Benefits of Boredom
That's News to Me
High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12
In this lesson featuring a modified article from The Conversation, students read about three ways boredom can be good for us—as long as we know how to harness it. This lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions and a related speaking task.
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Focus
current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive
Vocabulary
tap into
engaged
stimulating
distraction
random
consolidate
internal
reflect