Chinook-Grit

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

• 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.

(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)

(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)

(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.

What is Grit?

• The ability to learn things quickly

• Giving up

• To show 0 effort

• A combination of passion and perseverance

What is a growth mindset?

• Qualities are natural

• You get smarter

• You like fixing things

• 
  Talents can be developed

Can someone be 100% Gritty?

• True

• False

Best way to parent grit?

• Give up

• Find the easy way out

• 
  Never let them quit

• Encourage them until they feel like stopping

People with this kind of mindset do not like to receive feedback.

• Mixed mindset

• Fixed mindset

• Growth mindset

• Grit

Which is NOT an example of a growth mindset in action?

• Accepting and being friends with someone who is different from you

• Carefully reading feedback to find ways to improve

• Asking a group member who did well on the last test to help you study for the next one

• Taking a challenging class that might make it harder to get an A