Unit4SectionA3a-3c课件--人教版八年级英语下册.pptx
problemsIts hard to explain misunderstanding with others. explain=make sth clearI argue with my parents.No time for communication=talkIm always nervous and lonely.My parents refuse to hang out with my friends.I cant get on well with my friends.argue with与吵架get on with=get along with与相处refuse to do= not allow拒绝做The relation between my friends is very difficult. nervous=worriedWho do you ask for help when you have problems?relatives/rltv/ close friends/classmates strangers A person who is trained to help ss with problems like dealing with homework, choosing a career and personal problems.school counselors/kansl/ Think about questions. Who is giving advice? Who do you think has a problem? Where do you usually find these letters? What kind of problems do you think “Sad and Thirteen” might have?Look at the picture.PredictionI guessRead quickly and match the main idea with each letter and where did you find the answers? Q1:The letter from Sad and Thirteen _ Q2:The letter from Robert Hunt _ A. advice on solving family problems B. advice on how to communicate with others C. problems on how to get on well with family CAFast Reading Read the first letter silently, then complete the table with your partner.Sad and Thirteens main problem:Robert Hunts advice:About his parentsAbout his elder brotherAbout himselfHe feels lonely and nervous.He cant get on with his family.His parents fight a lot and he doesnt know what to do.His elder brother is not nice to him and refuses to let him watch his favorite TV show.Fast Reading Sad and Thirteens main problem:Robert Hunts advice:He cant get on with his family.About his parentsHis parents fight a lot and he doesnt know what to do.About his elder brotherHis elder brother is not nice to him and refuses to let him watch his favorite TV show.About himselfHe feels lonely and nervous.What advice would you give to Sad and Thirteen if you were Robert Hunt?I think he could / should Read the second letter, then complete the table.Sad and Thirteens main problem: Robert Hunts advice:He cant get on with his family.About his parentsHis parents fight a lot and he doesnt know what to do.About his elder brotherHis elder brother is not nice to him and refuses to let him watch his favorite TV show.About himselfHe feels lonely and nervous.To talk about these feelings with his family.He should offer to help parents.He could do more jobs around the house.He could sit down and communicate with his brother.He should explain that he doesnt mind his brother watching TV all the time, but he should let him watch his favorite show.Fill in the blanks.1. Sad and Thirteen has some _. He cant _ his family. His parents _ a lot. Its the only _ they have. When they _, its like a big black cloud _ their home. Also, his elder brother always _ to let him watch his favorite TV show. Instead his elder brother watches TV whatever he wants until late at night. He always feels _ and _. get on withproblemsarguefightcommunicationhanging overrefuseslonelynervousDetail Reading 2. Robert Hunt thinks Sad and Thirteen should _ these feelings with his family. If his parents are having problems, he should _ to help. Maybe he _ jobs around the house so that they have more time _. Secondly, he could sit down and _ his brother. He should _ that he _ him watching TV all the time. However, his brother should let him watch his _. offer talk aboutdoesnt mindcould do morefor proper communicationcommunicate withexplainfavorite showDo you agree or disagree with Mr. Hunts advice? Why?I agree / disagree with his advice becauseA: What do you think about Mr. Hunts advice? Do you agree with him?B: Yes, I do. I agree with him because / Im afraid I dont. I disagree with him becausePost-reading I agree with Hunts advice becaus Lack of communication will cause many problems. In this case, the family may truly not be aware of how the writer feels as they are too absorbed in their own problems. The parents may also be touched if the writer tries to help them by doing jobs around the house. In addition, it is not healthy for the writer to keep his negative feelings to himself. Talking is likely to help him fell better.The parents and elder brother may get even angrier as they may think that the writer is being disrespectful. They may feel that children should not comment on the behavior of their seniors.Sitcom TimeActors: Sad and Thirteen, his father, mother, brother, and the guest Robert Hunt.Scene: Sad and Thirteen wanted to watch talent shows, but his brother would like to watch soccer games. So they were arguing and even having a fight with each other.Their mom planed to help deal with it, but father thought its childrens business, now parents were also having words. This time, their guest Hunt came over and gave them advice. At last, the quarrel strom has calmed down.Sharing TimeSad and Thirteens familyRobert HuntHow do you get along well with others?First, Listen to each other.Then,open your mindNext, voice your true feelings.Finally, equal to each other.Which words or phrases in the letters have the same or similar meanings as the following? Write a sentence using each word or phrase. make sth. clear explain Can you explain to me how to do this math problem? talk communicateFamily members should communicate with each other so that they can understand each other better.nervousI am always very nervous before a test.get on withJohn and I get on with each other because we have the same interests.not allow worried get along with Mingli refuses to let her younger brother use her computer.refuse1. so that2. offer to do sth. 3. instead of4. mind sb. doing sth. 5. agree with 6. argue with sbMaking sentencesThank you for listening!