never give me a break! I'm not a kid now.
Mom: Watch your tone, young lady. As long as you're under my roof, you'll follow my rules!
Lucy: You're too controlling! You don't understand me at all!
Mom: What did you say Apologize now.
Lucy: No! Why don't you try to listen to me for once
Mom: That's enough. Go to your room. No phone today.
Lucy: Not fair! You never listen!
Mom: It's for your own good. You'll understand later.
Lucy: I hate you!
Mom: Lucy, come back here!
Greeting and lead-in
Look at the title and think the questions:
1. What does “under the same roof” mean
2. Who usually lives under the same roof
Strangers under the same roof
Greeting and lead-in
Look at the title and think the questions:
1. What does “under the same roof” mean
2. Who usually lives under the same roof
Strangers under the same roof
Greeting and lead-in
3. What does “strangers under the same roof” mean
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It means parents and teenagers feel as if they do not know each other even though they have lived together in the same house for many years.
Strangers under the same roof
Heated arguments and cold silences … L5
Teenagers’ physical changes … L7
It can be a big headache to … L14
Although sometimes it may seem impossible to ... L25
Everything will turn out all right in the end. L35
Para 1:
Para 2:
Para 3:
Para 4:
Para 5:
Read and find the topic sentence of each paragraph.
Fast-reading
Para 4 Solution
_____________
Para 1 Introduction
_____________________________________________________
Para 2 Cause 1
______________
Para 3 Cause 2
_____________
Teenagers’ physical changes may result in such family tensions.
It can be a big headache to balance your developing mental needs too.
Although it may seem impossible to get along as a family, you can take action to improve the situation.
Para 5 Conclusion
______________
Everything will turn out all right in the end.
Para 1 Introduction
It is common for teenagers to have difficult relationships with their parents.
Listen and complete the chart
Introduction
Cause 1
Cause 2
Solution
Conclusion
Structure
Para 1
Para 2
Para 4
Para 5
Para 3
Understand the structure of an argument writing.
Fast-reading
Detailed-reading
Read para1 and answer the questions.
1.Why does the author ask a group of questions at the beginning of Para1
2.What does the sentence “You are not alone.” in Para1 mean
Understand the phenomenon
To arouse readers’ interest;
To draw readers’ attention to the topic and make them think about;
To introduce the topic of parents’ love for their children.
It means that may be all young people go through the same situation.
three questions
alone
1. Develop ________________.
2. ___________ in height.
3. ___________ far behind.
4. A changing _______ .
5. _________ problems.
6. Red _______ .
at a different rate
Shoot up
Get left
voice
Weight
spots
six worries
Physical changes
Understand the physical cause
Read para2 and answer the questions.
There can be many causes for problems between parents and teenagers.
1. For teenagers, there are two causes. What is the first one
2. What physical changes do teenagers go through
Giving examples
1.Which period will teenagers enter
2.What does “middle ground” refer to
3.In the middle ground, teenagers have to balance their developing mental needs. But how
4.Can you describe this balance with me
They will enter a strange middle ground-- no longer a child but not quite an adult.
Understand the mental cause
Read para3 and answer the questions.
Four Needs
have a ___________ for_____________
be more ______________
make decisions ____________
need continued ___________
and ______________
wish parents to be more
__________and ____________
no longer a small child
not quite an adult
treat you like ____________
always _______ and that makes you feel ______
expect you to act like _____________
teenager’s developing
mental needs
parent’s response
have a ___________ for_____________
be more ______________
make decisions ____________
need continued ___________
and ______________
wish parents to be more
__________and ____________
no longer a small child
not quite an adult
treat you like ____________
always _______ and that makes you feel ______
expect you to act like _____________
new desire
independence
responsible
on your own
love
support
caring
patient
a child
disagree
unhappy
an adult
teenager’s developing
mental needs
parent’s response
5.When there is imbalance between teenagers’ independence and parents’ support, what will it result in
Parents are often the first _________ of teenagers’ anger.
All of this can lead to a ___________ in the relationship.
targets
breakdown
6. When a breakdown appears, what should you do
Read Para 4 to find possible solutions.
1.What should teenagers do to solve the problem
Take action to improve the situation.
Learn the healthy way to deal with problems with parents
Read para4 and answer the questions.
A regular and honest communication can build a bridge between you and your parents.
Logical reasoning
The ways to have regular and honest communication
1. ____ it through
take a minute to ___________________.
understand the situation ____________________________.
2. _____ your actions and feelings calmly
3. ________ carefully
4. _____________ parents’ concerns
think
listen
explain
address
calm down
from their point of view
=put yourself in your parents’ shoes
2. When you disagree with your parents, what should you do then
Go through Para 4 and fill in blanks with books closed.
Although it seems t_____ to get along as a family, you can take a_____ to improve the situation. The key to k______ the peace is r______and h_____communication. When disagreement happens, take a minute to c____ down and try to understand the situation from parents’ point of v____. Perhaps they have experienced something s______ and do not want you to go through the s_____ pain. After you have thought it t________, try to e______ your actions and feelings calmly, l_____ carefully, and a______ their concerns. Through this kind of h______ discussion, you will learn when to b____ down and when to ask parents to r____ their control.
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elax
1. What does the author mainly do in the last paragraph
A. Analyze the causes of the problem
B. Give more suggestions.
C. Offer soothing comforts.
提供使人宽心的安慰
2. What is the author’s attitude towards parent-child tension
1. It is completely ________ to struggle with the stress.
2. You and your parents can _____________ to improve your relationship.
3. This _____________ will not last.
4. Everything will ________________ in the end.
5. ________________________ will prepare you for adulthood.
normal
work together
stormy period
turn out all right
The changes and challenges
Soothing comforts offered by the author
A. Positive B. Negative C.Uncertain
Read para 5 and answer the questions.
Lily
Mom
Lily
假如你是李华,你的同学Lily因为妈妈管束太严而向你诉苦,请你根据下面的提示给她写一封电子邮件。
1. 找机会和妈妈谈一谈;
2. 认真学习,好好锻炼身体,让妈妈放心;
3. 和妈妈说明:自己长大了,希望能有足够的自由。
注意:1. 词数80左右; 2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
How to give suggestions to Lily
Presenting a problem
Analyzing a problem
Solving a problem
Mom
Lily
be tough on
be restrictive on
controlling
her love and desire
to protect you
Sense of responsibility
Expectations
External pressures
exam stress
Physical and mental changes
Confusion about the future
Lack of personal space
First, try to put yourself in your mom's shoes. She's probably being restrictive because of her love and desire to protect you. Try to look at her with understanding and tolerance.
How to give suggestions to Lily
Solving a problem
Mom
Lily
be tough on
be restrictive on
controlling
The teen years can be full ofchallenges, so your mom probably just wants to keep you safe. Stay patient and keep communicating your feelings to your mom calmly.
Your mother wants to protect you out of a sense of responsibility. Try communicating with her and let her give you more personal space.
You are entering into a strange middle ground--no longer a small child but not quite an adult. Sometimes you still want to have your mother’s love. So, sincerely express your emotions to your mom.
Consolidation
Strangers under the same roof
problem reason exploration further exploration
Homework
1.Write a short passage on parents’ contributions to creating a happy and harmonious family.
2.Do something to show your love to your parents.
Wish you healthy & happy every day!