Original Promptbuild a focus wall that stays up for the entire unit and gets added to as students read. The unit is **"Never Give Up"** and centers on the essential question **"What keeps people from giving up?"**
# UNIT TITLE POSTER
## GRADE 6 UNIT 2
# NEVER GIVE UP
### Essential Question
## What keeps people from giving up?
### Throughout this unit we will learn:
* How people overcome challenges
* How people achieve important goals
* How people respond to setbacks
* How perseverance can create chang
This unit focuses on the theme of persistence in the face of challenges, exploring historical figures like Malala Yousafzai and the Wright brothers as examples of individuals who exemplify this quality. Students will engage in activities such as developing academic vocabulary, creating a Knowledge Map to visualize strategies for success, and writing a personal nonfiction narrative that reflects on perseverance. Through collaborative discussions and strategic mapping, learners will analyze what drives individuals to overcome obstacles and how they can apply these lessons in their own lives. Key tactics such as goal orientation, big-picture thinking, and adapting strategies will be emphasized to help students cultivate resilience.