Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of the activity. Please consider the following questions:
- Have you ever felt like giving up on your goals due to obstacles or challenges?
- How do you think people can stay motivated and focused on their objectives despite adversity?
- Can you think of a time when you had to overcome a difficult situation, and how did you manage to do so?
- How do you think the concept of resilience can be applied to your daily life?
- What do you think is the most important factor in achieving success, and how can you cultivate that factor in your own life?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Look at the featured image and try to analyze what it might be about. Ask yourself:
- What do you see in the image?
- What do you think this activity will be about based on this image?
- How does the image relate to the questions we discussed earlier?
Introduction:
Please read the introduction to the activity and get familiar with the topic of Aeneas Seneca, a stoic philosopher who lived through the reigns of the first five emperors of Rome.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video associated with the activity, available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3wZoqElCgs. As you watch the video, please pause at the following points and reflect on the questions:
- Pause at 2:00 minutes: What do you think is the main idea of the video so far? How does it relate to your own life and goals?
- Pause at 5:00 minutes: How does Seneca’s life and philosophy inspire you? What lessons can you learn from his experiences?
- Pause at 8:00 minutes: What do you think is the most important aspect of Seneca’s philosophy, and how can you apply it to your own life?
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Vocabulary and Grammar Focus:
Please review the vocabulary and grammar focus sections, which cover advanced terminology and the use of the subjunctive mood in English. Take the quizzes to test your understanding and apply the concepts to your own writing and speech.
