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Fran Marshall
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Georgie Binks

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Introduction to Here & Now


Here & Now is a collection of point of view essays about life in the modern world by columnist
Georgie Binks. The articles express the authors interesting, sometimes controversial viewpoint and
opinions on a variety of current topics. For example
In Here & Now, the passages have an intended message; however, learners will be motivated to
agree or disagree with the authors perspective.
The richness of the vocabulary with idiomatic expressions and phrasal verbs will challenge learners
at CLB Levels 6,7,8 (LINC 5-7).

The related skill-building and skill-using exercises by Fran Marshall are designed to incorporate
many aspects of the four interpersonal skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. They will
encourage high-level learners to listen for facts, scan for information, reread for specific facts, and
make inferences.

Each of the ten units comprises a variety of vocabulary and writing exercises, including full sentence
comprehension answers, sentence completion, working with words, writing e-mails, notes and
letters.

The Interview Assignments and Streeters - Have Your Say! sections will provide challenging
opportunities for learners to use speaking and note-taking skills as they seek others opinions on the
topics, and report their findings to the class.

A Debate page and an Oral Presentation page have been added for learners to develop and
demonstrate tangible evidence of achievement in those areas. The activities correspond with the
CAN DO lists for CLB 6,7,8.

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Suggested Guidelines for Using Here & Now


1. Distribute copies of Exercises A and B. The Introductory Discussion will set the tone. The
Vocabulary Study will facilitate comprehension when the essay is read. Read the Listening section
to the class to allow learners to determine the main idea.

2. Distribute copies of the essay and Exercise C - Part One - Guided Reading - Scanning. Have
learners give oral answers.

3. Distribute copies of Exercise C - Part Two - Reading the Lines and Reading Between the Lines.
Have learners write full-sentence answers.

4. Distribute copies of Exercises D and E - Idiomatic Expressions, True/False Sentences, Sentence


Completion, Writing Assignments, Discussion Topics, Phrasal Verbs. Use the exercises over a
couple of days to reinforce vocabulary, comprehension and writing skills.

5. Distribute copies of Exercise F - Interview Assignments. Have learners interview people outside
the class if possible. Alternately, have them role-play as one person interviews and takes notes and
a partner acts as the person being interviewed. Have individual learners report their findings to the
class.

6. Distribute copies of Exercise F - Streeters - Have Your Say! This section can be used in much the
same way as the Interview Assignments section. If possible, learners should ask people outside the
class for their opinions. Divide the topics so that four or five people each take one issue, then report
to the class.

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Canadian Language Benchmarks 6, 7, 8 (LINC 57)

Competencies Developed on a Progressive Scale of Proficiency in Here & Now

Speaking
I can participate in group discussions and express my opinions.
I can keep a conversation going.
I can use a range of vocabulary, including idioms, common expressions and phrasal verbs.
I can make a comparison between characters or viewpoints expressed in an essay.
I can ask direct or indirect questions using correct structure in order to learn other peoples opinions.
I can report my findings with adequate accuracy to the group or class.
I can develop and deliver a five-to-ten-minute oral presentation using a variety of sentence structures
and logical sequence.
I can participate in a debate after brainstorming and organizing ideas to express my views.
I can speak with adequate fluency using an expanding inventory of concrete and idiomatic language and
grammar structures.

Listening
I can follow a conversation or discussion about a topic.
I can identify the main idea from listening to a passage.
I can usually understand the responses as well as the mood, attitude and feelings of people I listen to.
I can understand common idiomatic expressions, vocabulary and an expanded range of concrete language.
I can predict consequences and outcomes in most familiar situations from listening to a conversation.
I can understand main points and details from my classmates discussions, oral presentations and debates.
I can usually recognize and appreciate idiomatic language, humour and anecdotes.

Reading
I can scan sections of an article and find key details, supporting facts and specific information.
I can extract detailed information and answer comprehension and inference questions after rereading an
authentic article of one to two pages.
I can sometimes infer the meaning of new words from the context or by the use of prefixes and suffixes.
I am beginning to understand the writers purpose, intent and attitude.
I can understand idiomatic expressions and phrasal verbs in context with guided reading help.
I can usually distinguish facts from fiction.
I can enjoy reading articles and essays on current topics.

Writing
I can demonstrate good control of many grammatical structures as I write full sentence answers to comprehensive and inference questions.
I can successfully complete various kinds of sentences, including conditionals, sentences with gerunds
or noun clauses, embedded questions.
I can write a short letter, note or e-mail using appropriate language and layout, accurate spelling and
punctuation.
I can paraphrase and summarize the main points of a text.
I can match words with synonyms, antonyms or homophones as my vocabulary increases.
I can change verbs to nouns, nouns to adjectives, adjectives to nouns.
I can take notes during an interview or from an oral presentation.
I can write the essential information in logical sequence to give a five-to-ten minute oral presentation.

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Contents
Unit 1 - An Ode to Dear Old - New - Dads
Exercise A - Introductory Discussion
Exercise B - Vocabulary Study and Listening
Essay
Exercise C - Part One - Guided Reading - Scanning
Exercise C - Part Two - Reading the Lines and Reading Between the Lines
Exercise D - Part One - Idiomatic Expressions
Exercise D - Part Two - True/False Sentences
Exercise D - Part Three - Phrasal Verbs
Exercise E - Writing Assignments
Exercise E - Part Two - Discussion Topics
Exercise F - Part One - Interview Assignments
Exercise F - Part Two - Streeters - Have Your Say!
Word Find
Crossword

Unit 2 - A Mother's Work Is Always Done


Exercise A - Introductory Discussion
Exercise B - Vocabulary Study and Listening
Essay
Exercise C - Part One - Guided Reading - Scanning
Exercise C - Part Two - Reading the Lines and Reading Between the Lines
Exercise D - Part One - Idiomatic Expressions
Exercise D - Part Two - Verbs, Nouns, and Adjectives
Exercise E - Part One - Writing - Sentence Completion
Exercise E - Part Two - Writing Assignments
Exercise E - Part Three - Discussion Topics
Exercise F - Part One - Interview Assignments
Exercise F - Part Two - Streeters - Have Your Say!
Word Find
Crossword

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Unit 3 - The Real Problem With Kids and Computers


Exercise A - Introductory Discussion
Exercise B - Vocabulary Study and Listening
Essay
Exercise C - Part One - Guided Reading - Scanning
Exercise C - Part Two - Reading the Lines and Reading Between the Lines
Exercise D - Part One - Idiomatic Expressions
Exercise D - Part Two - Nouns to Adjectives
Exercise E - Part One - Writing - Sentence Completion
Exercise E - Part Two - Writing Assignments
Exercise E - Part Three - Discussion Topics
Exercise F - Part One - Interview Assignments
Exercise F - Part Two - Streeters - Have Your Say!
Word Find
Crossword

Unit 4 - Shopping Hell


Exercise A - Introductory Discussion
Exercise B - Vocabulary Study and Listening
Essay
Exercise C - Part One - Guided Reading - Scanning
Exercise C - Part Two - Reading the Lines - and Reading Between the Lines
Exercise D - Part One - True/False Sentences
Exercise D - Part Two - Words and Expressions
Exercise E - Writing Assignments
Exercise F - Part One - Interview Assignments
Exercise F - Part Two - Streeters - Have Your Say!
Word Find
Crossword
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Unit 5 - Men Living at Home


Exercise A - Introductory Discussion
Exercise B - Vocabulary Study and Listening
Essay
Exercise C - Part One - Guided Reading - Scanning
Exercise C - Part Two - Reading the Lines and Reading Between the Lines
Exercise D - Part One - Idiomatic Expressions
Exercise D - Part Two - Sentence Completion
Exercise E - Writing Assignments
Exercise F - Part One - Interview Assignments
Exercise F - Part Two - Streeters Have Your Say!
Word Find
Crossword

Unit 6 - Volunteering
Exercise A - Introductory Discussion
Exercise B - Vocabulary Study and Listening
Essay
Exercise C - Part One - Guided Reading - Scanning
Exercise C - Part Two - Reading the Lines - and Reading Between the Lines
Exercise D - Part One - Idiomatic Expressions
Exercise D - Part Two - Words That Mean the Same
Exercise E - Part One - Sentence Completion
Exercise E - Part Two - Writing Assignments
Exercise F - Part One - Interview Assignments
Exercise F - Part Two - Streeters - Have Your Say!
Word Find
Crossword
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Unit 7 - Let Men Have Equal Rights to Separate Spaces


Exercise A - Introductory Discussion
Exercise B - Vocabulary Study and Listening
Essay
Exercise C - Part One - Guided Reading - Scanning
Exercise C - Part Two - Reading the Lines and Reading Between the Lines
Exercise D - Sharing Ideas - Debate the Pros and Cons
Exercise E - Part One - Words and Expressions
Exercise E - Part Two - True/False Sentences
Exercise F - Part One - Interview Assignments
Exercise F - Part Two - Streeters - Have Your Say
Word Find
Crossword

Unit 8 - Dont Delete. This Could Save Your Life


Exercise A - Introductory Discussion
Exercise B - Vocabulary Study and Listening
Essay
Exercise C - Part One - Guided Reading - Scanning
Exercise C - Part Two - Reading the Lines and Reading Between the Lines
Exercise D - Part One - Idiomatic Expressions
Exercise D - Part Two - Adjectives to Nouns
Exercise E - Part One - Sentence Completion
Exercise E - Part Two - Writing E-mails
Exercise F - Part One - Interview Assignments
Exercise F - Part Two - Streeters - Have Your Say!
Word Find
Crossword
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Unit 9 - Now That We have Everything Else, How About A Little Spirituality?
Exercise A - Introductory Discussion
Exercise B - Vocabulary Study and Listening
Essay
Exercise C - Part One - Guided Reading - Scanning
Exercise C - Part Two - Reading the Lines - and Reading Between the Lines
Exercise D - Part One - Idiomatic Expressions
Exercise D - Part Two - Working With Words
Exercise D - Part Three - More Words That Sound the Same
Exercise E - Part One - Writing - Sentence Completion
Exercise F - Part One - Interview Assignments
Exercise F - Part Two - Streeters - Have Your Say!
Word Find
Crossword

Unit 10 - Lets Kick Tobacco Companies in the Butt


Exercise A - Introductory Discussion
Exercise B - Vocabulary Study and Listening
Essay
Exercise C - Part One - Guided Reading - Scanning
Exercise C - Part Two - Reading the Lines and Reading Between the Lines
Exercise D - Part One - Exercise D - Part One - Working with Words
Exercise D - Part Two - Sentence Completion
Exercise E - True/False Sentences
Exercise F - Part One - Interview Assignments
Exercise F - Part Two - Oral Presentations; Learn to Speak - Learn to Listen
Exercise F - Part Three - Streeters - Have Your Say!
Word Find
Crossword

Answer Key
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Unit 1 - An Ode to Dear Old and New Dads


Exercise A - Introductory Discussion
Most people would say that their fathers have had a profound influence on their lives.
Talk about the ways in which your father was involved in your life.
Was he a hands on father?
How did he look after you?
Did you and he discuss things with each other?
Did he do fun things with you?
This article is about fathers commonly called dads dads of years ago, and dads of today. You will read
about changes in the role many dads play in their childrens lives that have taken place in the past several
years.

Exercise B - Vocabulary Study and Listening


You will read the words in Column A in the article. Test your word knowledge by matching the words in
Column A to words that mean the same in Column B.

search for

in spite of

fastened

took quickly

observing

anticipated

imitate

became

despite

allowing

primary

pal

letting

look for

expected

watching

buddy

copy

grabbed

put together

evolved

first

Here are some new words from the article. How many can you use?
toddled

cuffs

fists

ribbed

comfy

fantasizing

Listen to the first section of the article. You will find out what kind of father the author had. The last
two lines will indicate the main idea. What is it?

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Essay - An Ode to Dear Old - and New - Dads


When I was about a-year-and-a-half old, my dad and I had to go pick up my Mom from the hairdresser's. Living in Ottawa, where we spent the better part of our lives in snowsuits, he dressed me
in my little red one and proceeded to search for his coat. With time to kill, I toddled into the bathroom
where I dipped my hands and the cuffs of my snowsuit in the toilet. Upon seeing the mess, and
knowing we were already late, my dad grabbed a couple of safety pins, fastened the cuffs together
over my fists and off we went.
It may have been 50 years ago, but my dad still gets ribbed about it. It was actually a pretty good
solution given the time constraints. After all, my dad didn't spend a lot of time sitting around talking to
other dads about the best way to handle these types of situations.
Back then, dads were expected to bring home a paycheque, ride you around on their shoulders
after work and then disappear onto a comfy chair with the newspaper.
These days, it's different. Or is it?
Treated as assistant moms (See page 4 for Exercise C - Part One - Guided Reading - Scanning)
Today, we pay great lip service to the importance of fathers in their children's development, but
there's little support for men when they become fathers. If you don't believe me, check out parenting
websites and magazines. There's always a little spot for the dads; maybe one story on the site will
include them, but they're often treated more as "assistant Moms" than as serious players. There are
always classes for new mothers, but few for new fathers.
Dr. Kerry Daly, a professor at the University of Guelph in Ontario who has been studying the role of
fathers today, says men need more support.
"We're interested in how fathers become good fathers," he says. "It comes from observing the
women in their lives, their mothers and partners. Often they learn from their own children, like
on
-the-job training. They also learn from their own fathers."
A lawyer I know in northern Ontario tells me he tried to model himself after his dad.
"I love making Sunday morning breakfast for my family. It was a tradition of my dad's and brought
the whole family together. When my wife and I had kids, I continued the tradition before I realized
where it came from."
When men observe their own fathers, either they want to imitate them or be a different kind of father.
Daly says, "Often, their own dads taught them what to not to do, to work hard, be minimally involved
and defer to Mom."
Despite the fact women say they want equality in parenting, Daly says, "There's a push-pull dynamic
where mothers are primary and dads are second string. They do things through Mom, ask for
permission from Mom, etc. We often define a good parent by what it means to be a good mother.
Fathers need to define their own standard, and mothers need to be able to live with that. It means
letting dad in more and mom stepping out of the way."

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Dads want to be co-parents - expert


Take a friend of mine who spent his kids' younger years fantasizing about alternatives to diapers. He
wrote me, "I thought of more efficient ways like a giant birdcage-like enclosure with a newspaperlined tray underneath, the entire house covered in Saran Wrap - then simply stoop and scoop,
catheter bags - you name it."
Daly says, "What's surprised us is the desire of fathers to talk about their experience as dads and to
get more information and programs they can attend with kids. That's changed from 10-15 years ago.
They want to be true co-parents to their children and not babysitters."
One thing that makes parenting so much easier for mothers is they talk about it, everywhere from
dinner parties, to exercise classes, work well, you get the picture.
Family therapist Ed Bader says, "Men seldom talk about parenting. Often, they don't even know if
the other guys are parents. They talk about the male stuff." So in 1999, Bader started up Focus on
Fathers in York Region, outside Toronto. He expected about five dads to show up at the first meeting and was surprised when 25 did. From there, hundreds of men have attended sessions learning
more about fathering. Bader says the program deals with fathers' management skills in areas like
stress, anger, time, nutrition and illness.
"Men don't want self-help groups, but if they find something that's good for their kids, they want to do
it," he says. "Men have a nurturing instinct and its important to involve them in the first two or three
years. They don't want to be an assistant mom."
Being there as a father counts
Sometimes opportunities for talks about fathering occur naturally for men.
A filmmaker buddy of mine told me recently that when he was shooting a documentary about a
father's fight to save his child from a rare and deadly disease, they sat down and spoke about how
important being a father was to both of them. The father with the ill child told him, "If all dads loved
their kids with 50 per cent of the love that pours out me everyday, life would be a lot better for all of
our kids." It hit my friend pretty hard, and he says his kids have been getting more hugs ever since.
One divorced dad I know who is crazy about his sons says, "The most important thing about being a
dad is to just show up, whenever, wherever and as often as you can. That's what they will remember, and that's what counts."
From taking us skiing, to enjoying the Ottawa River and his love of classical music, my dad always
showed up, was always there when we needed him, even after we left home. Years ago, when we
were all gone, my dad noticed how empty the house was. So every Sunday morning he sat down
and wrote us each a letter. It's now evolved into a weekly e-mail newsletter that we all reply to. It's
not only a wonderful way to keep us all talking, but it's a huge support as we weather different
challenges and celebrate our victories. He didn't get that idea from his friends or a parenting website, but it might be a good thing he could pass on to other dads if they're looking for ideas. He just
does what comes naturally. Kind of like that snowsuit and the safety-pin idea.

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Exercise C - Part One - Guided Reading - Scanning


Scan the section Treated as assistant moms on page 2.
Underline words or expressions that you dont understand. Try to guess the meaning from context.
1. Find the part that proves that the media does not treat moms and dads equally.
2. Find the part that tells how men learn to become good fathers.
3. Find the part that tells why the lawyer in northern Ontario tries to model himself after his dad.
4. Highlight the words that indicate that mothers have more say than fathers.
5. Find the sentence that emphasizes the fact that dads should be given more say.

Scan the section Dads want to be co-parents - expert on page 3.


1. What do you think of the dads fantasy about alternatives to diapers?
2. Find the part that describes the changes in parenting in the last 15-20 years.
3. Highlight the words that tell why parenting is so much easier for mothers.
4. What does therapist Ed Bader mean when he says guys talk about male things?
5. Highlight the words that tell which issues the program, Focus on Fathers deals with.

Scan the section Being there as a father counts on page 3


1. What kind of documentary was the filmmaker shooting?
2. How does he think life would be better for all kids?
3. Find the sentence that tells what the divorced dad thinks is the most important thing
about being a dad.
4. Find the three ways the authors dad was always there for his family.
5. Highlight the way in which the authors dad keeps in touch with his adult children.

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Exercise C - Part Two - Reading the Lines-and Reading Between the Lines.
Reread the article and answer the following questions.
1. What is the main idea expressed in this article?
2. Where did the author live as a child? What was the weather like in her city?
3. Describe how the authors dad handled the situation of the hands and cuffs being dipped in the
toilet.
4. Why didnt the authors dad discuss parenting issues with other fathers?
5. What was a dads traditional role 50 years ago?
6. Things are different now. Do you agree or disagree with that statement? Why?
7. How are dads treated differently from moms in the media? (magazines, websites)
8. How do men become good fathers?
9. Can all men learn from their own fathers? Why or why not?
10. Men are sometimes confused by women about their parenting role. Do you agree?
11. Do you like the idea of the father who fantasized about alternatives to diapers?
12. How has parenting for fathers changed in the last 10-15 years?
13. Why is parenting easier for mothers?
14. What surprised family therapist Ed Bader?
15. What issues does the program Focus on Fathers deal with?
16. What two things do men NOT want?
17. When is it important to involve men in parenting?
18. Reread the paragraph A filmmaker buddy. Discuss why his kids get more hugs.
20. Describe what is important to one divorced dad who is crazy about his kids.
21. Tell some of the good parenting things the authors father did with his family.
22. Compare your mothers role with your fathers role in your upbringing.

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Exercise D - Part One - Idiomatic Expressions


Place each of these idiomatic expressions in the sentence where it is appropriate time to kill

off we went

pay lip service

second string

minimally involved

model himself after

on-the-job training

push-pull dynamic

stoop and scoop

nurturing instinct

hit pretty hard

weather challenges

1. I have little experience, so I hope to get _________________ in my new job.


2. When I take my dog for a walk, I have to _____________________.
3. My friend does a lot of volunteer work, but I am only _________________.
4. I want to come first in my partners life; no way will I play ______________.
5. When I first came to Canada, I had to ________________ in order to adjust.
6. People think all new mothers automatically have a natural ________________.
7. I might as well read the paper because I have ___________ before I go to school.
8. My friends want to improve their English, but they just _______________ to the idea
of going to school.
9. The news of the disaster was devastating; it ____________________.
10. My friend admires his teacher; he wants to ________________ him.
11. We were interested in seeing the parade, so _______________.
12. My girlfriend phones me, then she ignores me; Im tired of her _____________.

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Exercise D - Part Two - True/False Sentences


Put T beside the sentences that are true.
Correct the sentences that are false.
1. The author grew up in Quebec.
2. People still tease her dad about the safety pin incident.
3. Fifty years ago, dads were mainly expected to earn the living for the family.
4. Dr. Kerry Dale is a woman.
5. The father who is a lawyer makes all the meals for his family.
6. Men want to imitate their own fathers if they had fathers who were involved a lot in their lives.
7. Mothers should let fathers set their own standards for parenting.
8. During the past 10-15 years, fathers have wanted very little interaction with their children.
9. Parenting is easier for mothers because they talk about it everywhere.
10. The authors father writes a daily e-mail newsletter to his family.

Exercise D - Part Three - Phrasal Verbs


Use these phrasal verbs in sentences to show the meanings:
pick up

defer to

show up

pass on

check out

started up

1. _______________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________

4. _______________________________________________________________

5. _______________________________________________________________

6. _______________________________________________________________
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Exercise E - Part One - Writing Assignments


1. A young man that you know has recently become a father. Write a short letter to him
first, to congratulate him then to offer him a few words of advice.
2. Write a short note to your father to thank him for some good advice that he gave you.
3. Write a memo to your supervisor to request time off to attend your sons hockey tournament.
4. Write about an important man in your life, who was not your father, but who had a positive
influence on you.
5. Write about a special day you had with your father.

Exercise E - Part Two - Discussion Topics


1. Talk about the difference between:
an absentee father and a hands-on father
a stepfather and a father-in-law
a strict father and a lenient father
2. Contrast and discuss these two situations:
A young boy gets a failing mark in math. His dad yells at him, tells him he cant go anywhere until he
improves his mark.
A young boy gets a failing mark in math. His dad talks to him about how he can improve and offers
to help him or get help for him.
3. What would you do?
1. A 16-year-old girl wants to date a 21-year-old man. If you were her father, how would you react?
How would you handle the situation?
2. An 11-year-old girl wants to wear makeup to school. If you were her father, how would you
handle the situation?
3. A 16-year-old boy wants to buy a very fast motorcycle. If you were his father, how would you
react? How would you handle the situation?
4. A 17-year-old is unhappy in high school and wants to quit school and get a job. If you were his
father, how would you react? How would you handle the situation?
5. A 19-year-old is quitting university to become an electrician. If you were her father, how would you
react? How would you handle the situation?

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Exercise F - Part One - Interview Assignments


1. Interview a dad in your class.
Take notes and report your findings to the class.
Ask him how he and his wife share parenting responsibilities.
Ask him what he enjoys doing with his children.
Ask him if he finds it easier to be a dad to a daughter or to a son.
Ask him if he likes societys changes in attitude toward dads.

2. Interview a grandfather.
Take notes and report your findings to the class.
Ask him what his responsibilities were when his children were growing up.
Ask him if he has any advice for fathers of today.
Ask him if he wishes things had been different for dads a generation ago.

3. Interview a mother.
Take notes and report your findings to the class.
Ask her whether she and her husband share parenting responsibilities equally.
Ask her what she does as a parent, and what her husband does as a parent.
Ask her to compare her childhood relationship with her father to the relationship her children have
with their father.

4. Interview a son and a daughter.


Take notes and report your findings to the class.
Ask each to describe their dad. Choose from these words.
kind

funny
volatile

supportive
hardworking

lenient

strict

easygoing
generous

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Exercise F - Part Two - Streeters - Have Your Say!


Five people will express their opinions about each of these issues.

1. Whats the most important quality a father should possess and why?
A father should be kind because
A father should be available to his family because
A father should be a good role model because
A father should be

2. Why is quality time spent with family more important than quantity time?
Quality time is more important because

3. What are some things that a family can do together regularly to have a good family life?

4. What are some activities a family can do together occasionally to build a healthy relationship?

5. I think it is good for families to accept individual differences because

10

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Word Find
M

partners

support

magazine

constraints

hairdresser

tradition

primary

assistant

shoulders

snowsuit

imitate

permission

serious

disappear

toddled

minimally

disease

important

importance

safety

dynamic

divorced

websites

development

solution

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11

Crossword - Work with a partner. Find the synonym for the clue word in the essay.
1

10

11

12

13

ACROSS

DOWN

comprehended

vanish

consent

practice

10

clutched

look

12

emulate

disease

13

developed

helper

brilliant

essential

11

friend

12

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