Level 4 Chapter 1: Relationships - Reading - Lesson 8: Relationship Trouble

 Lesson 8: Relationship Trouble

Lesson 8: Relationship Trouble

I gave Mina a box of wine.

I can read and understand a short explanation about someone's relationship trouble.

INTRODUCE

Problems are normal in any kind of relationship. It’s important to talk about them.

PRESENT

STEP A VOCABULARY

I. Listen and repeat.

chocolates	curry mix
detergent	rice crackers
soda	wine

II. Which of the things above do you buy the most? Which things do you buy the least?

III. Practice reading the words.

/aɪ/	/ɪ/
wine	win
rice	risk
mice	mix

STEP B GRAMMAR TIP

Use bag of, bottle of, and box of to count things.

bag of

sugar potatoes candy

• I need a bag of sugar.

• I bought five bags of candy for Halloween.

bottle of

wine shampoo soy sauce

• He gave my parents a bottle of wine.

• I bought two bottles of shampoo.

box of

pizza chocolates cereal

• We ordered a box of pizza.

• They gave us three boxes of cereal.

UNDERSTAND

READING

Dan got an email from Eric the day after Christmas.

From: Eric <eric.perez@example.com>

To: me

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Hey, Dan! I’m in trouble. I think Mina is mad at me. Do you remember when I asked you for ideas for Miho’s Christmas present? You recommended wine, and I thought it was a good idea. But when I gave Mina a box of wine, she didn’t look happy. Now she’s giving me the silent treatment! I don’t understand the problem. Maybe I should give her a box of chocolates or a bottle of perfume too. What do you think?

 

Eric

TRIVIA

Do you know the phrase "the silent treatment"? The silent treatment is when someone will not speak to you. If someone gives you the silent treatment, that person is probably angry with you.

 

PRACTICE

STEP A EXERCISE

Only two of the three things usually go in the container. Which one is strange?

 

1. a bottle of

juice

water

cake

 

 

 

2. a box of

soda

chocolates

cereal

 

 

 

3. a bag of

rice crackers

curry mix

wine

STEP B EXERCISE

Complete the sentences using the pictures as clues.

1. We ordered _____ for the party.

 

2. I buy _____ for my family every month.

 

3. I really want _____.

4. My mom asked me to buy _____.

CHALLENGE

Challenge 1

While checking your social media, you saw your friend Ken’s post about his trouble with his wife.

Read Ken’s post. Then, talk about it with another friend.

 Today's grammar tip

• bag of
• bottle of
• box of

Ken Hammond ▪ 2 hours ago

Julie wasn’t feeling well yesterday, so I offered to go grocery shopping for her. She asked me to buy a box of detergent, two bags of rice crackers for our daughter, and a bottle of soy sauce. At the store I saw my old friend Nick. We talked for a while, and I forgot to pick up some of the items on the list. Now Julie is mad at me because I forgot the soy sauce and rice crackers. She told me that she can’t trust me. I’m really sorry, Julie!

Challenge 2

Discuss your ideas.

If Time
Allows

1 RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS	2 FIXING RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS	3 THE SILENT TREATMENT
Do you agree that problems are normal in all relationships? What are some common problems for couples? What are some common family problems? What problems do you have with your friends?	Should you always fix problems right away? What’s the first step to fix a problem (ex. say you’re sorry)? Who should take the first step to fix a problem? Do you agree that all problems have solutions?	Have you ever given someone the silent treatment? How do you feel when someone gives you the silent treatment? What do you do when someone gives you the silent treatment? Which is worse, arguing with someone or giving someone the silent treatment?

FEEDBACK

LESSON GOAL ACHIEVEMENT

• 4
  Very Good

  Could complete the task with ease

• 3
  Good

  Could complete the task with some clarifications

• 2
  Fair

  Could complete the task with additional instructions

• 1
  Poor

  Could somehow complete the task with difficulty

PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK

• RANGE
  
• ACCURACY
  
• FLUENCY
  

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