1. Unit 3 Teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes No.5 Middle School of Yuxi Yang Qionghua Section A

2. Listen to the song: teenager life (part of the song) What did you learn at school today? That’s what the teachers used to say. But they don’t know, don’t understand.Why do they always give advice? Saying just be nice always thinking twice. When it’s been a long time since they had a teenager life. Thinking of my school days and trying to write this song. So everyone could see sunshine and shade. Hoping that those days would go on and on forever. Every day something new. Just friends running together. But suddenly school ends, your teenager life gone. All your mates are growing up now. They’re moving on. And now I’m looking back. I’ll tell you what I know. Do you listen to your teachers? No, I don’t think so.

3. Task 1: Reading Check what you’ve learned. 1.The teachers used to ask what you learned at school.( ) 2. The teachers didn’t use to give you any advice. ( ) 3. The writer liked the teenager life.( ) 4. Something new is teenagers’ favorite and they like to stay with their friends. ( ) 5. The writer is a teenager now. ( ) T F T T F

4. What did you learn at school today? That’s what the teachers used to say. But they don’t know, don’t understand.Why do they always give advice? Saying just be nice always thinking twice. When it’s been a long time since they had a teenager life. Thinking of my school days and trying to write this song. So everyone could see sunshine and shade. Hoping that those days would go on and on forever. Every day something new. Just friends running together. But suddenly school ends, your teenager life gone. All your mates are growing up now. They’re moving on. And now I’m looking back. I’ll tell you what I know. Do you listen to your teachers? No, I don’t think so. Check your answer

5. Brain storming What can you think of when I tell you the phrase “ teenager life”? For example: interesting, exciting, annoying, happy, problems, rules, do homework etc.

6. Task 2: Tell me your problems Model: I used to wear my own clothes But now I have to wear the school uniforms. 1. I used to go to bed early. But now I have to go to bed late. 2. I used to have long hair. But now I have to have short hair. 3. I used to watch TV every night. But now I have to study every day. 4. I used to play with my friends. But now I have to stay at home.

7. Task 3: Tell me your opinion Model: A: I think teenagers should be allowed to wear their own clothes. Or: I don’t think teenagers should be allowed to wear their own clothes. B: I agree./ I disagree. Or: A: Do you think teenagers should be allowed to wear their own clothes? B: Yes, I do./ No, I don’t.

8. What’s your opinion about this? Choose their own clothes

9. What’s your opinion about this? get their ears pierced

10. What’s your opinion about this? drive

11. What’s your opinion about this? play computer games

12. What’s your opinion about this? wear the school uniform

13. hang out with friends What’s your opinion about this?

14. Task5:My family rules Mother: You can choose your clothes. Rules: I am allowed to choose my clothes. Mother: Don’t play computer games. Rules: I’m not allowed to play computer games.

15. Sun Fei’s mother saysWu Yu’s mother says Don’t go out on school night. You can study at a friend’s house. You can go to the movies with friends. You can go shopping with friends. Don’t get home after 10o’clock. You can choose your own clothes. Don’t get your ears pierced. Task6: Make a dialogue

16. Sun Fei: I have a lot of rules at my house. Wu Yu: So do we. For example, I have to stay at home on school nights. Sun Fei: I usually do, too. But sometimes I’m allowed to study at a friend’s house. What about weekends? Wu Yu: Well, I’m allowed to go to the movies with friends on Friday nights. Sun Fei: Me, too, but I have to be home by 10 :00pm. Wu Yu: And on Saturday afternoons, I’m allowed to go shopping with my friends. Sun Fei: That’s nice. Wu Yu: And I ‘m allowed to choose my own clothes, but I’m not allowed to get my ears pierced yet.

17. Task 7: Do a survey What are your rules? And what do you think of these? students rules opinions Li XueDon’t play computer games be allowed to play computer games sometimes

18. Task 8: Finish these exercises Model: I have finished my homework, So has my friend. 1)Li Ming have a good holiday, _______I. 2) He can swim, _________I. 3) I’m a teacher, _______ he. So do So can So is

19. 1.Mary is allowed ____ TV for about half an hour a day. A. watches B. to watch C. watching 2. ( 南宁中考题 ) -- What did you do in the street this morning? -- We got some photos ___. taking B. to take C. taken 3. I ___ to watch TV at home. A. allow B. am allowed C.allowed 4. You ___ to the meeting this afternoon if you have something important to do. A. needn’t to come B. needn’t come C. don’t need come B C B B

20. Task9:listening If you are confused, Here are some ideas you may try. (talk, write, cry, wait, help, join)

21. Task 10: Writing

22. Assessment project yourself your partneryour teacher Listening (20%) Speaking (20%) Reading (20%) Writing (20%) Interest (20%) Total Name: