Unit 2 Let’s talk about teens Integrated skills Giving advice on parent-child relationships Teaching objectives: By the end of this section, students will be able to: read to understand three teenagers’ parent-child relationships; learn how to give advice on parent-child relationships; get the structure of an advice letter and write one on parent-child relationships; know how to better maintain parent-child relationships. Teaching difficulty: Write an advice letter on parent-child relationships. Teaching procedures: Step I. Lead-in Show two videos to students to introduce Cynthia and Teen Time. Step II. Read and summarize Task 1: Some teenagers write to Cynthia, the host of a radio program called Teen Time, about their problems with their parents. Read the parts of their emails below and describe each problem in one sentence. Rebecca’s problem She _____ hard as her _____ wishes, but her mother pays too much _____ to her _____. Simon’s problem He is _____ and _____ for parents' love, but they are always _____ and spend _____ time with him. Laura’s problem She desires _____, but her parents _____ her too much. Task 2: Read Cynthia’s reply to Rebecca and summarize what suggestions are mentioned in Cynthia’s reply. Hi, Rebecca， This is Cynthia. 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 she probably fails to see how you struggle. Try following these pieces of advice and see if they help improve your relationship. 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 ” Tell your mother about your interests and ask for more free time 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 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. Suggestion1 Suggestion2 Suggestion 3 Task 3 Students are going to summarize the structure of Cynthia’s advice letter. Beginning Part 1 Show your _____ Body Part 2 Offer your _____ on the problem Ending Part 3 End the letter with a _____ message Step III. Group discussion Task 4: Discuss and give Simon at least 2-3 suggestions. _____ Step IV. Writing Task 5: Learning about the language The following expressions might be helpful when you write a letter of advice: 1.建议 It is highly recommended/advised/ suggested that sb should do...强烈建议....... If I were you/ Were I you, I would...如果我是你，我会...... You shoul ... ...
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