Perseverance

What is perseverance?

• giving up when something is hard

• making an excuse when something is hard

• continuing to try when something is hard

Which one of these are showing perseverance?

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

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

• saying you had practice so you couldn't do your homework

• working hard on your homework and getting it done

Would a black belt in karate have to show perseverance?

• Yes

• No

Do you think you have to show perseverance to make a $1,000,000?

• no

• yes

Should you show perseverance even when something is hard?

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How do successful people get far in life?

• they are lucky

• they persevere when things get tough

• their Mom did it for them

• they try it once and then quit

Which of these are characteristics represents someone who has grit? (Choose all that apply)

• Embrace challenges

• Make excuses

• See effort as the path to mastery

• Learn from criticism and failure

• Give up

Which word is a synonym for "perseverance"?

• achievement

• mindfulness

• talent

• determination

Which TWO answers below describe perseverance?

• trying again even when something is difficult

• honesty

• toughness

• giving up easily

What is grit?

• the ability to sustain interest and effort toward achieving long-term goals

• moving quickly from one interest to another

• being naturally good at something that comes easy to you

• the ability to give help when needed

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6