The Procrastination Monkey

In your own words, how would you describe procrastination?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Do you spread out your work and do it a littler bit at a time, or are you a procrastinator? BE HONEST!!!!

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

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CCSS.RL. 11-12.9

How did the speaker originally plan to manage his time for his senior thesis?

• By starting strong and maintaining pace

• By spreading the work evenly throughout the year

• By waiting until the last minute

• By working on it daily from the start

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What happens when the speaker's "Instant Gratification Monkey" takes control?

• He becomes more productive

• He focuses on completing his tasks

• He gets distracted by fun activities

• He finishes his work ahead of schedule

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the "Dark Playground"?

• A fun place to work

• A location for procrastination activities

• A place where productive work happens

• A playground for children

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the "Panic Monster" represent?

• The fear of failure

• The motivation to work hard under pressure

• The enjoyment of procrastination

• An imaginary friend

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

How did the "Panic Monster" influence Tim Urban's ability to complete his thesis?

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to the speaker, what is a significant difference between procrastination with deadlines and without?

• Procrastination with deadlines is more manageable

• Procrastination without deadlines leads to more long-term issues

• There is no difference

• Procrastination with deadlines is less serious

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In what ways does the author suggest that procrastination affects people’s lives outside of academic deadlines?

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is the significance of the "Life Calendar" mentioned by the author? How can it help individuals?