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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Power of Perseverance: The Story of Reuben Inch by e.s. Elliott

For Students 2nd - 4th
This is an online photocopy of the original of the children's book The Power of Perseverance: The Story of Reuben Inch by E. S. Elliott (1884), a children's novel.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success

For Students 9th - 10th
Examines the lives of famous people who have achieved their life's goals by highlighting seven core principles that helped them to succeed. These include passion, vision, preparation, courage, perseverance, integrity, and pursuit of an...
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Other

Five Steps to Teaching Solid Character in Students

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The author of this article argues that character development must be taught in schools and that teachers must take steps to make sure students understand what perseverance, determination, empathy, responsibility, respect, and caring are....
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Defeats and Victories

For Students 9th - 10th
Although the Americans suffered severe setbacks for months after independence was declared, their tenacity and perseverance eventually paid off. During August 1776, in the Battle of Long Island in New York, Washington's position became...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: Hello, America by Livia Bitton Jackson

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Eighteen-year-old Elli has a number tattooed onto her arm. It is an indelible remnant of a terrifying past a life lived, for many years, in the death camp of Auschwitz. When Elli arrives in New York City, she can not speak English, and...
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Other

Planet Science: Out There: Marie Curie

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know one of the most famous women in science, Marie Curie. Learn more about her exciting discoveries and the perseverance it took for her to get there.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Ela Unit: Grade 2: Famous Americans

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders learn about famous Americans and their role in history. This builds on students' knowledge of US presidents, national symbols, and the election process. Students study various characteristics of famous Americans, such as...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Overcoming Obstacles

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
When faced with a bump in the road, sometimes we forget we have a choice: overcome the obstacle or let it overcome you. Steven Claunch, who was born without fingers on his right hand and with one leg shorter than the other and has...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Virtual Professional Learning Series

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Our Virtual Professional Learning Series is created for teachers-by teachers-to bring together content experts and educators from all backgrounds. With an emphasis on fun, engaging, accessible, and free tools for classrooms, these...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Life's Little Lessons: Persistence

For Students Pre-K - K
In this set of resources, we will use a video and a song from Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood to focus on how you can help children learn that being persistent is worthwhile; and when we keep on trying we are more likely to succeed. When we...
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University of Victoria (Canada)

University of Victoria: Moralities and Mysteries

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Victoria, which is part of a much larger site on Shakespeare, describes morality plays. It also provides examples and links to complete texts of some medieval morality plays.
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Other

Children's Stories From Whootie Owl

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is a searchable collection of international folktales, fairy tales and stories that address themes such as perseverance, friendship, and cooperation. After the story, there are a few open-ended questions students can answer online....
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Sahara Special" by Esme Raji Codell

For Students 5th - 8th
Selected (8) reading passages (grades 5-8) to pair with "Sahara Special" by Esme Raji Codell. Sahara Special is the story of Sahara Jones's 5th grade school year and the struggles she overcomes to make friends and reach her potential as...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "The Circuit: Stories From the Life of a Migrant Child" by F. Jimenez

For Students 5th - 8th
A collection of autobiographical short stories about a boy whose family moves from America to Mexico where they become migrant workers. Selected (6) reading passages (grades 5-8) to pair with "The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a...
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Google

Louisiana Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Grade 6: Steve Jobs: Unit Files

For Teachers 6th
A Google Drive folder with instructional presentations, discussion questions, student activities, and assessments for texts about Steve Jobs.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Reflect: The Truth About Your Brain

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning and practicing help strengthen and change our brains. Watch a short video and complete reflection questions on how your brain continues to grow.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Reflect: The Growth Mindset

For Students 9th - 10th
In this reflection, do your best to think about the challenges and obstacles you face in your own life. Use these reflection questions to piece together a plan for overcoming them using strategies shared in previous activities.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Learn: Keep Going. Keep Growing

For Students 9th - 10th
This article lays out a few steps to help you become better at dealing with frustration. Practicing them will make it easier to persist and, over time, help you get less frustrated during your learning journey.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Reflect: Keep Going. Keep Growing

For Students 9th - 10th
Not all strategies for overcoming frustration work for everyone. You have to find out which strategies work best for you! Use the reflection questions below to develop your own plan to keep going, keep growing when you get frustrated.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Learn: My Kind of Cool

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen to successful people who have struggled with belonging academically and with their school peers and how they conquered those challenges.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Reflect: Serendipity

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will answer reflection questions based on previous videos about career journeys.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Reflect: The Path Forward

For Students 9th - 10th
This activity asks students to reflect on what they have learned from the Growth Mindset activities.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Activity: Build My Growth Mindset!

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this reflection, you will create your own growth mindset pep talk that you can use to conquer your fixed mindset voice when you hear it. This activity is great for elementary school-age kids.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Activity: Create Your Plan to Deal With Frustration

For Students 3rd - 5th
Follow the lead of Thinky Pinky on how to cope with frustrations. Complete the four-step plan with examples from Thinky Pinky to help you keep going when you want to give up!

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