Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 6)

Unit of 5 Lessons
Grade Levels: 
6
7
8
Subjects: 
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Issue Area: 
Kindness
Focus Question 

What role does perseverance play in relationships and life success?  How can developing perseverance equip people as world citizens who contribute to the common good? 

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Unit Overview 

In this unit, the learners define the word perseverance and relate it to setting and reaching goals. They brainstorm a variety of short-term and long-term goals and set an individual goal using a goal-setting strategy. The class reflects on how to persevere when the plan gets difficult to carry out.

Service Experience 
Learners look for opportunities to demonstrate perseverance to improve the relationships in their lives and communities. 
Lessons in This Unit 
Unit: 
Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 6)
Lesson 4 of 5
Grades: 
6
7
8

Learners brainstorm a variety of short-term and long-term goals and discuss the logistics of carrying out the goals. They brainstorm needed resources and how they can persevere in reaching one or more of the goals.