Objective: Strengthen skills in reading comprehension, critical thinking, and evidence-based writing.
Why Failure Can Be a Good Thing
By LVA Learning
In school, failure is often seen as something to avoid. However, many successful people argue that failure is one of the best ways to learn. When you fail, you’re forced to think about what went wrong and how to fix it. This kind of thinking builds problem-solving skills and resilience—qualities that are important in both school and life.
For example, J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, was rejected by several publishers before her first book was accepted. Instead of quitting, she kept improving her story and trying again. Today, her books have sold over 500 million copies worldwide.
Failure teaches us lessons that success sometimes cannot. It shows us our weaknesses and helps us grow stronger. That’s why many teachers and leaders encourage students not to fear failure, but to embrace it as part of the learning process.
✍️ Writing Prompt (Respond in the comments):
How does the author develop the idea that failure can be helpful? In a well-developed paragraph, explain the author’s message and how specific examples and reasoning are used to support it. Use at least two pieces of evidence from the text and clearly explain how they support the author’s point.
🧠 Writing Expectations:
- Clear topic sentence stating the author’s message
- Two+ pieces of text evidence with context
- Explanations showing how the evidence supports the message
- Organized, formal writing in at least 5–7 sentences
- Concluding sentence that wraps up your thoughts
💬 Type your paragraph as a comment below. Make sure your writing is thoughtful, clear, and uses complete sentences.
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