The Marshmallow Test: An Interactive Study Skills Lesson
Stones of Erasmus
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Grade Levels
8th - 10th
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Standards
CCSSW.9-10.9
CCSSSL.9-10.1
CCSSSL.9-10.1b
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Pages
12 pages
Stones of Erasmus
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Description
Enliven the classroom with a rich discussion about motivation and delayed gratification. Watch a delightful video of an experiment with marshmallows that drives home the idea of the lesson — Would you take a pleasurable treat now, or would you wait and get two treats (instead of one) later?
Essential Question: What encourages motivation? What is delayed gratification?
Lesson Duration: 30 minutes
What’s in the Box:
- 1 I Do / We Do / You Do Lesson Plan and Guide
- 1 Student-Facing Version on Google Workspace
- 1 Visual Aid for Discussion
- 1 Task Card Set
- 1 Discussion Tracker Sheet
- 2 Exit Tickets
- Bonus: Entrance and Exit Tickets as Google Forms!
Note: YouTube and other multimedia links are included in this resource. However, this resource does not contain actual digital video files.
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Total Pages
12 pages
Answer Key
Does not apply
Teaching Duration
30 minutes
Last updated Apr 3rd, 2022
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Standards
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CCSSW.9-10.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
CCSSSL.9-10.1
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
CCSSSL.9-10.1b
Work with peers to set rules for collegial discussions and decision-making (e.g., informal consensus, taking votes on key issues, presentation of alternate views), clear goals and deadlines, and individual roles as needed.
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