Use Self Talk ("No Problem, I can just come back to this video game later:)
Name this Unthinkable!
Topic Twister Meister
Caleb is telling all of his friends about bacteriophages. He is sharing all the facts he learned. He looks around and sees friends look bored. Which UNTHINKABLE has taken over Caleb?
Topic Twister Meister
What does this Unthinkable do when he takes over?
He makes you lose focus and think about other things that distract you.
Nik is in a meeting with Ms. Parry and Ms. Grap. They ask Nik about his school day. Nik doesn't answer right away because he is watching a YouTube video. Which UNTHINKABLE has taken over Nik?
Brain Eater
Nik is talking to Mrs. Fatkin about his weekend. She shares she went to her daughters swim meet. Nik keeps talking about a new video game he played over the weekend. Which UNTHINKABLE has taken over Nik?
Topic Twister Meister
What does this Unthinkable do when he takes over?
He makes you stuck on ideas, not go with the flow, and not be open to others ideas. (NOT FLEXIBLE!)
What does this Unthinkable do when he takes over?
He makes you change the topic to what YOU want and makes you only talk about what is on your mind.
Caleb is playing a game with a friend. His friend suggests trying new rules for the game. Caleb says "No, let's only use my rules" Which UNTHINKABLE has taken over Caleb?
Rock Brain
What can you do to defeat Brain Eater?
Distractor Shields OR move away from distractions OR use fidgets OR use checklists
What can you do to defeat Topic Twister Meister?
Turn off your ME button OR look at clues of people around you (are they listening?) OR ask questions about them
Caleb is reading a book during indoor recess. Mrs. Miller rings the bell and says clean up time. The class begins Math. Caleb is still reading his book! Which UNTHINKABLE has taken over Caleb?
Brain Eater
Name this Unthinkable!
Rock Brain
Name this Unthinkable!
BrainEater
Nik is working on a science experiment in group. He only wants to use ideas for the experiment and won't listen to his group members ideas. Which UNTHINKABLE as taken over Nik?
Rock Brain
Miss Grap is talking to Miss Parry about the fun activities she did with her dog, Wilson this weekend. Miss Parry starts to tell Miss Grap about her weekend, but Miss Grap just keeps talking about Wilson. Which UNTHINKABLE has taken over?
Topic Twister Meister
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