T e a c h e r ’ s n o t e s
Step 1 Speed chatting Write the question “ What would you be willing to sacrifice to be happy ?” on the board . Ask the class to make two rows facing each other . Then , encourage the students to ask each other the question , pointing out that they have only 1 min to do it . Once the time is up , one of the rows rotates so each learner has a new partner . Repeat the process several times . Then ask the students to share the ideas they have come up with . Step 2 Speaking Show the quote and ask the students how they understand it .
Step 3 Let ’ s learn some vocabulary |
The words below can successfully replace the word HAPPINESS . What are the missing letters ? |
C _ nt _ n _ m _ nt |
En _ o _ m _ nt |
L _ ug _ te _ |
P _ a _ e of m _ n _ |
Ch _ _ rf _ lne _ _ |
Pl _ _ f _ lne _ _ |
H _ p _ f _ lne _ _ |
Bl _ s _ e _ n _ s _ |
Key- Contentment , Enjoyment , Laughter , Peace of mind , Cheerfulness , Playfulness , Hopefulness , Blessedness
Step 4 Reading Photocopy the reading activity and hand it out . Ask your students to match the headings with the right paragraph . After you check the answers , brainstorm some other ways to live happily .
Step 5 Making a collage The last step could be done on paper or using a computer . The students work in small groups and design a collage entitled : “ How can we stop chasing happiness ?”
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