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Learners write an acrostic poem about Dr. King's life and work, focusing particularly on his perseverance. ...
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Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 6)
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Each learner sets an individual goal using a goal-setting strategy. The group reflects on perseverance and how to persevere when the plan gets difficult to carry out.
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Learners analyze and define the word perseverance and reflect on the perseverance of Martin Luther King, Jr. ...
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 8)
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Learners brainstorm universal obstacles to completing tasks and meeting goals.
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Learners reflect on universal obstacles to persevering and write creative "one-liners" to help them face obstacles with creativity, determination, and humor....
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Learners define perseverance and identify the need to persevere in completing tasks. They will explore obstacles and excuses that deter perseverance....
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Perseverance involves breaking down a task into small parts and seeing it through, even if it is difficult. In this lesson, groups plan a service project, including what is needed, how to overcome barriers, and a timeline.
Unit: Your Place in the Community
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Teens identify their roles and personal values, and analyze how their personal values and beliefs developed in connection to their community's values and beliefs. They discuss what decisions they can make through generosity and voice for the common good.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 7)
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Learners look for examples of personal best in a movie about perseverance and discuss the value of working toward their personal best even when it is difficult.
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Learners discuss what it means to do their personal best. They find, through a simple physical activity, that they can do a good job in something, but they still have more talent and drive to do better if they persevere. They recognize that perseverance can help them do their personal best...