For Friday, August 18

1. For today, you were asked to annotate the article "What do Students Lose..."  With this, you were asked to come to class with two discussion points/questions/revelations, etc.

Building off our discussion today, as we think about taking risks in leaning, we are going to move to the next idea of GRIT!

2. Definition of GRIT: Perseverance and passion for long-term goals; courage and resolve.

We will be watching Angela Duckworth's TED Talk- "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance"

https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance

Take notes on the major points made by Duckworth- Think about your notes like she is giving advice to you... what are your takeaways from this advice?

3. For Friday, please read and take notes over the following article found in Forbes: 5 Characteristics of Grit

REMEMBER: Please complete the Yearbook Survey (posted below). Please finish by Friday!