Choose your topic.

Question

Consider the articles that you’ve read in Unit 4.
Select ONE prompt from the list below:
Write about a time you experienced failure and how it influenced your personal growth.

Use the graphic organizer below to outline your Explanatory Essay.
Add evidence from a minimum of 3 articles to support your claim.

Resources:
Final Draft Rubric
Articles linked below:
“The Elements of Success” by Mike Kubic (2016)
“New math: Fail + try again = real learning” by Susan Moran (2015)
“The best way to deal with failure” by Selin Malkoc (2017)
“Lessons from failure: Why we try, try again” by Bethany Brookshire (2015)
“Cultivate Resilience: How to Get Back on the Horse” by Rebecca Zucker (2017)
“Want to Get Into College? Learn to Fail” by Angel B. Perez (2012)
“Michael Jordan: A Profile in Failure” by Jeff Stibel (2017)

INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH: Hook
Your opening sentence should HOOK your reader.
Examples of hooks in essays include: a thought-provoking question, a surprising statistic, a relevant quote, an anecdote, a vivid description, a strong statement, a historical fact, or a hypothetical scenario, all designed to grab the reader's attention and entice them to read further.
Write your hook below. (1 sentence)

Answer 1

"Failure is not the opposite of success; it's an integral part of the journey that shapes our character and ultimately leads us to greater heights."