(共10张PPT)
Write a letter of advice
Reading for writing
Lead in
What do you think of your life in senior high
I think my life in senior high is…
exciting/wonderful/relaxing/colorful/fulfilling/busy/tiring/challenging…
Reading for information
a letter of ______
advice
from________
to__________
Susan Luo
Worried Friend
Para.1
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.
What is Worried Friend’s problem
Did Susan Luo understand him
How do you know
understanding
Para.2
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.
The _____and ______of Susan Luo
reasons
What suggestions does Susan Luo give to Worried Friend
I recommend that you talk to your friend about his behavior.
I think
you should encourage your friend to try new hobbies.
Why not
discuss the problem together
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.
It is
advice
/suggestions
Supporting reasons
acceptable
persuasive
Para.1
Para.2
Reading for organization and language
Date
Greeting
Body
Close
Signature
problems
understanding
reasons
advice
belief/hope
Other expressions:
Hearing/knowing/learning that...
Having learned/known that…
I feel terribly sorry to hear/ know/ learn that ...
Other expressions:
I know well how it feels to ...
I know you didn't mean to ...
I know you have trouble in ...
It happens to everyone.
Everyone will have one of those periods when things seem to be going wrong.
Other expressions:
Why don't you ...
You’d better do…
How about…
I’d like to suggest…
What do you think…
My advice is/would be…
It might be a good idea to…
It is advisable/recommended that…
first, second, third,…
first of all
and then
besides
what’s more
as well
last but not least
finally
in the end
Linking words
Hope you will…
I am looking forward to...
I hope you’ll take my advice into account.
I think you will find these suggestions useful.
I will be delighted if you find my suggestions useful.
Discussion
suggestions reasons
Discuss with your partner about Eric’s problem and list possible suggestions and reasons.
Possible answers:
Try listening to your parents.
Invite them for dinner.
Write a letter
Give gifts
….
they aren’t listening to you because you don’t listen to them
give a chance to speak to them without distractions
Be shy to talk to them face to face
Make them happy
…
Eric
Write a letter of advice to help Eric.
Useful phrases
in an equal position
exchange ideas with …
make a difference (to)
put oneself in others’ shoes
in a polite manner
show respect for
take an active in family discussion
trust sb.
learn from…
have trouble in…
homework
Revise and polish your letter.
Read it to the class.
Assignment
Dear Talking Teens,
I have a daughter who has just started senior high school. She wants to decide everything by her self. In the past, she would always ask me for advice, but now she talks to her friend instead. Why doesn’t she want my advice anymore
Best regards,
Confused Mum
“Talking Teens” provides advice for parents. Read the questions of Confused Mum, then write a letter of advice.
Thank you