To educators: Use this lesson to teach elementary students about the four types of grit (physical, mental, emotional, social). Using the mentor text Ella McBella in the Dark, students will identify how the protagonist, Ella McBella, uses grit to combat her fear of the dark. You will also find a slideshow, comprehension questions, a short "Name that Grit" assessment, and an “Obstacles/Solutions/Grit” chart. Included: * Power Point Slideshow*Lesson Plan*Reproducibles *Chart*Grit Assessment*Classr