Interactive worksheet for students to read a poem about worry and reflect on their own concerns.

{"task": "Read the poem 'When I Worry' by Kristin Menke and then answer the following questions based on the poem and the instructions provided in the image.", "steps": ["Read the poem 'When I Worry' by Kristin Menke.", "Identify the various physical and emotional reactions the speaker experiences when they worry, such as wriggling, jiggling, crinkling, biting fingers, second-guessing, inability to sleep, not stepping, dreaming about diseases and injuries, accomplishing nothing, and staring at the wall.", "Reflect on the poem and think about the biggest worries one might have, considering both personal and general concerns.", "List as many worries as possible in the thought bubble section of the activity sheet.", "Choose one worry that is particularly overwhelming and provide specific examples to illustrate why it is significant.", "Describe strategies or actions that could help when feeling worried, either for oneself or for others, such as talking to a trusted person, practicing deep breathing, engaging in a calming activity, or seeking professional help if needed.", "Type the responses in the designated areas of the activity sheet, using the provided shapes to input the text."]}

{"answer": "The poem 'When I Worry' by Kristin Menke describes the various physical and emotional reactions a person might experience when they are worried. These reactions include wriggling and jiggling, crinkling and wriggling, biting fingers, second-guessing footing, inability to sleep, not stepping, dreaming about diseases and injuries, accomplishing nothing, and staring at the wall. The poem highlights the overwhelming nature of worry and the impact it can have on one's daily life. To address the biggest worries, individuals can list their concerns in a thought bubble, identify the most overwhelming worry with specific examples, and then describe helpful strategies such as talking to a trusted person, practicing deep breathing, engaging in a calming activity, or seeking professional help if needed."}