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What is Character. A lesson in citizenship. What is Character. Making good choices being proactive leading positively does “good character” grow on trees?. RESPONSIBLE. Responsibility for yourself Responsibility for the future Responsibility for school/home Make a responsibility goal!. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
What is Character
A lesson in citizenship
What is CharacterWhat is Character
Making good choices
being proactive
leading positively
does “good character” grow on trees?
RESPONSIBLE
Responsibility for yourself Responsibility for the future Responsibility for school/home Make a responsibility goal!
Self Control
Setting limits for yourself Controlling behavior Avoiding peer pressure Eating & Living healthy
Self Control TEST
Do I bump someone back if they bump me in the hall?
If my parents say no, do I get angry and argue?
If my teacher says no …?
Self Control TEST
Do I get even with my brother when he gets into my things?
When my friend wants to do something wrong, what do I do?
What is Initiative ?
Doing instead of complaining taking on responsibilities Learning for the sake of knowing Asking my teacher for the work I
missed when absent
What is Punctuality ?
Being on time ! Not late. Being prepared. Get organized = punctuality Keeping an Organized agenda !!!
What is Self Respect ?
Believing in yourself Being honest with yourself Giving yourself positive
messages! Avoiding peer pressure
What is perseverance ?
When the going gets tough … My fraternity: perge! Accepting feedback to improve setting/achieving realistic goals
Perseverance Quiz
Do I work till I finish my HW? What do I do when I face a
roadblock with my work? Do I work harder at subjects that
are difficult? Do I ask for help when needed?
What is Dependable?
Completing chores and assigned tasks (by parents/teachers)
Completing my share of group work. Can I be counted on?
Fulfilling the obligations I have written in my agenda
What is Gracious?
Is it merely saying “thank you” kind, courteous, good attitude not using put-downs Responding kindly to mean
comments being a “mensh”
What is Respect?
Being able to listen when someone else is talking
using appropriate language volunteering in your community cleaning up after others who don’t
know (or act) better
What is Respect? List and describe 2 people you
respect and why List 2 instance where you saw
somebody showing respect for another
List an instance where someone missed the opportunity to do so
What is Patience?
…being able to wait your turn listening to others attentively keeping a good attitude when
you cant go as fast as you want
What is tolerance?
Accepting the opinions of others appreciating the differences of
people and their ideas not name-calling, nor “tolerating”
that behavior in others
What is tolerance? QUIZ
Do I form opinions of other based upon their skin color or religion?
Do I defend my fellow class mates from the bad behavior of others
What is tolerance? QUIZ
Do I use “negative” words in describing other people?
Do I try to accept somebody else’s point of view, or do I get angry instead?
What is honesty?
Telling the truth Doing your own work Not taking what is not yours Not stretching the truth … nor … Leaving out important details
What is being considerate?
Trying to help others observing good classroom
manners asking before borrowing listening before talking
What is loyalty?
Not speaking bad about friends or family behind their backs
supporting friends when faced with peer pressure or harm
believing in what is “right”, and not what the “in” crowd says
What is empathy? Walking in someone else’s shoes being kind to others when they have had
a bad day Listening to others, and feeling their
happiness or sorrow Not laughing at someone when faced
with embarrassment
What is good citizenship? Probably be able to do all the words
we just discussed Behaving during the anthem and the
“pledge” being involved in your community helping those less fortunate
Vocabulary: Good Citizenship
Responsible self control initiative punctuality perseverance self respect
Dependable gracious respect tolerance loyalty empathy
GOOD CITIZENSHIPIS WHAT MR. Z
EXPECTS IN HIS CLASSROOM!