Women can get angry, just like anyone else. Chess Galea is a singer. She used to hide her feelings. She feared people might say she was "mean." Now, she is brave and shows her true feelings. She believes girls are getting better at saying they're mad.
Experts say girls have many things they care about. When something is wrong, their anger helps to fix it. It also helps when they need to say no. Sometimes being mad can help at work or school. Being honest can make good things happen.
Original news source: From the workplace to pop culture – why how we view women's anger is changing – BBC News (BBC)
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1. Name one time you felt happy today.
2. Show the class your favorite dance move!
3. Share your favorite color; find someone with the same favorite.
4. Practice saying "hello" in a funny voice.
5. What's your favorite animal? Make its sound!
๐ค Comprehension Questions:
Chess Galea is a singer.
She used to hide her anger.
She has learned it is okay to show her true feelings.
Anger can help fix problems and protect what we care about.
Yes, it can help by making changes happen.
She feared they would call her "difficult."
Being honest can make good things happen.
๐งโ๏ธ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Women can get angry, just like anyone else. Chess Galea is a singer. She used to her feelings. She people might say she was "mean." Now, she is and her true feelings. She believes girls are getting better at saying mad. Experts say girls have many things they care about. When something is wrong, their anger to fix it. It also helps when they to say no. Sometimes being mad can help at work or school. Being honest can make good happen.
๐ฌ Discussion Questions:
1. How do you feel when you're happy?
2. What makes you feel calm?
3. Is it okay to feel angry sometimes?
4. What can we do when friends feel sad?
5. How do you tell someone you like them?
6. Have you ever felt brave?
7. What things do you care about?
8. How do you show you care about someone?
9. When was a time you had to say no?
10. Why is it good to be honest?
11. How can anger be helpful?
12. Do you think people should share their feelings more often?
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๐๐ญ Vocabulary Meanings:
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