Habits of Happiness

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English

Unit 5: Healthy Mind, Healthy Body

Lesson 3: Habits of Happiness

Pages 96-97 Reading and Writing Book

Grade 12 Advanced

Teacher Dina Habib

Wednesday

April 1st.2026

Lesson Objectives

1.        Students will distinguish between fact and opinion

2.       Students will determine author's opinion while reading a text on a familiar topic.

3.       Students will write in sentence form the supporting details on the author's opinion

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Pre-assessment: Read the following extract and determine the author's opinion?

Habits of happiness vary across cultures, yet common patterns emerge: strong social bonds, gratitude rituals, purposeful work, and mindful presence. While some societies prioritize collective harmony, others value individual fulfillment, illustrating that well-being is both universally sought and culturally shaped.

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Happiness is completely different in every culture with no similarities.

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Happiness mainly depends on wealth and material success.

C

Happiness shares common habits but is influenced by cultural values.

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Happiness can only be achieved through individual goals.

In your opinion, Who is happier across cultures; men or women? Write a full sentence and give a reason.

What makes you happy as a female student living in the UAE? How do you make sure you stay happy even in hard times?

Facts about Happiness

Opinions about Happiness

Facts and Opinions

Fact and Opinion | Free Reading Skills Game for Kids & Elementary Students

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New Vocabulary (Awesome Words) Author's Opinion

analyzing the text

expressing worry or anxiety

optimistic or happy

describing intense feelings

judging a text fairly

critical

balanced

emotional

concerned

positive

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Reading and Writing Book

Check the name and read the number in order to finish your corresponding task:

1: Aisha Abdulraheem

2: Amira Yousif-Jenan Abdulaziz-Hour Abdulkhaleq-Roudha Saeed-Shaikha Al Jamri-Athba Ali-Aliya Essa-Maria Mohammad-Nada Khalaf-Wadeema Salem-Wafa Saeed

3: Khawla Khaled-Shama Saeed-Shahed Farooq-Shaikha Al Niyadi-Aisha Khilfan-Ghala Abdullah-Fatima Nawwaf-Fatima Khamis-Mariam Ahmad-Maitha Musallam

4: Hamda Adel-Salama Abdullah-Shamma Khaled-Shamma Mohammad-Shahed Nassar-Shaikha Mohammad-Ghala Jassim-Fatima Hussein-Fatima Mohamamd-Laila Bader-Manal Majid-Maitha Walid

Differentiated Tasks

Read your name and the corresponding number. Follow the task required and click on the link.

1: click on the link and finish the task: Fact and Opinion | Free Interactive Worksheets | 282128

2: read paragraph A then determine one fact and one opinion from the text

3: read paragraphs b and c and determine author's opinion on cross-cultural happiness and one supporting detail

4: read paragraph D then determine author's opinion and mention whether you agree or disagree with it and give valid reasons for your answer.

Differentiated Tasks:

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Post-assessment: Read the following extract and determine the author's opinion?

Practices of happiness differ across cultures, yet certain elements remain constant: meaningful relationships, gratitude, a sense of purpose, and mindful living. While some cultures emphasize community well-being, others focus on personal achievement, suggesting that happiness is both universal and shaped by cultural values.

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It is completely different in every culture.

B

It is mainly determined by personal success.

C

t is universal but influenced by culture.

D

It only depends on social traditions.

The Happiness Quiz: LMS Link Exit Ticket

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Winnie the Pooh

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Eeyore

https://www.wikihow.com/What-Cartoon-Character-Am-I

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