Unit 8 In My DaybyRussellBaker
Unit 8 In My Day by Russell Baker
ContentsWarm-upWords&ExpressionsText AnalysisSentencePatternsOral&WrittenWorkCBIWork6
Contents 2 3 4 5 Words & Expressions Text Analysis Oral & Written Work Sentence Patterns 6 CBI Work 1 Warm-up
Warm-upI. Becoming old: What is the meaning ofthe title---In My Day?. Who tends to use theexpression very often?. Why do they often saythis?
I. Becoming old Warm-up • What is the meaning of the title-In My Day? • Who tends to use the expression very often? • Why do they often say this?
Warm-upII. Generation gapThe Image of the MotherWhat doesthe poem4 Yearsof Age-tell us aboutMy Mommy can do anything!generation gap?8 Years of Age-My Mom knows a lot! A whole lot!12 Years of Age-My Mother doesn't really know quite everything14 Years of Age-Naturally, Mother doesn't know that,either.(to be continued)
II. Generation gap Warm-up The Image of the Mother 4 Years of Age— My Mommy can do anything! 8 Years of Age— My Mom knows a lot! A whole lot! 12 Years of Age— My Mother doesn’t really know quite everything. 14 Years of Age— Naturally, Mother doesn’t know that, either. (to be continued) What does the poem tell us about generation gap?
Warm-upII. Generation gap(continued)16 Years of Age-Mother? She's hopelessly old-fashioned18 Years of Age-That old woman? She's way out of date!25 Years of Age-Well, she might know a little bit about it.35 Years of Age-Before we decide, let's get Mom's opinion.45 Years of Age-Wonder what Mom would have thought about it?65 Years of Age-WishI could talk it over with Mom!
II. Generation gap Warm-up 16 Years of Age— Mother? She’s hopelessly old-fashioned. 18 Years of Age— That old woman? She’s way out of date! 25 Years of Age— Well, she might know a little bit about it. 35 Years of Age— Before we decide, let’s get Mom’s opinion. 45 Years of Age— Wonder what Mom would have thought about it? 65 Years of Age— Wish I could talk it over with Mom! (continued)