Perseverance
Pre-teach: Greet the students and tell them that today you will be discussing the trait
perseverance
. Ask the
following questions and call on different students for answers. Listed below each question are examples of
responses you are looking for. You may need to rephrase students’ answers or guide them along.
(Ask)
What is
perseverance
?
1. Staying with the task and not giving up.
2. Showing commitment, pride and a positive attitude in completing tasks.
3. Trying again and again and again.
4. Being patient and willing to work hard.
(Ask)
Can you name some people who have shown
perseverance
?
1. Lance Armstrong, Thomas Edison, Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Stevie Wonder, etc.
Book: Read and discuss a story that teaches a lesson on perseverance. (Book suggestions attached)
(Ask)
What are ways you can show
perseverance
?
1. When you are near the end of race and struggling to finish, find a burst of energy to cross the finish line.
2. Try a new sport or skill that is difficult and don’t quit.
3. Study and work hard to improve your grades.
4. Save up your money and do extra chores to buy something special.
5. Help a younger child learn to ride a bicycle or play a new game.
6. Spend hours practicing to play an instrument.
7. Always finish what you start. Do not give up when things get tough.
8. Try something again, even if you failed the first time. Remember you had to learn to walk before you could
run!
Activity: Complete an activity to go along with your lesson.
(Activity suggestions are attached)
You can incorporate
your activity at any time during your lesson.
Closing comment: It takes perseverance to fulfill your dreams.
(Pass out Perseverance bookmarks with below
quote. Bookmarks are attached. Make copies as needed.)
“Be like a postage stamp, stick to something until you get there!” ~Josh Billings
"Never, never, never give up!" ~Winston Churchill
