Reading and speaking challenge "ATOMIC HABITS"

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  • Sandra Garcia Paredes |

Atomic Habits Challenge

Duration: 2 Weeks

Objective: Improve your reading, vocabulary, and speaking skills in English while learning practical strategies to build better habits and make meaningful changes in your life.

Week 1: The Power of Small Changes

Reading: Chapter 1 of Atomic Habits.

  • Learn how small, consistent changes can lead to big transformations over time.

Activities:

  1. Reading Task: Read Chapter 1 (or listen to the audiobook).
  2. Forum Discussion: Answer and discuss the following questions:
    • What is one small habit you’ve tried to change in the past? Was it successful?
    • What is your key takeaway from Chapter 1?
  3. Reflection Exercise: Write a short paragraph (100–150 words) about one small change you can make in your daily life to improve yourself.
  4. Vocabulary Practice: Post 5 new words you learned from the chapter and use them in sentences.

Week 2: How Habits Shape Identity

Reading: Chapter 2 of Atomic Habits.

  • Understand how habits influence the way we see ourselves and how we can use them to create a new identity.

Activities:

  1. Reading Task: Read Chapter 2 (or listen to the audiobook).
  2. Forum Discussion: Answer and discuss the following questions:
    • What kind of person do you want to become? How do your current habits reflect or conflict with that identity?
    • How can you use small changes to reinforce a positive identity?
  3. Reflection Exercise: Write a short paragraph (100–150 words) about how one habit can help you become the person you want to be.
  4. Vocabulary Practice: Share 5 new words from this chapter and write sentences using them.

Final Project: My New Habit Plan

At the end of the challenge, you will prepare and present your Habit Plan based on what you learned from the first two chapters.

What to Do:

  1. Choose a Habit:

    • Pick one small habit you want to build or improve.
    • Explain why it’s important to you.
  2. Apply the Key Concepts:

    • From Chapter 1: How will you make it small and manageable?
    • From Chapter 2: How does it align with the person you want to become?
  3. Plan Your Habit:

    • Create a clear, actionable plan.
    • Example: “Every day after I wake up, I will write one sentence in my journal to start my day with reflection.”
  4. Prepare Your Presentation:

    • Write a short summary (one page) of your habit plan.
    • Prepare a 3–5 minute presentation in English.
    • Share your habit, why it matters, and how you will implement it
    • Finally, book a class to present your project

Course Information

Activities Schedule and Submission Dates

Coaches

Sandra Garcia Paredes

Sandra Garcia Paredes