Mrs. Polay's Class - Video Writing Prompt

Power of the Mind

11/2/2014

Power of the Mind

This little Darth Vader is trying to make things happen using only his mind. If you could move objects with your mind, how would that come in handy? Write a paragraph explaining five ways moving objects with your mind would make a typical day in your life easier. Include why and how it would make your life easier.

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Don't forget to write a complete paragraph. Only post work you are proud of!

Bringing Games to Life

9/13/2014

After watching the video, restate the questions below and answer them in complete sentences. Consider typing your response in Microsoft Word first so that you will have a saved copy of your work and so that you can use spell check... two smart ideas!

Questions:
If you could bring any game to life, what would it be? (You cannot write about violent games!) Would it be possible? What things would you need to make the game a 3D reality?

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The Marshmallow Test

8/10/2014

After watching the video, restate the questions below and answer them in complete sentences. Consider typing your response in Microsoft Word first so that you will have a saved copy of your work and so that you can use spell check... two smart ideas!

1. If you were given the marshmallow test, what do you think you would do? Why?
2. Why was it difficult for the children to resist eating the marshmallow?
3. Describe what is going through one of the kid's mind as he/she tries to resist the temptation to eat the marshmallow.

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