Lesson Plan
Growing Grit Lesson Plan
Students will learn that persistence and effort help them overcome challenges by identifying and practicing simple strategies to keep going when tasks get tough.
Building a growth mindset and teaching concrete persistence strategies empowers students to tackle difficult tasks, boosting confidence and resilience in and out of the classroom.
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Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Discussion of Challenges
3 minutes
Step 3
Explore Persistence Strategies
4 minutes
Step 4
Apply a Strategy
4 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closure
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Welcome to Growing Grit
What Is a Growth Mindset?
Strategies to Keep Going
Let’s Try a Challenge!
Reflect on Your Strategy

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