This week in class, we’re reading “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” by Angela Lee Duckworth.
In the TED Talk “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance,” Angela Lee Duckworth discusses the role that grit plays in success.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge and Identity as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
“What is the goal of education?” and “What makes you who you are?”
Ways to support your child:
- Ask your child about this speech at home:
- What was “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” about?
- What did you learn about? About Identity?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: