必修第一册Unit 2 Let’s talk teens主题写作

一、学习目标

1．Figure out common problems between parents and their children.

2．Write a letter of advice.

二、学习过程

【课前先学】

1. What are the three teenagers’ problems?

2. What should be included in a letter of advice?

项目1：Teenagers’ problems

【问题导学】

What advice would you give to these teenagers?

【合作研学】

任务一：Figure out the three teenagers’ problems. 

Describe each problem in one sentence.

任务二：Role-play a conversation

         Use the following ideas and expressions to help you role-play a conversation between Simon/Laura and Cynthia.

Asking for advice

What shall I do?

What do you think I should do?

Do you think that I should ...?

Do you have any ideas/suggestions?

Giving advice

I suggest that you ...

I think/feel you can try ...

It might be a good idea to ...

How about / What about ... ?

项目2：Write a letter of advice

【问题导学】

What are the text type, structure and language related to a letter of advice?

【合作研学】

任务一：Learning about the text type

1. What is a letter of advice?

2. What is the purpose of a letter of advice?

任务二：Learning about the structure

1. Start by showing your understanding.

2. Offer several pieces of advice to help solve the problem.

3. End the letter with a positive message.

任务三：Learning about the language

1. Be polite and considerate.

2. Be logical and well-organized.

Some phrases:

1. open communication（开放式沟通）

2. listen attentively（认真倾听）

3. share thoughts and feelings（分享想法和感受）

4. create an atmosphere（营造一种氛围）

5. put oneself in one's shoes（设身处地为某人着想）

6. build trust（建立信任）

7. mutual respect（相互尊重）

8. communicate patiently（耐心沟通）

9. express gratitude（表达感激）

10. strengthen the bond（加强联系）

11. spend quality time（共度美好时光）

12. resolve conflicts（解决冲突）

任务四：Writing and checking

Dear Rebecca,

        I understand your feelings. ...

        Try these pieces of advice and see if they help improve your relationship. First, ...

Second, ...

I hope ... I wish you all the best.

Yours sincerely

Cynthia

【展评互学】

Present your writing in front of the class and make an assessment according to the following criteria.

1. 内容完整性

2. 语言准确性

3. 结构合理性

4. 表达得体性

5. 格式规范性

6. 书写工整性

【练习固学】

假设你是李华，你的同学 Lily 向你倾诉她和父母经常因为她的课外活动选择而发生争吵，她感到很烦恼。请你给她写一封建议信，帮助她解决与父母之间的矛盾。

写作要求： 建议应包括积极沟通、理解父母的立场、寻找妥协的方法等。

【课后问学】