1、Unit 2,He used to cause,a lot of trouble.,Reading,Before You Read,Tell your partner about a time your parents helped you with a problem. Make notes. Example: didnt use to study hard at school got bad grades father helped him to understand that it was Important to do well at school _ _,USING CONTEXT
2、Always use the information around the word or phrase you dont understand to help you guess the meaning. Using context can help you learn new words and Phrases.,Learning strategy,While You Read,He used to cause a lot of trouble.Martin Murray is a fifteen-year-old boy. He used to be a “problem child”,
3、 but a recent conversation with his mother changed his life. He didnt use to give his mother many problems. However, Martins life became much more difficult. His mother couldnt afford to pay for her childs education. To do this, she had to work, and so was not often at home.,(1),after his fathers de
4、ath a few years ago,While You Read,His mother looked after him as well as she could. Unfortunately, Martin still caused problems for himself and his family. He was not interested in studying, and he often got into trouble with the police. Luckily, his mother was very patient . In the end, she made a
5、 difficult decision: to send him to a boys boarding school. Martin hated it and used to cause a lot of trouble. One day, he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school.,(3) .,(2),and didnt give up trying to help him,Even the teacher agreed that Martin was wasting his time.,While You Read,The head
6、 teacher said it was necessary for Martin to talk with his mother. Martin called his mother, but to his surprise, this phone call changed his life. “ It was exactly what I needed,” he said. “My mother helped me to understand how much she had given me. She also told me that even though my father was
7、no longer with us, he was watching me, and would always take pride in everything good I do. I realize that since my father died, I have been afraid of being alone, and have tried to make my mother pay more attention to me.”,(4) .,Thats when I decided to change,While You Read,Now Martin has really ch
8、anged. He has been working hard, and is now one of the best students in his class. His mothers love helped him to feel good about himself, and as Martin himself says, “Its very important for parents to be there for their children.”,(5) ?,How was he able to change,After You Read,How was he able to ch
9、angeand didnt give up trying to help himThats when I decided to changeAfter his fathers death a few years agoEven the teacher agreed that Martin was wasting his time,Missing language Place in reading,5,2,4,1,3,After You Read,Martin is still a bad boy.There wasnt enough money for the family.Martin fi
10、nally understood what his problem was.Martins father didnt use to help him.What his mother said didnt change Martins mind.,FALSE,TRUE,TRUE,DONT KNOW,FALSE,Go For It !,GROUPWORK,Think of things you used to do and you do now. Then list all the information about your group.,Go For It !,Go For It !,Imagine you are going to start a club to help students who are not interested in school work. Think of two activities you can do with them, and discuss why it might help them.,Go For It !,
