牛津译林版（2019）必修第一册Unit 2 Let's talk teens整单元课件（155张ppt）

Unit 2 Let’s talk teens
Welcome to the unit & Reading (I)
I don’t know what “home” is, but unhappiness and worries melt away once there.
－Bing Xin
Appreciation
What’s the definition of “home” to you?
Describe Mother Bird’s feelings in the poem.
Guess the name of the poem.
What similarities do the two poems have?
Song of the Parting Son
Comparison
A thread in one hand of the loving mother,
A dress of the parting son in the other.
She sews stitch by stitch: his departure’s near,
For fear that he won’t be home in many a year.
Who can tell, how much should the son impart
To well reward the loving mother’s heart?
Love
Expectations
Patience
Concerns
Independence
Freedom
Eagerness
Gratitude
Are you always happy with your parent’s
unconditional love?
Magazine article
Understanding of the title: ________________
Theme: _______________________________
Purpose of asking questions: ______________
Genre: ________________________________
Target audience: ________________________
Prediction of the contents: ________________
Title + Picture + Para. 1
Creative reading
Global reading
Teenagers' physical growth may result in such family tensions.
Teenagers’ developing mental needs can also influence parent-child relationships.
Teenagers should have regular and honest communication with their parents.
Everything will turn out all right in the end.
Structure of an argumentative essay
Para. 1
Paras. 2 and 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Introduces the topic and state the focus of the essay
Analyze the causes of parent-child tensions
Offers some solutions to this problem
states the conclusion and shows opinions about the topic
Cause 1
_____________
height
voice
weight
spots
In-depth reading
Physical changes
Cause 2
____________________
Adulthood
Childhood
Adolescence
independence
love/support
take responsibilities
make decisions
control feelings
disagree
be careless
be impatient
Mental needs
It can be a big headache to balance your developing mental needs too. You enter a strange middle ground—no longer a small child but not quite an adult. You have both a new desire for independence and a continued need for your parents’ love and support. You feel
ready to be more responsible and make decisions on your own. Unfortunately, your parents do not always agree and that makes you feel unhappy. “Why can’t they just let me go?” you may wonder.
On the other hand, when you are struggling to control your feelings, you wish they could be more caring and patient—sometimes
they forget that growing up is a rough ride. It can be difficult when your parents treat you like a child but expect you to act like an adult. All of this can lead to a breakdown in your relationship.
On the one hand
Solution
___________________
1. Take a minute to __________________.
2. Try to understand the situation ________.
3. ____________ your actions and feelings.
4. _______________ carefully and address
their ________.
Regular and honest communication
Show empathy for each other
Learn to compromise
Adulthood
Childhood
Adolescence
take responsibilities
make decisions
control feelings
Conclusion
____________________
The writer’s attitude to parent-child tensions: __________
Supporting sentences:_____________________________
The writing purpose: _____________________________
Significance of healthy parent-child relationships: ______
normal
temporary
Critical reading
Healthy parent-child relationships
Adolescence
Healthy
interpersonal relationships
Healthy
marriage relationships
Adulthood
The writer suggests that teenagers want both independence and their parents’ love and support. Do you feel the same way? Why or why not? Give an example.
Cooperate with your partners and create a situation where you successfully solve the conflicts with your parents by following the writer’s advice.
Post-reading
Homework
Collect words or phrases related to parent-child tensions in the magazine article.
Choose one paragraph and analyze its structure.
Write a summary of the magazine article (within 60 words).
My words/phrases
Words and phrases related to problems:
_______________________________________
Words and phrases related to cause and effect: _______________________________________
Words and phrases related to feelings: _______________________________________
Words and phrases related to solutions: _______________________________________
Linking words and phrases:
_______________________________________
My summary
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
My analysis of paragraph structure
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
Unit 2 Let’s talk teens
Reading (II)
Reading (II)
Strangers
under the same roof?
☆ review the text;
☆ discuss how to use some of the
words and phrases;
☆ practise using them in different
situations.
In today’s class, we shall：
Review
Physical changes
Mental needs
Regular and honest communication
Everything will turn out all right in the end.
Word study: rate
You may feel anxious that you are developing at a
different rate to your friends, shooting up in height or
getting left far behind. (para. 2)
a measurement of the speed at which sth happens?
at a(n)
rate
alarming
average
different
fast/low
frightening
Guess the meanings of rate in the following sentences.
Australia’s unemployment rate rose to 6.5% in February.
n. a measurement of the number of times sth happens or exists during a particular period
2. We offer special?reduced rates?this week.?
n. a fixed amount of money that is charged or paid for sth?
3. I may be away next week but at any rate I’ll be back before the meeting.?
used to say that a particular fact is true despite what has happened in the past or what may happen in the future?
4. At this rate we won’t ever be able to afford a holiday.
(informal)?used to say what will happen if a particular situation continues to develop in the same way
1. The university is?highly rated?for its research.
to have or think that sb/sth has a particular level
of quality, value, etc.
2. He is currently rated number three in the world.?
to place sb/sth in a particular position on a scale
in relation to similar people or things?
Guess the meanings of rate in the following sentences.
评论家和观众都认为这次演出是成功的。
The show was rated (as) a success by critics and audiences.?
2. 大多数人步行的平均速度为每小时5公里。?
Most people walk at an average rate of 5 kilometres an hour.

3. 不管怎样，下次会议将在星期三召开。
At any rate, the next meeting will be held on Wednesday.
Translate the following sentences.
Word study: shoot up
2. You may feel anxious that you are developing at a
different rate to your friends, shooting up in height
or getting left far behind. (para. 2)
if a child shoots up, he or she grows taller very quickly and suddenly
to increase very quickly and suddenly
E.g. I can’t believe this is David—he’s shot up since we graduated!
The company’s profit has shot up since the beginning of the year.
Police shot one suspect
when he pulled a gun on them.
2. They spent the weekend in the countryside shooting deer.
3. The band’s last single shot straight to number one in the charts.?
4. He should have shot instead of passing.
5. The film was shot in New Zealand.
to fire a gun or other weapon; to fire sth from a weapon
to hunt and kill birds and animals with a gun as a sport
to move suddenly or quickly in one direction; to make sb/sth move in this way
to try to kick, hit or throw the ball into a goal or to score a point
to make a film or photograph of sth
Match the sentences with the meanings of shoot.
1. 去年票价猛涨。
Ticket prices shot up last year.?
2. The movie was shot in black and white.
那部电影拍成了黑白片。
3. 抢劫过程中有三人被开枪打死。
Three people were?shot dead?during the robbery.?
4. He suddenly shot from the halfway line.?
他突然在中线上射门。
Translate the following sentences.
Word study: struggle
3. On the other hand, when you are struggling to
control your feelings, you wish they could be more
caring and patient—sometimes they forget that growing up is a rough ride. (para. 3)
to try very hard to do sth when it is difficult or when there are a lot of problems?
struggle
for
against/with
to do
E.g. She’s struggling to bring up a family alone.
Word study: breakdown
4. All of this can lead to a breakdown in your relationship. (para. 3)
a failure of a relationship, discussion or system
E.g. This led to the breakdown of the negotiations.?
breakdown
breakthrough
outbreak
overturn
break down
break through
break out
turn over
The printing machines are always breaking down.
2. Negotiations between the two sides have broken down.?

3. She broke down in tears when she heard the news.
4. He showed us the whole dance, and then broke it down
so that we could learn it more easily.
5. Her health broke down under the pressure of work.?
to stop working because of a fault?
?to fail
to lose control of your feelings and start crying
to become very bad?
to divide sth into parts in order to analyse it or make it easier to do
Guess the meanings of break down in the following sentences.
1. Because he was being so
kind and concerned, I broke
down and cried.?
2. Talks with business leaders
broke down last night.

3. The question can be broken
down into two parts.

4. The car broke down just
north of Paris.
Twice his small electric fan
broke down.
At first he refused to admit
his guilt but when he was
shown the evidence he
broke down and confessed.
I left London when my
marriage broke down.
Break your expenditure down into bills, food and other.
Match the sentences according to the meaning of break down.
Word study: view
5. When you disagree with your parents, take a minute to calm down and try to understand the situation from their point of view. (para. 4)
one’s view on…
in one’s view
from one’s point of view
come into view
in view
in view of
view … as…
view … from a …
perspective
have/hold a view
express a view
share a view
support a view
____ ____ ____ the weather, the event will now be held indoors.
2. When the car was first built, the design ____ ____ ____ highly original.
3. This evidence?_____ _____ _____?that there is too
much violence on television.
4. The lake soon?____ ____ ____.
5. ____ ____ ____?it was a waste of time.
support the view come into view view … as …
in view of in one’s view
In view of
was viewed
as
supports the view
came into view
In my view
Choose the phrases from the box to complete the sentences.
Word study: go through
6. Perhaps they have experienced something similar and do
not want you to go through the same pain. (para. 4)
to experience or suffer sth
E.g. He’s amazingly cheerful considering all he’s had
to go through.
We went through five pints of milk last week.
She went through her bag looking for the keys.
3. Let’s go through the arguments again
4. The deal failed to go through.
5. When you’re going through a crisis, it often helps to talk
to someone.
to look at or examine sth carefully, especially in order to find sth?
if a law, contract, etc.?goes through?, it is officially accepted or completed?
?to study or consider sth in detail, especially by repeating it?
to use up or finish sth completely
to experience or suffer sth?
Guess the meanings of go through in the following sentences.
They were suddenly plunged into darkness as the train
went through a tunnel.
into one side or end of an entrance, passage, hole etc and out of the other side or end
through
across
over
Word study: concern
7. After you have thought it through, explain your actions and feelings calmly, listen carefully, and address their concerns. (para. 4)
a feeling of worry, especially one that is shared by many people?
concern
express
raise
voice
show
address
growing
widespread
primary
about
for
over
that
concern n.
concerned adj.
concern v.
concerning prep.
He asked several questions concerning the causes of the accident.
What concerns me is our lack of preparation for the dry season.
to worry sb?
She was concerned that she might miss the turning and get lost.
worried and feeling concern about sth
about sth; involving sb/sth
As far as Americans are concerned, a lot of our hotels are
below average.
used to show what someone’s opinion on a subject is or how it affects them
Guess the meanings of concern/concerned/concerning in the
following sentences.
1. He expressed _______ over the spread of the disease.
2. Many people are _________ about the current economic situations.
3. Discussions ___________ the plan got under way on 15th March.

4. Our primary _________ is providing jobs for young school leavers.
5. As far as I’m ___________, the children come first.
6. It _________ me that you no longer seem to care.
concern
concerned
concerning
concern
concerned
concerns
Fill in the blanks with the proper forms of concern.
Word study: stress
8. Just remember that it is completely normal to struggle with
the stress that parent-child tensions create, and that you and
your parents can work together to improve your relationship.
(para. 5)
pressure or worry caused by the problems in sb’s life?
stress
suffer from
deal with
cope with
struggle with
relieve
reduce
E.g. Things can easily go wrong when people are?under stress.
The company places too much stress on cost and not enough on quality.
She?lays?great?stress on?punctuality.
I must stress that every one of you must keep the project a secret.?
He stressed the importance of a good education.
Guess the meanings of break down in the following sentences.
n. special importance given to sth
v. to emphasize a fact, an idea, etc.
In “strategic”, the stress falls on the second syllable.
You stress the first syllable in “happiness”.?
n. an extra force used when pronouncing a particular word or syllable
v. to give extra force to a word or syllable when saying it
一些人受工作压力的影响，最后病倒了。
Some people suffer from stress at work and become ill as a result.
2. She stresses the syllables as though teaching a child .
? 她重读这些音节，像教小孩似的。

3. 我总是一紧张就吃东西。
I always eat when I'm under stress.
Translate the following sentences.
rate
shoot up
struggle
breakdown
view
go through
concern
stress
Consolidation
struggle
anxious
normal
concern
argument
stress
calmed down
go through
Word formation
The article uses some abstract nouns. Note the following suffixes and think of more abstract nouns formed with them. Then fill in the tablebelow with as many words as you can.
Parts of speech
Suffixes
Words
Adjectives
-ce
-ty/ity

independence, silence, absence, significance, patience, confidence, evidence, intelligence, distance, importance
honesty, safety, certainty, difficulty,
loyalty, cruelty, naughty, sincerity,
majority, ability
Parts of speech
Suffixes
Words
Nouns
-hood
-ship
adulthood, childhood, likelihood,
boyhood, brotherhood, manhood,
neighborhood
relationship, friendship, partnership,
hardship, ownership, scholarship
Verbs
-ment
-tion/sion
-th
Parts of speech
Suffixes
Words
argument, movement, punishment,
achievement, development,
improvement, treatment, judgment,
agreement
communication, decision, conclusion, action, solution, devotion, education, description, education, discussion
growth, breath
Mini Writing
To draw the reader’s attention to the topic and make them think about and take an interest in it
The magazine article uses a group of questions to introduce the topic of parent-child tensions. Read the first paragraph of the magazine article.
Have you ever gone to a masquerade party (假面舞会) where you dressed up as someone else with a full costume including wearing a head mask so no one would recognize you? And, while you at this party, did you take on the?attitudes, manners, or characteristics of a person totally different than yourself? If you have, was this different you more appealing to you, or did it feel totally foreign??
Well, what is interesting is that there are a lot of people who constantly masquerade in real life on a regular basis. No, I do not mean that they attend a lot of parties—I mean that they are not who they really are while at work, while talking with?family, or hanging out with?friends.?
—“Are You Really Who You Are”, by Catherine Pulsifer
What is the charm of necklaces? Why would anyone put something extra around their neck and then invest it with special significance? A necklace doesn’t afford warmth in cold weather, like a scarf, or protection in combat, like chain mail; it only decorates. We might say, it borrows meaning from what it surrounds and sets off, the head with its supremely important material contents, and the face, that register of the soul.
—“On Necklaces” in Prairie Schooner, by Emily R. Grosholz
Introduce the topic of parents’ love for their children by asking questions.
Do your parents always let you know they are proud of you? Do they always stand by you no matter what decisions you make? Do they love you the way you are?
Sample
Write a paragraph to give your suggestions about teenagers’ relationship with parents. Try to use questions in the beginning of the paragraph.
Homework
Unit 2 Let’s talk teens
Grammar and usage
Family is the kingdom of father, the world of mother and the paradise of children.
Family should be the palace of love, joy and laughter.
parents
child
love
Let’s talk teens
Teenagers’ growth
Parent-child relationship
Physical changes
Developing mental needs
Let’s talk teens
曹霞
Parent-child relationship
Heated arguments
Cold silence
Let’s talk teens
1
2
3
How can teenagers solve parent-child problems?
Visit websites designed for teens
Talk to friends
Communicate with parents
Visit TeenHealthWeb
Let’s talk teens
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TeenHealthWeb
In TeenHealthWeb, teens can
look through many articles about teenagers’ physical and mental health to find advice on your problem;
visit the “teen health” forum and post the problem and get advice from our health experts and other forum users.
TeenHealthWeb
Sentence elements
Subject
Verb
Object
Complement
谓语
宾语
补语
Adverbial
状语
Predicative
表语
主语
Attributive
定语
The teacher gave a speech.
Many students join school club.
We should develop good study habits.
Listening to music makes me relaxed.
Maggie plans her study carefully.
It’s a lovely day.
I went to a large library yesterday.
1
4
5
2
3
6
7
8
主谓
主系表
主谓宾
主谓宾宾
主谓宾补
主谓状
主谓宾状
存现句
Sentence structures
S + V
S + V + P
S + V + O
S + V + O + O
S + V + O + C
S + V + A
S + V + O + A
There be
Sentence structures
曹霞
Types of sentences
Exploring the rules
Simple sentences
Complex sentences
Compound sentences
(2, 3, 4, 6)
(5, 8, 13)
(1, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12)
E.g. He left his hometown.
E.g. He left his hometown and served in the army.
E.g. He left his hometown where he had lived for two decades.
(2) So, we have designed TeenHealthWeb to help you
along the journey to adulthood.
(3) Our website has many articles about teenagers’ physical and mental health.
(4) You can look through these articles to find advice on your problem.
(6) You can visit the “teen health” forum on our website instead.
S
V
O
A
Attr.
A
A
O
V
S
S
V
O
O
V
S
Attr.
Simple sentences
Exploring the rules
A simple sentence
a subject
a verb
E.g. My uncle works in a factory.
I enjoy playing football.
Exploring the rules
(5) It may not have been addressed before, but don’t worry.
(8) Users are encouraged to post their problems, and they will get advice from our health experts and other forum users.
(13) There is a lot to see, so take some time to look around our website!
a simple sentence
a simple sentence
two simple sentences
two simple sentences
but
a linking word
and
so
a linking word
a linking word
two simple sentences
Compound sentences
Exploring the rules
A compound sentence
contains two or more main clauses;
uses linking words:
and, but,
or, so, for, nor ...
E.g. Shall I send the book to you, or will you come to get it?
Oxford is not far from Stratford, so you can visit both in a day.
I cannot tell Mary’s appearance, for I have never seen her.
He didn’t return my calls, nor did he respond to any of my texts.
Exploring the rules
Coordinating conjunctions
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Coordinating conjunctions
Functions
and
It is used for two similar items, or to connect a series of events.
but, yet, while
They are generally used to show a contrast between two clauses.
or
It is used to suggest an option or alternative.
for, so
They are used to show the consequence or result of something.
nor
It is used for two similar items but in the negative sense.
Exploring the rules
I like tea_______ she likes coffee.
我喜欢喝茶而她喜欢喝咖啡。
2. I am thirsty, _______ it is very hot.
我口渴, 因为天气很热。
3. Do you want to take them to the zoo, _______ would it be wiser to go to the park?
你是想带他们去动物园呢，还是去公园更好？
4. I’ve been away from my hometown for only two years, ________ now I can hardly recognize it.
我离开家乡才两年，现在却几乎认不出来它了。
Practice
while
for
or
but/yet
(1) We know that being a teenager is sometimes difficult.
(7) We are proud to say this forum is the heart of our website.
(9) Before you write your post, however, take a look at other users’ posts first.
(10) It is likely that the matter has already been discussed on our forum.
(11) If your problem is a new one, write a post about it.
(12) Our health experts will be glad to tell you what steps you can take to improve your situation.
subordinate
clauses
object
object
adverbial
adverbial
subject
object
main clauses
Complex sentences
Exploring the rules
A complex sentence
one main clause
at least one subordinate clause
subject
predicative
object
attributive
adverbial
e.g. I hope that high school will be more exciting.
As I grow older, I became more interested in poems.
Exploring the rules
★ We never know the love of our parents for us till we have become parents. 养儿方知父母恩。
Attributive clause Noun clause Adverbial clause
★ Happy are the families where the government of parents is the reign of affection, and of the children the submission to love. 幸福的家庭，父母靠慈爱当家，孩子也是出于对父母的爱而顺从大人。
★ It is a truth universally acknowledged that the relationship between a parent and a child is the most significant one in a person’s life. 父母和孩子之间的关系是一个人一生中最重要的关系，这是一个举世公认的真理。
Adverbial clause
Attributive clause
Subject clause
Adverbial clause
Attributive clause
Noun clause
Practice
(1) Heated arguments and cold silences are common between teenagers and their parents.
(2) Teenagers’ physical changes may result in such family tensions.
(3) It can be a big headache to balance your developing mental needs too.
(4) Although sometimes it may seem impossible to get along as a family, you can take action to improve the situation. (5) The key to keeping the peace is regular and honest communication.
(6) The good news is that this stormy period will not last. (7) Everything will turn out all right in the end, and the changes and challenges of your teenage years will prepare you for adulthood.
Quick judgement
4, 6
1, 2, 3, 5
7
Simple sentence
Compound sentence
Complex sentence
Applying the rules
Your password should be more than eight letters or numbers. This makes it difficult to guess.
Tips
on how to use TeenHealthWeb
Posts should not give out personal information. They should not include advertisements.
Describe your problems clearly. Other people can understand them easily.
The experts will reply to you. They see your posts.
What do you think of our forum? Let us know.
Applying the rules
Simple sentences
添加标题
Your password should be more than eight letters or numbers. This makes it difficult to guess.
Your password should be more than eight letters or numbers because this makes it difficult to guess.
Posts should not give out personal information. They should not include advertisements.
Posts should not give out personal information and they should not include advertisements.
Complex
Compound
and
Compound/Complex sentences
Describe your problems clearly so other people can understand them easily.
Describe your problems clearly. Other people can understand them easily.
The experts will reply to you. They see your posts.
The experts will reply to you when/once/as soon as they see your posts.
What do you think of our forum? Let us know.
Let us know what you think of our forum.
Applying the rules
compound
complex
complex
so
1
2
3
Visit TeenHealthWeb
Talk to friends
Communication with parents
Let’s talk teens
How can teenagers solve parent-child problems?
Applying the rules
because
unless
why
that
but
if
how
and
Teresa's problem
Jack's suggestions
She feels stressed in that her parents are always comparing her with her friends and they are never satisfied.
1. Take an active role in the relationship.
2. Talk to her parents and let them know her feelings.
Let’s talk teens
1
2
3
Visit TeenHealthWeb
Talk to friends
Communicate with parents
How can teenagers solve parent-child problems?
Let’s talk teens
Convey her ideas to her parents clearly and sincerely.
Listen attentively and show respect.
Make joint efforts to improve the relationship.
Teresa
parents
family
Let’s talk teens
Role-play
Teresa: Hi Mum! Can we please talk?
Mother: Sure, dear. What’s the matter?
...
Note：
Use simple, compound and complex sentences.
Applying the rules
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regular and honest communication
peaceful and harmonious relationship
parent-child relationship
Let’s talk teens
Just remember that it is completely normal to struggle with the stress that parent-child tensions create, and that you and your parents can work together to improve your relationship. The good news is that this stormy period will not last. Everything will turn out all right in the end, and the changes and challenges of your teenage years will prepare you for adulthood.
Let’s talk teens
Homework
Finish the exercise on page 64.
Unit 2 Let’s talk teens
Integrated skills
How do you find your relationship with your parents?
Parent-child
relationship
…
…
…
…
Lead-in
?
Word bank 1
Abstract nouns
P
O
S
I
T
I
V
E
N
E
G
A
T
I
V
E
love, respect, care, patience, freedom, understanding, communication, protection, independence …
argument, tension, control, difficulty, complaint, pressure, strictness, loneliness, silence, misunderstanding, over-protection, impatience, dissatisfaction …
Word bank 2
Problems facing Simon
Eager for parents’ love
Hardly see them during the week
Feel stressed about schoolwork
Feel lonely at home
Want a family outing
Want a long talk
What shall I do?
What do you think I should do?
Do you think that I should …?
Do you have any ideas/suggestions?
Expressions for asking
for advice
Problems facing Laura
Is not allowed to go out with friends
Want to make my own choices about what to do in my spare time
Word bank 3
Advice for Simon
Have a talk
Stop complaining
Tell them your loneliness
Put yourself into their shoes
Understand them
Make a deal with them
Have a family outing
Ask them to help you with your
schoolwork

I suggest that you …
I think/feel you can try …
It might be a good idea to …
How about/What about …?
Expressions for asking
for advice
Advice for Laura
Have a talk
Tell them your feelings
Make a deal with them
Asking for advice
Giving advice
Conversation
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Dear Rebecca,
I understand your feelings. As you mentioned in the email, you put a lot of effort into your schoolwork. If your mother doesn’t value that, of course you’re going to be unhappy.
But remember: every parent has high hopes for their children. Your mother wants you to be successful but she probably fails to see how you struggle. Try these pieces of advice and see if they help improve your relationship.
First, talk to your mother. Make sure she understands your feelings. Choose a good time and start the conversation politely. You can begin with something like, “I know that you expect me to do well at school, but I’m struggling sometimes. Can we please talk?” you should also try to meet in the middle when talking to your mother. Of course, school matters, but relaxation is good for you too. Tell your mother about your interests and ask for more free time
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A sample
letter of advice
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to spend on them. For example, if you like listening to music, explain
why you enjoy it and how it helps you. Why don’t you make a deal that
you are both satisfied with?
Second, put yourself in your mother’s shoes and try to understand what she
does. I know it isn’t easy, but you must be patient. When your mother keeps
pressing you to study all the time, think about the reason why she does so.
When I was your age, I thought senior high school was tiring too. I couldn’t
understand why my parents were so strict with me. However, when I grew up,
I realized that they just wanted me to have the best possible future. After that,
I became so much closer to my mum and dad.
Everything will turn out all right, I promise.
Yours sincerely,
Cynthia
A sample
letter of advice
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What’s the purpose of writing a letter of advice?
How does the writer help solve the problem?
Learning about
the text type
P
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To help solve a problem
By offering advice
Part 1 Para. 1 Show her _____________
Part 2 Paras. 2–4 Offer _______ on how to improve the relationship
Part 3 Para. 5 End the letter with _______ message
understanding
positive
advice
Beginning
Body
Ending
Letter of advice
Learning about
the structure
Why does Cynthia show her understanding to Rebecca at the very beginning?
How does Cynthia illustrate her points?
To shorten the distance between them and make her advice easily accepted.
By sharing personal experiences.
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persuasive
selective
Learning about the language
Be polite and considerate.
I understand your feelings/how you feel.
I hope … I wish you all the best.
Everything will turn out all right, I promise.
Be logical and well-organized.
Try following these pieces of advice and see if they help improve your relationship.
First, … Second, …
Write a letter of advice in response to Simon’s problem following the instructions:
Mind the structure and language.
Limit your letter to about 150 words.
Requirements
Writing
Use the ideas from the conversation between you and your partner.
Self-review
Is your writing in conformance to the requirement?
What advanced words and sentence patterns have you employed?
What is the sentence you are the most satisfied with?
Do the examples support the advice you give?
Checking your writing
Peer-review
What does your partner think of the advice and examples you give?
How can you improve your writing?
Punctuation
Spelling
Grammar
Choice of words
Style (formal/informal)
Structure
Word bank 4
Sentence patterns
I know you have trouble in ... after reading your letter. I am writing to give you some suggestions/offer you some advice.
You’ve asked me for advice with regard to/regarding ... and I’ll try to make some useful suggestions here.
The following are my suggestions. / My suggestions are as follows.
In my opinion/Personally/As far as I’m concerned, it would be wise to take the following action.
I hope you will find these suggestions helpful. / I hope my suggestions will be of benefit to you.
I believe you will take my advice into account/consideration seriously.
Word bank 5
Linking words for enumerating ideas
firstly, first of all, to begin with, in the first place, for one thing
①
secondly, moreover, furthermore, additionally, in addition, what’s more, for another thing, worse still, to make things even worse
②
finally, at last, in the end, last but not the least
③
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Review what’s been learnt in class.
Write a letter of advice to Laura in the name
of Cynthia.
Homework
Unit 2 Let’s talk teens
Extended reading
What is an
ideal home?
Predict from the picture
Predict from the title
Analyze the basic elements
Title

Genre

Mama and Her Bank Account
Short story
Setting
A family living in the US in the early 1900s
Analyze the basic elements
Characters

Mama, Papa, Nels, Katrin, Christine, Dagmar

Analyze the basic elements
Title

Genre

Mama and Her Bank Account
Short story
Plot

Structure analysis helps
understand the plot
Analyze the basic elements
Title

Genre

Mama and Her Bank Account
Short story
Part 1 (1－5)

Part 2 (6－13)

Part 3 (14－15)

Part4 (16－22)

Mama used the money wisely, which ensured we didn’t have to go to the Bank.
Everyone in the family would do something to help Nels go on to high school, so we didn’t have to draw money out of Mama’s Bank Account.
Whatever happened, we still had the Bank Account to depend upon.
There wasn’t a real bank account and Mama just wanted us to feel secure.
Introduction to Mama’s Bank Account
Stories of Mama’s Bank Account
Truth of Mama’s Bank Account
Structure analysis
Plot

In Katrin’s childhood, her family worked hard and supported each other so that they never needed to get money from Mama’s bank account. When she was older, Kathrin found out that the bank account did not exist. Mama made up the bank account to make the children feel secure.
Title

Genre

Mama and Her Bank Account
Short story
Analyze the basic elements

Theme

A mother has deep love for her children and does whatever she can to protect them.
Title

Genre

Mama and Her Bank Account
Short story
Analyze the basic elements
Retell the story
HOME
Every Saturday night ...
When Nels graduated from grammar school ...
Last year I sold my first story.
That was twenty years ago.
Retell the story
Appreciate the language
1. We would watch with anxious interest. (lines 6－7)
2. And when Mama nodded, we could relax a little. (lines 7－8)
3. Eagerly we gathered around the table. (line 13)
4. I took down a box and laid it carefully in front of Mama. (lines 13－14)
Appreciate the language
5. We all shook our heads. (line 18)
6. Mama gave him a bright smile and wrote down a number. (line 20)
7. Then he took his pipe out of his mouth and looked at it for a long time. (line 21)
8. “I will give up smoking,” he said suddenly. (line 22)
Appreciate the language
9. Mama reached across the table and touched Papa’s arm. (line 23)
10. When the check came, I hurried over to Mama’s and put it in her lap. (line 36－37)
11. Papa seemed shorter, and Mama’s hair was silver now. (lines 38－39)
12. And when I didn’t—couldn’t—answer, Mama said seriously, “It is not good for little ones to be afraid—to not feel secure.” (lines 45－46)
Appreciate the language
Analyze the characters
Analyze the characters
Mama
Papa
Mama
considerate and thoughtful
optimistic
wise
confident

Analyze the characters
Papa
hardworking
quiet
loving
Analyze the characters
Read critically
What is the “warm, secure feeling” (lines 9－
10) ? Without it, what would their life have been?
What kind of tone is the following sentence?
Whatever happened, we always knew we still
had the Bank to depend upon. (lines 32－34)
Question 1
Question 2
Read critically
What do you think of the children of the family?
Is it proper for Mama to make up such a white
lie of a bank account? Why or why not?
Question 3
Question 4
Do you think the writer has a happy home?
Why or why not?
Question 5
Read critically
East or west,
home is the best!
Kathryn Forbes’s Mama’s Bank Account
Homework
1. Please continue the story by using descriptive language. (150 words)
2. Find the book, Kathryn Forbes’s Mama’s Bank Account. Read the original story of “Mama and Her Bank Account” and other stories.
Unit 2 Let’s talk teens
Project
Tell a short story about you and your parents.
Sharing stories
Do you often quarrel with your parents?
We often quarrel about ______.
Free talk
Quarrels
friends
Generation gap
Parent-child tensions
Choose a topic
Parents
Children
hate
misunderstand
disbelieve
disagree on values with
Tip Conflicts in a play are expected by the audience. If a topic can carry a conflict, it is a good topic.
Good parent-child relationships
Choose a topic
Parents
Children
love
understand
respect
help
Tip A good topic should reflect the change of the parent-child relationship.
Case study: Is “Dream” a good topic?
Conflict: You want to be a singer while your parents want you to be a writer.
Solution: You and your parents come to an agreement—be a song composer and singer.
Choose a topic
How
Change
(Climax)
Choose a topic
Decide on a topic in your group
Our topic is:
__________
Elements of a play
Setting
Character
Plot
Theme
When and where the play is set
A person or sometimes even an animal appearing in the play
The things that happen in the play and the ways in which those incidents are connected
The controlling idea or central insight that the author of the play is trying to get across
Watch a video
Watch a video
Adapted from King Lear by William Shakespeare, written in 1605–1606 and published in 1608
Watch a video
Elements of a play
The play you watch
Setting
Characters
Plot
Theme
In the court of King Lear
King Lear, Goneril, Regan, Cordelia, Kent
Watch a video
Plot
King Lear decided to divide his kingdom according to his daughters’ love.
Goneril and Regan lied to King Lear and told him they loved him the most.
Cordelia told her true feelings about King Lear.
Kent tried to persuade King Lear to forgive Cordelia.
King Lear got angry and asked Kent to leave his country.
Kent left.
Watch a video
Characters
Feelings
King Lear
Cordelia
Kent
satisfied
furious
disapproval of her sisters
sure of herself
pleading
disappointed and determined to leave
Watch a video
Inner story
(The feelings)
Outer story
(The incidents)
Tip
☆ Feelings can reveal characters’ personalities.
☆ Feelings can be shown through characters’ words and actions.
☆ The change of feelings can
promote the development of the plot.
Theme
Cordelia had a deep love for King Lear, and Kent was loyal to King Lear. But King Lear turned a blind eye to all these.
Tip:
Watch a video
Decide on the elements of your play
Elements of a play
Your own play
Setting
?
Characters
?
Plot
?
Theme
?
Decide on the elements of your play
Plot
Exposition
The exposition is the part of the play (normally in the beginning) in which the writer “exposes” the background information that the audience needs to understand the story.
Conflict
Climax
The conflict is a dramatic struggle between two forces in the play. It can be anything from a concept in one person’s head to a battle between characters.
The climax happens when the conflict is resolved in some way. It is the most exciting part of a play, but the journey toward a climax can be difficult. A play can have a mini-climax, a setback, and then a bigger, final climax.
Ending
The ending is what becomes of the characters at the end of the play.
Write a play
Break the plot into acts and scenes.
Write a play
clear and able to reveal the feelings of the characters
Include stage directions
Write a play
Emotional states
(Anxiously)
(Enthusiastically)
Physical actions
Write a play
oral and natural
Write the dialogues for the characters
Write your own play
Write a play
Tip Lines and actions of the characters should reveal their feelings.
Tip
To perform a play well, you should:
☆ learn how to say your lines. Try to speaking in different ways, e.g. softly, angrily, to see which way works best;
☆ perform with confidence. Speak loudly so that you can be heard clearly;
☆ use body language to show your feelings.
Stage your play
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Watch the other group’s play and write a
review about the play.
Homework