Take-home sheet · The Gauntlet

Blake: the essay that didn't save

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Take-home sheet · A story from The Gauntlet

Blake: the essay that didn't save

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blake character
Blake spent two hours writing a really important essay for English class. Just as he was about to save the final version, the computer crashed. When it restarted, the file was completely gone. Not even auto-save worked.

In the game

Watch Blake's frustration meter rise and choose responses that keep it in check.

Talk it overThree questions for after you play. There are no wrong answers.

  1. 1

    Where is Blake on the frustration meter right now?

  2. 2

    How might Blake's body feel? Where would the frustration show up?

  3. 3

    What response would cool things down instead of heating them up?

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Practice sheet: My Frustration Meter · cbthero.com/printables/frustration-meter

Ages 10–16 · School

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🎮 Read the story page

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🖨️ My Frustration Meter

Notice where the frustration is on the meter and how it feels in your body. Then find a response that cools things down instead of heating them up.

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