If you are upset by the news, it's important to know that you are not the only one and it's OK to have those feelings.
Part 1. Vocabulary
upset /ˌəpˈset/ v
make (someone)
unhappy, disappointed, or worried
I am upset
because I lost my favorite bag.
awful /ˈôfəl/ adj
very bad or unpleasant,
extremely shocking; horrific
The place that I
stayed in smelled so awful.
nightmares /ˈnītˌmer/ n (plural form)
a frightening or
unpleasant dream, a terrifying or very unpleasant experience
I had nightmares
after watching the horror movie.
confront /kənˈfrənt/ v
face up to and
deal with (a problem or difficult situation)
Usually, the
best thing you can do in an embarrassing situation is to confront it head-on.
rare /rer/ adj
(of an event,
situation, or condition) not occurring very often
Having
violet-colored eyes is a very rare physical trait.
Part 2. Comprehension Questions
When you hear or read bad news, how
do you feel?
Is it normal to feel bad, or sad about the
things that are happening in the world? Why?
What are the things you can do if you
are upset by the news?
How do you handle upsetting news when
you hear them?
Why is sharing can help you feel
better?
Part 3. Article Reading
If you are upset by the news, it's important to know that you
are not the only one and it's OK to have those feelings. You can rely on
Newsround to tell you the important facts about a story - but some things you
hear might be scary or make you feel worried. This section gives you some tips
about what to do if you are feeling sad about what you've seen, heard, or read.
What to do if you're upset by the news
Sometimes things that happen in the world can make us sad, anxious, or
confused. It's important to remember that upsetting stories are in the news
because they are rare - they don't happen very often. But what can we do when
the news makes us feel this way?
Share your worries
If the news has upset you, talk to an adult you trust about it. It's
important to share what is troubling you.
It's normal to feel upset
It's important to remember that being sad, worried, or angry about awful things that happen in the world around you
is okay and perfectly normal. You won't be the only one who feels that way.
Adults get sad and confused too, so there is nothing wrong with feeling like
this.
Do things that make you happy
Doing things that make you happy can help you to feel better. Watch
your favorite film, take your dog for a walk or read some of your favorite
books. Try to balance the news you read. If you read a sad story, then try and
read a happy one before you go to bed If being worried is making it more
difficult to sleep or if you are having nightmares, it's important to
speak to an adult about this too.
Here are some things you can do if you are having worried
thoughts when you go to bed:
·
Remember things that make you happy and think
about these as you're going to bed, so your head is full of positive thoughts
·
Surround yourself with nice things by your bed -
perhaps a happy photo that makes you smile - so this is the last thing you see
before you sleep
·
Read a book you love that will help to settle
your thoughts
·
If you have bad dreams, talk about them or even
try drawing them. This will help you to confront your fear
·
Keep things with you that make you feel secure -
even if it is your old teddy bear that you keep hidden from your mates!
Remember, it's rare
Don't forget - terrible things are on the news because they are
rare and do not happen very often.
Although people are spending a lot of time talking about it, it is
still very unlikely that events like this will affect you or your family.
The most important thing is that
if you are feeling upset, don't keep what's troubling you about the news to
yourself. Talk to an adult about the issue in the news that is worrying you. That
can help you to understand what is upsetting you, and help those feelings of
sadness, anger, or confusion to go away.
Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/13865002 [