Procrastination TED-talk - All English questions

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

November 2nd, 2023

Planning

• 10 min reading 
• Before watching
• Ted talk watching exercise 
• Writing exercise 

10 min reading 

Procrastination

Procrastination

Decision

Instant gratification

Panic 

Waiting till the last moment to do something.

Choosing something

The desire for and the process of getting immediate satisfaction or pleasure.

Sudden, overwhelming fear.

TED-talk video

We are watching a video about procationation. The video will stop every time you need to answer a question. 

01:02

How long would you normally work on a dissertation (end project)

1. 6 months
2. A few months
3. 2 years
4. 1 year

02:11

How long has de speaker worked on his dissertation (end project)

02:58

Did the speaker pass his end project?

1. Yes, it was the best project the school has ever seen.
2. No, he did not hand it in on time.
3. Yes, but it wasn't a high mark.
4. No, it was really bad.

05:07

What does the ' instant gratification monkey' do?

1. The monkey helps you make the right decisions.
2. The monkey distracts you.
3. The monkey helps when you need concentration.
4. The monkey wants you to pass.

07:06

What is ' The dark playground'?

08:01

What does the' panic monster' do?

1. Only causes panic and doesn't help.
2. It helps you to stay calm during stressful moments.
3. It helps you to get to work when the deadline approaches.

08:53

Did the speaker immediatly start working on his Ted- Talk?

10:07

What made sure the speaker started working and woke up the panic monster?

11:20

What is the difference between the two procrastination behaviors?

11:56

When does the ' panic monster' not appear according to the video?

1. When you don't have a deadline
2. when you do have a deadline
3. When you don't care
4. When you stay calm

How bad is your procrastination behavior?

Really bad

Not that bad

I'm not a procrastinator

How long have you procrastinated?

Longer then 2 months before the deadline

2 months before the deadline

1 month before the deadline

1 week before the deadline

between 1 and 3 days before the deadline

Do you get visits from the panic monster?

No, I never panic

Yes, as the deadline comes closer

Yes, he is always there

What did you think about the video on a scale from 1 to 10?

010

Theme 3 

Prefab homes

Prefab home exercise 

Prefab homes are like magic houses! They're built in pieces far away and then brought together like a jigsaw puzzle. Super quick and less messy! You can choose how your home looks, from fancy to comfy styles. The best part? They're Earth's pals, using eco-friendly stuff. Prefab homes are like superheroes for the planet! They can fit in cities or the quiet countryside. Fast, fun, and friendly to nature, these homes are changing the game. Imagine having your dream home in no time, all while being kind to the environment. That's the magic of prefab homes!

Exercise:

Write a short text (50 words) about what your dream prefab home.

Extra --> Add a few pictures in your document to give me an idea of what you are inspired by. 

Hand in options:

1. Write your answer in lesson up on the next slide. 

2. Write your answer in a Word document en upload a screenshot in Lesson up on the next slide.

Write a short text (50 words) about what your dream prefab home.

Prefab homes are like magic houses! They're built in pieces far away and then brought together like a jigsaw puzzle. Super quick and less messy! You can choose how your home looks, from fancy to comfy styles. The best part? They're Earth's pals, using eco-friendly stuff. Prefab homes are like superheroes for the planet! They can fit in cities or the quiet countryside. Fast, fun, and friendly to nature, these homes are changing the game. Imagine having your dream home in no time, all while being kind to the environment. That's the magic of prefab homes!