1. Language Enhancement November 9, 2012 Topic: Family Relationships II 1.Warm-up: “If I had a million dollars” (Suppositional statements) – 15 mins. 2.Pronunciation – 10 mins. 3.Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension: “China Death Taboo on its way out” – 20 mins. Break

2. 4.Video: Filial Piety – 5 mins. 5.Discussion: Filial Piety – 20 mins. 6.Song: Luka – 15 mins. 7.Homework – 5 minutes

3. Song: “If I had a million dollars” Suppositional Statements: If (I/you/he/she/they) (past tense)…, (I/you/he/she/they) would (verb)…. Example: If I were prime minister of Canada, I would improve relations with China.

4. If you had a million dollars (630 万 RMB), what would you do? Take 1 minute to write something down, and then discuss it with a partner!

5. Review Vowel Sounds: “a”, “o”, “u” long a = “make” long o = “note” long u = “huge” short a = “hat” short o = “hot” short u = “but” Beet Bit Bet Bat But Bought

6. Vowel Sounds ( 母音 ) Betty Botter bought some butter, "But," she said, "this butter's bitter. If I bake this bitter butter, it would make my batter bitter. But a bit of better butter - that would make my batter better." So she bought a bit of butter, better than her bitter butter, and she baked it in her batter, and the batter was not bitter. So 'twas better Betty Botter bought a bit of better butter.

7. Rhythm in American Poetry Excerpt from The Congo, by Vachel Lindsay Sagged and reeled and pounded on the table, Pounded on the table, Beat an empty barrel with the handle of a broom, Hard as they were able, Boom, boom, BOOM, With a silk umbrella and the handle of a broom, Boomlay, boomlay, boomlay, BOOM. Then I had religion, then I had a vision. I could not turn from their revel in derision. Then I saw the Congo, creeping through the black, Cutting through the forest with a golden track.

8. Article Vocabulary: ”China Death Taboo on its way Out” Taboo (title) On its way out (title) Hospice (1) Terminally ill (1) Proliferation (4) Blind faith (5) Medical measures (7) To derive satisfaction from (14) Blog, to blog (16)

9. Taboo – something that is forbidden from being said or done due to custom or religion ( 禁忌的 习俗 ) Example: Talking about mental disease in the family to outsiders is still a taboo in some cultures. On its way out – in the process of disappearing or becoming less prevalent Example: Racial discrimination is on its way out, but is not yet completely gone.

10. Hospice – home or institution that takes care of the terminally ill Terminally ill – last stage of illness leading to death with no hope of recovery Proliferation – rapid increase or spread Example: The proliferation of automobiles in developing countries improves transportation but also increases pollution.

11. Blind faith – trusting something or someone without any supporting evidence Example: Young people are growing more cynical, and tend not to have blind faith in their political leaders. Medical measures – any medical treatment, such as surgery To derive satisfaction from – to receive or get satisfaction from something

12. Blog, to blog – 博客, 网络日志, to write or publish for a blog Comes from the phrase “web log” Example: Many people now spend much of their free time blogging, instead of doing other activities.

13. Filial Piety Attitude of obedience, devotion and care toward one’s parents and elder family members. Encyclopedia Britannica FNU Language Enhancement 2012-2013

14. Filial Piety in the World “Children, obey your parents in the Lord; for this is right. Honour your father and mother.” (in the Christian Bible - 8 times) “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, for to their children they are heaven’s lieutenants.” Shakespeare, English playwright (1564-1616) “Let parents bequeath to their children not riches, but the spirit of reverence.” Plato ( 柏拉图 ), Greek philosopher (427-347 BC) FNU Language Enhancement 2012-2013

15. Some Other Opinions Parents who are really fair and square with their children do not require respect. If you want to be respected by your child, act in such a manner that the respect comes naturally- which means deservedly- and not because your child fears reprisal.” A.S. Neill, Scottish educator (1883-1973) “Every father should remember that one day his son will follow his example instead of his advice.” Charles F. Kettering, American businessman (1876-1958) FNU Language Enhancement 2012-2013

16. What common Chinese idioms or expressions are there about filial piety?

17. Discussion Questions: What are the advantages and disadvantages of the custom of having retired parents living with grown children? For parents? For children? For society? What would be the advantages and disadvantages to a society of having a system of retirement homes, and relying heavily on this system to care for old people?

18. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the custom of having retired parents living with grown children? For parents? For children? For society?

19. What would be the advantages and disadvantages to a society of having a system of retirement homes, and relying heavily on this system to care for old people?

20. Song: “Luka” This is a song about domestic violence. Read the lyrics and listen carefully. Read and answer the questions on the worksheet.

21. Homework: Download and read the article “China sees rising divorce rate among young people” (China Daily newspaper) In 250 words or less: What is your opinion about getting a divorce instead of trying to keep a marriage going? What conditions (if any) do you think would justify a divorce?