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Program
Shooting Challenge
Focus areas
Overview
Students examine the myth of Sisyphus, who is condemned to push a boulder uphill only to watch it roll back down again. The lesson focuses on persistence, resilience, and finding meaning in the process rather than depending entirely on the outcome. Students connect the myth to setbacks, hard work, purpose, and the support available from other people.
Action plan
1. Read the myth and identify what changes in Sisyphus’s attitude toward his task. 2. Consider the difference between focusing only on an outcome and focusing on the process. 3. Answer the grade-appropriate questions thoughtfully. 4. Identify one difficult task in your own life where purpose could help you persist.
Coaching lens
The story gives students a memorable way to think about setbacks and repeated effort. It emphasizes that purpose and direction can make difficult work meaningful and that resilience is built by continuing to act constructively after disappointment.