Discussion Prompts
Muhammad Ali Discussion Prompts and Pause Points
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Before the Movie:
What do you know about Muhammad Ali? (Tap prior knowledge)
Why are sports figures so influential? (Explain)
During the Movie (Pause Points):
Stop at the following tim...
Jim Crow Discussion Prompts and Pause Points
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Before the Movie:
What do you think “separate but equal” means? (Tap prior knowledge)
What do you know about segregation? (Tap prior knowledge)
During the Movie (Pause Points):
Stop at the...
Types of Writing Discussion Prompts and Pause Points
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Before the Movie:
How does a newspaper article differ from a story? What purpose does each serve? (Identify Author’s Purpose)
Think about a TV commercial or an online ad? What’s the purp...
Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Discussion Prompts and Pause Points
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Before the Movie:
In what ways have immigrants contributed to American culture? (Tap prior knowledge)
How does your family celebrate your cultural background? (Make connections)
During ...
California Missions Discussion Prompts and Pause Points
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Before the Movie:
Why do you think so many cities and towns in California have Spanish names? (Tap prior knowledge)
During the Movie (Pause Points):
Stop at the follow...
Ecosystems Discussion Prompts and Pause Points
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Before the Movie
What do you know about ecosystems? (Tap prior knowledge)
During the Movie (Pause Points)
Stop at the following times in the movie and ask questions or prompt a discussion...
Online Sources Discussion Prompts and Pause Points
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Before the Movie:
What online sources do you use? (Make connections)
How do you decide what online sources to trust? (Tap prior knowledge)
During the Movie (Pause Points):...
Trouble for the Postal Service Discussion Prompts and Pause Points
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Before the Movie:
How do you think the new coronavirus is affecting the U.S. Postal Service? (Predict)
During the Movie (Pause Points):
Stop at the following times in the movie and ...
How Soap Works Discussion Prompts and Pause Points
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Before the Movie:
Why do you think it’s important to wash your hands regularly? (Tap prior knowledge)
Why do you think you need to use soap, and not just water, when washing your hands? ...
Heat Transfer Discussion Prompts and Pause Points
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Before the Movie:
Why do you think hot things, like food, cool down? (Predict)
What do you think causes a cup of coffee to cool down if you leave it out? (Predict)
During the Movie (Pause...
