Many kids around the world are having trouble seeing things far away. This is called being short-sighted. More kids in Asia have this problem. Watching screens a lot and staying inside during Covid made it worse. By 2050, even more kids might have this problem.

During Covid, kids stayed inside more, and their eyes got worse. Experts say kids should play outside for two hours every day. Girls might have more trouble because they play outside less. Parents should get their kids' eyes checked often. Glasses can help kids see better if they are short-sighted.

Original news source: One in three children short-sighted, study suggests (BBC)

– Charades
Instructions: Have students take turns acting out phrases related to the article, such as "short-sighted," "wearing glasses," or "playing outside." The rest of the class can guess the phrase being acted out.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Divide the class into teams. Give each team a list of vocabulary words from the article (e.g., short-sighted, glasses, outside). One student from each team has to draw the word while their team tries to guess what it is.
– News Reporter Role-play
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. One student plays the role of a news reporter reporting on the increase of short-sightedness in kids, and the other student plays the role of an expert giving advice on how to prevent it. They can switch roles halfway through the activity.
– Word Association
Instructions: Write down key words from the article (e.g., short-sighted, glasses, outside) on the board. Have students say a word that they associate with each key word. This can help reinforce vocabulary and encourage speaking practice.
– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Have students think about how they can protect their eyesight based on the article. Pair them up to discuss their ideas, and then share with the class. This activity encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and speaking practice.

Many kids around the ? are having trouble seeing things far away. This is ? being short-sighted. More kids in Asia have this problem. Watching ? a lot and staying inside during Covid ? it worse. By 2050, even more kids might have this problem. During Covid, kids stayed inside more, and their ? got worse. Experts say kids should play outside for two ? every day. Girls might have more trouble because they ? outside less. Parents should get their kids' eyes ? often. Glasses can help kids see better if they are short-sighted.

1. What is short-sighted?
2. How would you feel if you had to wear glasses?
3. Do you like playing outside? Why or why not?
4. What do you think might happen if kids watch screens a lot?
5. Do you think it's important to get your eyes checked? Why?
6. How do you feel when you can't see things far away?
7. Do you think it's fun to play outside for two hours every day?
8. Why do you think girls might have more trouble with their eyes?
9. What do you like to do outside?
10. How do you think glasses help kids see better?
11. Do you think it's good to stay inside all day? Why or why not?
12. What would you do if you couldn't see things properly?

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