A) Warm up: New Year's Resolutions
- Have you ever made a New Year’s resolution? Did you keep it?
- What are some common resolutions?
- Why do people make New Year’s resolutions?
- Do you think resolutions are helpful or not? Why?
B) Vocabulary: match the words and phrases with their meaning.
C) Reading:
Read the text and do the quiz below.
New Year’s Resolutions
Every year, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions. But why do they do this? A New Year’s resolution is a promise to yourself to reach a goal, change a habit, or start something new. People feel motivated to make these promises because a new year feels like a fresh start.
Sometimes, people want to stop doing something. For example, some might want to break a habit such as smoking or eating too much junk food. Others may want to start a good habit such as exercising more or reading more books. Making a resolution gives people a chance to improve themselves.
But making a resolution is not enough. Many people struggle with procrastination, which means they wait too long to start working on their goals. To succeed, it’s important to prioritize what is most important. This means putting your resolutions at the top of your list of things to do.
Having strong motivation is key to keeping a resolution. Sometimes, it’s helpful to think about why you want to reach your goal. What will you achieve if you stick to your plan? This can help keep you motivated.
It’s common for people to face challenges when trying to stick to their resolutions. When this happens, it’s important to remember that it’s okay to make mistakes. If you break a habit only once, it’s not the end of the world. You can always try again.
In conclusion, people make New Year’s resolutions to set goals and make positive changes in their lives. By prioritizing their resolutions, staying motivated, and being patient with themselves, they can improve and make the new year a successful one.
Comprehension Questions Test your understanding:
D) Discussion:
- Do you usually make New Year’s resolutions? Why or why not?
- What goals do you want to achieve this year?
- What makes it difficult to stick to a resolution?
- How can you stay motivated to keep your resolutions?
- Are New Year’s resolutions more popular in your country or culture? What do people focus on?
What is better: big goals or small goals? Why?
Do you think writing down your goals helps you achieve them?”
E) Writing: You mut be logged in to write/comment
Write a short paragraph about your New Year’s resolution. Include:
- What your resolution is.
- Why it’s important to you.
- How you plan to stick to it.
H) Creative Task
Creative task: Make a “goal map” with pictures or words showing 3 goals you have for the year and how you plan to achieve them.
