1、Unit 2 Lets talk teens Integrated skills () Learning objectives 1. Read for the key information of an email and describe it in one sentence; 2. Learn to predict before listening.; Free talk Did you ever have problems with your parents? How did you deal with them? Did your friends ever complain about
2、 their relationship with their parents? What advice did you give to them? Task 1 Read and summarize Read the first email of Part A and try to summarize its main idea in one sentence. Rebeccas problem: _ She wants her mother to pay less attention to her grades. Step 1: Read the paragraph once without
3、 highlighting or circling any of its text. This will give you a general idea of the subject and the authors purpose without getting too caught up in details and descriptions. Pay attention to the authors purpose for writing the paragraph. Steps for summarizing Step 2: Re-read the paragraph while loo
4、king for key words and phrases, usually the words or phrases the author repeats. Steps for summarizing Step 3: Underline the paragraphs first sentence, which often contains the paragraphs main idea. Step 4: Write one sentence in your words, by connecting the key words you have circled. Avoid adding
5、information or opinions that are not in the original paragraph. Steps for summarizing Task 2 Practise and discuss He feels lonely because his parents do not spend much time with him. Simons problem: _ _ Lauras problem: _ Her parents protect her too much. Task 2 Practise and discuss Task 3 Discuss an
6、d share Rebeccas problem: She wants her mother to pay less attention to her grades. Simons problem: He feels lonely because his parents do not spend much time with him. Lauras problem: Her parents protect her too much. 1. Which problem is the most difficult one to deal with? Why? 2. Did you have any
7、 suggestions to Rebecca? QuestionsQuestions Task 4 Listen and check B1 Listen and Circle Talking to your feelings a good time do well at school meet in the middle your interests enjoy music Put yourself go out with your friends (1)_ your mother. Make sure she understands (2)_ Remember to choose (3)_
8、 and start the conversation politely. Example: “I know that you expect me to(4)_ but Im struggling sometimes. Can we please talk? Try to (5)_ Let vour mother know about(6)_ and ask for more free time Example: Try to make a deal with your mother by explaining why you (7)_ and how it helps you (8)_ in
9、 your mothers shoes and try to understand what she does Example: When your mother doesn t let you (9)_ think about why she does so. B2 Listen and complete the notes belowTask 4 Listen and check Advice for Rebecca Task 5 Group work press sb too much push sb too far be hard on sb be strict with sb pro
10、tect sb against sth spoil sb be overprotective show no concern neglect/ignore be indifferent to sb not care for make yourself understood talk to them communicate with them exchange ideas understand your parents try to meet in the middle put yourself in your parents shoes be independent of sb do sth on your own Thanks
