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\r\n Reflecting on New Year’s Resolutions with Friends (and More!)\r\n <\/h2>\r\n

\r\n The start of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on the past and set goals for the future. \r\n But let’s make it fun and creative! This activity combines laughter and learning with an iconic \r\n Friends<\/strong> clip, where the characters hilariously tackle New Year’s resolutions.\r\n <\/p>\r\n

\r\n Whether you’re an experienced goal-setter or someone who\u2019s just starting to think about resolutions, \r\n this exercise will help you practice expressive writing<\/em> and critical thinking<\/em> in English.\r\n <\/p>\r\n

\r\n You’ll also get a chance to share your own resolutions and reflect on the steps to achieve them. \r\n Don\u2019t worry\u2014it\u2019s not all serious! Let\u2019s have fun exploring the humor and meaning behind resolutions \r\n (and maybe even make some you\u2019ll actually keep this year).\r\n <\/p>\r\n

\r\n Ready to dive in? Grab a cup of coffee (or tea), watch the clip, and let\u2019s get started!\r\n <\/p>\r\n<\/div>“,”label_disable”:”1″,”css”:””},”36″:{“id”:”36″,”type”:”richtext”,”label”:”** Vocabulary (Watch the video and note down any words or expressions you are unfamiliar with. ) “,”description”:”Write your response here using 6\u20138 sentences with sensory details.”,”media_enabled”:”1″,”media_library”:”1″,”required”:”1″,”style”:”basic”,”size”:”large”,”css”:””},”42″:{“id”:”42″,”type”:”richtext”,”label”:”1. What resolutions do the characters make?”,”description”:””,”media_enabled”:”1″,”media_library”:”1″,”required”:”1″,”style”:”basic”,”size”:”medium”,”css”:””},”43″:{“id”:”43″,”type”:”richtext”,”label”:”2. Which resolution do you think would be the hardest to keep? Why?”,”description”:””,”media_enabled”:”1″,”media_library”:”1″,”required”:”1″,”style”:”basic”,”size”:”medium”,”css”:””},”44″:{“id”:”44″,”type”:”richtext”,”label”:”3. If you could give one of the characters advice on how to keep their resolution, what would it be?”,”description”:””,”media_enabled”:”1″,”media_library”:”1″,”required”:”1″,”style”:”basic”,”size”:”medium”,”css”:””},”45″:{“id”:”45″,”type”:”richtext”,”label”:”4. What\u2019s one resolution you\u2019ve made in the past? Did you keep it? Why or why not?”,”description”:”Write a short paragraph (5\u20138 sentences) answering the following.”,”media_enabled”:”1″,”media_library”:”1″,”required”:”1″,”style”:”basic”,”size”:”medium”,”css”:””},”46″:{“id”:”46″,”type”:”richtext”,”label”:”5. Choose one of your New Year\u2019s resolution for this year. What steps will (did) you take to achieve it?”,”description”:”Write a short paragraph (5\u20138 sentences) answering the following.”,”media_enabled”:”1″,”media_library”:”1″,”required”:”1″,”style”:”basic”,”size”:”medium”,”css”:””},”47″:{“id”:”47″,”type”:”richtext”,”label”:”6. How will (did) you celebrate New Year\u2019s this year? “,”description”:”Describe your plans in detail. Are there any traditions, foods, or activities you\u2019ll include?\r\n\r\n\u2014If you don\u2019t have plans yet, imagine your ideal New Year\u2019s celebration and describe it.\r\n\r\n\u2014How is this year\u2019s celebration similar to or different from how you celebrated in the past?\r\n”,”media_enabled”:”1″,”media_library”:”1″,”required”:”1″,”style”:”basic”,”size”:”medium”,”css”:””},”49″:{“id”:”49″,”type”:”richtext”,”label”:”7. Create your own discussion question. We will answer it together durning our next lesson.”,”description”:”Write 1 or more questions for us to discuss. “,”media_enabled”:”1″,”media_library”:”1″,”required”:”1″,”style”:”basic”,”size”:”medium”,”css”:””},”48″:{“id”:”48″,”type”:”html”,”name”:”additional videos”,”code”:”

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\r\n Extra Inspiration: New Year\u2019s Resolutions in Videos\r\n <\/h3>\r\n

\r\n Looking for more ideas and inspiration for New Year’s resolutions? Here are some entertaining and insightful videos to explore:\r\n <\/p>\r\n

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• \r\n \r\n The Office<\/strong>: New Year\u2019s Resolutions\r\n <\/a>\r\n
  \r\n Watch how the characters in The Office<\/em> hilariously navigate their resolutions. A fun way to reflect on relatable (and often unrealistic) goals!\r\n <\/li>\r\n
• \r\n \r\n Kids Tell Us Their New Year\u2019s Resolutions<\/strong>\r\n <\/a>\r\n
  \r\n Hear adorable and creative resolutions from kids. Their optimism and simplicity might give you new ideas for your own goals!\r\n <\/li>\r\n
• \r\n \r\n TEDx: How to Keep Your New Year\u2019s Resolutions<\/strong>\r\n <\/a>\r\n
  \r\n Learn practical tips for sticking to your resolutions from this insightful TEDx talk. Perfect for anyone serious about achieving their goals.\r\n <\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n

  \r\n Explore these videos, reflect on your resolutions, and bring your thoughts to our next lesson!\r\n <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n”,”label_disable”:”1″,”css”:””},”6″:{“id”:”6″,”type”:”textarea”,”label”:”Add any additional info or questions for me here: “,”description”:””,”size”:”medium”,”placeholder”:””,”limit_count”:”1″,”limit_mode”:”characters”,”default_value”:””,”css”:””},”38″:{“id”:”38″,”type”:”html”,”name”:”Ending”,”code”:”

  Are You Ready to Send Your Answers?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n

  We will review and practice them together in our next lesson.<\/p>
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  If you\u2019re not currently a student, you can still post your answers or any questions in the comments section on the page, and either myself or the community will respond.<\/em><\/p>
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  If you\u2019d like personalized lessons, feel free to sign up \r\n[here]<\/a>. I look forward to helping you reach your goals!<\/p>\r\n”,”label_disable”:”1″,”css”:””},”8″:{“id”:”8″,”type”:”name”,”label”:”Name”,”format”:”first-last”,”description”:””,”required”:”1″,”size”:”medium”,”simple_placeholder”:””,”simple_default”:””,”first_placeholder”:””,”first_default”:””,”middle_placeholder”:””,”middle_default”:””,”last_placeholder”:””,”last_default”:””,”css”:””},”7″:{“id”:”7″,”type”:”email”,”label”:”Email”,”description”:””,”required”:”1″,”size”:”medium”,”placeholder”:””,”confirmation_placeholder”:””,”default_value”:false,”filter_type”:””,”allowlist”:””,”denylist”:””,”css”:””}},”id”:”991″,”field_id”:50,”settings”:{“form_title”:”New Year\u2019s Resolution with Friends”,”form_desc”:””,”form_tags”:[“activity”,”discussion”,”homework”,”New Years”,”questions”,”resolutions”,”video”],”submit_text”:”Send Your Answers!”,”submit_text_processing”:”Sending…”,”form_class”:””,”submit_class”:””,”ajax_submit”:”1″,”notification_enable”:”1″,”notifications”:{“1”:{“notification_name”:”Default Notification”,”email”:”{field_id=\”7\”}, teachmeifucan1@gmail.com”,”subject”:”Activity: New Year\u2019s Resolution with Friends”,”sender_name”:”Katelyn Newman”,”sender_address”:”{admin_email}”,”replyto”:”{field_id=\”7\”}, teachmeifucan1@gmail.com”,”message”:”{all_fields}”,”enable”:”1″,”template”:””,”file_upload_attachment_fields”:[],”entry_csv_attachment_entry_information”:[],”entry_csv_attachment_file_name”:”entry-details”}},”confirmations”:{“1”:{“name”:”Default Confirmation”,”type”:”message”,”message”:”

  Thank you for submitting your answers! We will review and practice them together in our next lesson.<\/p>\r\n

  *If you’re not currently a student, you can still post your answers or any questions in the comments section on the page, and either myself or the community will respond.<\/p>\r\n

  If you’d like personalized lessons, feel free to sign up [here<\/a>]. I look forward to helping you reach your goals!<\/p>“,”message_scroll”:”1″,”page”:”146″,”redirect”:””,”message_entry_preview_style”:”basic”}},”antispam_v3″:”1″,”anti_spam”:{“time_limit”:{“enable”:”1″,”duration”:”2″},”filtering_store_spam”:”1″,”country_filter”:{“action”:”allow”,”country_codes”:[],”message”:”Sorry, this form does not accept submissions from your country.”},”keyword_filter”:{“message”:”Sorry, your message can’t be submitted because it contains prohibited words.”}},”store_spam_entries”:”0″},”search_terms”:””,”meta”:{“template”:”blank”,”entry_columns”:[37,6,”date”,8]}}