Noodle Knows Best
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What is Noodle's real name?
Norman David Edwards.
What does the word procrastination mean?
Putting off something you need to do until later.
What is the Two-Minute Rule?
If a task takes two minutes or less to complete, do it right away so you don't forget about it or put it off until later.
What is the difference between a need and a want?
A need is something important or necessary; a want is something you would like to have or do.
Your teacher gives you an assignment due Friday. What is one thing you could do today to avoid procrastinating?
Start a small part, make a plan, or break it into steps.
What is something Noodle keeps putting off doing at home?
Feeding the cat or taking out the trash.
True or false: Procrastination only happens when someone is lazy.
False. People may procrastinate because a task is difficult, boring, overwhelming, or distracting.
How can making a to-do list help prevent procrastination?
It helps you remember responsibilities and decide what to do first.
You need to study for tomorrow's test, but you want to play video games. Which should come first?
Studying for the test.
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You keep getting distracted by your phone while doing homework. What could you do?
Put the phone away, silence notifications, or work somewhere with fewer distractions.
What school assignment does Noodle procrastinate on?
His poetry homework.
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Name one feeling that can result from putting off responsibilities.
Stress, worry, guilt, frustration, or feeling overwhelmed.
What should you do if an assignment feels too big or overwhelming?
Break it into smaller, manageable steps.
Why is it important to prioritize needs before wants?
It helps us meet responsibilities and enjoy free time without unfinished work hanging over us.
You have five missing assignments and feel overwhelmed. What is the best first step?
Make a list, choose one manageable assignment, and ask for help if needed.
What happens when Noodle keeps putting off his responsibilities?
His chores pile up, his cat gets hungrier, and his homework remains unfinished.
Why can putting off a small task make it harder later?
The task may become more urgent, problems can grow, or other responsibilities may pile up.
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How can setting a small deadline for yourself help you avoid procrastinating?
It gives you a goal to work toward, helps you stay focused, and keeps you from waiting until the last minute to finish.
Is spending time relaxing always a want that should come last? Explain.
No. Rest is important, too. The goal is to balance responsibilities, rest, and fun.
Your friends invite you to play, but you promised to finish your chores first. What could you do?
Finish the chores first or communicate a realistic time when you can join them.
What important lesson does Noodle learn?
Taking care of responsibilities when they need to be done helps prevent bigger problems and leaves time for fun.
What is the difference between taking a planned break and procrastinating?
A planned break has a purpose and an end time; procrastination avoids starting or completing a responsibility.
Name three different strategies someone can use to stop procrastinating.
Possible answers: Two-Minute Rule, making a list, breaking tasks into steps, setting a timer, removing distractions, or starting with one small action.
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Your friend says, 'I should always do fun things first because they make me happy.' How would you respond?
Fun is important, but always putting wants first can cause missed deadlines, stress, and unfinished responsibilities.
You have a huge project due in one week, basketball practice three nights, and a family event this weekend. Explain how you would make a plan to avoid procrastinating.
Break the project into steps, schedule work around commitments, start early, and set smaller deadlines.