๐Ÿ“– Lesson B2 Reading๐ŸŒ World Around Us

๐Ÿง  The Psychology of Procrastination: Why We Delay What Matters Most

In this B2-level reading lesson, students will delve into the psychology of procrastination, examining why people habitually postpone tasks despite knowing the consequences. The text explores the emotional roots of procrastination, the role of the amygdala and prefrontal cortex, the difference between procrastination and laziness, and evidence-based techniques for breaking the cycle. Students will encounter advanced vocabulary related to psychology, neuroscience, and self-regulation, and will practise analytical reading, discussion, and persuasive writing skills.

๐ŸŽ’ Teens (11โ€“16) ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ผ Adults (17+) schedule 35 min signal_cellular_alt Medium visibility 135
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view_agenda Lesson Plan

  • Reflective questions about personal procrastination habits
  • Discussion on laziness vs. deeper causes

translate Key Vocabulary

procrastinationmisconceptionrationalprimacyregulatingintensifyamygdalaprefrontal cortexoverridediminishedmalleableparadoxicalprevalentinadequacyself-compassioninertiaaffective forecastingimplementation intentionsresilienceundermining

auto_fix_high Grammar Points

  • Cleft sentences: What makes procrastination difficult is...
  • Inversion for emphasis: Not only does... but it also...
  • Mixed conditionals: If procrastination were..., buying a planner would solve...
  • Passive reporting verbs: is widely regarded as, has been demonstrated
  • Concessive clauses: Although/Even though + surprising contrast

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