This is a lesson presentation (8 slides, PowerPoint and SMARTboard Notebook versions) about the concept of delay of gratification. I use it at the start of the school year, or when classes are fooling around too much, to help them realize what can come from doing well and how to control their urges.
The file contains 4 excellent video links that are interesting to students. 1 of the videos can help appeal to Latino students as well, as the speaker is Latino and uses funny cultural references du