1、 To discuss about the problems in the text. To write a summary of the passage. To explain the reasons for Marks problems and provide some advice on how to overcome the problems.Marks routine activities onlineWhat social networking has done to Mark and Marks friendsReasons Mark cant drop social netwo
2、rking check through read and answer scroll through download drive them away afraid to miss his classmates and teachers may need to ImpactsDominatedDepressed, dissatisfied, aloneTogether?physically mentally keep delaying important things in my real life: homework, tasks, connecting with my friends an
3、d family members in a meaningful way have nothing to say when we meet a dinner get-together: my best friend took a call for 30 minutes; Some kept texting friends online a family holiday: my sister spent hours reading about her favourite popstar set deadlines: I will start doing my homework at 8 pm,
4、and aim to finish in two hours. At 7.50 pm: Im scrolling through posts and photos. At 9.30 pm: I download song after song, video after video.In reading circles, each student has his or her own role. Discussion leader, Summariser, and Word Master are some of the more common roles.Reading circles“The
5、Discussion Leader” promotes the discussion, preparing some general questions and ensuring that everyone is involved and engaged.“The Word Master” selects vocabulary that may be new, unusual, or used in an interesting way.Another common role in reading circle is Student Advisor. In this role, student
6、s give their advice on how to overcome the problems.“The Summariser” gives a summary of the passage, showing the problems and their effects. Work in groups of four. Choose a role and complete the task independently. Then share your work with the other members of your group before sharing in class. T
7、hink of two open-ended questions and write down your answers to them.Discussion Leader Find three expressions in the text to describe Marks problems (such as actions, situations or feelings). Explain each expression in English. Tell why you have chosen them. Use each expression in a new sentence to
8、describe a situation, an action or feeling that you or your friends may have.Word MasterRead the text carefully and summarise it including each of the following aspects:a) What is the situation / problem?b) What effects has the problem had?c) What is the writers attitude and conclusion?Summariser Su
9、ppose you work at a Student Advice Centre. Mark and his friends come to you for help regarding their problems. Think the consequences of their problems and explain why these problems arise. Give at least three pieces of advice on how to overcome their problems.Student Advisor Ask your group members
10、the same two questions and invite them to answer before giving them your answers. Ask your group if they have any other questions to add. Allow each member to share their own work with the group. Make sure that each person is well-prepared for a class presentation.Discussion leader Invite your group
11、 members to comment on your new sentences.Word MasterShare your summary, and then ask your group to comment on it.Summariser Discuss the consequences of their problems and explain why these problems arise. Give at least three pieces of advice on how to overcome their problems.Student AdvisorYour rep
12、ort:Question 1_My answer:_Question 2_My answer:_Discussion LeaderYour report may go like this:I have chosen three expressions from the text. The first one is _ on page _ line _. It means _. I chose it because it _. Here is my sentence: _. What do you think of it?Word MasterYour report may go like th
13、is:Here is my summary of the passage. Mark is a university student. His problem is: _. As a result _. Although Mark doesnt like the way he lives and wants to give up the habit, but _.SummariserYour report may go like this:Thank you for sharing with me your problems. In fact, you are not the only one with these problems. The problems may however lead to some serious consequences. For example, _. For these reasons, I would suggest that first, you _, secondly, Student Advisor
