3rd Grade - 21 April - Elective English - Happiness (What makes us happy and how to express it)4/20/2020 After regrets and mistakes, however useful they might be for learning and growing, it's time to look on the bright side of life. Last time we looked into the regrets of the dying and this week we'll focus on what makes people happy (and how to be happier). Even the United Nations now recognize the importance of happiness as a measure of global well-being. Since 2011, the U.N. has measured the World Happiness Index through six variables:
A) -- Is there anything missing from this list that you feel should be recognized as an indicator of happiness? B) --- In your opinion, why is Finland ranked so high and Croatia so low on the UN's happiness index list? C) --- On a personal level, what are some things that we can do to BOOST* (*increase) our happiness? D) --- Is happiness a choice? This question is explored on Debate.org, a free online debate forum. Visit the website and read two arguments for “yes” and two arguments for “no”. In a short paragraph, describe why you agree or disagree with one of the arguments. (www.debate.org/opinions/is-happiness-a-choice) E) --- Why do you think that people are the happiest when they turn 18 and then again AT the age of 73? Why are 53-year-olds DOWN IN THE DUMPS? !!!!!! ASSIGNMENT - DEADLINE - 28 APRIL - look at some of the expressions below (idioms and synonyms of happy) and answer the questions posed above via this google form. In addition, you'll also be presented with one viewing task so all your senses (except the sense of smell and..and well, taste :)) will be engaged. The LINK where you are supposed to submit your answers: forms.gle/fYVpgJbgRkrj5jqy6 If you invest some time and effort in answering these questions, and perhaps use a new piece of vocabulary, I'm sure you'll be happy as a CLAM when you look in your gradebook. ;)
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