Difference between revisions of "Lesson:Dealing with Jealousy"

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Conversation

Answer the following questions. You might be asked to write them down or answer them out-loud.

Do you consider yourself a jealous person? Why? Why not?
What things do you think people can do because of jealousy?
Do you think jealousy is part of a good relationship? Why?
Some people say that jealousy is a demonstration of love, do you agree? Why?
What can people be jealous of?
Are you more jealous with your personal objects or your relationships?
Why do the possesion feelings sometimes dominate people more than anything else?
Is there any secret to handle with jealousy?
Do you agree tha everyone is a bit jealous at some moments in life? Why?

Vocabulary

Look at the vocabulary below. Take time to explore the links for their definitions in English and their translations to Portuguese. When you are done, make a sentence with each word. Ask your teacher if you should write them down or say them out loud.

d | t - knot
d | t - stomach
d | t - threaten
d | t - inecurity
d | t - argument
d | t - hazard
d | t - anxiety
d | t - jealousy
d | t - regain
d | t - issues
d | t - statement
d | t - acknowledge
d | t - embarassing

Video

Watch the following video but DON'T read the transcript yet.

After watching the video do this listening exercise.

Reading practice

Read the following transcript then do the associated reading comprehension exercise.

Transcript:

TRANSCRIPT

Writing practice

Write a short article about a jealousy scene you´ve witnessed or gone through. Make sure to use words you learned from the text and try to make it as long as you can.

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-# Are you more jealous with your personal objects or your relationships
+# What can people be jealous of?
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+# Are you more jealous with your personal objects or your relationships?
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+# Why do the possesion feelings sometimes dominate people more than anything else?
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+# Is there any secret to handle with jealousy?
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+# Do you agree tha everyone is a bit jealous at some moments in life? Why?
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