Why we should embrace being average

This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.

Aim

Average

To give up

A downside (of something)

To come up (with something)

To show up

To be screwed

To tackle (something)

To be ranked

To embrace (something/ someone)

To flourish

Let alone

A flaw

To strive (to do something/ for something)

An establishment

To long (to do something/ for something/ someone)

To break even

On paper

To spur (someone) on

To be ingrained

A pitfall

A flurry (of something)

To take the wind out of your sails

To disparage (someone/ something)

To scoff (at something)

15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article. 

1.       What is the college club embracing mediocre music?

2.       Why is average such a dirty word?

3.       How can striving for perfection make it harder for you to feel happy?

4.       How can being mediocre help your brain to stay healthy?

5.       What is said about accepting things that you can’t control?

6.       Do you agree with the message of this article?

7.       Do you strive for excellence at work?

8.       Do you strive for excellence in sport?

9.       Do you strive for excellence in education?

10.     Is it good to strive for perfection in your physical appearance?

11.     Is perfectionism a flaw?

12.     Are you a perfectionist?

13.     Is perfectionism the secret to success?

14.     Do you think some cultures are more perfectionist than others?

15.     Would you like to join Mediocre Melodies?