1、Strangers under the same roof? Organization The main idea of each paragraph: Para. 1 : Para. 2 : Cause 1 Introduction Para. 3 : Cause 2 Para. 4 : Solution Para. 5 : Conclusion 1. Why does the author ask a group of questions at the beginning of Paragraph 1? 2. What does “You are not alone.” mean? To
2、introduce the topic and attract readers attention. Arguments and silences are common. Problem family members strangers Problem strangers Cause 1: physical changes Cause 2: mental changes Why do family members become “ ”? height problems changing voice weight problems or spots Analysis Feeling anxiou
3、s , worried, and angry strangers Cause 1: physical changes Cause 2: mental changes Why do family members become “ ”? middle ground childhood adulthood having a desire for (1) _ hoping to be treated like an (2) _ needing love & support independence adult being treated like a child Analysis feeling an
4、xious /worried heated arguments cold silences getting angry easily Cause 1: physical changes Cause 2: mental changes Why do family members become “ ”? strangers ? Analysis How can teenagers solve problems with their parents? Calm down and understand from their point of view. Explain calmly, listen c
5、arefully and address their concerns. When you disagree deal with and solve e.g. Parents and children should work together to address family problems. Solution Regular and honest communication Whats the authors attitude to parent-child tensions? (Use the information in the last paragraph to support y
6、our idea.) Just remember that it is completely normal to struggle with the stress that parent-child tensions create, and that you and your parents can work together to improve your relationship. The good news is that, with your great efforts, this stormy period will not last. Everything will turn ou
7、t all right in the end, and the changes and challenges of your teenage years will prepare you for adulthood. How should they solve the argument? Eddie Louis and Jessica Solution Group work:Role-playing Make a dialogue between Eddie and their parents to solve the problem Role 1: Eddie Role 2: Jassica
8、, Eddies mother What should Jassica say to Eddie? What should Eddie say to Jassica? (stresses, worries, hope) ? ? ? ? problem analysis Strangers under the same roof? arguments & silences communication, understanding, further exploration ? Family members living together are never ever strangers. Writ
9、e a short passage Write a short passage on parents contributions to a happy family and what we should do as a son/daughter. (Try to use questions to begin Paragraph 1 and topic sentences to start the following paragraphs.) 1.Polish up your passage. 2.Do something however small it is to show your love to your parents. Homework
