Responsibilities at Home and at School

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Part 1Look up the word ‘responsibility’ in the dictionary and write out the meaning below:

What are six responsibilities you have at home?

What are six responsibilities you have at school?

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Part 2Below is a list of responsibilities that someone of your age is most likely capable of doing. Underline the ones that you already do.

• Make your bed and fold blankets

• Tidy your own cupboards and drawers

• Clean up animal “messes” in the house and garden

• Walk the dog

• Change sheets on the bed and put dirty sheets in the hamper.

• Measure detergent for washing.

• Help with defrosting of the refrigerator

• Buy groceries using a list and choose reasonably priced products.

• Carry in the shopping bags

• Cross streets unassisted.

• Know when you have appointments and make sure you get to them on time (e.g. dentist, doctor etc.).

• Prepare a family meal.

• Pour and make tea, coffee and cooldrink.

• Help others with their work when asked.

• Plan your own birthday party.

• Do chores without a reminder.

• Learn to use allowance wisely.

• Earn your own money as helper to an adult.

• Behave properly when staying overnight with a friend.

• Pack your own suitcase.

• Be able to handle yourself properly when in public place alone or with friends (e.g. at the movies).

• Borrow and return books to the library on time.

• Attend classes on time and regularly.

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• Be prepared for classes with all necessary supplies.

• Take good care of school property e.g. textbooks, bathroom facilities, school computers.

• Complete all homework on time without having to be checked.

• Show care and respect for fellow students.

• Take good care of your own property.

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