A Lesson about Stress

 By Nate Feldman

*What does stress mean to you?  What caused stress for the man in the video?  Have you experienced something like that before?  What causes you the most stress?

Reading and Listening for Main Ideas: 

I have a lot of stress in my life.  For example, I have to work many hours in the day.  Also, it takes me more than 1 hour to get here, so I am on the road a lot.  Finally, I have to pay for a lot of things.  So, this is why my life is so stressful.

 Main Idea:  A lot of stress in life

Details: works many hours; on the road a lot; pays a lot


Vocabulary: 

Stress (n.)

I have a lot of stress. 

Stressful (adj.)

The final exams are so stressful for me.  Reading and writing class is stressful (but not with Nate)

Stressed, Stressed Out (adj.)

I am stressed out right now! = I have too much stress

 

Discussion Questions: 

*Do you think as you get older, you have more stress?  Was it easier for you when you were younger?

*Do you think the doctor’s advice about things like exercise and other things are really helpful for managing stress?

*The doctor also said some stress is beneficial (good for you).  Do you agree with that?


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