Brain Waves Anticipation Worksheet
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Brain Waves Anticipation Guide
Before we read Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key, let's share our thoughts! There are no wrong answers.
How to choose:
Agree (Yes)
Disagree (No)
It is easy for every kid to sit still and listen all day long.
Can you easily sit still for hours?
AGREE
DISAGREE
If your body has super high energy, you can always stop it.
Can you turn your energy off like a light switch?
AGREE
DISAGREE
Taking medication can help a busy brain slow down and focus.
Can medicine be a helpful tool for self-control?
AGREE
DISAGREE
When a student makes a big mess, they always did it on purpose.
Do good kids have accidents they didn't mean to make?
AGREE
DISAGREE
My Energy Reflection
Draw or write: What does it feel like when your body has too much energy?
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Pigza Question Tracker Booklet
Joey Pigza • Theme Study Booklet Page 1 of 3
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Part 1
My Mind & Body
Read the statements below. Circle TRUE (T) if you agree, or FALSE (F) if you disagree.
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When someone has too much energy, they can easily turn it off like a light switch.
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F
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Some brains are naturally wired to move faster and think faster than others.
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Taking special medicine is a helpful tool that can help a busy mind slow down and focus.
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If a child is extremely hyperactive, it means they are not trying hard enough to behave.
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A person can feel both very happy and very frustrated with themselves at the same time.
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Sitting still in a school chair all day is easy for every single student.
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Your brain can sometimes make your body move before you even have time to think about it.
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Having lots of active energy is always bad, even during sports, art, or creative play.
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A student who is highly "wired" still wants to do good, even if their body is wiggling.
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Learning how to calm your own thoughts and body is a skill that takes practice.
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Wired for Good • Unit Study TURN PAGE
Joey Pigza • Theme Study Booklet Page 2 of 3
Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key Part 2
Rules, Fairness & Consequences
Read the statements below. Circle TRUE (T) if you agree, or FALSE (F) if you disagree.
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If a student makes a giant mess in the room, it means they did it on purpose to be bad.
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F
12
Accidents should have the exact same punishment as rules broken on purpose.
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F
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Every student needs the exact same tools to learn, even if they learn differently.
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A classroom is only successful if every single student sits completely silent all day.
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It is fair for a teacher to give a hyperactive student a quiet space to take a break.
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If a student makes a huge mistake, they should always get a second chance to try again.
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Good teachers only care about students who follow the classroom rules perfectly.
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A student's messy desk means they are lazy and do not care about learning.
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When a rule is broken, the goal of the consequence should be to teach, not to hurt.
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If someone accidentally hurts someone else, saying "sorry" fixes everything instantly.
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Wired for Good • Unit Study TURN PAGE
Joey Pigza • Theme Study Booklet Page 3 of 3
Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key Part 3
Family, Empathy & Identity
Read the statements below. Circle TRUE (T) if you agree, or FALSE (F) if you disagree.
21
Parents never make huge mistakes or get overwhelmed when taking care of kids.
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A kid is still a very good person even if they have behavior struggles at school.
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F
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Asking an adult for help with your behavior is a sign of strength, not weakness.
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It is easy for a child to forgive the adults in their life when those adults mess up.
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Having an adult who believes in you makes it much easier to handle tough days.
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Every single child has special strengths, even if they struggle with focus or school.
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People who do not understand ADHD might think a hyperactive kid is just "bad."
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It is important to advocate for yourself and tell adults what your brain needs to succeed.
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We should treat everyone with empathy, even when their actions are hard to understand.
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You can be completely wired for good, even if your body feels out of control sometimes.
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Wired for Good • Unit Study All Done!
