Grit and Perseverance
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Objective
I can develop a plan to use grit and perseverance to overcome a challenge I am currently facing.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
We don't generate video — this one is by Unknown Channel on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.
Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
What does "grit" mean to you in your own words?
The video mentions having a "why" or purpose. Why is having a purpose important when trying to persevere through a difficult challenge?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Think of a challenge you are currently facing. Describe one specific action you can take this week that demonstrates grit and will help you move closer to overcoming this challenge. Explain why this action requires grit. Describe a challenge you are currently facing. What is your "why" or purpose for wanting to overcome this challenge? How can you remind yourself of this "why" when you feel like giving up?”
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