1、Unit 2 Unit 2 Lets talk teens Creating a short play about parent-child relationships 1. Create a short play about parent-child relationships. 2. Perform the play in class. As a class, discuss what topics should be presented for a play about parent-child relationships. You can use the ideas below or
2、think of other ideas. Then in groups, pick one topic for your play. friends goals/dreams hobbies housework personal habits pocket money schoolwork Voice your opinion about the fact that some parents often stop their children from meeting their good friends. Friends During the teenage years, friendsh
3、ips are important for several reasons. Friends influence many aspects of a teenagers life. Healthy friendships can help teenagers avoid many of the negative characteristics that are associated with this period of life. Healthy friendships help teenagers feel accepted and confident and can pave the w
4、ay for the development of other positive social ties. Confidence and feeling accepted are necessary characteristics for a teens social and emotional development. When a teenager feels as if he is a part of a group, he is less likely to be negatively affected by bullying and other forms of rejection.
5、 The teenage years are often stressful. Having trustworthy, loyal friends is important to help teenagers deal with the stress and uncertainty that is a normal part of development. Friendships or peer groups help teenagers find healthy ways to have fun outside of home, school and work. Through compan
6、ionship, recreation and common goals, friendships promote fun and excitement. Voice your opinion about the fact that some parents might worry that their childrens hobbies can get in the way of their schoolwork. Hobbies What hobbies do you have? Talk about the hobbies with your partners. Having a hob
7、by that we enjoy brings us joy and enriches our lives. It gives us something fun to do during our leisure time and affords us the opportunity to learn new skills. It makes you more interesting. People who have hobbies have experiences and stories that they can share with others. They also have speci
8、alized knowledge that they can teach to anyone who also has an interest in the same topics as they do. It helps to relieve stress by keeping you engaged in something you enjoy. Hobbies give you a way to take your mind off the stresses of everyday life. They let you relax and seek pleasure in activit
9、ies that arent associated with work, chores or other responsibilities. Having a hobby can help your social life and create a bond with others. A hobby is something that you can frequently enjoy with other people. It helps you develop new skills. A hobby that you really dedicate your time to will lea
10、d you to build new skills. As you spend more time at your hobby you will become better and better at it. It enriches your life and gives you a different perspective on things. No matter what type of hobby you choose, you will definitely be exposed to new ideas. Hobbies help you grow in various ways,
11、 including exposing you to new opinions and to new ways to look at life. As a group, watch a video and then discuss how to write a short play about your chosen topic. Use the table below to help you. 背景背景 人物人物 情节情节 主题主题 As a group, write your play. Use the example below, which is the beginning of a
12、short play, to help you. Then perform your play in front of the class. 1. scene n. a part of a play or film in which the action stays in one place for a continuous period of time 场景场景, 场面场面; 镜头镜头 a view or picture of a place, event, or activity 情景情景, 场景场景, 场面场面 e.g. The first scene of the play is th
13、e kings palace. The boats in the harbour make a beautiful scene. Reporters were soon on the scene after the accident. a place where an unpleasant event has happened (不不愉快事件发生愉快事件发生的的) 现场现场, 地点地点 5. response n. something that is done as a reaction to something that has happened or been said 反应反应; 响应响
14、应 something that is said or written as a reply 回答回答, 答复答复 常用结构常用结构: in response to 作为作为的回应的回应; 回答回答 give/make no response to 对对不予不予回答回答 e.g. Twice I put the request to him, but he said nothing in response. She laughed in response to his joke. She made no response. 【语境应用语境应用】完成句子。完成句子。 1) She glared at the stranger _ (作为作为的反应的反应) his bad manners. 2) Carl _, and carried on with his meal. 卡卡尔没有回答，继续吃饭。尔没有回答，继续吃饭。 in response to made no response Work in groups and finish your play.
