Intro
After high school, many students are burnt out. A gap year gives students the chance to make a difference. To do this, students must delay university by a year. During the gap year, a student might work, travel, or volunteer.
Malia Obama is the daughter of Barack Obama. As a teenager, she lived in the White House with her family. Now, Malia is 18 years old. She will take a gap year and then start university. Will her gap year be meaningful?
Vocab
Example "I hate fish! My mom makes fish for dinner every night and I'm sick of it. I don't understand why we can't have chicken. I'm so _*burnt out*_ on fish. I'm not eating it ever again!"
Example "I'm _*burnt out*_ on action movies. I've seen so many of them lately. I want to see a comedy instead."
Example "I'm totally _*burnt out*_ on math class. It's so boring. I can't wait until graduation so I never have to study math again!"
Example "Dude, I don't think I can make it to the movie tonight. I'm totally _*burnt out*_. I need to stay home and get some rest."
Example "My mom is _*burnt out*_ right now. She's had a difficult week at work and she's really tired. I don't think I want to ask her for anything. I'll wait until she's in a better mood."
Example Painting the kitchen will really make a difference. It'll be much brighter in there.
Example I volunteer once a week at a shelter for homeless people. I cook and clean for about 8 hours.
Example Graduating from high school was one of the most meaningful events of my life.
Quiz
Discussion
Do you volunteer? What’s the best way to make a difference in the world?
