Sept. 4, 2020: Introduction Lesson

“Hangry” means to be bad tempered or irritable as a result of hunger. The word is making a comeback because of research that suggests “hanger” is a diagnosable feeling.

A new study has revealed that consuming food such as sausages, frozen pizza, ready-to-eat meals, sodas and cakes can increase the risk of cancer, heart disease or an earlier death.

Begin with ‘Once Upon a Time’ and tell a story that links together all the dice images. Start with the first image to grab your attention. Use three cubes for the beginning, three for the middle and three for the end of the story.

Really, there are no rules to this game. Most importantly, there are no wrong answers!

Ready for a creative challenge? This week, we’ll tackle a desert island dilemma! Practice collaborating, problem-solving, and narrating events using key vocabulary like “resourceful” and “devise”. Let’s invent survival stories together and boost our speaking skills!

Stanford University Professor BJ Fogg says that to change what we do, we need three things: motivation, ability, and a prompt.