(Common Lit: Grit) PART A: Which of the following best identifies Duckworth's claim in the speech?
Chinook-Grit

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 2 pts
A common trait that successful people possess is grit, as it pushes them to persevere
despite obstacles.
Teachers are unable to help students succeed if they don't understand what drives
them.
Grit is not a trait that is easily developed, rather, it something that people are usually
born with.
People who lack talent are more likely to have grit, as they have to work harder for
their success.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 2 pts
(Common Lit: Grit) PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
"I came to the conclusion that what we need in education is a much better
understanding of students and learning from a motivational perspective," (Paragraph
3)
"Grit is sticking with your future, day in, day out, not just for the week, not just for the
month, but for years, and working really hard to make that future a reality." (Paragraph
5)
"'How do I build grit in kids? What do I do to teach kids a solid work ethic? How do I
keep them motivated for the long run?' The honest answer is, I don't know." (Paragraph
7)
"What I do know is that talent doesn't make you gritty. Our data show very clearly that
there are many talented individuals who simply do not follow through on their
commitments." (Paragraph 8)
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 2 pts
(Common Lit: Grit) PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
"I came to the conclusion that what we need in education is a much better
understanding of students and learning from a motivational perspective," (Paragraph
3)
"Grit is sticking with your future, day in, day out, not just for the week, not just for the
month, but for years, and working really hard to make that future a reality." (Paragraph
5)
"'How do I build grit in kids? What do I do to teach kids a solid work ethic? How do I
keep them motivated for the long run?' The honest answer is, I don't know." (Paragraph
7)
"What I do know is that talent doesn't make you gritty. Our data show very clearly that
there are many talented individuals who simply do not follow through on their
commitments." (Paragraph 8)
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 2 pts
(Common Lit: Grit) What connection does the speaker draw between "growth mindset" and "grit"?
Both growth mindset and grit are necessary for students to succeed.
Students can see the effects of growth mindset once they've practiced grit.
Students show grit when they understand and develop a growth mindset.
Students can't develop grit without understanding growth mindset.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is Grit?
The ability to learn things quickly
Giving up
To show 0 effort
A combination of passion and perseverance
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is a growth mindset?
Qualities are natural
You get smarter
You like fixing things
Talents can be developed
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Can someone be 100% Gritty?
True
False
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