1、B1U3 Getting along with others ReadingAfter this class,students should be able to:1、summarize the post of the forum exchange and provide an ending to it;2、apply the plot line theory and understand the contrastive linking devices in it;3、adopt a positive attitude and practical solutions to deal with
2、real-life friendship problems.PART 1 Free talk“friends for life”Free talk“friends for life”What is“friends for life?”I know some of my parents friends who have been friends with my parents since primary school and they are still the best of friends.They all grew up in the same neighbourhood and went
3、 to the same school.Even if they do not see or talk to each other often now,they know each other so well and can rely on each other no matter what happens.I believe friends of this type will remain friends for life.PART 2 Reading Reading Friendship on the rocks:Friendship on the rocks:please advise!
4、please advise!on the rockson the rockshaving difficulties and likely to fail soonThe title indicates that the friendship may be _ _ because“Friendship”is _(tear)apart and the latter half of the title is“please advise!”in trobletornAmys problemAdvice givenSaturday morning:Saturday morning:Amys friend
5、 said she was ill and might not be able to make it to the cinema.Saturday afternoon:Saturday afternoon:(1)_Monday:Monday:(2)_Cindy:Cindy:(3)_David:David:(4)_Understanding the texttext Amys problemAdvice givenSaturday morning:Saturday morning:Amys friend said she was ill and might not be able to make
6、 it to the cinema.Saturday afternoon:Saturday afternoon:(1)_Monday:Monday:(2)_Cindy:Cindy:(3)_David:David:(4)_Understanding the text Amys friend was out having fun with someone else.Amy received a horrible surprise.Save the friendship because eight years is a long time.Rethink this friendship and if
7、 necessary,move on.SimilaritiesanddifferencesHave a talk with her friend.Whose advice do you prefer?What advice can you offer Amy?Understanding the texttext Whats the genre(Whats the genre(体裁体裁)of)of the text?the text?Social Social media media texttext forum forum post post reply reply postpostwhat?
8、what?who?who?:conflict in friends conflict in friends Army Army who?who?:Cindy Cindy David David Understanding the details of the textdetails of the text forum forum post post Theme?SettingcharacterPlotThemeConflict Plot?(1)_(4)_(3)_(2)_(5)_ExpositionExpositionRising Action Rising Action Falling Act
9、ionFalling ActionClimaxClimaxResolusionResolusionthe most exciting or the most exciting or important part of a plot lineimportant part of a plot line情节说明/背景解决办法/结尾情节回落高潮情节发展ExpositionExpositionAmy and her best friend have been close for eight years.Amy and her best friend have been close for eight y
10、ears.However,last Saturday Amy felt betrayed by her friend.However,last Saturday Amy felt betrayed by her friend.Rising Action Rising Action Originally Amy and her best friend planned to see a film last Saturday afternoon.Originally Amy and her best friend planned to see a film last Saturday afterno
11、on.Amys friend posted a message on social media saying she had a cold.Amy cared Amys friend posted a message on social media saying she had a cold.Amy cared about her friends health and cancelled the appointment.about her friends health and cancelled the appointment.ClimaxClimaxOn Monday Amy was tol
12、d that her friend was seen hanging out with someone On Monday Amy was told that her friend was seen hanging out with someone else on last Saturday afternoon.else on last Saturday afternoon.Falling ActionFalling ActionAmy was furious and avoided her friend during school all day.Late Monday night,Amy
13、was furious and avoided her friend during school all day.Late Monday night,Amy was asking for advice online.Two replies online offered some suggestions.Amy was asking for advice online.Two replies online offered some suggestions.ResolusionResolusionNot given in the text.Not given in the text.shocked
14、angryconfused The stress of this situation is killing me.Im at a loss what to do next.I received a horrible surprise.How stupid I was!How did Amy feel when she discovered that her best friend lied to her?I was so angry that I avoided her during school all day,and I still dont feel like responding to
15、 any of her online messages.Understanding the details of the textdetails of the text Im so sorry!But this friendship is worth saving:eight years is a long time!Dont be so quick to judge your friend.Perhaps she knows shes in the wrong and wants to apologize,or maybe she has a simple explanation for h
16、er behaviour.In any case,find an opportunity to have a full and frank talk with her.Listen to what she has to say,and be sure to explain how you feel.Im sure you can solve this problem together.by CindyI definitely understand how you feel.I also had a friend whom I trusted a lot.When I found out tha
17、t I was tricked by him,I was really hurt and let go of our friendship.I know you value your friendship and want your friend to value it equally.However,if your friend ignores your feelings or makes you suffer,its time to rethink your relationship.Talk to her and decide whether this friendship is sti
18、ll important to you.Its sad to move on,but you have to accept that friends come and go in life.by DavidUnderstanding the details of the textdetails of the text 1、表达理解2、解决办法3、表达祝愿Understanding the languagelanguage Im so sorry!But this Im so sorry!But this friendship is worth friendship is worth savin
19、g saving I definitely understand I definitely understand how you feel.how you feel.Im sure you can solve Im sure you can solve this problem together.this problem together.Its sad to move on,but Its sad to move on,but you have to accept you have to accept that that Perhaps.,or maybe.Perhaps.,or maybe
20、.In any case.In any case.I also had a friend who.I also had a friend who.(Support your ideas with(Support your ideas with personal experiences or personal experiences or stories if possible.)stories if possible.)PART 3 Application in writing Application in writing What advice can you offer to Tom?Q:
21、What advice can you offer to Tom?Keep calm because conflicts in a friendship are natural;Keep calm because conflicts in a friendship are natural;Have a full and honest communication to clear up any Have a full and honest communication to clear up any misunderstanding;misunderstanding;Make an objecti
22、ve judgement;Make an objective judgement;Solve the problem together;Solve the problem together;Have faith in ones friends and friendships;Have faith in ones friends and friendships;etc.etc.Do believe there is in.What sentence patterns can you use here?What sentence patterns can you use here?Im reall
23、y sorry to hear that.Im really sorry to hear that.I definitely understand how you feel.I definitely understand how you feel.I know you are angry.I know you are angry.It is normal/common that.It is normal/common that.I definitely understand how you feelI definitely understand how you feel.1、表达理解2、解决办
24、法You should/may as wellYou should/may as well/had better /had better.I would like to advise/suggest that I would like to advise/suggest that.It is better to.It is better to.I wish/hope.I wish/hope.If I were you,I would.If I were you,I would.3、表达祝愿I(do)wish/hope these suggestions will be of I(do)wish
25、/hope these suggestions will be of great.to you great.to you I wish/hope.I wish/hope.I believe that you will take my suggestions I believe that you will take my suggestions into account/consideration.into account/consideration.PART 4 Homework Homework Polish up your writing and Polish up your writing and exchange with your partners!exchange with your partners!The end
