Is it Perseverance?
What is Perseverance?
You are upset that you mom is busy with laundry and you need help with your math. How can you approach your mom?
Mom, I know that you are busy right now. When you are free, I really need some help with Math please.
Jennifer is having difficulty with reading a difficult Non-Fiction Text. What can she do?
Ask for help.
Matthew gave up on his Exam without reading the questions again. Did he show perseverance? Why?
No, he should have kept trying.
You are at your friends house and he wants to play a video game that you are not good at. Most times you quit this game and don't try. What can you do in this situation?
Tell your friend that you are not good at the game.
Perhaps ask them to teach you how to play.
Negotiate taking turns playing different games.
John is not able to memorize his times tables. What can he do to learn them?
Try it a different way using another strategy.
Daniel was struggling with learning to Ice Skate. He practiced every Sunday at the Ice Rink. Did Daniel show perseverance? Why?
Yes, he kept practicing.
You have been studying for your Science test for a few days. Then came exam day and you got a bad grade. You are upset and want a retake. What can you do?
Explain to your teacher that you would like a make up test. You think you can do better.
Constantine has been writing an essay for 20 minutes and is tired. But, the assignment must be done or he will fail his test. What should he do?
He should keep going until its done. Take a small break is needed.
Joe and Becky went to park to play basketball. They played against another 2 children and lost the game. They never returned to play Basketball at the park again. Did Joe and Becky show Perseverance? Why?
No, because they did not try playing again.
The store doesn't have your favorite Ice Cream on Tuesday. The clerk says to come back. What you say and do?
I tell the clerk I will return a different day or keep coming back until they have my flavor.
Anastasios has a Book Report to write in 2 weeks. He is feeling overwhelmed and doesn't know where to begin to get started. What should he do?
He should set goals by making a plan to complete small manageable tasks. He can also get help from an adult to assist him in planning.
Amy is having difficulty spelling her words. She has been practicing with her mom for several weeks, but still is failing her spelling tests. She is upset, but continues to study. Is Amy showing perseverance? Why
Yes, despite failing her spelling test, Amy continues to try.
Your brother keeps beating you in swimming. You are ready to give up, but do not. What is something you can do to show perseverance.
Tell him that you will keep trying and maybe he can teach you. Keep practicing.
Name 5 ways that you can show Perseverance?
Asking for help
Trying it different ways
Going until it’s done
Setting goals
Changing my thinking