Exploring the Concepts of Perseverance in Education

Katie prepares for the Big Show, feeling anxious about her painting. At the event, she realizes she is not the best, but learns to accept it. Edison shares his wisdom on failure, teaching Katie that improvement is more important than being the best. Katie embraces the dip, focusing on growth and learning from others.

What was Katie doing the evening before the Big Show?

• Reading a book

• Putting the finishing touches to her painting

• Practicing a dance

• Writing a poem

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What caused Katie's anxiety to come rushing back?

• Seeing her friends' paintings

• Her mother's question about being the best

• A loud noise outside

• A bad dream

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Where did the Big Show take place?

• In the school auditorium

• In the school cafeteria

• In the school gymnasium

• In the school library

How did Katie feel when she heard Bruce and the other monsters' reactions to her painting?

• Angry

• Relieved

• Disappointed

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did Katie realize after seeing Gabby's painting?

• She wanted to quit

• She was still the best

• She needed more practice

• She wasn't the best after all

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did Katie learn from Mojimus Edison?

• To ignore others' opinions

• To always be the best

• To never give up

• To enjoy the process of improvement

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How did Edison view his failures?

• As a sign to quit

• As learning new ways to improve

• As a waste of time

• As a reason to be sad

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did Katie decide to do after realizing she loved the dip?

• Compete in another show

• Ask Gabby for advice

• Quit painting

• Start a new hobby

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What melted away for Katie as she focused on reflecting and improving?

• Her desire to compete

• The pressure to be the best

• Her anxiety

• Her love for painting

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did Bruce think of Katie's new attitude?

• He was disappointed

• He was confused

• He was indifferent

• He thought it was righteous

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3