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L/O/G/OUnit 1 Caring for FamiliesFeb.,2013Dept.of Applied Foreign Language StudiesIn this unit,you are expected to learnhow parents try hard to ensure their childrens growth;how to share stories with each other about ones own parents;how to write an effective personal letter.Part One Warming-upDo you know“family”?FShe grew up in a _ family(consisting of only one parent and their children)FDo they plan to _?(have children)FI have a _ family,where there are three of us:my parents and me.FShe is in a familyfamily way.Meaning?one-parent/single-parentone-parent/single-parentstart a familystart a familyShe is pregnant.She is pregnant.nuclearnuclearTypes of familiesA nuclear family:A mother,a father and their one or more(biological or adopted)children.An extended family:A mother,a father and their children+grandparents,uncles,aunts,&cousins.A single-parent/one parent family:one parent and his/her child/childrenA blended family:a couple and one or more children from a previous relationshipDINK:a couple who both have careers and no children(dual income,no kids)a gay family:people of the same sex having a marriageDiscussionwhat does“family”mean to you?what does“family”mean to you?Discuss in pairs and tell each other the meaning of“family”.(Security,affection,appreciation,comfort,support,belonging,care,)Reading(Text 1&2)Benjamin Carson:a pediatric neurosurgeon（小儿神经外科医生）.a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom,2008.Text 1&2:Similarities&Differences Compare Text 1&2 of Part One in terms of writing style and content(make a table or a list of their similarities and differences)Get into convenient groups of three to five,share your opinions and come up with a group answer.Use English Pay attention to sentence patterns by which you may talk about the results of contrast.Text 1&2:Similarities&DifferencesSimilaritiesDifferencesContentBenjamin Carsons motherT1:how she educate her sons/how she bring up her childrenT2:more specifically how she had managed the householdWritingFirst person perspective.T1:narrative(formal)T2:interview(oral,less formal)Evidence of formal/informal language differenceMore formal language in Text 1I realized my mother was a financial genius to be able to keep a roof over our heads and any kind of food on the table,much less buy clothes.Less formal language in Text 2and they figured She figured it would pay off in the long run.Reading(Text 1&2)Who is Dr.Carson talking about?Which of the adjectives in Activity 2 on P.8 describe her characters?Give at least one example for each character.Hardworking,strict,responsible,thrifty,caring,tolerant.Hardworking,strict,responsible,thrifty,caring,tolerant.Reading(Text 1&2)Hardworking:-Shehadmultiplejobs(2or3atatime).Strict:-Sheallowedhersonstowatch2to3pre-selectedTVprograms.-Sheaskedthemtoreadbooksandsubmitwrittenbookreports,whichshewouldmarkwithcheckmarksandhighlights.Responsible and caring:-Shemanagedtosupportthefamily.Reading(Text 1&2)Thrifty:-Shegotashirtthathadaholeandputapatchonitandputanotheroneontheothersidetomakeitlooksymmetrical,andshesewedherownclothes.-Shepickedcornforafarmertogetsomeforherchildreninreturn.-Shewoulddriveacaruntilitfellapartandsavedeverydimeandnickelforanewone.Tolerant:-ShedidntscoldhersonwhenhecomplainedaboutnothavingItalianknitshirts.-Shecouldendureridiculesfromneighbors.Video WatchingPlease read the questions on page 9.Watch the video and takes notes.JamesPortersjobPorterscriteriaforchoosingauniversityforhisdaughterMelanieThemostimportantcriterionTheuniversityhehaschosenforhisdaughterThereasonsforhisselectionoftheuniversityThebestpartofhisplanTheuniversitythatMelanieisinterestedinThereasonwhyshefeelsthatshedoesnthaveagoodchanceofadmissionThejudgesreasonforrecommendingMelanietoKeyKeyKeyClearClearpolicechiefacademics,distancefromhomeandcampussafetydistancefromhomeNorthwesternUniversity.safe,greateducationandonly40milesfromhomeWhenMelaniefinishedhighschool,shedbegoingtoNorthwestern.GeorgetownShehasbeenwait-listed.An old classmate of his works in Admissions atandhecangivehisclassmateacall.1.WhyhaveMr.andMrs.OMallycometothePortershome?2.WhatdoestheOMallycouplewanttoknow?3.HowdoesMr.OMallyfeelwhileheistalkingtothePorters?4.WhatdoMelaniesfriendsplantodoonthecomingweekend?5.WhatisMelaniesresponsetoherfriendsinvitation?6.WhatisJamesmottoforraisingchildren?TheyhavecometogetsomeparentingadvicefromthePorters.TheywanttoknowhowtoraiseadaughterlikeMilanie.Hefeelsverynervous.TheyplantogoonacollegetourtotheUniversityofPittsburghandthenprobablytoGeorgetown.Shedlovetojoinbutshesafraidthatherfatherwontlethergo.Hismottois:Bethere,takevideo.KeyKeyClearClearKey WhatPortersaysabouthisrelationshipwithMelanieWhatMelaniesaysaboutherrelationshipwithherfatherKeyKeyClearClearShecanttellherfatheranything.Heisveryrigid.Hestilltreatsherlikeakid.Theyhavegotasolidrelationship.Theytalkabouteverything.Heisflexible.Hehasgrownwithhisdaughtersgrowth.Build active vocabulary:verbsverbs1.to _ (接受社会救济)2.to _ (提交读书报告)3.to _ (是名优等生)4.to _ (实现梦想)5.to _ (养家糊口)6.to _ (把弄明白)7.it _ to do sth (做某事有回报)8.to _ ridicule (忍受讥笑)*9.to _ multiple jobs (做)*10.I _ .(想，认为)be/go on welfaresubmit a book report be an A-studentsupport a familyfigure out thatpays backfulfill ones dreamendureworkfigureBuild active vocabulary:adjadj.1.an illiterate woman(不识字的)2.to work multiple jobs（多个的）3.the fancy clothes（漂亮时髦的）4.a financial genius（理财的，财政的，金融的）5.require intellectual preparation（智力的）6.be extremely thrifty（节俭的）L/O/G/OPart 2Initializing the projectReading:“The Lost Art of Letter Writing”Activity 2 on P.11:Work in pairs and discuss the similarities and differences between a handwritten letter and an e-mail.Similarities and DifferencesSimilarities:Theybotharemeansofwrittencommunication.Bothcanbere-readmanytimesandarchivedforfuturereference.Differences:Sendinganemailisfasterandmoreefficientthansendingahandwrittenletter.Emailskeepusinmoreconstantcommunicationthanletterscould.Emails,atleastsomeofthem,aretreatedwithlesscareandformalityaswrittenlettershavebeenovertheyears.Theexperienceofreceivingahandwrittenletterisricherthangettingamereemailbecausethereismorethanjustthewordsthemselvesonthepaper.Reading:“The Lost Art of Letter Writing”Comprehension check(Activity 3,P.12)What type of letter is the author writing about?Handwritten letter.Why does the author think that her grandmother was a remarkable woman of substance?Because she did her studies in botany at a time when girls hardly ventured into the field of science.(Para 2)What kind of person was her grandmother in the authors memory?She was a charming soft spoken lady whose presence made the author feel warm and loved.(Para 3)A man/women of substance:a person who owns propertyReading:“The Lost Art of Letter Writing”Comprehension checkWhy was the handwriting broken and the words difficult to read in her grandmothers last letter?Because her grandmothers body was wasting away due to osteoarthritis（骨关节炎）and she was going through a lot of agony.(Para 4)What effect has the letter had on the author?When the author is low or troubled,her grandmothers letter will cease all her pain.(Para 5)Reading:“The Lost Art of Letter Writing”Comprehension checkWhat is the value of handwritten letters according to the author?The lovely stationary used,the personal touch that each letter carries with it and the anticipatory wait for the postman to bring some news from a loved one are all wonderful feelings that are very private between the sender and the receiver.(Para 6)What is the authors attitude toward the dying art of letter writing?She thinks it needs reviving.Reading:“The Lost Art of Letter Writing”DiscussionHave you ever written letters(handwritten ones)to your family members or friends?Have you ever received handwritten letters from them?Whats your attitude toward“the dying art of letter writing”?Reading:“Five Parts of a Personal Letter”The heading.The salutation.The body.The complimentary close.The signature.1.The HeadingThe heading usually consists of two elementsthe writers address and the date.Its purpose is to inform the reader where the letter was written and when.The heading is usually at the top right corner of the first page.The date is given below the heading.Dont put your name with the address.The address and the date may alternatively go on the left.Skip a line after the heading.In a personal letter,the address of the writer is sometimes omitted2.The SalutationThe salutation is a greeting to the addressee.It is put at the left hand corner of the page and should be at a lower level than the heading.It always ends with a comma.The greeting may be formal,beginning with the word“dear”and using the persons given name or relationship,or it may be informal if appropriate.Formal:Dear Uncle Jim,or Dear Mr.Wilkins,Informal:Hi Joe,or Greetings,3.The bodyAlso known as the main text.This includes the message you want to write.Normally in a friendly letter,the beginning of each paragraph is indented.If they are not indented,be sure to skip a space between paragraphs.Skip a line after the greeting and before the close.4.The complimentary closeThis short expression is always a few words on a single line.It ends in a comma.It should be indented to the same column as the heading.Skip one to three spaces(two is usual)for the signature line.The close of a personal letter is of a more free choice than that of a business letter.“Affectionately,”“Yours with love,”“With best wishes,”“Love,”“Yours,”etc.,can be used apart from“Yours sincerely,”and“Yours truly,”etc.5.The signatureThe signature or name of the writer should be put below the complimentary close.In a personal letter,you may sign your full name,your first name,or even a nickname in accordance with your relationship with the addressee.PostscriptIf your letter contains a postscript,begin it with P.S.and end it with your initials.Skip a line after the signature line to begin the postscript.Reading:“Five Parts of a Personal Letter”ComparisonNotice the differences of formats between personal letters in Chinese and in English.Compare Letter 1 and Letter 2 on P.13-14.Differencesinheadingandcomplimentaryclose.Reading:“Five Parts of a Personal Letter”Go to Activity 5 on P.14&15 and recognize the five parts in this letter.KeyKeyClearClearBillsforfurnitureinhisroomsLocationofhisboardinghouseVisitofstudentsbelongingtoacertainsocietySizeofhisclassTheirclassprayer-meetingFreshmensfirstclassTeachersrequirementsforcoursesUniversitypresidentstalktothefreshmenPercentageofboysandgirlsinhisclassNumberofsocietiesoncampus Go to the box on P.15 and cross out items that you cannot find.Build active vocabulary1.to _(经受痛苦)2.to _(过世，离世)3.to _(结束某人的痛苦)4.sb _(某人情绪低落)5.to _(带有个人特质)6.to _(记起来(做过)某事)go through agonypass awaycease ones paincarry the personal touchrecall(doing)sthbe lowL/O/G/O Part 3 Exploring the FieldLetter to My DaughterWho wrote the letter?Kai-Fu Lee(李开复,1961-)aTaiwanese-bornAmericaninformationtechnologyexecutive,writer,andcomputerscientist;oneofthemostprominentfiguresintheChineseinternetsector;CarnegieMellonUniversity,AppleComputerandMicrosoft;thefoundingpresidentofGoogleChina,servingfrom2005through2009;In2009,heannounceda$115mventurecapitalfund（风投基金）called“InnovationWorks”thataimstocreatefivesuccessfulChinesestart-ups（创业）ayearininternetandmobileinternetbusinessesorincloudcomputing（云计算）.Analyzing the structurePart ParaNo.Main idea1231-34-10pride and memoryadviceBonne chance11-13summaryDeardaughter,Wereso_ofyouinthatyouhavenotonlybecomea_and_youngwoman,butalsohavebeenawonderfuldaughterandanexcellent_.AdmissiontoColumbiaisarealtestamenttoyour_,_and_abilities.Collegewillbethemostimportantyearsinyourlife.Incollege,youwillmovefrombeing_toa_learner.Asparents,wehavesomeadviceforyoutotakeseriously.Donotfallintothetrapof_.Followyourpassionintakingcourses.Exertyourselfinclasses,butdontlet_upsetyou.Makefriendswith_and_peopleandbehappy.Takecontrolofyourlifeandtakecareofyourself.Allinall,please_yourcollegeyearsandmayyou_justwhatyoudreamtobe.summaryDeardaughter,Weresoproudofyouinthatyouhavenotonlybecomeatalentedandaccomplishedyoungwoman,butalsohavebeenawonderfuldaughterandanexcellentsister.AdmissiontoColumbiaisarealtestamenttoyouracademic,artisticandsocialabilities.Collegewillbethemostimportantyearsinyourlife.Incollege,youwillmovefrombeingteacher-orientedtoaself-directedlearner.Asparents,wehavesomeadviceforyoutotakeseriously.Donotfallintothetrapofdogma.Followyourpassionintakingcourses.Exertyourselfinclasses,butdontletpressureupsetyou.Makefriendswithsincereandhonestpeopleandbehappy.Takecontrolofyourlifeandtakecareofyourself.Allinall,pleasetreasureyourcollegeyearsandmayyoublossomintojustwhatyoudreamtobe.Part 1 Beginning:pride and memoryI want to tell you how proud we are.I cannot believe how lucky we are as parents to have a daughter like you.You have been an excellent elder sister and we wish your bond will continue.Difficult sentencesAdmission to Columbia is a real testament to your academic,artistic and social abilities.(Para 1)AdmissiontoColumbiaprovesyouracademic,artisticandsocialabilities.testament:thingthatprovidesclearproofofsth(ususingular)a (to sth)His success was a testament to his skills.You put up with that boring period without a fuss,happily eating hamburgers in the car and singing with Barney until you fell asleep.(Para 2)without a/any fuss:very quietly.Wed like a quiet wedding without any fuss.Part 2 Body:AdviceActivity 4 on P.23:Which pieces of advice are mentioned in the letter?TodevelopcriticalthinkingabilityTofollowherpassionintakingcoursesToacquiretheskillsoflearningTohavearightattitudetowardgradesTokeepintouchwithhighschoolfriendsTomakefriendswithsincereandhonestpeopleTolearntomakedecisionsindependentlyTotakegoodcareofherselfTohavetrustinpeopleandbegoodtothemTomakethebestofhersparetimeAdviceWhat is the truth underlying the first piece of advice?(Para.4)-Education is what you have left after all that is taught is forgotten.-In college you will move from being teacher-taught to master-inspired,self-directed.-,for even if what you learn isnt critical for your life,the skills of learning will be something you cherish forever.AdviceDo not fall into the trap of dogma.(Para.5)-,and a problem can always be looked at from different perspectives.-critical thinking;-tolerant and supportiveDifficult sentencesThis is an empowering style of leadership that has become a part of me.(Para 5)empoweringadj.empowervt.toequiporsupplywithanability;enable:Beingtolerantandsupportivehelpmetobeabetterleader.Computers empower students to become intellectual explorersAdviceFollow your passion in taking courses.(Para.6)Difficult sentencesSteve Jobs said when you are in college,your passion will create many dots,and later in your life you will connect them.Enjoy picking your dots,and be assured one day you will find your calling,and connect a gorgeous curve through the dots.(Para 6)What does the story about the dots illustrate?What do creating/picking dots and connecting the curve mean metaphorically?-Figure of speech:analogydots:interests,ideas,etc.a gorge