Bored and Brilliant

What did Dr. Sandi Mann research?

• The benefits of technology

• Robots

• The connection between creativity and boredom

• Cell phone use

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Looking at the background in "Bored... and Brilliant?" what is the most watched screen in the US?

• TV

• Cell Phone

• Tablet

• Laptop

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What kind of media is "Bored... and Brilliant?"

• boook

• article

• movie

• podcast

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Choose the synonym for the word amazing

• brilliant

• afraid

• silent

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What is the main theme of 'Bored and Brilliant'?

• The impact of boredom on creativity

• The dangers of technology

• The history of boredom

• The benefits of constant stimulation

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Who is the author of 'Bored and Brilliant'?

• Cal Newport

• Manoush Zomorodi

• Sherry Turkle

• Nicholas Carr

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

In 'Bored and Brilliant', what is suggested as a benefit of boredom?

• Increased anxiety

• Enhanced creativity

• Decreased productivity

• Improved memory

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

What type of media is 'Bored and Brilliant'?

• Book

• Podcast

• Film

• Article

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Which of the following is a synonym for 'brilliant'?

• Dull

• Intelligent

• Boring

• Lazy

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What does the author suggest about the relationship between boredom and technology?

• Technology eliminates boredom

• Boredom is necessary for creativity

• Technology enhances boredom

• Boredom is unrelated to technology

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.6