Perseverance

What is perseverance?

• giving up when something is hard

• making an excuse when something is hard

• keeping trying when something is hard

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The most successful and famous people...

• are often the ones who have failed.

• are often the ones who are naturally gifted.

• are often the ones who keep going despite difficulties.

Which one of these are showing perseverance?

• saying your dog ate your homework when you didn't do it

• saying you left it at home when you didn't do it

• saying you had practice so you couldn't do it

• working hard on your homework and getting it done

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who should show perseverance?

• me

• you

• everyone

• no one

How do successful people get far in life?

• they are lucky

• they persevere when things get tough

• their Mom did it for them

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Define perseverance.

• A way two or more people or groups behave toward each other.

• Persistance in doing something no matter how difficult

• To support groups of people and ideas

• To be healthy in mind, body and soul.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Grit is a distinct combination of passion, resilience, determination, and __________ that allows a person to maintain the discipline and optimism to persevere in their goals even in the face of discomfort, rejection, and a lack of visible progress for years, or even decades.

• skill

• focus

• natural abilities

• intelligence

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

But if a child is motivated to improve at something because she likes it, then the struggle will seem worthwhile and __________ will be its own reward.

• success

• defeat

• winning

• happiness

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

According to the Duckworth lab, those who believe that diligence and __________ pays off beat out their less optimistic, and often more talented, counterparts nearly every time.

• apathy
• weakness
• perserverance
• laziness

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which athlete overcame rejection at school to become one of the best basketball players ever?

• Kobe Bryant

• Magic Johnson

• Michael Jordan