1、The Face-down GenerationThe Face-down GenerationTeenTeena age lifege lifeTHE FACE-DOWN GENERATIONTHE FACE-DOWN GENERATION If youre reading this,you were probably born in the 2000s.The oh-ohs.The 21st century.That would make you young,creative,connected,global,and no doubt smart.Maybe good-looking,to
2、o.Right?But what do other people think about your generation?By making contrastBy raising a questionTo raise readers interest Tip:Raising a question and making contrast are good ways to introduce a topic.TopicPeople have different attitudes to the face-down generationReasonsAttitudesSome adultsOther
3、 adultsThe writerConclusion Some adults worry that youre more interested in the screen in front of you than the world around you.They think of you as the“face-down generation”because you use your phone so much and they wonder how you will deal with school,friends,and family.Are todays teenagers too
4、busy texting and taking selfies to become successful in real life or“IRL”,as you would say?TopicPeople have different attitudes to the face-down generationReasonsAttitudesSome adults worry that.think of you as.and wonder.so much,too busy.to become.self-isolated,addicted,unsuccessfulOther adults The
5、writer Conclusion Many children born in the 1990s and 2000s were raised by“helicopter parents”.They were always there to guide and help them with a busy schedule filled with homework and extra-curricular activities such as dancing,drawing,or sports.With parents who do everything for them,todays yout
6、h seem to prefer to live like teenagers even when they are in their 20s or 30s.The fact is that many of todays teenagers are better educated and more creative than past generations.They also seem to be enthusiastic(热情的热情的)and willing to become leaders.More young people than ever volunteer to help th
7、eir communities.There are also brave young people such as Malala Yousafzai,the teenager who won the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize for pushing girls rights to go to school.Tip:Examples can make your writing more persuaive.TopicPeople have different attitudes to the face-down generationReasonsAttitudes The w
8、riterTopicPeople have different attitudes to the face-down generationReasonsAttitudesSome adults worry that.think of you as.and wonder.so much,too.to.self-isolated,addicted,unsuccessfulOther adults worry that.always,everythingspoilt,afraid of challenges,dependent,childish,helicopter parentsThe write
9、r thinks they dont need.better educated,more creative,enthusiastic,willing to become leaders,kind-hearted,brave,youngConclusion if youre one of the oh-ohs,Things are looking up for the face-down generation.Chances are that you will do GR8(great)and LOL(laugh out loud).raise ones head .become better
10、.search for informationinternet slangThinking:Thinking:.become better spend more time on reading and exercising.live an independent life and try to solve problems on your ownmake friends and broaden the circle of your life.take part in extra-curricular activities.face the challenges of adult life br
11、avelydevote yourself to studyingThinking:DiscussionGood habits formed at youth make all the difference.develop good habitsinternet slangThinking:Assignment:Tip:Raising a question and making contrast are good ways to introduce the topic.Tip:Examples can make your writing more persuasive.THANK YOUTHANK YOU
