We’ve all heard about the benefits of maintaining a healthy, balanced diet and getting plenty of exercise in order to improve our well-being. However, many people overlook the advantages of challenging themselves mentally, which can also ward off certain diseases. Develop a mind challenge based on USA TODAY content that an individual could practice to [...]
Archive for May, 2008
May 19-23, 2008
Posted in May 19th, 2008
We’ve all heard about the benefits of maintaining a healthy, balanced diet and getting plenty of exercise in order to improve our well-being. However, many people overlook the advantages of challenging themselves mentally, which can also ward off certain diseases. Develop a mind challenge based on USA TODAY content that an individual could practice to [...]
May 12-16, 2008
Posted in May 12th, 2008
Webster’s defines poise as: 1.) “a state of balance,” and 2.) “a dignified, self-confident manner of bearing; composure; self-possession.” Peruse today’s Sports section, and identify an athlete who exhibits poise. Tell a classmate why you chose the person. Then, discuss other situations that require poise. Finally, in writing, describe a person experiencing a challenging social [...]
May 5-9, 2008
Posted in May 5th, 2008
Divide the class into small groups and ask each to identify the top four stories in today’s News section. Next, direct groups to write a short radio script that includes the highlights from each article. Have each group deliver its report to peers. After, discuss the following questions: Which items were most frequently chosen as [...]
