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Table of Contents 1. Health and Safety——————————————————————-3 2. The Elephant in the Room ——————————————————-7 3. Wanderlust ————————————————————————-11 4. Funny Mishaps ———————————————————————14 5. Minimalism ———————–—————————————————19 6. Income Inequality —————–————————————————23 7. How Important is Money? ——————————————————-27 8. Culture Shock ————————————————————————31 9. Passion or Skill? ———————————————————————35 10. Pet Peeves ————————————————————————39 11. Managing Stress —————————————————————-43 12. Black Lives Matter —————————————————————-47 13.Big Let Down ———————————————————————-51 14.Organic or GMO? —————————————————————-55 15.Universal Stylus Initiative ——————————————————59 16.Foods to Eat Alone ————–————————–———————--63 17.How Much to Save? —————————————————————67 18.When the Going Gets Rough —————————————————71 19.What’s Better than Staying at Home? —————————————75 20.Apology Accepted? —————————————————————79
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Health & Safety Vocabulary English Translation English Translation Protection _________ Prevention _________ Virus ________ Vaccine _________ Antibiotic _________ Genetic _________ Cure _________ Disease _________ Symptoms _________ Spread _________ Quarantine ________ Coronavirus _________ Surfaces _________ Recommend _________ Procurement _________ Survive _________ Exposure _________ Infected _________ Adolescents ________ Distancing _________ Treatment _________ Drug _________ Ethics _________ Hormone _________ 4
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Discussion Questions What safety precautions have you taken to stay healthy? ____________________________________________________________________ What is something you wish you would have done differently? ____________________________________________________________________ What do you think are some basic precautions you will take in the future? ____________________________________________________________________ What is essential health etiquette? ____________________________________________________________________ What do you think is something people do that is not healthy/safe? ____________________________________________________________________ How can we prevent future illnesses? ____________________________________________________________________ Were there any safety measures around the world that you agreed with? Disagreed with? ____________________________________________________________________ 5
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion My Opinion– Write in your top 10. 1 (most important) to 10 (least important) The most important things to do to stay safe are 6 1 27 38 49 5 10 Opinions Everyone should ____________________. I hope people _________________________________. I will never _________________________. ______________________________ is too dangerous. More people should _______________________. It is ____________ to ___________________. ________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________. I agree with… ________________________________________________ 6
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Situation Reading Seeing my employer for the first time since people started getting sick was interesting. When I saw them, they were wearing a mask. I was also wearing a mask. We had changed the room to give more space between people. The new room was our auditorium, which seats about 300 people. In this case there were only about 13 in the cavernous hall. We were all staring at the open stage elevated slightly so our heads were even with the knees of the speaker. Behind the speaker was a huge projected image of our material we were set to cover. When the speech was over we all clapped. My employer walked quickly out of the room and we made eye contact as they passed. I would normally have had an interaction with them before the speech. In this case I was just a participant. I would normally have shook their hand when they passed. In this case a simple nod did the trick. We were both in agreement that things had went well and that none of this was strange. I thought about how things had changed later that day. Comprehension 1. Why did the room change? ____________________________________________ 2. How do you normally greet an employer?___________________________________________ 3. Why was the room so cavernous? ____________________________________________ 4. Why is an elevated stage so strange in this case?______________________________________ 5. What does “do the trick” mean? ____________________________________________ 7
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion The Elephant in the Room Vocabulary English Translation English Translation Pop Culture _________ Rumors _________ Breaking News ________ Noteworthy _________ Gossip _________ Dispel _________ In Demand _________ Notification _________ Diffusion _________ Statements _________ Propaganda ________ Politics _________ Cognitive _________ Cognition _________ Anxiety _________ Illustration _________ Assimilation _________ Characteristics _________ Campaign ________ Veracity _________ Disinformation _________ Circulating _________ Topical _________ Trends _________ 8
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Discussion Questions What is something that has been Breaking News lately? ____________________________________________________________________ Can you dispel any rumors about a hot button issue? ____________________________________________________________________ What recent breaking news was actually just gossip or rumor? ____________________________________________________________________ How does gossip start? Can you think about a few examples of damaging gossip? ____________________________________________________________________ Any noteworthy pop culture references you can think of? ____________________________________________________________________ What sort of things are in demand right now? ____________________________________________________________________ When do you receive notifications on your phone? How do you manage them? ____________________________________________________________________ 9
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion My Opinion– Write in your top 10. 1 (most important) to 10 (least important) What is the most noteworthy news right now? 6 1 27 38 49 5 10 Opinions Gossip is __________________________. I hope people _________________________________. I think the news should ____________________ of spreading _____________________________. The paparazzi is _______________________ for the news they present ____________________. Some news agencies ______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________. I agree with… ________________________________________________ 10
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Situation Reading Some of the differences between the reports of the Coronavirus from the U.S.A. and South Korea were shocking. The two countries had their first confirmed cases on the same day. You can see the results of the government’s treatment of news reports and the impact the virus had on the nation. The U.S. on the one hand, treated the virus as a small problem. The South Korean government on the other hand was quick to notify the public with a unified report of the seriousness of the virus. The results are extreme. There is a fundamental difference in the approach to governing in the two countries. What do you think they are? What do you think makes the two so different? My Take 1. _____________________________________________________________________________ 2. _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. _____________________________________________________________________________ 4. _____________________________________________________________________________ 5. _____________________________________________________________________________ 6. _____________________________________________________________________________ 7. _____________________________________________________________________________ 8. _____________________________________________________________________________ 11
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Wanderlust Vocabulary English Translation English Translation Ex-pat _________ Vacation _________ Immigrate _________ Emigrate _________ Travel _________ Destination _________ Backwaters _________ Working Holiday _________ Will _________ Proclaim _________ Visa _________ Bustling _________ Rural _________ Wildlife _________ Windward _________ Inclusive _________ Concierge _________ Getaway _________ Festival _________ Remote _________ Urban _________ Wayward _________ Leeward _________ Exclusive _________ 12
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Discussion Questions Where is the next place that you are planning to travel? ____________________________________________________________________ Do you think there will be any problems for you when you travel there? ____________________________________________________________________ What technology do you use to help you travel? ____________________________________________________________________ What are some of the difficulties you are prepared for? ____________________________________________________________________ What do you hope will happen there? ____________________________________________________________________ What research have you done before you travel there? ____________________________________________________________________ What would you like to know about your destination that you don’t already? ____________________________________________________________________ 13
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Situation Reading Travelling to a friend’s wedding in New Zealand I started researching plane tickets. Tickets from South Korea to Auckland were a bit more than I could afford. I started looking for alternatives. I found a flight from Kuala Lampur to Brisbane for 400$ USD. It was one way but I couldn’t pass up that 11 hour flight for such a price. I found a 200$ ticket from Incheon to KL that arrived two weeks earlier than my flight to Brisbane. The return flight from Auckland was 150$ so that was not an issue. I found the same flight return from Brisbane to KL and KL to Incheon. Altogether I had found a trip, with minimal planning, that included 2 weeks in Malaysia and Australia on my way to my friend’s wedding. I was ecstatic. The trip was incredibly liberating as I floated around with my backpack filled with 3 individual pairs of each item of clothing I would need. I had sandals, a credit card, my passport, and a phone. That was all I needed. I wish that was all I needed now... Comprehension 1. Why didn’t I take a direct flight? ____________________________________________ 2. How much did I budget for accommodation? ______________________________________ 3. What was the final destination? ____________________________________________ 4. What was the reason for travelling? ____________________________________________ 5. What was so liberating about this trip? ____________________________________________ 14
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Funny Mishaps Vocabulary English Translation English Translation Accident _________ Inappropriate _________ Mistake _________ Unacceptable _________ Context _________ Taboo _________ Misunderstanding _________ Whoops _________ Run-in _________ Altercation _________ Encounter _________ Distraction _________ Intent _________ Probable _________ Hectic _________ Situation _________ Genre _________ Interpret _________ Perceive _________ Perception _________ Retraction _________ Repetitive _________ Interpersonal _________ Intrapersonal _________ 15
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Discussion Questions What do you say when you make a mistake? ____________________________________________________________________ What is considered taboo? ____________________________________________________________________ When should you be formal? Informal? ____________________________________________________________________ What is something you do that you think is polite? ____________________________________________________________________ When was the last time you made a funny mistake? ____________________________________________________________________ What is the most egregious mistake you have seen someone else make? ____________________________________________________________________ How long after meeting someone can you be informal? ____________________________________________________________________ 16
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Funny Mishaps True Story It is customary in Korea to bow to others. It is particularly important to show piety to elders and individuals who hold titles of respect. It was a coincidence that happened just the other day that made for an interesting interaction between myself and a former student. I was on my way to class, walking towards our building, when I saw a former student walking towards me. Likely they were not trying to find me, but our eyes met anyways. I continued forward and we had made eye contact just long enough to acknowledge that we had most definitely both seen each other. It was then that I noticed out of the corner of my eye, a tree branch that was hanging quite low. I would certainly walk into it if I did not move my head. I bent at the waist to avoid the tree branch. Just then I noticed the student was still looking at me. It was then that I realized she may have thought I was bowing to show her respect. It also crossed my mind that she may have possibly not seen the tree branch that I was ducking to avoid being poked in the eye. The realization also came to me that this student may have gotten a low score on their final test in my class, and therefore may have some reason to be upset with me. Surprisingly, she returned my duck of the branch with a bow. All things considered, I am pretty sure that my former student believed I had tried to acknowledge her as a former student. Bowing in her direction may have been considered a form of apology for her low score. Or maybe she believed it was just a sign that I remembered her. Her bowing made me believe she did not see the tree and the distance between us being about 5-7 meters, may have believed I was avoiding any further conversation when I quickly turned right and walked in the opposite direction towards my initial destination. What do you think? _________________________________________________________________________________ Have you had a situation like this? _________________________________________________________________________________ 17
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion My Opinion– Write ideas in order 1 (most important) to 10 (least important) The most important things to do to be polite are... 6 1 27 38 49 5 10 Opinions You should always ________________________________________________________________. You should never ________________________________________________________________. Sometimes you can _______________________________________________________________. You should only ________________________________________________________ with friends. It is ok to talk about ____________________________________________ with friends and family. I agree with… ________________________________________________ 18
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Situation Writing Write a story of a funny mishap you have had. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Comprehension Listening Listen to someone’s funny mishap and write some questions to clarify their story. 1. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. ______________________________________________________________________________ 3. ______________________________________________________________________________ 4. ______________________________________________________________________________ 19
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Minimalism Vocabulary English Translation English Translation Minimal _________ Materialism _________ Maximal _________ Stuff _________ Storage _________ Consumption _________ Keepsakes _________ Upkeep _________ Hoarding _________ Intentionality _________ Purpose _________ Clarity _________ Mania _________ Chaos _________ Possessions _________ Clutter _________ Bohemian _________ Sentimental _________ Endearing _________ Pragmatic _________ Consumerism _________ Accumulating _________ Introspective _________ Belongings _________ 20
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Discussion Questions What is something you have too much of? ____________________________________________________________________ Is there anything you just can not stop buying? ____________________________________________________________________ What do you do to reduce waste in your home? ____________________________________________________________________ Do you practice any form of minimalism? ____________________________________________________________________ Have you ever travelled light? Gone glamping? Which is better? Why? ____________________________________________________________________ What should you have an abundance of in your home at all times? ____________________________________________________________________ What is something you do that is excessive to others but you think is good? ____________________________________________________________________ 21
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Situation Reading It is normal to clean the house quite thoroughly where I am from each spring. We call it Spring cleaning. When you clean in the Spring it is a cathartic release. You purge yourself of all those things that were cluttering your house. It is really a nice time. Putting away boxes of big, heavy clothing. Throwing out old, wrinkled, worn items. Every now and then you hold on to something way longer than you should. I did this with a t-shirt. The shirt was black with holes around the neck where I had hastily pulled it from my sweaty back as a teenager. Oddly I mostly wore this t-shirt wrapped around my head with the Italian catch phrase which in English translates to “The Army of the Dead”. I had thought the shirt looked cool with it’s black and red lettering. It fit perfectly on my forehead and provided some neck cover in the hot sun. Though black was not the right color to cover your head with in the sun, I still wore it with pride as it was one of my oldest and most dear shirts commemorating my love for “The Army of Darkness”. This spring I threw it out without thinking twice until now. Comprehension 1. Why is it cathartic to clean in spring? _____________________________________________ 2. What things are first to purge? _____________________________________________ 3. Why was the shirt ripped? _____________________________________________ 4. Why would I wear it on my head? _____________________________________________ 5. What does the last line tell you about me?____________________________________________ 22
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion My Opinion– Write items in order 1 (most important) to 10 (least important) In my house I need to keep these 10 things... 6 1 27 38 49 5 10 Opinions I have too few: I have too much: I agree with… ________________________________________________ 23
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Income Inequality Vocabulary English Translation English Translation Gender _________ Gender Gap _________ Wage _________ Equal Rights _________ Contract _________ Salary _________ Fairness _________ Systemic _________ Benefits _________ Civil Rights _________ Disseminate _________ Minimum _________ Census _________ Economic _________ Competitive _________ Fare _________ Labor _________ Prejudicial _________ Negotiate _________ Population _________ Generation _________ Financial _________ Quid Pro Quo _________ Taxes _________ 24
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Discussion Questions What is the name of the gender inequality movement of our time? ____________________________________________________________________ Do you notice any changes? ____________________________________________________________________ What needs to change next? ____________________________________________________________________ How can we protect our individual rights? ____________________________________________________________________ What is wrong with some people? ____________________________________________________________________ Is there any evolutionary reason for inequality? Social reason? Why? ____________________________________________________________________ Who is the most definitive public figure you think of when you think of this issue? ____________________________________________________________________ 25
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Situation Writing Discuss the graph below with the class. Image from Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/what-parasitemisses-about-inequality-in-south-korea/2020/01/11/ fa9bdace-34d6-11ea-971b-43bec3ff9860_story.html Comprehension What does the graph above tell us about the income equality? Inequality? __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 26
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion My Opinion– Rank items in order 1 (most important) to 10 (least important) The most important social issues today are... 6 1 27 38 49 5 10 Opinions These issues are less important: I think these issues are very important: I agree with… ________________________________________________ 27
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion How Important is Money? Vocabulary English Translation English Translation Saving _________ Wage _________ Pension _________ Salary _________ Go-bag _________ Benefits _________ Retirement _________ Minimum _________ Vital _________ Essential _________ Fees _________ Stipend _________ Welfare _________ Comfort _________ Last Will _________ Dowry _________ Interest _________ Scheme _________ Evasion _________ Loan _________ Insurance _________ Capitol _________ Overhead _________ Slush Fund _________ 28
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Discussion Questions Do you think you have enough savings? Is there a number in your mind? ____________________________________________________________________ What three things should you famously never discuss with friends or family? ____________________________________________________________________ Is it culturally acceptable to borrow money from friends? ____________________________________________________________________ What are your retirement plans? What are you most looking forward to? ____________________________________________________________________ Is there an accomplishment you have in mind before you slow down? ____________________________________________________________________ What will you look forward to not doing when you retire? ____________________________________________________________________ Have you been waiting to do something until you retire? ____________________________________________________________________ 29
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Situation Reading Growing up I was not poor, not wealthy. My family wisely moved to a state with no income tax, while working in Boston. We were able to buy a large house rather than live in a tiny old apartment. Friends of mine did not all have the same privilege. No one was poor but some were closer than others. The rich friends I had were all living in one area (Hampstead) and the less wealthy were living closer to where I lived (Derry). I always thought we were all quite similarly blessed with good fortune, but thinking back I can notice some differences between the haves and have-nots. New gear, new clothes, cars, jewelry compared to hand-me-downs, repurposed gear, beat up shoes, and tattoos. The differences are shockingly obvious now. Caught in the middle of the socio-economic spectrum of my hometown I was spared the extremes. I guess that is what helped me maintain a firm footing in multiple social circles. It may have been more formative than I believed at the time. Comprehension 1. Why did my family live outside of Boston? _______________________________________ 2. Why did some people live in Hampstead?_____________________________________________ 3. What kind of clothes did the less wealthy have?________________________________________ 4. Why was I speared the extremes? _____________________________________________ 5. Why did I stay in different social circles? _____________________________________________ 30
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion My Opinion– Write items in order 1 (most important) to 10 (least important) Money does ____________ for me... 6 1 27 38 49 5 10 Opinions Write a specific example of where money saved you. _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ I agree with… ________________________________________________ 31
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Culture Shock Vocabulary English Translation English Translation Customs _________ Culture _________ Traditions _________ Intuitive _________ Mores _________ Practical _________ Sociology _________ Genre _________ Mother land _________ Emigrate _________ Cues _________ Xenophobic _________ Census _________ Anthropology _________ Caste _________ Indigenous _________ Heritage _________ Non-native _________ Immigrate _________ Pride _________ Socioeconomic _________ Class _________ Rank _________ Native _________ 32
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Discussion Questions How do you define culture? Be specific. ____________________________________________________________________ What are some practical cultural traditions? ____________________________________________________________________ What are some traditions you do not agree with? ____________________________________________________________________ What mores are there in this culture? How did they begin? ____________________________________________________________________ Are there any traditions you can see beginning now? ____________________________________________________________________ Have you seen any traditions or myths die in your lifetime? ____________________________________________________________________ What culture do you admire? Is there one that you just can’t understand? ____________________________________________________________________ 33
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion My Opinion– Write ideas in order 1 (most important) to 10 (least important) The most definitive cultural traditions in my culture are... 6 1 27 38 49 5 10 Opinions These traditions are less important: I think these traditions are very important: I agree with… ________________________________________________ 34
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Situation Reading Comedy is a funny thing (haha). Comedians often claim that nothing is not funny. That means any topic can be made into a funny joke. Some of the most ridiculous jokes in history have been made at the expense of some tragedy. One of the most famous comedians in the world right now, Bill Burr, has made a living out of showing anger on stage. His well-timed jokes springing to rage in a millisecond. One of his jokes was about the rising population. He said he knew how to get rid of some people. Cruise ships. Sink ‘em he said. He went on to explain that some of the most undesirable people in the world went on luxurious cruises. No one seemed to disagree in the audience and the joke was a hit. This joke seems to be very cynical and even a bit masochistic. Maybe there is no such thing as too far in comedy. Comprehension 1. Is anything off limits to comedians? _____________________________________________ 2. What are some of the most famous jokes about?______________________________________ 3. What is Bill Burr known for? _____________________________________________ 4. What was his answer to overpopulation?_____________________________________________ 5. What kind of humor is this? _____________________________________________ 35
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Passion or Skill? Vocabulary English Translation English Translation Drive _________ Talent _________ Desire _________ Wunderkind _________ Ego _________ Natural _________ Insecurity _________ Competitive _________ Values _________ Inherent _________ External _________ Internal _________ Extrinsic _________ Intrinsic _________ Motivation _________ I.Q. _________ E.Q. _________ Adaptability _________ Training _________ Tutoring _________ Fake it ‘til you make it ___________________________________ Work smarter, not harder ___________________________________ 36
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Discussion Questions Should we choose a job we love or a job we are good at? ____________________________________________________________________ Why did you choose your job? ____________________________________________________________________ Why did you choose your major in school? ____________________________________________________________________ Do you enjoy your job? ____________________________________________________________________ Can you give an example of something you didn’t enjoy, but were good at? ____________________________________________________________________ Can you give an example of something you enjoyed, but weren’t good at? ____________________________________________________________________ Which thing did you continue to do longer? ____________________________________________________________________ Are the most successful people more passionate or skillful? ____________________________________________________________________ 37
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion My Opinion– Rank items in order 1 (most important) to 10 (least important) To do what I do you need to enjoy/be good at... 6 1 27 38 49 5 10 Opinions To do what I do you have to enjoy: Important skills for what I do: I agree with… ________________________________________________ 38
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Situation Reading Teaching a University career preparation course I usually ask students this question. Students have to do a mock interview for one of their tests. They choose the position that they are applying for and their partner asks them some random questions. I routinely hear from my Architecture majors that they “would be a perfect fit for this company because I have always loved building things. When I was young I loved playing with Legos”. I have never in my life considered the two linked in any way. I have no idea what this shows other than a complete lack of understanding about the architectural procedure. It is a non-starter in my opinion. Alternatively, I also have students unexcitedly answer that they had gotten A+ grades in courses that would directly benefit them in this position. Who knows who will be a better fit. Comprehension 1. What question would the student be answering? ______________________________________ 2. How do students choose questions for the test? _______________________________________ 3. Why is this a strange answer? _____________________________________________ 4. What do Legos mean for architecture? _____________________________________________ 5. What is the difference between the two answers? _________________________________ 39
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Pet Peeves Vocabulary English Translation English Translation Hate _________ Nerves _________ Impractical _________ Rude _________ Ridiculous _________ Inconsiderate _________ Impolite _________ Sensitive _________ Inconvenient _________ Pragmatic _________ Common sense _________ Idiotic _________ Nagging _________ Antagonize _________ Hostile _________ Loathe _________ Repugnant _________ Enmity _________ Abhorrent _________ Objection _________ Gripe _________ Aversion _________ Repulsion _________ Revulsion _________ 40
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Discussion Questions What is something that makes you angry? ____________________________________________________________________ Do you have any pet peeves? ____________________________________________________________________ What do you do to avoid your pet peeves? ____________________________________________________________________ How often do you see something that makes you angry? ____________________________________________________________________ Why do people have pet peeves? ____________________________________________________________________ What should you do if your husband/wife is angry? ____________________________________________________________________ What would you like your partner to do if you are angry? ____________________________________________________________________ 41
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion My Opinion– Rank ideas in order 1 (most important) to 10 (least important) My top pet peeves are... 1 6 27 38 49 5 10 Opinions I don’t mind: I hate: I agree with… ________________________________________________ 42
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Situation Writing Write a story about a time a pet peeve actually changed your day __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Comprehension Write some of your favorite pet peeves from others in class. 1. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. ______________________________________________________________________________ 3. ______________________________________________________________________________ 4. ______________________________________________________________________________ 43
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Managing Stress Vocabulary English Translation English Translation Workflow _________ Trigger _________ Productivity _________ Efficacy _________ Toxic _________ Objective _________ Enraged _________ Balance _________ Anxiety _________ Relax _________ Productivity _________ Chill _________ Decompress _________ Engulfed _________ External _________ Fault _________ Fear _________ Cast _________ Cortisol _________ Systematically _________ Exacerbate _________ Micro-aggression _________ Internal _________ Blame _________ 44
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Discussion Questions Why do humans get stressed? What is the evolutionary reason for stress? ____________________________________________________________________ What is your best strategy for stress? Do you tell yourself something? ____________________________________________________________________ What happens when you just can’t keep up? What do you do when you can’t even? ____________________________________________________________________ What steps do you take to be more productive? ____________________________________________________________________ How do you prioritize things you need to finish in a day? Do you make a list? ____________________________________________________________________ What bad habits do you see that you think are not helpful? ____________________________________________________________________ Can stress ever be a good thing? ____________________________________________________________________ 45
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion My Opinion– Rank ideas in order 1 (most important) to 5 (least important) What are the most stressful things in your life? 1 2 3 4 5 Opinions When I am stressed I ____________________. This helps me ______________________________. I do not do _________________________ or ____________________________ that add to stress. When someone has many things to do they should ______________________________________. It would help them ___________________________ and _________________________________. When you ________________________ you need to _____________________________________. I agree with… ________________________________________________ 46
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Situation Reading Some days… I tell ya… I have a lot to do. I just don’t know how I will get everything done. To be honest, writing this book while taking care of two children with my wife, managing staff, planning for classes, and keeping up with my family, I am stressed. I need to make sure I do my part for my children. I need to be ready for tomorrow’s classes. I need to be ready for our class. What can I do? To organize my workflow and work-life balance I find time when I can. I prioritize my work to revolve around my family (which comes first). If I remove myself from outside chatter (kakaotalk, friends, social life) I have an easy time staying up late to finish my work. I always star my emails when they are important and I do not have time. I utilize a few online apps to help me check on my staff’s productivity, but I am not always good about communicating with my family outside of Korea. Comprehension 1. What is complicating my wok day? _____________________________________________ 2. What is my top priority? _____________________________________________ 3. How do I prioritize my emails? _____________________________________________ 4. What helps me check on the staffs’ productivity? ______________________________________ 5. When is the best time for me to catch up on work? _____________________________________ 47
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion English Black Lives Matter BLM ALM Vocabulary Kneeling Protests Translation English Translation Bigotry _________ Prejudice _________ Civil Rights _________ Favoritism _________ Revolt _________ Racism _________ Question _________ Riot _________ Discrimination _________ Turmoil _________ Cover-up _________ Equality _________ _________ _________ Intolerance _________ _________ _________ Partiality _________ Challenge _________ Dissent _________ Remonstration _________ Outcry _________ Scandal _________ Moratorium _________ 48
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion Discussion Questions What do you know about the Black Lives Matter movement? ____________________________________________________________________ What is your best strategy for stress? Do you tell yourself something? ____________________________________________________________________ What happens when you just can’t keep up? What do you do when you can’t even? ____________________________________________________________________ What steps do you take to be more productive? ____________________________________________________________________ How do you prioritize things you need to finish in a day? Do you make a list? ____________________________________________________________________ What bad habits do you see that you think are not helpful? ____________________________________________________________________ Is stress a good thing? ____________________________________________________________________ 49
That’s Debatable! Topics for Discussion My Opinion– Rank ideas in order 1 (most important) to 10 (least important) What are the most stressful things in your life? 6 1 27 38 49 5 10 Opinions When I am stressed I ____________________. This helps me ______________________________. I do not do _________________________ or ____________________________ that add to stress. When someone has many things to do they should ______________________________________. It would help them ___________________________ and _________________________________. When you ________________________ you need to _____________________________________. I agree with… ________________________________________________ 50
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