Self-Control

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Objective

I can identify situations where I need to use self-control and describe strategies to manage my impulses.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

We don't generate video — this one is by Unknown Channel on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.

Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Describe a situation from your own life where you found it difficult to do something you knew you should do.

2

According to the video, what is one thing you can change to improve your life?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe a situation where you might find it hard to stick to a healthy eating plan. What is one strategy from the video that could help you manage the impulse to eat unhealthy food in that situation? Imagine you have a big test coming up, but you feel like playing video games instead of studying. What is one strategy from the video that could help you use self-control and focus on studying? Describe a situation where you might feel tempted to interrupt someone who is talking. What is one strategy from the video that could help you manage the impulse to interrupt and listen respectfully?

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