B3-Unit8-Reflections-of-a-Chinese-Mother-in-the-Westppt课件.ppt

Reflections of a Chinese motherin the WestUnitUnit88SectionASectionA1Objectives To talk about different approaches to childrens education To further understand the text To apply the phrases and patterns To master the essay writing skill2Lead-inWatch a video clip and answer the questions.3Q1:Is your mother a Tiger Mother?What would your parents do if you failed to meet their expectations?Yes.Assume strength rather than fragility;Be strict with you;Not permit you to do;Physically punish you,such asQ2:Have you ever hated your parents when they forced you to do something you disliked but which later proved to be worthy of your efforts?41.What do Westerners think of Chinese parents way of raising kids?2.What are the differences between Chinese mothers and Western parents to an obese child?3.Why do Western parents want to protect their children from criticism?4.What will Western and Chinese parents do if their child comes home with a B？5.Why do Chinese parents demand perfect grades?GlobalReading56.What are the second ideological difference between Chinese and Western Parents?7.Why do Chinese parents have ultimate authority over their childrens desires and preferences?And what will they do to their childrens defiance and disobedience?8.According to Western propaganda,what are Asian mothers like?Is it true?9.Which parenting method is more beneficial to childrens success in the future,according to the author?Why?6StructureIntroductionBodyConclusionPara.1-2Para.3-10Para.117TextStudyPart Reading Comprehension1.What do Westerners think of Chinese parents way of raising kids?provocative,unimaginable and even illegal2.What are the differences between Chinese mothers and Western parents to an obese child?Chinese mothers “Hey fatty,lose some weight.”Western parents humane tiptoe around the issue never mention the f-word8Language Focuses Paraphrase:“Chinese mothers can dispense with formal courtesies and say to an obese child who gorges on food,“Hey fatty,loose some weight.”(Para.2)Chinese mothers can ignore formal politeness and say to an overweight child who eats too much food,“Hey fatty,lose some weight.”9Paraphrase:“Western parents must be humane,tiptoe around the issue,talks in terms of“health”and never ever mention the f-word.And still their kids end up in therapy for eating disorders and a negative self-image.”(Para.2)Western parents must be kind and avoid touching the issue(being fat)directly.They would rather talk about the effects upon their childrens“health”than mention the word“fatty”.But in the end,their child still suffer from the results of unhealthy eating habits and from a bad self-image,and have to see a doctor for their problems.10Paraphrase:“Ive thought long and hard about how Chinese parents can get away with what they do,and I think there are three ideological differences between Chinese and Western parents.”(Para.2)I tried to think for a long time about how Chinese parents do not receive criticism or punishment for what they do(they treat kids in a cruel and harsh way),and I think there are three differences in thinking between Chinese and Western parents.11Western parents are baffled by Chinese parents successof raising kids.(Para.1)Chinese parents do things that seem provocative,unimaginable,even illegal,to opinionated Westerners.(Para.2)IntroductionSum-upChinese parents raise successful kids,but they use some methods which are unacceptable/different to Westerners.12TextStudyPart The THREE ideological differencesTheFirstIdeologicalDifferencePara.3-6Para.7-8TheSecondIdeologicalDifferencePara.9-10TheThirdIdeologicalDifference13Reading Comprehension3.Why do Western parents want to protect their children from criticism?Children are tender and not strong;Parents should protect their childrens self-esteem and protect children against the feeling of failure.Para.3-6144.What will Western and Chinese parents do if their child comes home with a B？praise the childWestern parentsexpress disapprovalworry about their childa screaming,hair-tearing explosionChinese parentsget practice testsuse every tool to get her childs grade up to an A155.Why do Chinese parents demand perfect grades?Because they take it for granted that their child can get them if they work hard enough,and grades are a more important measure of success than“self-esteem”.16Cultural NotesGrading System in the United StatesIn education grades are standardized measurements of the levels of comprehension of a given subject,Grades can be measured1)in Letters(A,B,C,D,E,F)2)as a Range(4.0-1.0)3)as a Number out of a possible Total(0-100)4)as Descriptors(excellent,great,satisfactory,needs improvement)5)in Percentages6)as a Grade Point Average(GPA)平均学分绩点More17The most popular grading system in the US uses the discrete evaluation in the form of letter grades:Follow a five-point system,using the letters A,B,C,D and F;A indicating excellentC indicating average F indicating failing18 Paraphrase:“Thats why the solution to substandard performance is always to punish and shame the child.”(Para.6)Thats why when a child gets poor performance,their parents solution is to punish and make them feel ashamed of that.So when a child perform poorly in school,Chinese parents always punish them and make them feel ashamed of their grades.Language Focuses19Sum-upPara.3:Western parents cradle their childs self-esteem to insulate them from criticism because they believe the child is tender.Para.4-5:Two examples are given to show how Western and Chinese parents will react to their childs score respectively.Para.6:The Chinese parents strict and harsh behavior toward their child is justified.The First Ideological Difference20 Para.7-8Reading Comprehension6.What are the second ideological difference between Chinese and Western Parents?Chinese parents believe their kids owe them everything.(Para.7)Most Westerners dont believe their offspring must show permanent gratitude to their parents.(Para.8)21Paraphrase:“but its probably a combination of the Confucian doctrine of loyalty and the fact that parents have sacrificed so much for their children.(Para.7)Its probably because of the loyalty advocated by Confucianism and because of the fact that parents have done a lot for their children(that Chinese parents believe their kids owe them everything.)Language Focuses22Confucian doctrine of Confucianism(儒家思想)is a Chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius(551BC-479BC).The core of Confucianism is humanism,the belief that human beings are teachable,improvable and perfectible through personal and communal endeavor especially including self-cultivation and self-creation.Its non-theistic,and does not involve a belief in the Supernatural or in a personal God.Cultural NotesConfucian Doctrine23Paraphrase:“Their duty will be to their own kids.This strikes me as a terrible deal for the Western parents.”(Para.8)They will be responsible only for their children/Its their responsibility to provide for their children(while their children owe them nothing).This makes me feel that Western parents are treated terribly.Language Focuses24Sum-upChinese parents believe their kids owe them everything,so their kids must spend their lives repay their parents by obeying them and make them proud.Para.7Most Westerners believe theres no good reason for their offspring must show permanent gratitude to their parents.Para.8But the writer feels a pity for the Western parents.(It suggests that she is more on the side of Chinese parents)The Second Ideological Difference257.Why do Chinese parents have ultimate authority over their childrens desires and preferences?And what will they do to their childrens defiance and disobedience?Because they know whats best for their children.Even the slightest defiance or indignation,anything less than unquestioning obedience will be extinguished and put to submission.Para.9-10Reading Comprehension268.According to Western propaganda,what are Asian mothers like?Is it true?Accord to the Western propaganda,they are scheming,indifferent,militant unconcerned with their kids true interestsNo,its not true,because all decent parents want to do whats best for their children.Its the methodology thats different.27Paraphrase:“Chinese children have no rights to infringeand there are no late curfews or trips to sleep-away camps”(Para.9)Chinese children have to rights to disobey their parents,which explains why Chinese daughters cant have boyfriends in high school and there is no staying out late,nor are there trips to sleep-away camps.Language Focuses28Cultural Notessleep-away campsChildren of certain age might be ready for sleep-awaycamps,a rite of passage(人生进入一个重要阶段所举行仪式)for many American kid.They canSleep under the stars with friends;Learn to shoot a bow and arrow;Spend entire days in their swimming suits,etc.There are all kinds of camps,and all offer opportunities for kids to engage in new skills while also immersingthemselves in familiar pursuits.For many people,sleepaway camps are not only great fun but also provide a lifetime of memories,friends,and meaningful experiences.29Paraphrase:“Also the slightest defiance or indignation,anything less than unquestioning obedience is extinguished,and punished into submission.”(Para.9)And even the slightest disagreement of feel of unfair treatment,anything that is not an absolute obedience will be suppressed and punished until the children completely obey their parents.Language Focuses30Paraphrase:“Western propaganda often paints a portrait of Asian mothers as scheming,indifferent,militant people unconcerned with their kids true interests.”(Para.10)According to the distorted Western impressions,Asian mothers are often depicted as calculating,cold,aggressive people who care little about their kids true interest.31Paraphrase:“Westerners,who seem perfectly content to let their children turn out badly and shame their tradition and heritage.”(Para.10)(In Chinese parents eyes)Westerners seem never upset with their children behaving badly and bringing disgrace on their tradition and honor.32Emphatic Pattern:“Its the methodology thats different.”(Para.10)It is/was+被强调部分+that/who+e.g.I met Li Ming at the railway station yesterday.It was I that/who met Li Ming at the railway station yesterday.It was Li Ming that I met at the railway station yesterday.It was at the railway station that I met Li Ming yesterday.It was yesterday that I met Li Ming at the railway station.The methodology is different.33Sum-upChinese parents believe they know whats best for their children and therefore have ultimate authority over their childrens desires and preferences.Para.9The Third Ideological DifferenceAll decent parents want to do whats best for their children,and its only methodology thats different.Para.10The different methodology actually explains and justifies the harsh Chinese parenting model.349.Which parenting method is more beneficial to childrens success in the future,according to the author?Why?Chinese parenting is more beneficial to childrens success in the future.Because it is more effective in equipping their children with skills,work habits and inner confidence for success in the future.TextStudyPart Reading Comprehension35Language Focuses How do you understand“the best”in the sentence“They know how to compete with the best the world has to offer.”(Para.11)“the best”may refer to the top competitors or/and the best skill they have been prepared.So the whole sentence may probably means that:They(the Chinese children)know how to compete with the top competitors with the best skills their parents have prepared them for.36 How do you understand“The proof is in the pudding.”(Para.11)It is used to say that you can only know whether sth.is good or bad after you try it.Here it means that only after you have tried Chinese parenting method,can you realize its benefits to your children.37ConclusionThe Chinese parenting method is more practical and effective because it can better prepare their children for the future success.In spite of the positive aspects of Western parenting model,Chinese parenting method is more effective in equipping their children with skills,work habits and inner confidence for success in the future.You can have a try of the Chinese parenting method.In this way,the author implicitly defends the Chinese parenting method.38 Develop an argumentative essay When we write an argumentative essay,our main purpose is to convince the readers that our particular view or opinion on a controversial issue is correct.At times,we may have a second purpose for our argumentative essay:to persuade our readers to take some sort of action.In a general way and as with all essays,we do the same thing:We make a point and then support it.The difference is that argumentation advances a controversial point,a point that at least some of the readers will not be inclined to accept.Here is an example from Text A:to be continuedto be continuedStructuredWriting39 To convince readers in an argumentative essay,it is important to provide them with a clear main point and plenty of logical evidence to back it up.Because argumentation assumes controversy,we have to work especially hard to convince the readers of the validity of our position.Five strategies to help us win over readers whose viewpoints may differ from ours:1 Use tactful,courteous language.2 Point out common ground.3 Acknowledge differing viewpoints.4 When appropriate,grant the merits of differing viewpoints.5 Rebut differing viewpoints.Sample Analysis40More topics:Should girls ask boys out?Should animals be used for research?41The end42