Speaking Exercise “Childhood”

Work in groups of four or so

A “Soap” or “Soap Opera” ( 肥皂剧 ) is a television drama in which outlandish, unbelievable, or crazy things happen.

I am certain you have all seen one

Today, you are all actors in a soap opera called “Parents & Their Children”

A compelling story of the relationships between parents and their children. Full of drama and humor, love and hate, teaching and learning. It offers a glimpse into the real nature of family relationships, and lessons for both the old and young Parents and Their Children

Each group will do three things: 1) prepare a scene from the soap opera; 2) present its “soap” to the class; 3) judge the quality of its own presentation

Your scenes should about three-four (3-4) minutes long

Speaking Exercise - Childhood After you present you scene, give me a piece of paper with your group members’ names (in Pinyin or English) and student numbers one it, and a score for your performance Name Student name (no.) Score=___ One paper from each group!

And now..

Prepare your scenes!

A compelling story of the relationships between parents and their children. Full of drama and humor, love and hate, teaching and learning. It offers a glimpse into the real nature of family relationships, and lessons for both the old and young Prepare a scene Parents and Their Children XX minutes

A compelling story of the relationships between parents and their children. Full of drama and humor, love and hate, teaching and learning. It offers a glimpse into the real nature of family relationships, and lessons for both the old and young Prepare a scene Parents and Their Children 1 minute

Hurrah! You’re ready!

Practice these words

soft

normal

Loud

Louder

Talk “louder” during your shows!

And now..

Talk (when you should be listening) Please Don’t…

Try to relax face the class speak loudly and clearly listen to yourself listen to your classmates and speak expressively

Parents & Their Children

That’s all. Bye bye