Talking about sleep!

March 16th- 22nd

Hi everybody!

Due to the current situation, our class is upgraded.
Here you will find interesting videos, articles and activities to spend your time productively and keep in touch with English!
As we are currently spending a lot of our time at home, sleeping is everybody's favourite activity! Let's find out some interesting facts about it.

Watch the video

now answer the questions:

1. Why is it hard for teenagers to get the sleep they need?
2. How does sleep deprivation affect teenagers' school life?
3. What kind of impact does sleep have on behavioral or social development?
4. How can parents help their children get the hours of sleep they need?

Answer here

C2 Check some interesting facts about sleep.

https://restonic.com/blog/shocking-sleep-facts-8547

So, are you sleep deprived? Let's find out.

https://purple.com/blog/sleep-deprived-quiz

Last but not least, watch the video and take the vocabulary quiz 

here https://www.engvid.com/talking-about-sleep-in-english/

Finally, match the words with the definitions.

1.power nap

2.doze off

3. insomnia

4. being fast asleep

5. black out

6.sleepwalking

a. walk around and perform other actions while sleeping

b. a short sleep taken during a working day to restore mental awareness

c. to sleep deeply

d. to fall into a light sleep, especially during daytime

e. to lose consciousness or memory for a short  time

f. trouble sleeping 

Write your answers here. 

C2

Do the test with your family and share the results on your canvas. 

How different are the sleeping habits of your family members? 

What are the factors which determine the differences?

Share here.

C2

Have fun!!