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What is a character trait?

Character traits (e.g. miserliness, pedantry and intolerance) are part of the basic orientation of the character (e.g. an authoritarian orientation). They are libidinal or passionate strivings in the character structure of a human being. (Wikipedia)

In other words:

In their being

Choosing to do the right thing

Living example

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Why is building character important?

Actions not Words

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Character TraitsCaring

Citizenship

Fairness

Responsibility

Trustworthiness

Respect

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Caring/Compassion• Concern for others

• Compassionate and Empathetic• Thankful• Forgiving

• Volunteer work • Being aware

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Citizenship• Pursue the common good

• Get involved• Protect the environment

• Respect our nation

• Play by the rules• Pledge of allegiance and national anthem• Recycle, conserve water and electricity

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Fairness/Justice• That’s not fair!!!

• Treat all people equally• Choose without prejudice or favoritism

• Be open-minded and impartial• Get all the facts first

• Take turns• Play by the rules- don’t cheat

• Listen with an open mind• Don’t blame others• Don’t have favorites

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For Parents and Teachers

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Resources Websites

http://www.goodcharacter.com

http://www.charactercounts.org/

http://www.ucando.org/

http://www.caringteachers.com/

http://www.php.com/

http://familyeducation.com/home/

http://www.desertskyone.com/character/books.html

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ResourcesRuberic Project Goals Amber Ainsworth

Computer Problem SolvingExcel ProjectSummer 2006

Helpful Websites for Parents and Elementary Age Students

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Can Do! 5 5 5 5 5 25 5 Narratives

Parents Helping Parents 4 5 4 5 5 23 4.6 Narratives

Family Education 4 5 4 5 5 23 4.6 Narratives

Caring Teachers 3 4 3 4 4 18 3.6 Narratives

Good Character 5 4 3 3 4 19 3.8 Narratives

Character Counts 5 5 5 5 5 25 5 Narratives