Noah – Recommendation Letter
Why did Noah expect to be selected for a recommendation letter?
He had strong grades and participated in class.
What role was Elena preparing for?
Concertmaster.
Why was Laila hesitant to run for prom queen?
She didn’t see herself fitting the typical image.
What happened to Jonah at tryouts?
He was cut from the varsity team.
What is the purpose of reflecting on your thinking?
To better understand and improve decision-making.
What assumption did Noah make about the selection process?
That grades alone guaranteed selection.
How did past experiences affect Elena’s thinking?
She believed she was “not exceptional.”
What belief influenced Laila’s hesitation?
A narrow idea of what prom royalty looks like.
How did Jonah initially interpret being cut?
As proof he wasn’t good enough.
How can emotions affect interpretation?
They can lead to incorrect assumptions.
What bias did Noah show after not being selected?
Self-serving bias.
What thinking error did Elena demonstrate?
Overgeneralization.
What bias did Laila demonstrate?
Mind-reading bias.
What bias influenced Jonah’s expectations?
Confirmation bias.
What does it mean to examine assumptions?
Questioning the beliefs behind your conclusions.
What action showed Noah shifting to reflective thinking?
Asking Ms. Patel for feedback.
How did Elena’s practice habits reflect her mindset?
She focused too much on mistakes and stopped frequently.
What strategy helped Laila think more clearly?
Separating fact from interpretation.
What helped Jonah reframe the situation?
Getting feedback from the coach.
How did multiple characters improve their thinking?
By seeking feedback and reflecting on bias.
How did Noah’s thinking change after reflection?
He realized curiosity and initiative mattered, not just grades.
What change improved Elena’s performance?
Practicing full performances and challenging her assumptions.
What does the crown symbolize at the end?
Personal growth and breaking self-imposed limits.
What was the key realization Jonah made?
The decision was situational, not a reflection of his ability.
Compare two characters: How did bias impact their decisions and how did they overcome it?