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Page 2: What is stress? Start a class discussion about stress. Point out that no one can avoid stress—it’s part of life. The key is keeping stress under control. Here are some questions you may want to ask: • What causes stress? (Possible answers include having a lot to do at work or school, conflicts with family or friends, pressure to win or be the best, a death, divorce and moving.) • What are some signs of stress? (Possible answers include having a hard time concentrating, being easily distracted, forgetting things, worrying a lot and having trouble sleeping.) • What problems can too much stress cause? (Possible answers include problems at school, work and home, and health problems.) • What can you do to help control stress? (Possible answers include use relaxation techniques, such as slow breathing, eat right, get regular physical activity*, use time well and have a positive attitude.) Note: The Word Power words in the workbook are intended to be used as vocabulary words (students may need your help pronouncing them). *Students should consult a health-care provider before starting an exercise program. Supports Language Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.4a,d CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.4a,c CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.4a,c CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.6 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.6 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.6 Supports Speaking & Listening Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1c,d CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1c,d CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.1c,d Page 3: What’s your stress point? Ask students to make up a stress scale—for example, 0 may mean no stress, 5 a medium amount, and 10 the boiling point. Then, have them write about 3-5 experiences they’ve had (such as test taking) and rate their stress level for each, using their scale. Or, ask them to draw a picture of how they felt each time and rate each drawing. Supports Writing Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.4 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.4 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.4 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.10 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.10 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.10 Teacher’s/Leader’s Guide for The activities below can help reinforce the material in this Who Knew? ® workbook when used in the classroom. Many are experiential, helping students work together to better understand issues related to text anxiety and to improve skills needed for success in school and life. You can also use these activities to help students meet select Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts (CCSS.ELA). Correlations to specific standards are listed below each activity. Visit www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy to learn more. The Beat Test Stress Issue 2017 Edition ©2002 Channing Bete Company, Inc. All rights reserved. (06-17-B) Channing Bete Company, One Community Place, South Deerfield, MA 01373 • 20D-0096 To reorder call (800) 628-7733 or visit www.channing-bete.com and ask for item number PS99093 Follow your organization’s policies and regulations (for example, those that apply to parental notification and consent) when using these activities. Please read: Talk to a professional! This guide is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified expert. C O M P A N Y Channin ®