In the story, Fred Tate is a very gifted child. What area does he struggle in due to his giftedness?
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Overexcitabilities, interpersonal disabilities, and underachievement
What are some characteristics that educators need to be aware of that are identified in this movie?
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This movie shows the interactions between a family and how they cope with this gifted child in their immediate world.
Why does this movie fit this assignment?
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The ability to read at levels far beyond their peers.
What is characteristic often seen by gifted children? Fred Tate had this ability.
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They treat them like adults, and forget they need nurturing.
What do many adults do to their gifted children?
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How to address Fred Tate's needs.
What is a common problem for parents of gifted children? In this story Dede, the mother of Fred Tate, struggles with this.
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His artistic talent.
What is a characteristic educators need to look for in gifted students? Fred Tate gave examples of this in his character in the movie.
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This shows how a parent acts, whether correctly or incorrectly when dealing with her gifted child. No one parent is perfect in how to deal with the gifted.
Why is this movie good for parents of gifted children?
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They often want to work independently, rather than with others.
What is a characteristic among gifted students when working on projects?
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Their emotions. They tend to become very intense about issues.
What area do many gifted children have an issue with?
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Acceptance
What is it that Fred Tate finally finds when he is invited to participate in a gifted school?
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The arts and drama
What is another area that many gifted students excel in?
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It shows us that gifted children have needs that must be met, in order to succeed.
What lesson does this movie teach us?
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To become obsessed in a particular area.
What do many gifted children have a tendency to do?
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"the higher the IQ, the greater the chances of poor peer relations"
What is said to be a truth about gifted children?
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A struggle between his intellectual and emotional needs.
What is the struggle that is also faced in this movie?
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Language skills
What is an area that many gifted children excel in from a very young age? Fred Tate showed this example.
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This movie is appropriate for educators, parents, and gifted children. It opens up minds when others see what does, and can take place in the life of gifted children.
Why should others watch this movie?
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Many gifted children have low self-esteem, because they have serious social disconnection. They don't feel a sense of belonging in their environments.
What is a characteristic of many gifted children?
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It is a common problem, because many gifted children are put into inflexible situations, where they are not successful.
Why is underachievement a common problem among gifted students?
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The Odyssey of the Mind
What is competition that Fred Tate is exposed to in this movie?
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It shows them that if they are unwilling to be flexible, or take the time to see their gifted children for what they really are, then they are hindering the success of these children.
What does this movie show educators?
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This movie gives us insight into how a gifted child can see and interact in their world. They have issues, have amazing talents, and have very important needs.
Why is this movie a good choice?
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They are frequently bullied, and feel like they don't belong, due to their differences.
What is something some gifted children must go through in their lifetime?
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They tend to master their domain, with little or no help, and usually teach themselves.
What is something we commonly see with the gifted?