Overthinkingthehelloutofeverything Interactive
Overthinkingthehelloutofeverything Interactive
Overthinkingthehelloutofeverything Interactive
Describe what it means to overthink in your own words. Then discuss the
PART 1
questions below.
TO OVERTHINK
Below are some words/phrases describing thought patterns. Which ones refer to
PART 2
healthy/unhealthy thought patterns? Use a dictionary/translator if necessary.
HEALTHY UNHEALTHY
thought patterns thought patterns
1 Which thought patterns in Part 2 do you practice or engage in?
2 Can you think of any other words/phrases that describe healthy and
unhealthy thought patterns?
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PREVIEW DISCUSSION
VIEWING ACTIVITY
PART 1 Discuss/Write short answers according to the information in the video. Then watch
the video again to check your answers if necessary.
2:20 3 What line did Anna read in a study that helped her manage overthinking?
Complete the missing information in Anna’s tips for managing overthinking. Then
PART 2
discuss each question. Watch the video again to check your answers if necessary.
2:44 1 Practice
How can you practice and train this ability?
3:25 2 Be
What examples of this tip does she offer?
Did you offer any of the same or similar tips/ideas in the Preview Discussion? If so,
PART 3
which ones?
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Overthinking The Hell Out Of Everthing (C1)
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1 Have you ever tried any of Anna’s tips? If so, how effective were they?
If not, which do you think would be the best for you to try and why?
2 Have you ever overthought something silly, like Anna analyzing the
punctuation in a friend’s text message? If so, describe the situation(s).
If not, why do you think you’re able to avoid those types of thoughts?
Read the example of Anna’s internal dialogue below when she is overthinking. Then
PART 2
discuss the questions below.
“ Is it okay that I said that last night? I shouldn’t have said that. Am I being
difficult? Does everyone think that I’m difficult? Everyone must hate me.
I’ll never get it right. Should I apologize?”
1 Which sentence in this quote uses a past modal verb? How do you know?
2 When is this past modal used? What does it express?
3 How is this past modal formed grammatically?
Fill in Greg’s internal dialogue the day after a party he attended. Use the past
PART 3
modal form in Part 2 and a verb that fits the context. Some can be negative.
3 I wonder if I offended Alex when I disagreed with her about the movie.
I more cautious with my words.
Greg 5 I bet Alan thinks I’m a jerk. I his hand more firmly
when we introduced ourselves.
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INTROSPECTIONS Overthinking The Hell Out Of Everthing (C1)
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• Choose a real or imaginary issue that you’re overthinking, or come up with your own.
• Briefly specify/describe the issue you’re overthinking in the space below.
• Take one of the roles below and do the role play. Then switch roles and repeat.
SPECIFY:
INSIGHTFUL
OVERTHINKING
INTROSPECTION
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Overthinking The Hell Out Of Everthing (C1)
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PART 1 Answer each question below according to the information in the video.
Write a word Anna uses in the video to describe healthy and unhealthy thought
PART 2
patterns.
Write the past modal verb form that Anna uses in her internal dialogue when
PART 3
overthinking.
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LESSON REFLECTION:
1 Did you learn or use any new vocabulary or grammar in this lesson? If so, what?
2 Did you learn anything new about overthinking? If so, explain.
3 What did you enjoy about the lesson?
4 Is there anything you found difficult about the lesson?