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Lesson 8: Relationship Trouble
I gave Miho a big box of rice crackers.

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

Daiki got an email from Eric the day after Christmas.

 

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

To: me


Hey, Daiki! I’m in trouble. I think Miho is mad at me. Do you remember
when I asked you for ideas for Miho’s Christmas present? You
recommended buying her favorite food. But when I gave Miho
a big box of rice crackers, 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 bottle of perfume or something else.
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

1

RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS  

  1. Do you agree that problems are normal in all relationships?  
  2. What are some common problems for couples?    
  3. What are some common family problems?    
  4. What problems do you have with your friends?      

2FIXING RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS  

  1. Should you always fix problems right away?    
  2. What’s the first step to fix a problem (ex. say you’re sorry)?
  3. Who should take the first step to fix a problem?        
  4. Do you agree that all problems have solutions?      

3THE SILENT TREATMENT

  1. Have you ever given someone the silent treatment?
  2. How do you feel when someone gives you the silent treatment?
  3. What do you do when someone gives you the silent treatment?
  4. Which is worse, arguing with someone or giving someone the silent treatment?

FEEDBACK

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

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