Many people like to use their phones a lot. Marios uses his phone all day long. He wants to stop using it so much. He goes to a special doctor for help. It is very hard for him to put his phone down.
Some people need help just like Marios. They visit places called rehab centers. At these centers, people can find help. Helpers at the center show them how to try other fun activities. Together, they learn to do new things.
1. Pretend your hand is a phone and practice putting it down. 2. Take deep breaths like we are acting like we are in a rehab center. 3. Say one fun thing you did without using a phone. 4. Guess how long you can spend without a phone. 5. Draw a picture of something fun to do without a phone.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
1. Who uses their phone for too many hours?
Marios.
2. What is Marios trying to stop?
Using his phone so much.
3. Why does Marios go to therapy?
To help stop his phone habit.
4. What does Marios say about using his phone?
It feels like using a drug.
5. Where do people go for help like Marios?
Rehab centers.
6. What do therapists help people do?
Understand their phone use and find other fun activities.
7. What do people learn to enjoy?
Other things in life.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Many people like to use their phones a lot. Marios uses his all day . He wants to stop using it so much. He goes to a for help. It is very hard for him to put his phone down. Some people help just like Marios. They visit places called rehab . At these centers, people can find . Helpers at the center show them how to try other fun activities. Together, they to do new things.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. How do you feel about using phones? 2. What would you do for fun without a phone? 3. Do you know someone who uses their phone a lot? 4. How do you take a break from screen time? 5. Do you think phones are like a habit? 6. How would you help a friend spend less time on their phone? 7. Why do you think people like using phones so much? 8. What are some ways to use phones less? 9. Have you ever tried to use a phone less? 10. How does it feel to be away from your phone? 11. Can you think of a game to play without a phone? 12. Why is it nice to talk to people in person?
Individual Activities
ππ Vocabulary Meanings:
Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.
Words
1. phone
2. therapy
3. addiction
4. habit
5. drug
6. rehab
7. place
8. understand
9. enjoy
10. life
Meanings
(A) needing something a lot
(B) something that changes how you feel
(C) to like doing something
(D) being alive
(E) to know why something happens
(F) something you do often
(G) talking with someone to get better
(H) a location
(I) something to talk or play on
(J) a place to get help
π‘ Multiple Choice Questions:
1. What do people like to use a lot?
(a) Books
(b) Toys
(c) Shoes
(d) Phones
2. How many hours does Marios use his phone each day?
(a) 10
(b) 5
(c) 14
(d) 1
3. Why does Marios go to a special doctor?
(a) To help him read more books
(b) To help him eat better
(c) To help him draw
(d) To help him stop using his phone so much
4. What is the name of the place where people get help?
(a) School
(b) Rehab center
(c) Zoo
(d) Park
5. What do therapists help people do?
(a) Buy candy
(b) Jump high
(c) Understand phone use
(d) Run fast
6. Who needs help like Marios?
(a) Only kids
(b) Some other people
(c) Just animals
(d) Everybody
7. What do people at rehab centers learn?
(a) New things
(b) Spelling
(c) Counting
(d) Swimming
8. What can be hard for people like Marios to do?
(a) Put their phone down
(b) Eat breakfast
(c) Sleep well
(d) Draw a picture
π΅οΈ True or False Questions:
1. Marios is trying to break a strong habit.
2. Marios believes his phone habits are like a drug.
3. Some people can't put their phones down.
4. Marios uses his phone for 4 hours a day.
5. Therapists help people understand their phone use.
6. Together, they find old things to enjoy.
7. Rehab centers are ordinary places for help.
8. People go to rehab centers to avoid help.
Writing Questions:
1. Write about your favorite thing to do without a phone.
2. Describe why you think phones are fun or not.
3. Tell about a time you forgot to use your phone.
4. List things you can do instead of playing on a phone.
5. Explain why it is good to have hobbies without screens.
