Exploring Growth Mindset Through Magic

The video follows Mila's journey from being inspired by a magic show to becoming a magician herself. Initially, Mila struggles with magic tricks, leading to humorous mishaps. With guidance from her principal, Ms. McGee, who is secretly Greta the Great, Mila learns the importance of practice and perseverance. Over time, Mila improves her skills and successfully performs magic at her birthday party, earning the title 'Mila the Magnificent'. The story emphasizes that both magic and reading require dedication and practice.

What does the storyteller use instead of a super-sized pencil?

• A ruler

• A paintbrush

• A giant eraser

• A magic wand

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Who wrote the foreword to the book 'Hocus Pocus Practice Focus'?

• David Blaine

• Harry Houdini

• David Copperfield

• Penn Jillette

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What was the surprise Mila's parents had for her birthday party?

• A new bicycle

• A trip to the zoo

• A magic show by Greta the Great

• A treasure hunt

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What happened when Mila tried to perform magic without practice?

• She disappeared

• She made a mess and spilled juice on everyone's lunch

• She turned her bunny into a real rabbit

• She successfully amazed everyone

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Who is revealed to be Greta the Great?

• The principal, Ms. McGee

• Mila's teacher

• Mila's mother

• Mila's best friend

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Where does Mila decide to go to learn more about magic?

• A magician's house

• A circus

• A magic school

• The library

What does Mila realize is necessary to become a good magician?

• Having natural talent

• Buying expensive magic kits

• Practicing and working hard

• Watching magic shows

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Who becomes Mila's mentor in her journey to learn magic?

• Her parents

• Her best friend

• Ms. McGee (Greta the Great)

• A famous magician

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What does Mila manage to do at her next birthday event after a year of practice?

• Read minds

• Make a cake appear

• Turn invisible

• Make her bunny float

What does the back of the 'Hocus Pocus Practice Focus' book show?

• How to pull a rabbit out of a hat

• How to read minds

• How to levitate

• How to make a toothpick disappear

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