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(共35张PPT)
U2 Integrated skills
Parent-child
Relationships
Writing: A letter of advice on parent-child relationships
By the end of this section, students will be able to:
1. identify the problems they have with their parents and seek solutions;
2. analyse and summarize the features of a formal advice email;
3. write a formal advice email to help solve their problems.
Psychological Consulting Room of NO.1 Middle School in Qiyang County
Doctor Su
Give a prescription (处方):
write a letter of advice
If you were a member of the Psychological Consulting Room, please write a letter of advice as a reply to Gloomy Boy.
diagnose (诊断) problems
seek solutions
give prescriptions
(offer advice)
A letter of advice is written to someone who has a problem and does not know how to solve it. In a letter of advice, you try to help solve the problem by offering useful advice.
Today's task
A good letter of advice should......
A
letter of advice
(有说服力的)
persuasive
(恰当的)
proper
practical
(实用的)
To
diagnose
problems
Rebecca feels ________ because her mother pays too much attention to her __________.
Simon feels ________ because his parents are too ________ to spend much time with him.
Laura feels ________ because her parents ________ her too much.
textbook page 22
diagnose problems
unhappy
grades
lonely
busy
worried
protect
Gloomy Boy feels ____________ because
his mother always ________ him with others.
anxious
compares
To seek
solutions
Advice for Rebecca
________ your mother. Make sure she understands _____________.
Remember to choose ___________ and start the conversation politely.
Example: I know that you expect me to ___________________,
but I'm struggling sometimes. Can we please talk ”
Try to _____________________. Let your mother know about _________________ and ask for more free time.
Example: Try to make a deal with your mother by explaining
why you ____________ and how it helps you.
_____________ in your mother's shoes and try to understand what
she does.
Example: When your mother doesn't let you ____________________,
think about why she does so.
Talk to
your feelings
a good time
do well at school
Put yourself
go out with your friends
meet in the middle
your interests
enjoy music
textbook page 23
A
letter of advice
(有说服力的)
persuasive
(恰当的)
proper
ideas
practical
(实用的)
convincing
concrete(具体的)
Cooperate and compete
What are your solutions for Gloomy Boy
Boys
Girls
Concrete and Convincing
Cooperate and compete
What are your solutions for Gloomy Boy
Boys
Girls
Concrete and Convincing
......
wisely plan and manage your study
tell her your strengths and interests
talk to her and let her understand your feelings
Please advise!
try your best to realize your potential
express understanding and thanks to her
Dear Rebecca,
I understand your feelings. From your email, it sounds like you put a lot of effort into your schoolwork. If your mother doesn’t value that, of course you’re going to be unhappy.
But remember: every parent has high hopes for their children. Your mother wants you to be successful but she probably fails to see how you struggle. Try these pieces of advice and see if they help improve your relationship.
First, talk to your mother. Make sure she understands your feelings. Choose a good time and start the conversation politely. You can begin with something like, “I know that you expect me to do well at school, but I’m struggling sometimes. Can we please talk ” you should also try to meet in the middle when talking to your mother. Of course, school matters, but relaxation is good for you too. Tell your mother about
A sample
letter of advice
Language features
tape transcript for page 23
your interests and ask for more free time to spend on them. For example, if you like listening to music, explain why you enjoy it and how it helps you. Why don’t you make a deal that you are both satisfied with
Second, put yourself in your mother’s shoes and try to understand what she does. I know it isn’t easy, but you must be patient. When your mother keeps pressing you to study all the time, think about the reason why she does so. When I was your age, I thought senior high school was tiring too. I couldn’t understand why my parents were so strict with me. However, when I grew up, I realized that they just wanted me to have the best possible future. After that, I became so much closer to my mum and dad.
Everything will turn out all right, I promise.
Yours sincerely,
Cynthia
A sample
letter of advice
8
Language features
Considerate and Civilized
A
letter of advice
(有说服力的)
persuasive
(恰当的)
proper
ideas
language
practical
(实用的)
civilized
convincing
considerate
concrete(具体的)
Appreciate（赏析） the sample letter of advice
Find some useful expressions from the sample letter:
I understand your feelings.
Try these pieces of advice and see if they help…
You can begin with something like…
You should also try to meet in the middle when…
Put yourself in ...’s shoes and try to understand…
Everything will turn out all right, I promise.
What would you say when you want to show empathy（共情）
1
2
3
What expressions will you use when you give advice
What would you say when you end the letter of advice
useful
expressions
Reflect more
Build your language
Q1: What would you say when you want to show empathy
You have every right to feel upset about that.
I am sorry to hear that you feel...
It’s totally normal to feel this way.
How can you have such a feeling...
... ...
not considerate
... ...
Build your language
Q2: What expressions will you use when you give advice
If I were you, I would...
I feel that it would be helpful if...
How about / What about...
You must do...
... ...
not civilized
... ...
Build your language
Q3: What would you say when you end the letter of advice
I hope the suggestions will be of help to you.
I wish you all the best.
I will be glad if you find my suggestions useful.
... ...
Build your structure
Part 1 Show your ________________
Part 2 Offer your _______ on the problem
Part 3 End the letter with a ________ message
understanding
positive
advice
Beginning
Body
Ending
specific e___________
personal e____________
Tip:
linking words
linking words
structure features
Cohesive
(连贯的)
firstly, secondly, thirdly
above all, besides, finally
to begin with, in addition, eventually
in the first place, what’s more, furthermore
xamples
xperiences
To give prescriptions
Today's task
Give a prescription（处方）:
write a letter of advice
If you were a member of the Psychological Consulting Room, please write a letter of advice as a reply to Gloomy Boy.
ideas
try your best to realize your potential
wisely plan and manage your study
show your strengths and interests
express understanding and thanks
language
If I were you, I would...
I feel that it would be helpful if...
How about / What about...
It might be a good idea to...
I will be glad if you could...
Dear Gloomy Boy,
I am sorry to hear that you feel anxious because your mother always compares you with others. It’s totally normal to feel this way.But remember, your mother just wants you to have a promising future. Try these pieces of advice and see if they help.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________
I hope you’ll find my advice helpful.
I wish you all the best.
Yours,
Psychological Consulting Room
ideas
try your best to realize your potential
wisely plan and manage your study
show your strengths and interests
express understanding and thanks
language
If I were you, I would...
I feel that it would be helpful if...
How about / What about...
It might be a good idea to...
I will be glad if you could...
Dear Gloomy Boy,
I am sorry to hear that you feel anxious because your mother always compares you with others. It’s totally normal to feel this way.But remember, your mother just wants you to have a promising future. Try these pieces of advice and see if they help.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________
I hope you’ll find my advice helpful.
I wish you all the best.
Yours,
Psychological Consulting Room
A
letter of advice
(有说服力的)
persuasive
(恰当的)
proper
ideas
language
practical
structure
cohesive
(实用的)
(连贯的)
civilized
convincing
considerate
concrete(具体的)
Beginning Body Ending
Understanding
Advice
A positive message
Summary
self-review peer review teacher’s marking
3P Objectives persuasive
proper
practical
5C Principles ideas concrete
convincing
language considerate
civilized
structure cohesive
EVALUATION
HOMEWORK
complete and polish up your letter
write with your best calligraphy
put your letter in the “Psychological Consulting Room”
Thank you
May your life be like a wildflower, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day.

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