Growing painsLSLWelcome to the unitBrainstormingDo you love your parents?Do you think you have showed respect to your parents?Have you ever quarreled with your parents?What is your quarrel about?Present family albums and ask: What?Who?When?Teenagers/Kids. When kids are between the ages of 3 and 5 or 8 and 12.The troubles and difficulties that teenagers meet when they grow up.How?• Talk to friends/parents/teachers.• Write to magazines.• See doctors.What does the boy do?What is the mother doing? How is she probably feeling? What feelings may the boy have?Picture 1Read the instructions and discuss each picture in pairs.He turns up his music so loud.She is shouting at him. Angry.He feels embarrassed/sorry and was at a loss.What happens to the girl with a bag?What did her parents ask her to do? Can you guess what might have happened to her?What will she do?Picture 2She comes late to home.They asked her to be home by 6 o’clock.She may explain it to her parents.not later thanWhy are the boys and girls around the pretty lady?What does the boy want to do? Is he allowed to do so? Why or why not?What feelings may the boy have?Picture 3They are asking her for her signature.He wants her signature too. He is not allowed to do so because his mother thinks it’s a waste of time.He may feel pitiful/regretful. He may be angry with his mother.What is the boy probably doing?Did the boy do well in his exams?How does his mother feel about the score? What feelings may the boy have?Picture 4He is probably playing computer games.No.She feels upset and angry. The boy may feel sorry and upset.Group work:Work in groups of four and describe one picture with their own words. Sharing informationDiscuss the questions under the pictures in groups of four. Have several groups to report their opinions in class.Further discussion: What do you do when you have family arguments with your parents? Do you think there is a generation gap between you and your parents? If so, what is the best way to solve the problem?Homework:Preview the Reading part.Describe an unpleasant experience with your friends/teachers. Thanks for your co-operation!
