Lesson 2, Your problem sorted!

Lesson 2

Your problem sorted!

1	Listen to Paul singing one of his songs. Does he do well at school? What does he want to do?

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2	Find a title for the song and sing it in groups or with the whole class.

3	How does Paul feel? Find adjectives in the song and put them in the right box.

4	Can you add any others?

5	Tell each other on what occasion(s) you feel this way.

- I a lways feel nervous before I go to the dentist. What about you?
- I feel bored when I go out with my parents.

6	Try, in groups, to write a song about ‘feelings'. If you know how to play a musical instrument, you can write the music as well. You can ask your music teacher to help you.

UNIT 3

Lesson 2

1	Paul and his sister, Jane, are looking at a photo album. Listen to them and choose the right photo (a - d). Then say: a. who they are talking about b. what his / her problem is c. what they decide to do.

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2	Listen again. What do Paul and Jane use when… Choose from the Language Bank and give examples. a. they're sure something is happening ? …….. b. they aren't really sure about something? ……..

3	What can you say about the teenagers in the other photos? Talk about:

e.g. - The girl in photo ‘d' must have her own room. I can see only one bed.
- Yes, you're right. And she must be sad. I think she’s crying.
- She might have a problem at school. What do you think?

4	The teenagers in the pictures are calling Teen Helpline to talk about their problem and ask for advice. Listen, match the speakers with the photos and take some notes.

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5	Do you or your friends have similar problems? Who do you talk to about them?

Write down key words to
help you remember the
problem. Don’t write full
sentences.

Your problem sorted!

1	One of the teenagers wrote a letter to Teen Helpline to get some advice about his / her problem. Read Agony Aunt's answer. Which teenager is she writing to?

Laura Haley answers our friends' letters. Read her advice.
Well, first you should start by smiling. It makes you look friendly and people want to be around you. A very good idea is to do something you enjoy. What about a sports activity? Or you could join an after-school club. This way, you can	meet people who have similar interests to you and have something to chat about right away. Why don't you talk to your mum about your problem? She might come up with some wonderful ideas. You shouldn't feel nervous about making new mates. Just relax, be yourself and you'll be fine.

What pieces of advice does she give? Tick

a. Smile!
b. Go to a new school!
c. Find an activity you like!
d. Tell your mum!
e. Buy new clothes!
f. Don't be nervous.

3	How can each piece of advice help? Read the letter again to find out. Do you have any other ideas to help?

4	Think of people you know who: a. look really friendly. b. have similar interests to you. c. always come up with great ideas. d. make you feel nervous. and tell each other!

UNIT 3

Lesson 2

Giving advice

1	Underline the language Agony Aunt uses to give advice and use it to complete the Language Box.

see Grammar Appendix, page 165

2	Choose one of the teenagers in the pictures on page 34. In pairs, decide what advice to give him / her. Make some notes. You can listen to their problems again if you want to.

A letter of advice

1	Now, write a letter of advice to this teenager. Make sure that you: use a variety of ‘Giving Advice' language. explain how each piece of advice can help.

Give your first draft to your partner and take his / hers. Check and make
comments.

Are there at least two pieces of advice?
Is it clear why the writer is giving each piece of advice?
Is there a variety of ‘Giving Advice' language?
Is the letter easy to read and understand?

3	Take your draft back, listen to your partner's comments and make any necessary changes before you hand it in.