M3 introductie les: addictions

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 3

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Theme: addictions 

What are some examples of addictions?

Are you addicted to anything?
(e.g. social media, your phone, gaming)

Bespreek als docent of deze verslaving gevaarlijk is. 

Should we just ban all harmful substances? (e.g. alcohol, cigarettes, painkillers) Is this a good idea? Why/why not?

Do you know anyone who is addicted to something?

1. Yes, I know a few people.
2. Yes, I know one person.
3. No, I don't.

Match the words with the correct descriptions

relying on or being controlled by someone or something else

To stop doing or using something abruptly and completely.

an excessive and dangerous dose of a drug.

what occurs when the drug abuser stops using the drug they are addicted to

an unwanted result of using a medicine 

dependency

go cold turkey

overdose

withdrawal

side effect

In the following weeks, we will talk about some unusual addictions as well. 

We're going to watch a short fragment of the TV show 'my strange addiction'. You will also get some questions while watching. 

Reading

Open your reader on page: 10

Read along with me

Task

Complete exercises 1-5 on the questions worksheet
Complete assignment 1 on the vocab worksheet

You may work together with your neighbour. (whisper volume)
Finished? See if you can write down tips for the air freshner lady

Want to see if you're addicted to your phone?

Try not to touch your phone during the break ;)