Unit 3 Family matters Understanding ideas 课件-2024-2025学年高一英语外研版（2019）必修第一册

Like father, Like son 外研版 必修一 Unit 3 Understanding Ideas Learning Objectives By the end of the class, I will be able to: 1. summarize the basic elements of play and their functions ; 2. voice my opinions on conflicts between the son and the father; 3. interpret the main factor that makes a difference in conflicts. Activity 1 Lead in Watch the video and answer the questions. What is the video mainly about? How do you feel about the family? It's about an American family welcoming Grandpa and exchanging presents with him. All of the presents are related to the family’s memory. There’s no place like home because home is where the heart is. When do you usually ask your parents for advice? school studies friendship troubles joining an after-school club getting a new hairstyle choosing your future area of study shopping for new clothes and shoes Activity 2 Make a Prediction Based on the layout and the picture, what type of writing is this text? a story performed on a stage Settings Actions A plot Dialogue A play Characters settings characters dialogue actions plot Activity 2 Look at the picture and predict what happened. Make a Prediction father son grandfather Maybe there is a conflct between the son and the father and the grandfather may try to calm them down. Activity 3 Read for Plot What is the main conflict？ in his 70s a keen chess player in his 40s a lawyer a football fan 16 years old a senior high student a music lover They hold different opinions on the choice of career. Activity 3 Read for Plot Characters Opinions Reasons The son doesn’t plan to go to university. He wants to focus on his band and have a career in music. It suits his talents. The father wants his son to go to university and be a lawyer. Lawyers help people and are respected by others. The grandfather advises his grandson to go to university and play music at the same time. This way, he can have two options for his future. Activity 4 Read for Characters What kind of person do you think they are? Use some adjectives to describe their personalities. Special attention should be paid to the dialogue and the actions. Tip 1 Activity 4 Read for Characters competitive/aggressive caring straight practical impatient/strict pushy stubborn Activity 4 Read for Characters honest brave clear-minded stubborn Activity 4 Read for Characters clear-minded caring reasonable/wise wise open-minded It is the dialogue and the actions that make the characters vivid and lively. Tip 2 Activity 5 Read for Title What do they have in common? The son and the father have the same personality--stubbornness and the son behaved exactly like his father in some way. However, they hold different opinions on future career because of their differences in age, talent and experience. What is your understanding of the title “Like father, Like son”? Choose another suitable title for the play and give your reasons. 1 The Secret to a Happy Family 2 A Generation Gap 3 A Dream Job 4 Grandfather’s Advice 5 My Career, My Choice Activity 6 Read for Settings (The living room. Friday night. A table and two chairs at front centre. Grandfather and Father, seated at the table, are playing chess.) where when who what 1. Why does the author create an atmosphere by using “playing chess” instead of “drinking coffee”? Chess represents a game（博弈）and the author wants to create a tense atmosphere. Also, it symbolizes a conflict. 2. What is the function of setting？ It reflects the social background and cultural characteristics. It helps create a certain emotional atmosphere (情感氛围). It helps the audience have a better understanding of the characters and the plot. Tip 3 Activity 7 Think and Share 1. If you were in a similar situation to the son, what would you do? Why? 2. What conflicts have you had with your parents? How did you solve them? “Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.” – William James Homework Continuation writing Will Father support Son’s choice finally? Will Son take Grandfather’s advice? What are Father’s and Grandfather’s feelings if they see Son’s future achievements in music? Lavf56.40.101 Tencent APD MTS $$