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Goals and Perseverance

6th - 8th
Define the word perseverance to have learners understand why it is important in reaching goals. Young scholars research how Martin Luther King needed perseverance to accomplish his goals. They write acrostic poems using the word...
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Perseverance: Keep Going

5th - 6th
Kids evaluate world history events that show perseverance by creating artistic images. They investigate historic photographs and images which conjure up the feelings of perseverance, then utilize acrylic paints to capture the...
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Obstacles to Perseverance

6th - 8th
What does it mean to persevere. Young historians review the definition of perseverance then brainstorm a list of obstacles colonists and revolutionaries had to overcome during the American Revolution. Using this list, they identify...
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Overcoming Obstacles

Perseverance and Personal Best

3rd - 5th
A lesson focuses on perseverance. Scholars define the term, list ways to show it, and make and set goals using a color-coded worksheet. The class encourages their peers to work towards their personal best.
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Character Education: Perseverance

7th - 9th
Young scholars analyze and define the word perseverance as it applies to Martin Luther King, Jr. In this Martin Luther King, Jr. lesson, students discuss the book 'I Have a Dream: The Story of Martin Luther King.' Young scholars analyze...
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Character Education: Perseverance

6th
Sixth graders develop long term finance goals and understand why they are important. In this character education instructional activity, 6th graders compare the benefits of perseverance versus impulse spending. Students set five personal...
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Michelle Kwan: Heart of a Champion

4th - 5th
Who is a champion to your class? Elementary and middle schoolers think of a role-model from their lives. Then, in their journals, they write evidence of that person's perseverance. They identify the character trait of perseverance with...
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Perservering

6th - 8th
Hang in there! To conclude the Goal Setting module, class members reflect on the importance of perseverance by engaging in an activity that asks them to revise a plan when faced with obstacles. They then review their stepping stone goals...
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Lyddie

5th - 7th
Students investigate the character trait of perseverance and how it is used to help a girl gain independence in a fictional story. The story also has them think about the value of relationships and then write reflectively about...
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Small Actions with Big Purpose

7th
Seventh graders examine the trait of perseverance. In this character education lesson, 7th graders discuss community causes they care about and make plans to contribute their time and energy to overcome their personally-selected issues.
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Moving West!

3rd - 5th
Students explore, explain and experience the importance of good character traits in everyday life by assessing the challenging journeys traveled on the Oregon Trail. They study the daily accounts of perseverance and courage along the trail.
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The Clay Marble

7th - 8th
Students probe the story, "The Clay Marble" by Minfong Ho to identify examples of courage, quick thinking, and perseverance. The lesson creatively extends the plot of the story by celebrating the heroin's birthday many years after the...
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People to Look Up To

6th - 8th
Students research an assigned person who exemplifies one or more of the following character traits: respect for others, empathy, perseverance, integrity, composure under pressure or responsibility. They assess how a person's choices and...
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Holes Comprehension Companion

4th - 7th
Here is a one-stop planning resource for Louis Sachar's Newbery Award-winning book Holes. You'll find 21 links to worksheets and various activities designed to span the entire book. Learners draw to help analyze settings and...
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Avoiding Reality

8th
Eighth graders examine the trait of perseverance. In this character education lesson plan, 8th graders discuss how to deal with reality. Students consider how to help others facing difficult situations.
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Character Education-Perseverance

K
Students learn what it means to stick to a task through the re-telling of the story, "The Little Engine That Could." Personal application is made to their own experiences with the completion of, "I think I can..." endings.
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Talking Heads

6th - 8th
Students create an imaginary conversation. In this perseverance instructional activity, students complete a t-chart about words that describe perseverance and words that describe the opposite of perseverance. Students sketch a "talking...
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Facing Obstacles with Creativity and Humor

6th - 8th
Learners explore how to overcome obstacles. In this perseverance lesson, students discuss effective strategies that could be used when faced with an obstacle. Learners discuss why having a plan, teamwork and perseverance are important....
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All Aboard the Peace Train

2nd
Second graders discuss the story "The Little Engine That Could" and highlight the quality of perseverance. They write a paragraph about a time they needed perseverance to succeed.
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Long-Term Goals

6th - 8th
Students identify long and short term goals. In this perseverance activity, students discuss the difference between short term and long term goals. Students categorize their personal goals as short or long term. Students read a quote by...
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Group Game With Value

8th - 10th
Students make decisions to untangle themselves from a Group Knot. They examine how organization, perseverance, and following directions relate to computer science.
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A Long Walk

6th - 8th
Middle schoolers watch a video regarding persevering through difficult situations. In this character education lesson plan, students watch a video about perseverance and discuss the examples of perseverance.
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Huddle up with a Character based Economic Plan to help Community Friends

3rd - 5th
Students complete Perseverance, Courage, and Caring lessons from Get into the Game: Beyond Winning to properly prepare students for cooperative group learning and create a class climate conducive for a successful unit. They create a...
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Overcoming Poor Decisions

5th
Fifth graders engage in a lesson that focuses on the outcomes of poor decisions. They investigate the character trait of perseverance and how it can build self-esteem after experiencing the consequences of a poor decision. Students use...

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