Navigating Overwhelming Feelings: A Tale of Resilience

Questions: 5

Grade: 7

Words: 155

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Meet Alex. A lively 7th grader who loves soccer but lately feels overwhelmed by schoolwork and friendships. The once vibrant kid now feels a constant cloud of sadness. One day, Alex decides to share these feelings with his favorite teacher. Encouraged by the teacher, Alex begins to implement changes. He starts by managing his time better, setting aside specific hours for studying. He also begins to journal his feelings, finding it therapeutic to express his thoughts on paper. Regular exercise and a good night's sleep also become a part of his routine. Most importantly, he starts to talk about his feelings more openly with his friends and family, realizing that it's okay to ask for help. Within a few weeks, Alex begins to regain his old self. He understands that it's okay to feel overwhelmed sometimes and that there are ways to navigate these feelings. He is no longer afraid of sharing and seeking help.

Question 1

What is the main issue that Alex is dealing with?

He doesn't like soccer anymore

He is feeling overwhelmed by schoolwork and friendships

Explanation. From the text, it is clear that Alex is struggling with the pressures of schoolwork and managing friendships.

He has lost his favorite teacher

He doesn't like to study

He has trouble sleeping

Question 2

What does the term 'therapeutic' mean in the context of Alex's journaling?

Challenging

Confusing

Exciting

Healing

Explanation. In this context, 'therapeutic' means healing or beneficial. Journaling helps Alex process his feelings, making it a healing activity.

Boring

Question 3

What are the changes Alex implements to manage his feelings?

Stops playing soccer

Changes his teacher

Plays more video games

Manages his time better, journals his feelings, exercises regularly, gets good sleep, and talks about his feelings

Explanation. Alex implements several changes including better time management, journaling, regular exercise, getting good sleep and talking about his feelings.

Starts eating junk food

Question 4

Why does Alex start to talk about his feelings with his friends and family?

Because his teacher told him to do so

Because he was bored

Because he realized it's okay to ask for help

Explanation. Alex starts to talk about his feelings more openly with his friends and family because he realizes it's okay to seek help when overwhelmed.

Because he wanted to make them feel bad

Because he had nothing else to do

Question 5

What is Alex's state of mind at the end of the story?

He is still sad and overwhelmed

He is angry and frustrated

He is excited about school

He is indifferent to his problems

He understands it's okay to feel overwhelmed at times and knows how to manage these feelings

Explanation. At the end of the story, Alex has not only regained his old self but has also gained understanding and tools to manage overwhelming feelings.