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Ämne: How Boredom Can Spark Creativity
Årskurs: Gymnasiet Nivå 1
Tid: 60 minuter
1. Vocabulary Match
Match the words to their meanings.
- Boredom a) Something that takes your attention away
- Creativity b) The reason why you want to do something
- Daydreaming c) A regular way of doing things every day
- Distraction d) A sudden good idea or encouragement to create
- Motivation e) The state of having nothing interesting to do
- Routine f) Letting your mind wander and imagine things
- Inspiration g) Using your imagination to make new ideas
- Mind-wandering h) When your thoughts move without control
Vocabulary Questions
- What does the word tedium mean in the first paragraph?
- a) excitement
- b) dullness
- c) creativity
- The article says boredom can be a “silent muse.” What does muse mean here?
- Find a synonym in the text for each word:
- unpleasant → _______
- creative idea → _______
- diffused (clue: in Mason Currey’s part) → _______
2. Famous People and Boredom
Read the text. What did each person say about boredom? Fill in the table.
| Person | What they said about boredom |
|---|---|
| Agatha Christie | Boredom helped her start writing. |
| Neil Gaiman | Boredom is important and should not be avoided. |
| JK Rowling | Got the idea for Harry Potter while bored, not watching TV. |
| Kate Nash | Boredom can lead to creativity and good ideas. |
3. True / False
- Agatha Christie thought boredom helped her start writing. — True
- Neil Gaiman says you should avoid boredom. — False
- JK Rowling got the idea for Harry Potter while watching TV. — False
- In one study, bored students were more creative than others. — True
4. Discussion Questions
- What surprised you in the article?
- Do you agree that boredom can help creativity? Why/Why not?
- What do you usually do when you feel bored? Does it help you be creative?
- Have you ever had a good idea when you were bored? Describe it.
5. Creative Task
Imagine you are bored on a long bus or train ride. What story, song, or idea comes to your mind? Write a short paragraph OR draw a quick comic strip.
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