2. Speaking Exercise “Childhood”

3. Work in groups of four or so

4. A “Soap” or “Soap Opera” ( 肥皂剧 ) is a television drama in which outlandish, unbelievable, or crazy things happen.

5. I am certain you have all seen one

6. Today, you are all actors in a soap opera called “Parents & Their Children”

7. A compelling story of the relationships between parents and their children. Full of drama and humor, love and hate, teaching and learning. It offers a glimpse into the real nature of family relationships, and lessons for both the old and young Parents and Their Children

8. Each group will do three things: 1) prepare a scene from the soap opera; 2) present its “soap” to the class; 3) judge the quality of its own presentation

9. Your scenes should about three-four (3-4) minutes long

10. Speaking Exercise - Childhood After you present you scene, give me a piece of paper with your group members’ names (in Pinyin or English) and student numbers one it, and a score for your performance Name Student name (no.) Score=___ One paper from each group!

11. And now..

12. Prepare your scenes!

13. A compelling story of the relationships between parents and their children. Full of drama and humor, love and hate, teaching and learning. It offers a glimpse into the real nature of family relationships, and lessons for both the old and young Prepare a scene Parents and Their Children XX minutes

14. A compelling story of the relationships between parents and their children. Full of drama and humor, love and hate, teaching and learning. It offers a glimpse into the real nature of family relationships, and lessons for both the old and young Prepare a scene Parents and Their Children 1 minute

15. Hurrah! You’re ready!

16. Practice these words

17. soft

18. normal

19. Loud

20. Louder

21. Talk “louder” during your shows!

22. And now..

23. Talk (when you should be listening) Please Don’t…

24. Try to relax face the class speak loudly and clearly listen to yourself listen to your classmates and speak expressively

25. Parents & Their Children

26. That’s all. Bye bye