How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012

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Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

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Essay Topics

Examine Tough’s use of quotations, statistics, and expert opinions to support his arguments and claims. How does he incorporate evidence from diverse sources to build a case for his ideas about child development and success?

How does How Children Succeed characterize success? Does this characterization agree with previous definitions of achievement? Why or why not?

How does the US education system’s focus on standardized testing and academic achievement align with or diverge from the principles outlined in the book?