Raven Tale & Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

~“That is the trick of it in this life.  There are a million shiny things around us, and it’s easy to get distracted.  Drink it all in, but make it your own.  Find your own chunk of the sky, then flap, flap, soar.  Flap, flap soar.”  (Wagamese, 2008)~​

Getting Started:

Task one:  is a personal response to the story “Raven Tale” by Richard Wagamese.  Assignment is attached below. There is a choice between a written response or comic strip.

Task Two:  Grit:  The Power of Passion and Perseverance

“Gritty people have a growth mindset; when bad things happen, they don’t give up.”

– Angela Duckworth ​-

Respond to the video:

  1. What stood out for your about what Duckworth says in the video?
  2. Do you agree or disagree with her message?  Why or why not?
  3. What is grit?
  4. What is a growth mindset?
  5. How do you deal with challenging situations?​

Grit The Power of Passion and Perseverance Angela Lee Duckworth TED Video – Personal Response

Grit, the Power of Passion and Perseverance by Maysa

Assessment for Grit Response:
​ Novice

1

 Apprentice

2

 Journeyman

3

 Master

4
Response:  Thinking and Personal Awareness Student shows basic understanding of topics.   Some important details have been overlooked.

Responses need more explanation or clearer explanation.

Student demonstrates a bit of awareness and understanding of themselves.

 Student shows satisfactory understanding of the topics.

Student demonstrates some awareness and understanding of themselves.

 Student shows good understanding of topics.

Response is interesting, and the information presented is very clear.

Student demonstrates very good awareness and understanding of themselves.

 Student shows a mature understanding of the topics, evidence of exceptional detail and care in their response.

Student demonstrates deep awareness and understanding of themselves.​​