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课件网) U2 Integrated skills Parent-child Relationships Writing: A letter of advice on parent-child relationships By the end of this section, students will be able to: 1. identify the problems they have with their parents and seek solutions; 2. analyse and summarize the features of a formal advice email; 3. write a formal advice email to help solve their problems. Psychological Consulting Room of NO.1 Middle School in Qiyang County Doctor Su Give a prescription (处方): write a letter of advice If you were a member of the Psychological Consulting Room, please write a letter of advice as a reply to Gloomy Boy. diagnose (诊断) problems seek solutions give prescriptions (offer advice) A letter of advice is written to someone who has a problem and does not know how to solve it. In a letter of advice, you try to help solve the problem by offering useful advice. Today's task A good letter of advice should...... A letter of advice (有说服力的) persuasive (恰当的) proper practical (实用的) To diagnose problems Rebecca feels _____ because her mother pays too much attention to her _____. Simon feels _____ because his parents are too _____ to spend much time with him. Laura feels _____ because her parents _____ her too much. textbook page 22 diagnose problems unhappy grades lonely busy worried protect Gloomy Boy feels _____ because his mother always _____ him with others. anxious compares To seek solutions Advice for Rebecca _____ your mother. Make sure she understands _____. Remember to choose _____ and start the conversation politely. Example: I know that you expect me to _____, but I'm struggling sometimes. Can we please talk ” Try to _____. Let your mother know about _____ and ask for more free time. Example: Try to make a deal with your mother by explaining why you _____ and how it helps you. _____ in your mother's shoes and try to understand what she does. Example: When your mother doesn't let you _____, think about why she does so. Talk to your feelings a good time do well at school Put yourself go out with your friends meet in the middle your interests enjoy music textbook page 23 A letter of advice (有说服力的) persuasive (恰当的) proper ideas practical (实用的) convincing concrete(具体的) Cooperate and compete What are your solutions for Gloomy Boy Boys Girls Concrete and Convincing Cooperate and compete What are your solutions for Gloomy Boy Boys Girls Concrete and Convincing ...... wisely plan and manage your study tell her your strengths and interests talk to her and let her understand your feelings Please advise! try your best to realize your potential express understanding and thanks to her Dear Rebecca, I understand your feelings. From your email, it sounds like 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 s ... ...
