College Football Star’s Novel Story

A college football player worked hard to improve his reading skills and stepped out of his comfort zone to join a book club.

Questions:

  • Malcolm stepped out of his comfort zone to learn how to read. How can you make your students more comfortable with pursuing new skills?
  • Why is it important to know how to read? Why do you think it’s important to Malcolm, who may have a shot at playing football professionally?
  • Are students in your school more worried about learning or the perceptions of others? How can your school instill a growth mindset in your student body?

Source: CBS Sunday Morning, prod. Rand Morrison

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