Dartitis is a problem that makes it hard for dart players to throw their darts. Kevin, a darts champion, couldn't let go of his dart during a game. This problem is not because of a hurt arm but because of stress and worry. A doctor says it is like other worry problems and can be helped with therapy. Kevin is trying therapy to get better.

Kevin is also using hypnotherapy to help him throw darts again. He felt better after some sessions but had trouble again during a TV game. His helper, Chris, uses special ways to make athletes feel strong again. Another player, Jack, had the same problem but got better by using his other hand. Kevin and Jack's stories show that talking about these problems can help athletes feel better.

Original news source: Dartitis: The condition where you try to throw a dart – but can't (BBC)

– CHARADES
Instructions: Students take turns acting out different sports-related words or phrases without speaking, while the rest of the class guesses what it is. Include terms like "dart," "throw," "champion," and "stress."
– OPINION POLL
Instructions: Students walk around the classroom and ask their classmates if they play any sports and how they feel when they compete. They will record the answers and share their findings with the class.
– VOCABULARY PICTIONARY
Instructions: Write key vocabulary words from the article (e.g., "dartitis," "therapy," "stress") on slips of paper. Students take turns drawing the word and illustrating it on the board while others guess the word.
– THINK-PAIR-SHARE
Instructions: Pose the question, "How do you think stress can affect athletes?" Students first think about their answers, then pair up to discuss before sharing their thoughts with the whole class.
– FUTURE PREDICTIONS
Instructions: Students discuss what they think will happen to Kevin after he uses therapy and hypnotherapy. They can work in pairs or small groups to come up with different scenarios and then share their predictions with the class.

Dartitis is a ? that makes it hard for dart players to throw their darts. Kevin, a darts champion, couldn't let go of his dart during a ?. This problem is not because of a hurt arm but because of ? and worry. A ? says it is like other worry problems and can be helped with therapy. Kevin is trying therapy to get better. Kevin is also using hypnotherapy to help him throw darts again. He felt better after some sessions but had trouble again during a TV game. His ?, ?, uses special ways to make athletes feel strong again. Another player, Jack, had the same problem but got better by using his other hand. ? and Jack's stories ? that talking about these problems can help athletes feel better.

1. What is a dart?
2. Do you like playing games? Why or why not?
3. How would you feel if you could not throw a ball?
4. Do you think talking helps when you feel worried? Why?
5. What is a champion?
6. Have you ever felt scared or worried? What happened?
7. Do you like to try new things, like new games? Why?
8. How would you feel if you won a game?
9. What is therapy?
10. Do you think it is good to ask for help? Why or why not?
11. Have you ever tried to do something with your other hand? How did it go?
12. What do you do when you feel sad or worried?

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