Unit2ReadingPart.ppt

* Reading 1 (Comprehension focus) Teaching objectives: To develop the skills of how to read a play To know about American family life and problems that happen between American teenagers and their parents To form a positive attitude towards solving problems between teenagers and parents Have you ever been left alone or with a pet? Describe that experience. If not, can you imagine what might happen if you were left alone? Can you look after your home and keep everything clean and safe? Lead-in Questions : ---A play about Daniel and Eric who were left alone at home. What is a play ? What is a play? A play usually consists of several acts. Each act can have several scenes. Reading strategy In the form of a dialogue. Read the dialogue aloud. Pay attention to the instructions and tips. If we read a play , what things should we pay attention to? play Listen to the play, pay attention to the tones of the speaker and finish Part AC1 Eric, Daniel, Mom and Dad The room was a mess. /There was trash all over the place. Spot was ill. Why was Dad very angry with Daniel? Who are the main characters in the play? What happened to their dog, Spot? True or false questions: 1.Daniel and Eric had a party with the money their parents left them. 2.Mom and Dad came back from their trip a week early. 3.Daniel used the money to take Spot to the vet. 4.Mom and Dad left Eric in charge. 5.Eric wants to tell Mom and Dad what happened. took Spot to the vet a day Daniel characters theme family problem Home alone Mom Dad Eric Daniel acts Act one: in the living room Act two: scene one: in children’s bedroom scene two: Mom Dad in the living room Please read Act One of the play carefully and fill in the form Daniel Eric Mom and Dad Feelings Things they do Characters just come back from vacation plays soccer at home stays in another room excited disappointed angry surprised and frightened sorry angry Language Difficulty 1 Please read Act Two care