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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Oberlin High School in Ohio, educators have launched a groundbreaking program designed to help adolescent boys open up about their feelings. Recognizing that many teen boys struggle to express their emotions\u2014reportedly only 38\u202f% feel comfortable discussing mental health with friends\u2014this initiative creates a safe space for discussion and reflection. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch the video and read the article to learn more about this school program called “Men’s Work”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/oberlin-ohio-high-school-unique-space-teen-boys-speak-openly-struggles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What is an “emotional roller coaster<\/strong>“? “I think boys, in particular, feel this emotional roller coaster<\/strong>, this push and pull, on the one hand, I’m hearing from media and news that I think men should be able to cry.”<\/em> Use this expression in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Define “manosphere<\/strong>“. “The Men’s Work sessions are designed to discuss and challenge messaging from the “manosphere<\/strong>” that students like Santos Navarro, a senior at Oberlin High, are frequently exposed to online.”<\/em> Make a sentence with this term.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does “to be drawn to someone\/something<\/strong>” mean in this context? \u00a0“It’s one reason that some young men are drawn to social influencers<\/strong> collectively known as the “manosphere,””<\/em> Create a sentence using this idiom.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What is your personal reaction to this initiative? Would you support a program like this in your school?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. According to the article\/video, what are some of the benefits boys experience from participating?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How can schools create a safe space for boys to share their feelings?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How can emotional literacy help students in their academic and personal lives?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What do you think young boys\/men in your country struggle with?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Share your insights on what you believe it means to be a modern man.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. What are your thoughts about “manosphere”?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      B2 – Upper Intermediate At Oberlin High School in Ohio, educators have launched a groundbreaking program designed to help adolescent boys open up about their feelings. Recognizing that many teen boys struggle to express their emotions\u2014reportedly only 38\u202f% feel comfortable discussing mental health with friends\u2014this initiative creates a safe space for discussion and reflection. 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