Cite Text Evidence
What sentence in the passage shows that Thomas Edison failed many times before succeeding?
He failed thousands of times before creating a successful lightbulb.”
What does the prefix “un-” in unfamiliar tell us about the word’s meaning in the passage?
“Un-” means "not," so unfamiliar means "not familiar."
What word in the sentence helps explain the meaning of obstacles?
"Hardships" and "barriers" help define obstacles.
What can we infer about the violinist’s attitude toward her struggle?
She kept practicing, showing determination despite discouragement.
What is the central idea of the passage The Power of Perseverance?
Perseverance helps people overcome challenges and succeed.
Find a quote that proves the violinist did not give up, even when her teacher discouraged her
“She practiced every night, even when her teacher said she might never improve.” -
What does the root “phil” in philosophy mean, and how does it connect to the theme of perseverance?
"Phil" means "love," so philosophy means "love of wisdom."
In the passage, what context clues help you understand commitment
Words like "dedicated" and "never gave up" show commitment.
Based on Edison’s actions, what can we guess about his views on failure?
He believed failure was part of learning.
How do the examples in the passage support the theme of persistence?
Both Edison and the violinist practiced and learned from failure.
Which line best supports the idea that perseverance leads to unexpected success?
“Eventually, her persistence helped her earn first chair in the orchestra.” -
Define resilience using context and suffix clues from the text.
Resilience = the state of bouncing back from difficulty; suffix " ence" or "-ity" = state of.
How can the words around determination help you figure out its meaning?
It’s used alongside "focus" and "drive" to suggest persistence.
What is the author trying to show us about success without stating it directly?
That success requires effort, not just talent.
What lesson does the author want us to learn about failure?
That failure is a learning opportunity
What evidence shows that the author believes overcoming obstacles builds strength
“Persevering through adversity can shape one’s character.”
What does adversity mean as it’s used in Edison’s story
Adversity = hardship; described through challenges faced by Edison.
Explain how context clues in the passage define insurmountable.
The phrase "seemed too big to handle" helps define insurmountable. -
Why do you think the author included multiple stories about perseverance?
To show perseverance applies across different life situations.
Compare how both the violinist and Edison demonstrate perseverance
Edison failed in science; the violinist in music — both persevered. -
Cite the strongest sentence that supports the idea that challenges can teach valuable lessons.
“Every failure taught him something new that brought him closer to success.”
Create a new word using the prefix “re-” from the vocabulary lesson and relate it to the passage.
Rebuild (re- = again): to build again, like how students rebuild confidence after setbacks
What phrase in the passage helps clarify the meaning of barrier?
“Blocked her from reaching her goal” shows meaning of barrier.
What can we infer about the author’s purpose for sharing these examples?
To inspire students to keep going even when life is difficult.
Summarize the message of the passage in one sentence.
Success comes from hard work, patience, and the courage to keep going.