Communication
Directions:
Good communication between parents and teens is very important. Yet, communication with parents is often a source of conflict.
Read these two articles about the communication between adults and teens. The first is written for parents and the second is written for teens.
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/adolescence.html
http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/talk-to-parents.html
After reading the articles, answer the questions below. Please use complete sentences.
Do you think the article provides good advice? Why or why not? (1 point)
What is one thing you learned from the article written for parents? (1.5 points)
What is one thing you learned from the article written for teens? (1.5 points)
Using the information you read as a source, write a short article for your school newspaper to help parents and teenagers communicate better. Your article should be at least three paragraphs long.
Be sure to include the following information:
Explanation of the importance of good communication between teens and parents
Communication advice specifically for parents
Communication advice specifically for teens
(7 points each paragraph – 21 points total)
Family Flyer
One of your family members or friends has been nominated for the “Family Member or Friend of the Year” award. It is up to you to let other people know how great this person is, so they will vote for your family member!
Choose a family member or friend with whom you have a good relationship. It could be a parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or close friend. Create a flyer that depicts why this person should receive the award.
Your flyer should contain the following elements:
Describe the person and explain why they deserve this award. Include characteristics that they possess that make your relationship together special. (10 points)
Provide a short story illustrating the positive influence he/she has had on your life. (10 points)
Add pictures and/or graphics to your flyer. (5 points)
