1、必修1Lets enjoy a video clip.What did you see from this video?The two children were arguing with their parents on whether they should wear school uniforms or not.DiscussionNowadays,there is often a lack of understanding between parents and children.Children always complain that their parents are out o
2、f date,while parents cant understand what their children say and do.Thus,a big generation gap is formed.Problems can happen when families do not discuss how they really feel.Freak Friday辣妈辣妹EnjoyTo get a general idea of Unit 2To understand some common familyproblems from the four picturesTo learn to
3、 solve a teenagerproblemLook at the following pictures.What is a generation gap(代沟)?A generation gap is a lack of understanding between generations caused by their different attitudes and experiences.The generation gap occurs when older and younger people do not understand each other because of thei
4、r different experiences,opinions,habits and behaviour.Especially asone gets older,she or he isnt always understood by the elders.So there will be trouble or pains during their growth.When does a generation gap occur?Do you know what Growing Pains means?Emotional difficulties that occur during adoles
5、cence(青春期).青少年时期出现的感情紊乱。(所作所为不为长者所理解)What will we discuss in this unit?Well discuss some problems about youngsters growing,especially the pains they got.Questions about family relationship:1.How many people are there in your family?2.Do you love them?3.Have you ever shouted at them?4.Will you tell t
6、he truth to your mother or father first when you do something wrong?5.Will you tell your parents the true mark if you fail the exam?6.What will you do if your parents want you to do something you dislike?7.What will you do if your parents shout at you for something misunderstood?Useful expressionsad
7、ult(成年人)scold(责备)conflict(冲突)interfere in(干涉)imagine(想象)disobey(不服从)peacefully social activitiesquarrel(争吵)argument(争论)career(事业)influence(影响)force(强迫)misunderstand unpleasantgeneration gap(代沟)Discuss in groups to imagine a situation of the picture,then describe it in your own words.(team work:creat
8、e a short story about the picture.)Tom got home feeling very tired,and he just wanted to have a good rest.When his family said hello to him,he said nothing and just went straight to his bedroom.They didnt ask him the reason though they were very confused.After a while,his mother rushed into Toms roo
9、m and shouted at him for the loud music coming from his room Suppose you are facing the situation above,what will you do?What can we see from the pictures?Can you create a story about these pictures?Do you think there is a generation gap between you and your parents?Does the generation gap really exist?How do you overcome the gap?Communication is very important in helping you and your parents become closer.Preview the play Home alone on Pages 22-23Preview the wordlist in Unit 2 Think about how to read a playWrite a passage about your growing pains.(About 100 words)
