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Why does this matter in 7th grade?

Do you have grit?

  • What are some of the big changes from 6th to 7th grade?

  • Without grit, talent may be nothing more than unmet potential (Duckworth, 2016)

  • What you practice NOW will help or hinder you in the future

Examples....

  • Self reflection: are you a gritty person?

  • What will it take?
  • J.K. Rowling
  • Harry Potter was rejected dozens of times

  • Walt Disney
  • Fired from 1st animation job because he lacked imagination

  • Michael Jordan
  • Cut from his varsity basketball team

Hello, again!

How/when can I see the counselor or social worker?

Pre-quiz

  • Counselor request form app on Ipad

  • Good times:
  • Before & after school
  • Study hall
  • Lunch
  • WIN

  • Not good times:
  • In between classes
  • In the middle of class

Introductions

new & old

Mrs. Glorvigen

5th & 6th grade

Ms. Kociemba

8th grade

Mrs. Moses

7th grade

Ms. McNeil

School Social Worker

So... what is grit?

  • Textbook definition:
  • courage and resolve; strength of character.

  • YouTube video

  • Key points:
  • Highest intelligence does not always equal highest grit

  • Ability to be "gritty" = ability to commit and stick with things

  • Grit = driver of achievement and success

Post-quiz

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