Learning Target · What & Why
I can explore an imagined mind-reading ability so I can explain its effects and responsibilities.
I Know I Am Successful When…
- I describe how I would use the imagined ability.
- I explain a possible benefit or problem.
- I support my choice with a clear reason.
YOUR TURN · 5–8 MINUTES
Would you want to read minds?
- Imagine you could hear someone’s private thoughts. What is one helpful and one harmful outcome?
- What rule would you set to respect their privacy?
Write 3–5 sentences. Starter: “I think this power could help by ___, but it could hurt ___. I would ___.”
Post in the existing comments and follow the classmate-reply directions below.
Comment Guidelines:
- Write a meaningful response that fully answers the blog post prompt.
- Include details or examples to explain your ideas clearly.
- Read and reply to at least three classmates’ comments. Use the sentence frames below to guide your responses.
Sentence Frames for Replying:
Agreement:
- “I agree with ________ because…”
- “I like what ________ said because…”
- “I agree with ________, but on the other hand…”
Disagreement:
- “I disagree with ________ because…”
- “I’m not sure I agree with ________ because…”
Making Connections:
- “This reminds me of ________ because…”
- “This is relevant to my life because…”
Summarizing:
- “The basic idea here is…”
- “In summary, this says that…”
Adding to the Discussion:
- “I want to add to what ________ said…”
- “To expand on what ________ said…”
Remember, replying to at least three classmates is part of completing this activity!
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