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Breaking the Habit
Linkin Park
Practice verb forms and idioms through a powerful song about inner conflict, difficult patterns, and the decision to change.
Warm-up
Warm-up Questions
Discuss both questions before listening to the song. Click each circle when you finish.
Do you know Linkin Park?
Vocabulary
Match The Words To Their Meanings
Click a word to select it, then click its meaning to match them. You can also drag the word to the correct meaning. Use Listen to hear the word. Click a placed word to return it.
wound
pick someone apart
unless
assume
mean
clutch
at fault
habit
an injury or a deep emotional hurt
to criticize someone in great detail
except if something happens
to believe something is true without proof
to intend to express a particular idea
to hold something very tightly
responsible for a problem or mistake
something you do regularly, often without thinking
Vocabulary practice
Use The New Words
Discuss each question and try to use the new vocabulary. Click each circle when you finish.
Can you mention some habits you have?
Do you pick people apart sometimes?
What do people sometimes assume about you?
Have you ever been at fault for a problem?
Listen
Listen To The Song
Listen to the song before starting the lyrics activities.
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Final Step
Check All Answers
When you finish the song activities, check all your answers at once.
Wrap-up
Talk About The Song
Discuss each question after listening to the song. Click each circle when you finish.
Is there any habit you want to break?
What is the singer doing tonight?
Why does the singer feel confused?
Can changing a habit be difficult? Why?
Homework
Express Yourself
Write or record your answer, then save your work.
Homework Prompt
How can we break a habit? Is it easy to do? Explain your ideas.
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