There are so many things to get done with school, family, and friends. I have loads of homework and I always feel pressure to do well on tests. I’m an ok student, but there’s much more to life than just school! I feel like I never have a free moment in my life just for me. Don’t get me wrong, I love spending time with my family and friends, but it can be really stressful. When I do have time for myself, I usually spend it listening to music. I like to tune into my favorite artists and tune the rest of the world out!
Vocabulary and Reading Practice (5 mins)
Mark the best choice.
1) ‘Loads’ here means...
a) cargo
b) a delivery
c) goods
d) a lot of things
2) The narrator is most likely...
a) a mother
b) a student
c) a teacher
d) an artist
3) The artists said that they like ______ in the story.
a) pressure
b) school
c) the world
d) music
Questions for Discussion (15 mins)
1) What’s the biggest source of stress in your life?
2) How do you deal with stress?
3) Do you feel pressure from your peers, teachers, or parents?
Activities (15 mins)
Write down three key words to the story.
_______________
_______________
_______________
Why did you choose these three words?
Retell the story to a partner in your own words.
A Related Simile (5 mins)
What does this relate to in the story?
I’m as busy as a beaver.
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