Introduction
In the world of learning, people are talking about a 4-letter word.
That word is:
GRIT.
People are saying that we need it.
People are saying that many of us don't have it.
But what exactly is grit?
Why is it so important?
How can we get it?
Task
You will complete a webquest about GRIT.
You are going to
- Discover what GRIT is.
- Find real-life examples of GRIT.
- Create an i-movie about people with GRIT.
- Figure out if you have it, and how you can develop it.
You will be evaluated based on a rubric for your i-movie.
Process
- Click here to discover what grit is:
https://characterlab.org/resources/grit
B. Get out a piece of paper, or use an app to do a little writing. Fill in the blanks, using the article you just read.
"Grit is a combination of ___________________ and ___________________."
C. From the article above, list 4 ways you might see grit in a student:
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E. Follow the link below, read the article, and then write about what you think is more important: grit or talent.
What's More Important: Grit or Talent?
F. Click on the video link below, then answer this question:
What does Angela Duckworth think is the key to success?
Evaluation
Your i-movie will be evaluated using the following rubric.
Be sure to include all the elements listed here!
GRIT i-movie Rubric
Student Name:________________________________
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Points Possible |
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1. The i-movie defined the meaning of the word “grit.” |
5 |
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2. The student included photos or videos depicting grit. |
5 |
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3. The student included real-life examples of people with grit. |
5 |
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4. The imovie was attractive and well-thought out. |
5 |
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5. Student had one person edit her/his i-movie. Name of editor: |
5 |
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6. The i-movie was at least 1 minute (60 seconds) long. |
5 |