Self Care

Self-Care

CommonLit Expository Essay

Reading

Paragraphs 1 - 4

Multiple Choice

To take care of ourselves, we must...

• mimic the people around us.

• avoid unsafe situations at all costs.

• pay attention to the signals our bodies send.

• ask our caretakers to make sure we make good choices.

Reading

Paragraphs 5 - 6

Multiple Choice

Getting enough sleep...

• can cure disease.

• is typical for people of all ages.

• is impossible in the age of smartphones.

• improves physical and mental abilities.

Reading

Paragraphs 7 - 10

Multiple Choice

Why is regular exercise important?

• It cancels out the need to eat well.

• It improves energy and boosts mood.

• It ensures excellent academic performance.

• It prevents obstacles and challenges.

Reading

Paragraph 11 - end of the essay

Multiple Choice

Very often, self-care involves...

• avoiding all risks.

• balance and moderation.

• trying new things each day.

• trying everything you're offered.

Discussion Questions

Respond the the following questions with your opinions.

Open Ended

Which self-care habits described in the text/video seem most useful to you?

Which do you already practice?

Why do you think you have good habits around those self-care strategies?

Open Ended

Why are self-care strategies important to develop as individuals grow up?

Why are these strategies important as individuals gain more independence?