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?
- 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. McNeil
School Social Worker
So... what is grit?
- Textbook definition:
- courage and resolve; strength of character.
- 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