PHOTOS SPARK CONVERSATIONS
What do you think about living in a place like this?
Do you think it would be easy or hard to keep it so simple?
LET'S LEARN!
Useful Words/Phrases
- minimalist
- declutter
- simple living
- consumerism
- mindful
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Direction: Discuss the following questions with your mentor and share about yourself. Make sure to answer in complete sentences.
- How would you describe a minimalist lifestyle to someone who has never heard of it?
- Would you ever try living a minimalist lifestyle? Why or why not?
- Do you think having fewer possessions could help reduce stress? How?
- How do you think a minimalist lifestyle might affect the environment?
- What are some of the challenges that people face when trying to live simply?
- Do you think society encourages or discourages minimalism? Why?
Let's Practice!
Direction: Create a question using the vocabulary discussed.
Situation:
1. Minimalism: How would you ask about someone’s opinion on minimalism in modern society?
Situation:
2. Declutter: How would you ask about how people can start decluttering their homes?
Situation:
3. Consumerism: How would you ask about the connection between consumerism and a minimalist lifestyle?