Many people who have become successful in their families and careers have overcome incredible obstacles and gone on to achieve great things in life. These achievements are not accomplished overnight, but they begin with one’s values, goals, character, work ethic, personal standards, and personality traits. In addition to these qualities, a person’s decision-making skills and behavior choices will also have a profound effect on what the future holds for them.
In this Active Learning Tool, participants identify examples of Chris Gardner’s values, goals, and personality traits and describe how these were evident through Chris’s actions and behavior in the movie The Pursuit of Happyness.
Cross-curricular keyword: ELA
