Relationship

Сhallenges 3, module 7  “People”

The 7^th form                        

The subject. Family Relationship.

Objectives.  – To practise the vocabulary on the topic;

-         to practise oral speech on the basis of the corresponding topic;

-         to improve phonetic and lexical skills of the pupils;

-     to help pupils understand the main values of life.     

                                                                                                   

Expected results: Pupils have to discuss their relationship with relatives and friends. 

Materials: the book, a CD player, individual cards, a computer, a projector.

Procedure

      1.     Warming up. 

a)     Glad to see you, my dears, at the lesson. I hope everything is good in your families. Did you say "Good-bye" to your parents?

By the way, how do you usually leave homes for school?

Do you kiss mums on the cheek, do you tell them anything?

b)     Let’s play a little. The rules are easy. There are cards with the description of a person. You are to come up, to choose a card, to read it out and then to give it to a person, whom this description suits best of all. And of course you should give reasons for your choice.

You look lovely today!

You look very intelligent!

I'd like to drink tea with you!

You’ve got a thoughtful face!

You are the very person to dance with at the party!

You’re really energetic!

You’re so talkative!

Why don’t we go out at weekends?

You are really reliable!

I'm sure that your families mean much to you. Yet, there might be some problems, argues, misunderstanding, and the like

2.     Checking up homework.

3.     Vocabulary practice.

Pupils revise the stages of life.

 A baby           a toddler           a child        a teenager          an adult             elderly people.

They describe relationship between children and parents on every stage of life.

The toddler is so small. He needs the parents’ care all the time. He isn’t responsible for anything, because he can’t walk or speak. He is learning to do these things…

4.     Speaking.

Problems between teenagers and adults.

What do parents and teenagers argue about?

Describe your relationship with your parents / sister / brother and you.

5.     Watching a video.

a)     Pre-watching.

Do you have good relationship with your classmates?

Are there any problems between you and them? Which?

Do you tease anybody? Why?

b)    While-watching.

Watch the video and say if the sentences refer to Chloe or Craig. Write a–h into the correct group

a. doesn’t think he/she fits in at school	b. gets good marks at school
c. spills juice on his/her clothes	d. knocks things off the teacher’s desk
e. can juggle	f. daydreams in class
g. is always late for class	h. wants to help his/her friend

Chloe	Craig

c)     After –watching.

-          Check your understanding: multiple choice
Circle the best answer to these questions.
1. Chloe thinks her life …
a. is easy.	b. is fun.				c. is better than Craig’s life.
2. At school Chloe thinks she …
a. doesn’t belong to a particular group.	b. is a girlie girl.				c. is an Emo.
3. Chloe thinks …
a. the students in her class are very funny.	b. Craig is a clown.				c. the students in her class are clowns.
4. Chloe tells Craig that …
a. she got better results than him.	b. his results are better than hers.				c. it’s not OK for his dad to shout at him.
5. Chloe thinks _______________ is a puppet.
a. Chloe	b. Craig				c. Craig’s dad
6. Chloe sees Craig from her bedroom window. He is …
a. eating an apple.	b. juggling.				c. arguing with his dad.
7. When Craig knocks the teacher’s apple off her desk …
a. the class learns that he can juggle.		b. the teacher tells him off.				c. Craig tells the other students not to laugh at him.
8. At the end of the film, Craig …
a. teaches Chloe how to juggle.		b. tells his dad to be nicer to him.				c. says his life is a juggling act.

-         Answer the questions.

What kind of person is Craig ? Chloe?

What problems does Craig have?

Why does Chloe want to help him?

Do you think that the boy has misunderstanding in his family?

What would you do if you were Craig? Give him some advice.

Would you like to have such a friend as Chloe is? Prove it.

6.     Group work.

Group A: You are a family of four: parents and two children. Present your family; your jobs, interests, character, relationship and home responsibilities.

Group B: The grandchildren are talking to their grandparents. The grandparents are very kind. They know much, love their grand children always provide them some money. The grandchildren like to help their grandparents, listen to their stories.

7.     Listening.

a)     Pre-listening.

Read the title of the song and try to predict the song.

b)    While-listening.

Listen to the song and complete it with the missed words.

Goodbye, Heart, Believe, Mind, Done, Everytime

My Father's Son

Joe Cocker

1______ over Mind, Yes I'M

My Father's Son

I Live My Life, Just Like

My Father's 2_____

If He'd Told Me, One Day

That Somebody'd Have My Heart In Chains

Would I 3_____ It, No Way

Made Up My Mind I'd Never Fall That Way

But Tell Me Why

4_______ I Try, To Tell You It's 5______

I Can't Seem To Let Go

In My Heart I Know I Want To Stay

What I'm Trying To Say

Heart Over 5_____

Yes I'm My Father'S Son

Yes I'm Inclined To Do

As My Father’s Done

c)     Post – listening.

Do you think the son loves his father?

What kind of person is the son?

What can you say about their relationship?

8.     Situational talk.

Who do you think is the happiest / the luckiest person in your family? Prove it.

9.     Writing.

We should always remember about our elderly grandparents. Complete the rules to treat our grandparents and two more.

Use the examples. Match the sentences.

We fed you all the time you needed it,

When you were a baby, we looked after you,

We were happy with your success,

We shared your teenage problems,

Now we’d like your care.

Now we need your gentle happy smile.

Now we need to be heard.

Now it’s your turn to take care of us.

10.                       Summarizing.

11.                       Evaluation.

12.                       Homework.

Composition “The happiest person in my family.”