
How stories shape our minds
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English, Social Studies
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9th - 11th Grade
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Poll
What kind of books do you prefer to read?
fiction
non-fiction
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Poll
Researchers have found that if people read a book about vampires, they'l believe their teeth are slightly longer than other people's.
TRUE
FALSE
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Multiple Choice
If you are "immersed" in a story, you .....
are completely involved in it
feel trapped in it
are unable to understand it
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Open Ended
How could reading stories increase our ability to empathize?
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Open Ended
How is reading a book different from watching a film?
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Multiple Choice
What is triggered in our brains when we watch the actions of others?
motor neurons
mirror neurons
sensory neurons
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Poll
Children who read Harry Potter and identified with Harry, reduced their prejudice towards ....
teachers
wizards
immigrants
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Poll
According to the video, what can stories do? Tick all options that you think might apply.
increase empathy
reduce prejudice
reduce loneliness
be very persuasive
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Now watch the video to check your answers and predictions
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