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WorksheetsGrit and Perseverance
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Angela says, "In all those very different contexts, one characteristic emerged as a significant predictor of success." What was it?
IQ
social intelligence
grit
What is grit?
A breakfast cereal that promotes hard work and excellent physical health
A very long-lasting love or romance
A passion and perseverance for long-term goals
She found out that grittier kids
felt safer at school
were more likely to graduate
often quit school to start their own businesses
Angela says, "So far, the best idea I've heard about building grit in kids is something called "growth mindset." This is an idea developed at Stanford University by Carol Dweck, and it is the belief that the ability to learn is not fixed, that it can change with ___________.
your effort
your age
your environment
Angela says that when kids read and learn about the brain and how it changes and grows in response to challenge, they're much more likely to
keep trying
try something different
What did Angela suspect was true? That a person's success in school and life depended on
their IQ
their education
how hard they tried
Angela asked thousands of high school juniors to take
grit pledges
grit questionnaires
grit to graduate
Steady persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose; steadfastness.
stagnation
responsibility
grit
respect
Defined Grit as, "the passion and peseverence for long term goals."
PhD Angela Duckworth
Florida Virtual School
PhD Duckworth defined grit as " (a) and (b) for (c) " while the Florida Virtual School says it is the combination of (d) and (e) which is the more common definition.
passion
perseverance
long term goals
persistence
resilience
(a) is when you keep going even when it is difficult, while (b) is getting back up and trying again when you fail.
persistance
resilience
What element of SOAPSTone does the following address? Phd Duckworth is a psychologist from the University of Pennsylvania. She taught 7th grade math in NY where she realized that motivation matters more than intelligence. Although she talks about perseverance, Duckworth has had 3 seperate careers all less than 10years which calls her definition of grit into question.
Speaker
Occassion
Audience
Purpose
Subject
What element of SOAPSTone does the following mostly about? Both videos are about grit, but define it differently. FVS takes the John Wick approach defining grit as pure determination while PhD Duckworth adds the idea of longterm goals. This is a very important difference.
Speaker
Occassion
Audience
Purpose
Subject
The ability to keep working toward a goal even when it's hard
Grid
Grit
Grief
Studies show that intelligence or natural ability by itself isn’t as powerful as grit. Without practice and effort, natural talent is limited. True or false? Write it down, please.
(a)
Which of the following best defines 'grit'?
A) A type of sandpaper used for polishing surfaces
B) A breakfast cereal that promotes health
C) A passion and perseverance for long-term goals
D) A type of dance move
In literature, which character trait is most closely associated with grit?
A) Laziness
B) Determination
C) Indifference
D) Impatience
What is the main theme of Angela Duckworth's research on grit?
A) The importance of IQ in success
B) The role of social intelligence
C) The significance of grit in achieving success
D) The impact of financial resources
Which of the following sentences uses the word 'perseverance' correctly?
A) Her perseverance in studying led to her success.
B) He showed perseverance by quitting his job.
C) Perseverance is not necessary for achieving goals.
D) They persevered by taking frequent breaks.
What does the phrase 'growth mindset' refer to in the context of grit?
A) The belief that intelligence is fixed
B) The idea that abilities can be developed through effort
C) The notion that success is determined by luck
D) The concept that talent is innate
Which of the following is an example of grit in action?
A) Giving up after the first failure
B) Persisting in learning a new skill despite challenges
C) Avoiding difficult tasks
D) Relying solely on natural talent
In a story, a character who demonstrates grit is likely to:
A) Abandon their goals easily
B) Show resilience in the face of adversity
C) Avoid taking risks
D) Depend on others for success
Which literary device is used to emphasize a character's grit?
A) Metaphor
B) Hyperbole
C) Irony
D) Alliteration
How does grit differ from mere persistence?
A) Grit involves passion and long-term goals, while persistence is just about continuing effort
B) Grit is about short-term goals, while persistence is about long-term goals
C) Grit and persistence are the same
D) Grit is less important than persistence
Which of the following best describes a 'gritty' character in a novel?
A) A character who is easily discouraged
B) A character who remains focused on their goals despite obstacles
C) A character who relies on others to achieve success
D) A character who avoids challenges
