Unit 8 write

Everyday my papa would work to help to make ends meet To see that we would eat Keep those shoes upon my feet Every night my papa would take And tuck me in my bed Kiss me on my head After all the prayers were said Growing up with him was easy Time just flew on by The years began to fly He aged and so did I I could tell That mama wasn't well Papa knew and deep down so did she so did she When she died My papa broke down and cried All he said was, "God, why not take me?" Every night he sat there sleeping In his rocking chair He never went upstairs All because she wasn't there Then one day my papa said, "Son, I'm proud the way you've grown. Make it on your own. Oh, I'll be O.K. alone." Every time I kiss my children Papa's words ring true "Your children live through you. They'll grow and leave you, too" I remember every word My papa used to say I live them everyday He taught me well that way Every night my papa would take And tuck me in my bed Kiss me on my head When my prayers were said Every night my papa would take And tuck me in my bed - What should we do on the Father’s Day or Mother’s Day? - What is the song about? - Do you love your parents? - Do you want to have a day to celebrate for your mom and another for your dad? The things people do on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day g i v i n g a s h i r t giving flowers giving gifts h a v i n g a p a r t y d o i n g t h e h o u s e w o r k sending a postcard I love my parents very much Now, let’s write to a friend to share your ideas Tuesday, March 8 th ,2011 PART : WRITE  Ordering: Give details about: - when to celebrate: in what season, or what month, on what date of the month or day of the week (why?) - how to celebrate: having parties, sending cards, going on picnics - what special gifts to give: gifts to moms, gifts to dads. - what special food to offer. State whether or not you think your idea will be supported and you hope the day will be celebrated nationwide. Tell your friend the reason for celebrating this day  Key: The correct order of this outline: 3 - 1 - 2 Tell your friend the reason for celebrating this day Give details about: - when to celebrate: in what season, or what month, on what date of the month or day of the week (why?) - how to celebrate: having parties, sending cards, going on picnics - what special gifts to give: gifts to moms, gifts to dads. - what special food to offer. State whether or not you think your idea will be supported and you hope the day will be celebrated nationwide.  First paragraph: Why should we celebrate Mother’s Day or Father’s Day? Because children want to express their feelings, memories, and love for their parents/ to enhance family traditions/ to bring family members closer. . h o u s e w o r k sending a postcard I love my parents very much Now, let’s write to a friend to share your ideas Tuesday, March 8 th ,2011 PART : WRITE  Ordering: Give details about: - when to celebrate: