Smiling Lessons in Japan

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Smiling Lessons in Japan after
Years of Mask-wearing

Teacher Jackson

August 10th, 2023

Do you think whether we should
still wear masks or not? Why?

Poll

Do you think whether we should still wear face masks or not?

• Yes! We should wear.

• No! We shouldn't wear

Open Ended

Why do you think we should/shouldn't still wear masks?

Now, please read the news with your partner.

1. You are not allowed to use your phone now.

2. However, you are encouraged to discuss with your classmates.

3. Try to guess the words that you don’t know by the context.

Discussion Time

Please share your ideas about the following questions with your classmates.

? What makes you smile most?

? What was your experience of wearing face masks?

? How do you feel when you went maskless?

? Would you like to take smiling lessons?

______ makes me smile the most because _______.

I felt _______ when I wore a face masks.

I felt _______ when I took off my masks.

Yes/No, because _________________.

It’s time to check your comprehension!

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the smile coach that mentioned in the article?

• Keiko Kawano

• Asahi Shimbun

• Hayao Miyazaki

• Miyawaki Sakura

Multiple Select

According to the article, why does the smile coach want to teach how to smile?

（多選題）

• She wants people to smile to keep physical healthy.

• She wants to earn more money.

• She hates face masks.

• She wants people to smile to keep mental healthy.

Multiple Select

According to what Ms. Kawano said, what can smiling do?
（多選）

• To help communication.

• To build up confidence.

• To make a good impression on others.

• To make yourself feel more positive

Open Ended

What makes you smile most?

Open Ended

What was your experience of wearing face masks?

Open Ended

How do you feel when you went maskless?

Open Ended

Would you like to take smiling lessons?