1、ReadingLook at the family photo and answer: Main characters in Growing PainsWho are they?What do you know about the famous TV show?v Popular during the 1960s & 1970s in America.v About family problems.Mike SeaverCarol SeaverMaggie SeaverDr. Jason SeaverBen SeaverHave you ever watched the famous

2、Have you ever watched the famous American TV comedy “Growing Pains”?American TV comedy “Growing Pains”?Could you list some of the members of Could you list some of the members of the family?the family?If you were left alone, can you imagine If you were left alone, can you imagine what might happen?

3、what might happen? What do you think of the play?What do you think of the play?Please go through the Reading strategy and tell me how to read a play.First reading:Read the play and finish Part A.Answers1.Eric,Daniel, Mom and Dad.2. The room was a mess./ There was trash all over the place.3. Spot was

4、 ill. Read again and do Parts C1 and C2.Read the play and do Parts D1 and D2.1.Mom and Dad were back from their holiday a week earlier.2.Eric was happy when seeing his mother.3. Parents left Daniel in charge.4.The boys spent the money seeing the vet for Spot.5.The room was very clean and tidy when t

5、heir parents came back.6.Daniel didnt have a chance to explain what had happened.7.Mom felt regretful for what they said to Daniel.8.Boys didnt use up the money from their parents.dayfrightenedin a messusedChoose the correct one:1.I just finished my vacation to Yunnan.work B. holiday2. The man expla

6、ined to the people that the factory had been close.to give meaning of sth. B. to give a reason for sth.3. When I went into the room, I found the room was in a mess.a difficult state B. a dirty or untidy state4. A teacher should trust his students.look after B. believe that sb. is good5. The woman wa

7、s mad at the dog for eating her shoes.A. worried B. angry6. It is rude to run into others house without knocking at the door.A. not polite B. anxiousPlease read Act One of the play carefully and fill in the formCharacters Things they doFeelingsMom and DadEricDanieljust come back just come back from

8、vacationfrom vacationplays soccer at plays soccer at homehomestays in another stays in another roomroomexcitedexciteddisappointeddisappointedangryangrysurprised and surprised and frightenedfrightenedsorrysorryangryDetailed readingPlease read Act Two carefully and fill in form: Please read Act Two ca

9、refully and fill in form: CharactersThings they doFeelings Daniel Eric Mom Dadexpress his angerangrycomfort his brothercalmtalk about the things that happened todaysorry and regretfulstrong-willed/ stubbornGroup Work:Divide students into groups of five. One is the narrator and the others are the main characters. Role-play Act One and Act Two.1.Suppose you were one of the children what would you do?3.Do you think there is a generation gap between you and your family? How can you