Today's Objective: To cultivate the positive character trait of perseverance.
Essential Questions/Topic Starters: In the childrens' book, The Little Engine that Could, the little engine said, "I think I Can, I think I Can." Why do you think the engine kept trying even though the task was difficult?
Class Format: Journalizing, Whole-group discussion
Time Allotment: One 15-Minute Session
Today's Activities:
1 minute
Define Perseverance (and write or display definition on the board). Definition: The quality of trying hard and continuously in spite of obstacles and difficulties.
2 minutes
Discuss the Essential Question: In the childrens' book, The Little Engine that Could, why do you think the engine kept trying even though the task was difficult?
Whole-group Discussion: Discuss student goals and the importance of perseverance.
Identify and discuss people who have persevered in life.
Homework: Continue to work hard and persevere toward the goal even when obstacles and difficulites arise.
Key Terms: Perseverance, Determination, Constancy, Patience Quote:"It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer." - Albert Einstein, Theoretical Physicist and Scientist
Today's Objective: To cultivate the positive character trait of perseverance.
Essential Questions/Topic Starters: In the childrens' book, The Little Engine that Could, the little engine said, "I think I Can, I think I Can." Why do you think the engine kept trying even though the task was difficult?
Class Format: Journalizing, Whole-group discussion
Time Allotment: One 15-Minute Session
Today's Activities:
Key Terms: Perseverance, Determination, Constancy, Patience
Quote: "It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer." - Albert Einstein, Theoretical Physicist and Scientist
Resources: Martin J. Marrazo, Quotations by ThinkExist
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