Unit 6 Super parents, super kids

Do you have any family problems?

(speaking)

Name: Danny Age: 15

Lives in: Fanling Family members:

Father, Mother,2 younger brothers, 1 younger sister.

Character: rebelliousHobbies: Write journal, play

computer games

Profile

Monday

I argued with my Dad about money. I want more pocket money to buy iPhone

Tuesday

My mum complaint about my result. I got B+, but she asked why couldn’t I get A.

Wednesday

My mum forced me to tidy up my room because it’s too messy.

Thursday I fought with my younger brother because he

used my computer. My mother said I should let him play it first. I want to play Monster Hunter!!!

Friday

My mum said that I went out with Susan too often. I should not have a girlfriend when I am still in secondary school.

In the past week…Have you argued with your parents? What is it about?

What did you do after you argue? • Apologize (e.g Write a letter to your parents)• Go back to your room• Ring your friends• Talk with your brother/sister• Hit the pillow• Run away from home• Others….

Interview your neighbour..

Danny’s Family Rules

1. Go home before 5pm

2. Finish all the homework before dinner time

3. Tidy up your room every day

4. Sunday is family day. You should stay with your family

5. You should not use the computer for more than one hour

Put a if you think it is reasonable, a if you think it is unreasonable

Now…

Check your answers with your neighbour. Are there any differences?

First: Ask him/her:Why do you think No. ___ is

reasonable/unreasonable?

Second: Tell him/her your view:I disagree with you, because…

Step 1 : Set 5 family rules in Part Cthat you think your family will also agree with

Set your own family rules

Step 2: Exchange your worksheet with your neighbour. Put a if you think it is reasonable, a if you think it is unreasonable

Now…

Tell him/her your view:• For rule no. ___, I think it is

reasonable, because…

• For rule no. ___, I think it is unreasonable, because…