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Post-Activity Classroom Discussion Prompts
Master Word Index (12) Dir • Start → End
1. FOCUS Across • R13 (C8–12)
Direct attention; use noise-canceling headphones & timers.
2. IMPULSE Down • C1 (R3–9)
Response inhibition; practice the "pause and breathe" count to 5.
3. REGULATION Across • R5 (C3–12)
Emotional control; identify physical stress cues before reacting.
4. ORGANIZE Across • R6 (C3–10)
Order physical/digital spaces; color-coded binders and folders.
5. PRIORITIZE Across • R2 (C2–11)
Determine urgency/importance; teach the "Must-Do / Could-Do" matrix.
6. ROUTINE Across • R11 (C1–7)
Consistent sequences; establish predictable start/end class rituals.
7. PLANNING Across • R0 (C1–8)
Break large tasks into bite-sized milestones with firm target dates.
8. INITIATIVE Across • R10 (C2–11)
Independent task startup; lower barriers with starter sentences.
9. PERSISTENCE Down • C13 (R1–11)
Sustaining effort; praise process, grit, and recovery from errors.
10. FLEXIBILITY Down • C0 (R1–11)
Cognitive shift; prepare students in advance for schedule changes.
11. STRATEGY Across • R8 (C5–12)
Metacognition; ask: "Is this approach working, or do we try Plan B?"
12. MEMORY Across • R3 (C3–8)
Working memory; externalize info through anchor charts and sticky notes.
Implementation Tip: Have students pair up and explain one strategy they use when their "Focus" or "Impulse" control is challenged.
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