Juniors 3/25

Grade: 11

Topic:  Delayed Gratification

Goal Statement: Students will review benefits of waiting on instant gratification.

ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors Standard (s) B-SMS 4: Demonstrate ability to delay immediate gratification for long-term rewards.

Materials:

• Candy

• Slideshow below

Procedures:

1. Give each student 1 piece of Candy  Explain they may choose to eat in now or wait until the end of the lesson and receive a great reward then.

2. Show SlideShow (below)

3. At the end of the lesson, give the students who did not eat their candy a second one.

4. Discussion Questions:

   • How might learning to delay gratification at a young age lead to people making more money, being happier, and having better relationships? Why might being unable or unwilling to delay gratification lead to problems?

   • Our current society is conditioned for now, faster, easier and fun. How does this make delayed gratification difficult?

   • On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your overall level of self discipline?  Are you able to keep from looking /checking  your phone  for periods of time?

     • What more could you all accomplish if you answered that last questions with a 9 or 10?

   • Was it worth it to wait to eat your candy in order to receive a 2nd one?

   • If you did not wait, why not?

   • What other things in life would you like to get up instant gratification in order to achieve a higher goal? Why is it worth it?