The woman who was kind every day for a year
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the video in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To be capable of (doing) something
‘The more time we have to think, the less kind we are likely to be.’
‘… than I could ever have imagined.’
‘Way bigger’
To embrace (something/ someone)
To yearn (for something/ to do something)
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. What did Bernadette do?
2. What does the research show about kindness?
3. According to the video, why don’t we live in a kinder world?
4. What was said about the impact of Covid?
5. According to the video, what can be done to make a kinder world?
6. ‘This year, I’m going to do what Bernadette did!’ Is this true for you?
7. ‘I never do anything kind for my family members, let alone strangers.’ Is this true for you?
8. ‘Karma exists! If you do a good deed, you will be rewarded for it.’ Do you agree?
9. ‘Most successful people are not very kind.’ Do you agree?
10. ‘My workplace ought to publish a kindness manifesto.’ Do you agree?
11. ‘Children are far kinder than adults.’ Do you agree?
12. ‘Covid has shown us both how good and how bad people can be.’ Do you agree?
13. ‘The more time I have to think, the less kind I am likely to be.’ Is this true for you?
14. ‘Bernadette was clearly exaggerating when she said she felt ‘high’ from helping.’ Do you agree?
15. ‘I try to avoid the news because it’s too depressing.’ Is this true for you?