Generation_gap.ppt

1. When are your parents’ birthdays? 2. Do your parents celebrate your birthday? How about their own birthday celebration? 3. In your parents’ eyes, what are you interested in? 4. In your eyes, what are your parents interested in? 5. In what areas do your parents want you to improve? 6. In what ways do you want your parents to improve? 7. Do you feel grateful to your parents for whatever they have done for you? About the author Marsh Cassady is the author of forty-six published books including novels, short story and drama collections, haiku, and books on theatre. A former actor/director and university professor with a Ph.D. degree in theatre, he writes a weekly column for a newspaper in Baja, California where he lives with his partner and four cats. Senior Prom A formal dance party for senior high school students Senior Prom Senior Prom Senior Prom Senior Prom Senior Prom Spelling Bee Every year millions of students participate in spelling competitions around the country. Some dread these annual school events and are relieved to drop out in the early rounds. Some, however, study for hours a day, hoping to take part in the glory of Bee Week—the National Spelling Bee finals. Spelling Bee Bee Week In 2004, the National Spelling Bee took place on June 1–3. But the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee actually starts not long before, as competition is narrowed at school, local, and regional events. Ultimately about 250 spellers are sent to Washington, DC, for the national finals. Spelling Bee At that time contestants must be under sixteen years of age and not yet promoted beyond grade eight. Bee Week isnt all spelling. Competitors also enjoy sightseeing, ice-cream socials, barbecues, and a talent show. In 2003, Sai Gunturi took home $12,000 cash, among other prizes, for correctly spelling pococurante. Spelling Bee How It Came to Bee The National Spelling Bee was launched by the Louisville, Kentucky, Courier-Journal in 1925. With competitions, cash prizes, a