Introduction

The purpose of this Web page is to give you a sampling of some of the aspects of Love & Relationships and to explore some of the vocabulary related to this topic. Each of the activities asks you to make a personal commitment to what you like, believe, or feel. Really try to answer with as much truth as possible. You are encouraged to use as much of your new vocabulary as possible. Good luck and have fun!

You should complete the following Internet activities in pairs. No dictionaries allowed! Feel free to discuss your answers. Don't forget to try out your new vocabulary. Don't forget to use the vocabulary hint handouts provided by the teacher.

The following links come from all over the World Wide Web and represent a variety of viewpoints on relationships. Remember, it's your feelings, attitudes, values and perspectives that count.

Internet Activities

Blending In

1. What parts of you are like other Canadian teenagers? What parts of you are like teenagers from your home country? How do your feelings about yourself influence the relationships you have with other people?
2. How strict were your teenage years in your home country? How strict have your teenage years been in Canada?
3. How much have you blended in? To what extent have you gained a wider perspective?

Boys and Girls Clubs of America

1. Search the website to find out the purpose of Boys and Girls Clubs. Along the way define recreation, companionship, supervision.
2. What might happen to people, especially children, who don't have healthy relationships in their lives?
3. Why is the expression 'join the club' so important in high school?

Friends Quiz: Are Your Friends the Real Deal?

1. Go to the main index and choose "Are your friends true?" Take the friends quiz. Define social ladder. How do you feel about the idea of a social ladder? Is there one in our school?
2. Rewrite three questions (and answers) from the quiz in language that is more formal.
3. Submit your answers to the quiz and then read the description of friends that is sent back. Answer the questions on the page by clicking where it says 'share'. Use your new vocabulary in your response. Send a copy of your response to the teacher by email.

Conclusion

While exploring this sampler on Love & Relationships, we hope you've had fun, learned, and most importantly connected with some part of this topic.

In future classes you will be asked to explain how you feel more interested in or connected to the topic now than before you tried this sampler. For this task you will want to use some of your new vocabulary so get some practice!