Mental Health
This is the state of our emotional well-being, including our thoughts, feelings, and ways of coping.
What is mental health?
Using context clues, this is the definition of irate:
"The teacher was irate when the students refused to complete their homework; her red face and loud voice made it clear she was very upset."
What is extremely mad / frustrated?
This is the name of the main character of the story "A World Away"
Who is Rajeet?
This is the correct word to fill in the blank: “During the survey, __________ mentioned the lack of sports facilities in the school. Everyone talked about the school lunch and how they wanted healthier food.”
Who is "no one"?
This is the vocabulary word that means "A significant change in the development of an organism or species over time, often through genetic variation and natural selection"
What is "evolution"?
This is treating yourself with kindness and compassion.
What is self-compassion / self-love?
Using context clues, this is the meaning of the word arduous:
"Despite the arduous journey, the explorers kept moving forward, their exhaustion evident in their slow but steady pace."
What is "hard to accomplish or achieve : difficult"?
This is the main event / major milestone in the story "A World Away"
What is "moving to the USA"?
This is the correct word to fill in the blank: "I’m sure __________ will be able to solve this problem. I'll go ask Luis if he can help."
Who is "someone"?
This is the vocabulary word that means "The creation something new or a useful object or process that has been created."
What is "invention"?
An example of this could be getting aggressive with someone, overeating or undereating, or isolating yourself.
What is a NEGATIVE coping skill?
Using context clues, this is the meaning of the word delight:
"The children's delight was evident as they played in the park, their laughter filling the air and smiles beaming on their faces."
What is "extreme happiness or joy"?
This is how Rajeet's father announced that they were moving to Chicago.
What is "suddenly, over dinner"?
This is the correct word to fill in the blank: "Hello? Is _______________ home?"
Who is "anybody"?
This is the vocabulary word that means "A dramatic and wide-reaching change in conditions, attitudes, or operations"
What is a "revolution"?
This is a positive coping skill where you focus on your breathing and attempt to clear your mind, focusing on the present and observing what's going on around you without judgement.
What is mindfulness or meditation?
Using context clues, this is the meaning of the word muffle:
"To muffle the sound of footsteps, they installed a thick carpet in the hallway of the apartment building."
What is "to prevent sound" or "to make quieter"?
This was something that Rajeet had never seen before he came to Chicago (specifically in October).
What is snow?
This is the correct word to fill in the blank: "There’s __________ in the attic; I heard strange noises last night. D:”
What is "something"?
This is the vocabulary word that correctly fills in the blank: "Flies go through ___________, starting out as maggots and becoming flies in their adulthood form".
What is "metamorphosis"?
These are THREE things you can do if you're struggling with your mental health. (Name three examples)
Talk to the MCDs / professional / therapist
Talk to a parent / trusted teacher
Talk to a friends
Using context clues, this is the meaning of the word bland:
"Without any seasonings, the food tasted really bland. It was really difficult to eat"
What is "without flavor" or "boring"?
This is the activity that Rajeet plans on joining next year.
What is the soccer team?
This is the correct word to fill in the blank: "Does ___________ understand how to use indefinite pronouns? I want you all to pass the midterm."
Who is "everybody"?
This is the vocabulary word that correctly fills in the blank: "Graduating high school is a huge ____________ in the life of a teenager".