Task : Writing a letter to a friend

Task : Writing a letter to a friend

Skill Building 1:

Guidelines:• Think about what questions to ask

and write them down in advance.•Write brief notes only, not whole

sentences.•Write down the most important

information.•Use contractions and

abbreviations whenever possible

I beg your pardon? / Pardon me? Could you say that again? Could you repeat that, please? Did you say ... or …?

Useful Expressions:

Discussion & Listening:

What would you say if you do not hear or understand an answer?

What things might worry you when you move to a new place?What is one way to meet a new neighbour?

What are some things you should do when you meet a person for the first time?If you want to meet people with similar interests to yours, what can you do?What are some things you should do if you want to make true friends?

What things might worry you when you move to a new place?

What is one way to meet a new neighbour?

How to find your way around, meet

people and make new friends

Visit their homes with a small gift; join a local club or activity group

What are some things you should do when you meet a person for the first time?

Be open and honest about myself; ask him / her questions about herself or

himself; listen to what he or she has to say.

If you want to meet people with similar interests to yours, what can you do?

Join a local club or activity group

What are some things you should do if you want to make true friends?

Always be there for them; listen to what they have to say; be honest about myself and my feelings

Free Talk:

What do you do when you have a personal problem?Would you talk to your parents or your friends and ask them for advice?Have you ever called a radio programs for advice?

Teen Talk :

You can contact Teen Talk by: e-mail / fax / phone / website. (circle)

Teen Talk never closes. True □ False □

Callers problems will be reported to parents. True □ False □

Teen Talk listen to ________________________________

Teen Talk offers _________________________________

Teen Talk :

teenagers’ problems

advice

Listening Part B:Reasons for calling Teen Talk:

_____________________________

Description of the problem: __________________________________________________________

Feelings about the problem: _____________________________

have a problem, ask for help

have two different friends and they don’t like each other

feel divided between the two

Teen Talk’s advice: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Planned actions to overcome the

problem: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Write a letter to each friend and explain the problem; let the three of you meet outside of school

Write a letter, meet at their favorite café on Saturday; talk and get to know each other better.

Skill Building 2:Agreeing Disagreeing

I agree with you on/that I am of the same opinion (as…)ExactlyThat’s a good point.That’s how I feel (about…) too.That’s right.You’ve got a point.Yes. And another reason is that…

I don’t agree. What about…?I’m not sure that’s true.I see things in a little different way.On the other hand,…Perhaps you are mistaken.Really? I don’t think that …I take your point, but …That’s true, but …

Topics:Friendship is an important part of my life.A good friend must be honest, kind, and have a sense of humour.One or two food friends are better than 100 acquaintances ( 熟人） .

Argument:

Writing to a friend:

your feelings about friendship

the qualities of a good friend

your feelings about best friend

what makes a good friendship

last

Homework:

• to go over the Task

• to complete the letter after class

• to preview the Project