Urban Assets

Independent Study • Lesson 2

Reframing Grit

The Edge

Being a "Misfit" doesn't mean you don't belong. It means you have a Different Perspective.

"Your background isn't a liability. It's a set of skills that suburban kids haven't had to develop yet."

Resilience

Awareness

Lidia Yuknavitch: "The Beauty of Being a Misfit"

https://youtu.be/i07qz_6U89g

1. Why does the speaker say being an "outside" person is a skill?

Log in Journal

2. How can your unique perspective make you a leader?

Log in Journal

"List 5 things you've learned to do that kids in the suburbs haven't faced. How do those skills make you a high-level candidate for success?"

Complete Part 2 of Journal 02 now.

"A teacher underestimates you in a group project. They assume you won't do the work and assign you the 'easy' task while giving others lead roles."

"How do you use your resilience and awareness to take control respectfully? Write your response on your log."

Leader Move