Body Image

Lead-in

  • How important do you think body image is in today’s society?
  • Do you believe that people’s body image can affect their self-esteem? Why or why not?
  • In your culture, what is considered an ideal body image, and how does it differ from other cultures?
    • Use the following features in your answer.

Presentation

Pre

  • Are there any positive body image movements or campaigns in your country? Can you describe them?

Top Down

  • What is the text about? Read it and find out.
  • 4 ways to build a better body
  • 4 damaging body-related habits
  • 4 ways to relate to our body
  • 4 ways to build a better body
  • 4 damaging body-related habits
  • 4 ways to relate to our body

What is body image?
Body image is a combination of the thoughts and feelings that you have about your body. Body image may range between positive and negative experiences, and one person may feel at different times positive or negative or a combination of both. Body image is generally influenced by internal (for example personality) and external (for example: social environment) factors.

What are the four aspects of body image?

  1. The way you see your body is your perceptual body image. To be honest, this is not always a correct representation of how you actually look.
  2. The way you feel about your body is your affective body image. Feelings may include happiness or disgust, but are often summarised as the amount of satisfaction or dissatisfaction you feel about your shape, weight and individual body parts.
  3. The way you think about your body is your cognitive body image. This can lead to preoccupation with body shape and weight.
  4. The behaviours you engage in as a result of your body image are your behavioural body image. When a person is dissatisfied with the way they look, they may isolate themselves or employ unhealthy behaviours as a means to change appearance.

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Bottom Up

  • True or False
  1. Body image refers only to the thoughts you have about your body.
  2. One’s body image can never change and remains constant throughout life.
  3. Internal factors, such as personality, can influence body image.
  4. Body image is solely influenced by the external social environment.
  5. Perceptual body image is always an accurate representation of one’s actual appearance.
  6. Affective body image involves feelings of happiness or disgust about one’s body.
  7. Cognitive body image can lead to excessive preoccupation with body shape and weight.
  1. Body image refers only to the thoughts you have about your body. False
  2. One’s body image can never change and remains constant throughout life. False
  3. Internal factors, such as personality, can influence body image. True
  4. Body image is solely influenced by the external social environment. False
  5. Perceptual body image is always an accurate representation of one’s actual appearance. False
  6. Affective body image involves feelings of happiness or disgust about one’s body. True
  7. Cognitive body image can lead to excessive preoccupation with body shape and weight. True

Post

  • What is the difference in how body image is perceived between men and women in your culture?

Target Language

Linking words / phrases

We use them to generalize, admit, give examples, make exceptions, show contrast, and clarify.

  • Generally, people don’t talk to me when I’m working.
  • Generally speaking, I’m not a big fan of insects.
  • To be honest, I don’t like him.
  • Truth be told, no one is as smart as they are.
  • I really like animals, but cats, for instance, I love them.
  • He always loses my stuff. For example, yesterday he lost my ring.
  • They are all doctors except for my cousin.
  • She can’t see blood. Consequently, she quit vet school and chose a new career. 

More examples of linking words and phrases

  • On the other hand
  • Nevertheless
  • Namely
  • To illustrate
  • On the contrary
  • Save for
  • That is to say

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Linking words / phrases are limited by the use of commas. The only exception is “except for + noun“.

Controlled Practice

  • Complete the blank spaces by using the following linking words/phrases:

However – In addition –  Consequently – Therefore – Furthermore – Moreover

  1. I love ice cream; ____________, I’m trying to eat healthier and reduce my sugar intake.
  2. Sarah studied hard for her exams. ____________, she managed to achieve excellent grades.
  3. The weather forecast predicted rain; ____________, we decided to bring our umbrellas to the park.
  4. Michael wanted to buy the latest smartphone; ____________, he didn’t have enough money at the moment.
  5. The restaurant received a lot of complaints about their service. ____________, their food quality was also questioned.
  6. She enjoys reading mystery novels. ____________, she writes her own short stories in the same genre.
  1. I love ice cream; however, I’m trying to eat healthier and reduce my sugar intake.
  2. Sarah studied hard for her exams. Therefore, she managed to achieve excellent grades.
  3. The weather forecast predicted rain; consequently, we decided to bring our umbrellas to the park.
  4. Michael wanted to buy the latest smartphone; moreover, he didn’t have enough money at the moment.
  5. The restaurant received a lot of complaints about their service. Furthermore, their food quality was also questioned.
  6. She enjoys reading mystery novels. In addition, she writes her own short stories in the same genre.

Freer Practice

  • Use the target language and complete the sentences according to your own ideas.
  1. I like fast food, however…
  2. I need to exercise, but truth be told, I…
  3. I really like animals, but some make me scared, for instance…
  4. Generally speaking, I’m not a big fan of…
  5. I… wake up early, consequently…

Production

  • Create a short text about any subject you want using as many linking words or phrases as you can. 

Example: I love to study, however, sometimes I feel…

Homework

Unscramble the expressions.

Example: syhatat o si > That is to say
  1. no het rtohe danh
  2. slteheetnreve
  3. ot tiletlsutart
  4. no eth ycrorntar
  5. esva rfo
  1. On the other hand
  2. Nevertheless
  3. To illustrate
  4. On the contrary
  5. Save for

Match the halves.

  1. I thought the movie was exciting, but on the…
  2. Generally, I prefer tea…
  3. There are several reasons for the success of…
  4. To be honest, I was disappointed…
  5. You might think he’s unfriendly, but on…
  6. The room was completely empty…

(1) other hand, my friend found it quite boring.

(   ) the project, namely dedication, teamwork, and innovative thinking.

(   ) save for a single, mysterious painting on the wall.

(   ) with the results of the game.

(   ) the contrary, he’s actually very approachable once you get to know him.

(   ) over coffee in the mornings.

  1. I thought the movie was exciting, but on the…
  2. Generally, I prefer tea…
  3. There are several reasons for the success of…
  4. To be honest, I was disappointed…
  5. You might think he’s unfriendly, but on…
  6. The room was completely empty…

(1) other hand, my friend found it quite boring.

(3) the project, namely dedication, teamwork, and innovative thinking.

(6) save for a single, mysterious painting on the wall.

(4) with the results of the game.

(5) the contrary, he’s actually very approachable once you get to know him.

(2) over coffee in the mornings.

Match the following linking words to their meanings:

  1. On the other hand
  2. Nevertheless
  3. To illustrate
  4. On the contrary
  5. Save for
  6. That is to say

(   ) Despite what has just been said or referred to.

(   ) Used to introduce a clarification, simplification, or explanation.

(   ) Except for; but.

(   ) In a way that is opposite or contradictory to the previous statement.

(   ) Specifically; in other words, this refers to.

(1) Considering a different viewpoint or a contrasting idea.

  1. On the other hand
  2. Nevertheless
  3. To illustrate
  4. On the contrary
  5. Save for
  6. That is to say

(2) Despite what has just been said or referred to.

(6) Used to introduce a clarification, simplification, or explanation.

(5) Except for; but.

(4) In a way that is opposite or contradictory to the previous statement.

(3) Specifically; in other words, this refers to.

(1) Considering a different viewpoint or a contrasting idea.

Put the words in the correct order

Example: have partner. you your an argument polite when Be with > Be polite when you have an argument with your partner.

  1. Generally, / known / cats / are / for / their / independent / nature / and / playful / behavior.
  2. Our / team / in / different / fields, / has / several / namely, / experts / a / mathematician, / a / biologist, / and / a / computer / scientist.
  3. To / the / illustrate / importance / of / teamwork, / shared / the / coach / a / story / about / a / sports / team / successful / that / valued / collaboration.
  4. To / be / honest, / a / bit / I / was / disappointed / with / the / performance, / as / something / more / spectacular / I / expected.
  5. Many / in / fruits / are / essential / rich / vitamins; / for / instance, / a / great / oranges / are / source / of / Vitamin / C.
  1. Generally, cats are known for their independent nature and playful behavior.
  2. Our team has several experts in different fields, namely, a mathematician, a biologist, and a computer scientist.
  3. To illustrate the importance of teamwork, the coach shared a story about a successful sports team that valued collaboration.
  4. To be honest, I was a bit disappointed with the performance, as I expected something more spectacular.
  5. Many fruits are rich in essential vitamins; for instance, oranges are a great source of Vitamin C.

Find and correct the mistakes.

Example: He’s not just a colleague, that is to says, we’ve been close friends for over a decades. > He’s not just a colleague, that is to say, we’ve been close friends for over a decade.
  1. I though the movie was quite entertain; on the other hands, my friend found it rather dull.
  2. It was raining heavy, but she nevertheless decided to go for her morning jogs.
  3. To illustrate he’s point, the teacher draw a detailed diagram on the whiteboards.
  4. Many believes that classical music is outdated; on the contrary, it continue to have a passionate and growing fanbase.
  5. The garden was in perfect conditions, save for a single wilting flowers.
  1. I thought the movie was quite entertaining; on the other hand, my friend found it rather dull.
  2. It was raining heavily, but she nevertheless decided to go for her morning jog.
  3. To illustrate his point, the teacher drew a detailed diagram on the whiteboard.
  4. Many believe that classical music is outdated; on the contrary, it continues to have a passionate and growing fanbase.
  5. The garden was in perfect condition, save for a single wilting flower.

Writing

Write a short text about a topic of your choice using the Target Language.

Example: I love going to waterfalls but on the other hand I…