PerseveranceThis unit came about as a result of my desire to teach my students the importance of trying and trying again. I want them to increase their stamina and believe in themselves despite setbacks and difficulties they face. Though many lessons in this unit involve famous people or characters persevering, I intend to ask students directly how particular stories or accounts relate to their own lives. After learning about Jackie Robinson, how can they apply that knowledge to their own lives, their own struggles? Music is also entwined throughout this unit, as a medium to convey a message of perseverance and offer inspiration when goals seem impossible. It is my hope that students will take what they learn during these two weeks and return to it again and again as they come up against mountains, big or small, personal or communal, that they need to move.
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