Unit 3 The Generation Gap

Meng Ling

What is a play?
A play usually consists of several acts. Each act can have several scenes.

If we read a play , what things should we pay attention to?

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1.In the form of a dialogue. 2.Read the dialogue aloud. 3.Pay attention to the instructions and tips. 4.People the depiction of mental

A brief introduction to plays

The major components of a play: Characters Settings Stage Directions Language Conflicts Climax Theme

Stage indicator diagram

Up left Up Right

Stage left

Stage right Center Stage

Down left

Down stage

The functions of stage directions: To set up stage properties in the proper place To indicate a change in setting To direct actors movement, gesture, facial expression, tone of voice, etc.

Conflict: the essence of a play, a clash of actions, ideas, desires or wills. It may happen in three forms:
Man vs man Man vs environment Man vs himself

Climax

Unlike a novelist or short-story writer, a playwright can not come forward, interrupt the action, and tell the audience what he/ she means by a certain scene or explain to them what is going on in the minds of the characters. The audience must conclude by themselves what the theme of the play is.

Brainstorming
1.How do you think good parents should treat their children? 2.Do you think there is a generation gap between you and your family? How can you deal with it? 3.Do you always do what your parents want you to do ?

4.Do you think you have showed respect to your parents? 5.Have you ever quarreled with your parents? 6.What is your quarrel about?

7.Suppose you were one of the children what would you do?

If you were the boy in the picture, what should you say to your mother?

Interview
-- When are your parents birthday and their

wedding anniversary? -- Do your parents celebrate your birthday? How about their own birthday celebration? -- In your parents eyes, what are you interested in? Do you know your parents interests? -- In what areas do your parents want you to improve? --In what ways do you want your parents to improve?

Parents and children do not often see eye to eye. Despite complaints, parents and children actually love each other very much. Do you yourself show similar attitudes towards your own parents?

Chinese Characters in Foreign Eyes: Whats the Difference Between ?

 A stereotype is a belief that all people from a culture behave a certain way. It is an opinion based on ones own cultural values and prejudices and on little information about the other culture. A generalization is based on observation, not prejudice. It explains the standard practices of a nation but does not determine how every person in that culture behaves.

Country Cue

German

American

French If you have to describe the French with only one adjective, which one would you choose?

Do you know how When it comes the Germans cook, if they are given a to Americans, recipe? (It is said what kind of that they will weigh image do they every ingredient give you? with a scale so that they use no more (Think of some characters in the and no less, compared with the movie.) recipe.)

Country Possible Response

German

American

French

The Germans No.1: The American The French smiled and shrugged said nothing his shoulder. (This is laughs and but took out a typical American I explains that gesture that means give up.) ruler and these three No.2: The American characters measured scratched his head and each character asked, Is there any indicate how difference between carefully. men and these three? women get closer and closer as time goes by.

Country

German

American

French

GeneralizationThe Germans No.1: The Americans The French are practical. They of its Culture are known for dont want to waste are known for being precise, time on something too being difficult. matter-of-fact No.2: The Americans romantic. and down-to- are likely to ask for answers frankly. earth.

Country Stereotype

German

American

French

All the The The French Germans are Americans always attach rigid and stiff. easily give up. romance to everything.

What are the causes of the generation gap

1. The old generation and the young generation live in different periods. 2. Different places have different cultures, different backgrounds 3. The lack of communication

How to narrow the generation gap

1. Communicate with each other, try to understand each other 2. Have patience 3. Put one feet into others shoes

The key to bridge the gap is understanding, is the holy loving between family members.

Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the missing words. cultural differences _______________ A generation gap describes vast between a__________ younger generation and their elders. The term first came into prominence in Western countries during the 1960s. There were major differencessuch matters as in between the young people and _________________ their parents musical tastes, fashion, drug use, and politics. Several examples of generational differences during the period ________________ were prominent . Rock music and soul popular among the youth ____________________ music, , ___________ detested by their were mostly Long hair elders. on young males was frequently seen as a shocking act of rebellion against society by their parents. The large scale protests ____________________
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against the Vietnam War on American college campuses contrasted sharply with the universal national support _____________ for World War II that their parents had experienced. Many youths dropped out into the hippie counterculture ( ). The rarely today, used _____________ as term generation gap is generational differences and generational identity are less significant now_____________ in Western society than during the 1960s.

Remember to - Review Unit 3 and preview and study Text A of Unit 4, Integrated Course 2 Finish reading Unit 3, Reading Course 2 Finish fast reading Unit 3, Fast Reading Course 2 Finish listening to Unit 5-6, Listening & Speaking Course 2 Discuss topics with your group members to practice oral English