Failure is often seen as a final destination, but in truth, it can be the most powerful catalyst for personal growth and resilience.
Topic:
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)
1 answer