Unit 2 Growing PainsTeaching objectives:l To introduce and develop the theme of growing painsl To form a positive attitude towards growing pains and learn to solve family problems wiselyl To identify the difference between American English and British Englishl To learn about some colloquialisms and their originsl To develop the skills of how to read a playl To learn how to use a preposition + which/whom to begin an attributive clause and how to use relative adverbs in attributive clausesl To develop listening ability through a radio talk showl To develop speaking ability by talking about problems common to teenagers and presenting a dialogue based on the relevant themel To develop the ability of reading for gistl To develop writing ability by presenting a dialogue and an advice letterl To learn to be cooperative and helpful when working togetherTeaching plans:Period 1Welcome to this unit Period 2Reading 1 (Comprehension focus)Period 3Reading 2 (Word focus) Period 4Reading 3 (Consolidation of words) Period 5Word power1Period 6Word power2Period 7Grammar & usagePeriod 8Consolidation of grammarPeriod 9Task presenting a dialogue1Period 10Task presenting a dialogue2Period 11Project writing an advice letterPeriod 1 Welcome to this unitTeaching objectives:l To introduce and develop the theme of growing painsl To develop speaking ability by talking about families and problems that happen between teenagers and parentsl To know more about classmates and their familiesTeaching procedures:I. Lead-in:1. Presenting family albums:In this part, Ss are encouraged to say something about their families by showing the class pictures with their parents. 2. Brainstorming questions:l Do you always show respect to your parents? l Do you always do what your parents want you to? l Do you sometimes quarrel with your parents? Why do you quarrel? II. Picture talking (pair work)l Ask Ss to look at the pictures. Imagine the situations and try to describe them as fully as possible with their own words.l Make sure that Ss have “when”, “where”, “who”, “what” in your descriptions. l Invite some Ss to report back their descriptions.III. Sharing opinions (group work)In this part, Ss discuss the following questions in groups of four. Each group chooses two of the four questions. Have Ss to report their opinions in class.Questions for discussion:l What kind of behaviors of yours will make your parents feel unhappy? List as many as you can.*not doing homework, *not getting up on time, *spending too much time or money on *bad school behaviours*not helpful with housework*making friends with persons that parents dont like* l What would you do if your behavior upsets your parents? l Who do you choose to talk to when you have a problem and want to talk to someone? Why?l Do you think there is a generation gap between you and your parents? How do you overcome the gap?IV. Assignments:1. Preview the new words of this unit on page 64 (from “act” to “rude”)2. Think about this questionsWhat are growing pains? Do you have any pains? What are they? Period 2 Reading 1(Comprehension focus)Teaching objectives:l To develop the skills of how to read a playl To know about American family life and problems that happen between American teenagers and their parentsl To form a positive attitude towards solving problems between teenagers and parentsTeaching procedures:I. Lead-in:l 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?II. Reading:1. Remind Ss of the instructions on reading a play before reading2. First reading and checking out Part A on page 223. Second reading (following the tape) and checking out C1 & C2 on page 244. More comprehension questions:l Why does Eric sound frightened when he sees his parents back?l How does Mom know that the dog is tired and hungry?l What does Dad mean by saying “This is not a family where bad behavior goes unpunished”?III. Thinking after reading:Ask Ss to use their imagination and think of an end to the play.l Do you think Eric and Daniel will explain to their parents what has happened? Or will the parents go and ask the boys what has happened?l If you were one of the children what would you do? Would you remain silent or would you offer an explanation to your parents? Which is the better solution in your mind?IV. Assignment:1. Read the play aloud with partners.2. Underline difficult words or sentences that need explaining.3. Finish D1 & D2 on page 24.4. Finish E on page 25.Period 3 Reading 2(Word Focus)Teaching objectives:l To understand new words and expressions and learn how to use themTeaching procedures:I. HW checking out:1. D